Great Train Tour
Key Information
Trip Length: 14 days/13 nights.
Trip Type: Easy to Moderate.
Tour Code: SMT-TMCMRL-14D
Meeting Point: Beijing, China (excluding flights).
Departure Point: Moscow, Russia. (excluding flights)
Small Groups: 2-16 travelers-guaranteed!.
Airfare Included: No.
Best time to visit Mongolia: June-September.
| 2022/2023 Train Departures | From: Beijing |
| June 09-October 09 | Saturday and Sunday |
| 2022/2023 Train Departures | From: Beijing |
| June-October | Saturday and Monday |
Tour Highlights: Incredible journey in just fourteen days. This is a unique and cheap way to discover China, Mongolia and Russia. A train tour you will never forget. The longest and most famous railway journey in the world, the Trans Mongolian train or Trans-Siberian train traverses Mongolia from China to Russia. Especially in Russia and Mongolia it is very difficult to arrange transfers, hotels and transport by yourself. "Samar Magic Tours" is pleased to offer Trans Mongolian train or Trans-Siberian train Railway Journeys to China-Mongolia-Russia. This is the most legendary train ride in the world. There is time to explore major cities such as Beijing, Ulaanbaatar and Moscow. Discovery Mongolia-the Land of Genghis Khan forming the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in world history. It's an incredible, unforgettable journey to the three unique lands.
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Day 1: Beijing
On arrival in Beijing, you'll transfer to your hotel ahead of two days to discover Beijing. By hotels policy check-in time is after 14:00. Overnight at Novotel Xinqiao hotel 4* or similar.
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Day 2: Beijing
There is plenty to see and to do here in your own, including the famous locations as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and numerous parts of the Great Wall of China. Overnight at Novotel Xinqiao hotel 4* or similar.
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Day 3: Trans-Mongolian Railway to Ulaanbaatar
Board the train K23 to depart Mongolia at 07:27AM. Continuing south the train towards to the Chinese-Mongolian border Earlian-Zamin Uud, where after formalities the train crosses into Mongolian territory then continues to the famous Gobi Desert. Night on train.
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Day 4: Ulaanbaatar-Genghis Khan-Terelj National Park
Having arrived in Ulaanbaatar Mongolian capital, you'll drive to visit and explore the Great Statue of Genghis Khan-Terelj National Park to spend a night in a traditional Mongolian Gers Camp.
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Day 5: Terelj National Park-Ulaanbaatar
Breakfast. Today, you'll head back to Ulaanbaatar with time at leisure to explore the city. In route, we visit a Nomadic Family. Discover Ulaanbaatar: the Gandan monastery, the National History Museum, and the Sukh-Baatar Main Square. Overnight at hotel 4*.
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Day 6: Train Ulaanbaatar/Irkustk
Board the train 305 to depart Ulaanbaatar at 03:22APM (Monday, Tuesday, Friday) to Irkutsk. Crossing Mongolian/Russian borders. Enjoy the scenery of Siberia from the vantage of the picture window in your compartment. Night on train.
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Day 7: Irkutsk-Listvyanka village-Baikal Lake
Arrive in Irkutsk by train 305 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) at 05:53AM, and transfer to hotel in Listvyanka village. In route, visit the Taltsy museum. Relaxing day in the village of Listvyanka by beautiful Lake Baikal. Lunch in local restaurant. Discover stunning Lake Baikal (Siberia's blue pearl). Overnight at hotel 3*.
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Day 8: Lake Baikal-Irkutsk-Trans-Siberian Railway to Moscow
Explore the area round the world's largest and deepest freshwater lake, with a visit to the Limnological Museum.Optional walking tour to Chersky peak. Transfer to Irkustk Railway Station to board the evening train at 06:47PMto the Russian capital Moscow. Night on train.
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Days 9-11: Trans-Siberian Railway to Moscow
Across Russia with stops at important cities along the way. Enjoy the scenery of Siberia and the Ural Mountains from the vantage of the picture window in your compartment. Passing Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and other cities. Nights on train.
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Day 12: Moscow
On arrival in Yaroslavsky Railway Station in the Russian capital in the evening, you'll transfer to hotel ahead to discover Moscow. Overnight at hotel 3*.
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Day 13: Moscow
There is plenty to do here in your own, including Moscow's Red Central Square, the Kremlin, the Art galleries, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the Moscow Metro. Overnight at hotel 3*.
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Day 14: Departure Russia or Post tour
Breakfast. The check-out time from the hotel is at 12:00 M. Transfer. Tour ends or Post tour to San Petersburgo (*on request at least 90 days prior your arrival!).
| Group size | Trans Mongolian China-Mongolia-Russia with Lake Baikal |
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| 2-9 persons or more | $ US 4,173 / 3,535 € |
| Individual Supplement (only based at hotels) | $ US 825 or 699 € |
2022/2023 Land tour costs per person in $ US or in Euros (€), based on double or twin standard room from (15 days, excluding flights)
Prices shown are per person travelling based on at least 2 adults. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling sharing a twin room/2nd class 4 berth train cabin.
Please note that:
- From June to September all routes are particularly busy and an upgrade may be difficult to obtain.
- No meals aboard the train.
- Supplements by train ticket in 1st compartment.
From Irkutsk to Moscow:$ US 825 or 699 € per person.
From Beijing to Ulaanbaatar:$ US 178 or 151 € per person.
From Ulaanbaatar to Irkustk:$ US 125 or 106 € per person.
What's Included?
Train ticket from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar (in 4 berth compartment).
Train ticket from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk (in 4 berth compartment).
Train ticket from Irkutsk to Moscow (in 4 berth compartment).
2 nights of accommodation at Novotel Xinqiao hotel 4* or similar, based on twin share in Beijing, with breakfast.
2 nights of accommodation at Izmailovo Business Class hotel 3* or similar, based on twin share in Moscow, with breakfast.
1 night of accommodation at Baikal Listvyanka hotel, 3* o similar, based on twin share in Baikal Lake, with breakfast.
1 night of accommodation at hotel 4*, based on twin share in Ulaanbaatar, with daily breakfast.
1 night of accommodation in Tourist Gers Camp, outside of Ulaanbaatar, based on twin share with full board.
English speaking local guide throughout.
All transfers for arrival, departure and sightseeing programmes on private basis including the all petrol.
Meals included as stated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), including one bottle of mineral water.
All applicable main entrance fees to the specified protected areas, national park, museums, and monuments in Mongolia.
Entrance fees to Taltsy museum and to Limnological Museum in Baikal Lake.
Mongolia Tax.
The letter-visa support for Mongolian visa.
The Russian letter support for Russian visa.
What's Not Included?
International flight.
Occasional flight delays or cancellation.
No meals aboard the train.
Airport taxes.
Visa.
Excess baggage.
Any rescue costs or costs of early departure.
Changing of date of departure.
The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa, the necessary passport pictures, and the International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Items of personal nature such as gratuities to porters at hotels, telephone / telex / fax charges, laundry, beverages, meals, optional activities, and services not specified in the itinerary.
Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, etc.