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Every journey means hitting the road. The longer the road, the more exciting the journey is. The Trans-Siberian railroad, connecting Moscow with Beijing, is the longest railway in the world. It starts in Europe, passes through all of Russia, Mongolia and a part of China, ending just a hundred miles away from the coast of the Yellow Sea. The Trans-Siberian railroad is more than five thousand miles of breathtaking views and different cultures.
We are proud to present this special Christmas break tour for students. Tourists will see the Russian winter, ride through five different time zones, cross the steppes of Mongolia, and experience Beijing. The golden onion domes of Moscow, gorgeous lake Baikal (the world's largest freshwater lake), the Buddhist temples of Ulan-Bator and the cultural heritage of the Chinese capital are guaranteed to leave long-lasting memories.
Day 1.
Arrival to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Find yourself in the heart of Russia. Experience Russian winter. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation in "Rossija" hotel (3-stars). The hotel is located right in the center of the city, five minutes of a walking distance away from Red Square and the Kremlin. Sightseeing tour around the city: see the historical center of Moscow, Tverskaya street, Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, and Moscow's skyline.
Day 2.
Breakfast in hotel. Walking excursion around the Kremlin territory. The Moscow Kremlin has always been the center of the Russian statehood, being the residence of Russian tsars and patriarchs of the Russian Orthodox Church. Transfer to the train station. Departure for Irkutsk. In the evening you will pass through Vladimir and Nizhny Novgorod, old Russian cities, located in the European part of Russia.
Day 3.
Onboard. See Perm, pass through the Ural mountains and enter the Siberian plains. In the evening you will ride through the cities of Ekaterinburg and Tyumen.
Day 4.
Onboard. You will go through the city of Novosibirsk, ride around the Kuznetsky Alatau mountain region, enter the foothills of Eastern Sayan mountain range.
Day 5.
Onboard. Go through the city of Krasnoyarsk, located in the Eastern Sayan mountain region. Pass through Taishet and Angarsk.
Day 6.
Arrival to Irkutsk early in the morning. Transfer to the host family. Accommodation. Walking sightseeing tour of Irkutsk.
Day 7.
Breakfast. Transfer to the lake Baikal. Visit the museum of Russian Wooden Architecture located outside on the bank of Angara river. Take a ride on a traditional Russian slide and a snow carousel. Arrival to lake Baikal, Listvianka Village. Accommodation in the host family. A trip to the museum of Lake Baikal.
Day 8.
Breakfast. Full day walking sightseeing on Listvianka village where the Angara river starts. Russian Banya (optional). Transfer to Irkutsk. Accommodation in the host family.
Day 9.
Breakfast. Transfer to the train station. Departure for Ulan-Bator, the capital of Mongolia. You will go around Lake Baikal and go through the city of Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia, the land of shamans
Day 10.
Onboard. You will cross the border between Russia and Mongolia. See the steppes and hills of Mongolia.
Day 11.
Arrival to Ulan Bator early in the morning. Transfer to "Flower" hotel (3 stars). Accommodation. Tour of the city: you will see the Sukhbaatar square downtown and visit the Bogd Khaan museum to see fascinating Mongolian traditional clothing, household items. Right after you pass the twin towers of the Bayangol Hotel, you will go across the bridge from where you can see old steam locomotives. A must-see for train buffs. Take pictures of the spectacular city view from the top of Zaisan hill. See the National Academic Drama Theater (Sukhbaatar Square), State Opera and Ballet Theater, and the Museum of Hunting Trophies. Continue to Gandan Monastery (the center of Buddhism in Mongolia), where wise old lamas sit peacefully reading their sutras. Witness amazing Buddhist rituals and mysterious chanting of monks. Check out the incredible 100 feet tall gold-plated statue of God Avaloki Teshvara-Megjid Janraisag. As an old legend has it, everyone who worships this god will gain perfect eyesight and some prophetic abilities.
Day 12.
Breakfast in hotel. Excursion to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. You will travel to Terelj Resort set in a picturesque valley 45 miles from Ulaanbaatar. The Gorkhi Mountains covered with thick woods are rich in wildlife. Fascinating rock formations of Mesozoic era, green meadows covered with edelweiss and dazzling variety of other wildflowers, and sparkling waters of mountain rivers are the reasons why the locals call this place "the museum of natural wealth." Precious stones have been mined here for over a hundred years. The territory of the National Park occupying 1,106 sq. miles is protected by the State Law since 1993. A traditional Ger camp is located in the valley of the Terelj river.
Day 13.
Breakfast in hotel. Free time for optional activities: hiking, fishing, safari, biking, picnic etc.
Day 14.
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the train station. Departure for Beijing in the morning. Midnight border crossing.
Day 15.
Arrival to China via the Great Wall (mid-day). Arrival to Beijing scheduled for afternoon.
Prices:
USD 912 per person
Single room supplement - USD 172.
Prices include:
- Moscow-Irkutsk-Ulan-Bator-Beijing train tickets, 2nd class (comfortable 4 berth rail travel)
- Accommodation in Moscow, hotel "Rossiya"
- Accommodation in Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, host family
- Accommodation in Ulan-Bator, hotel "Flower"
- Meals where stated
- Excursions
- Transfers |
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