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| Trans-Siberia Rail Journey
An 18-Day tour starting from $16,850
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| About This Tour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On this epic train journey across eight time zones and one-third of the world, travel more than 6,000 miles from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway. From the wilds of Khabarovsk to the heart of Mongolia and on to the remote waters of Lake Baikal and the snowcapped peaks of the Ural Mountains, enjoy a level of comfort few travelers have experienced on this route. |
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Costs Include
All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to Egyptologists and ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff. Not Included Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to Egyptologists and ship’s crew at your discretion.
DAY 1-2 — Los Angeles/Vladivostok, Russia
Depart Los Angeles on an overnight flight to Vladivostok, the starting point of your Trans-Siberian Railway journey to Moscow. Hotel Hyundai DAY 3-4 — Vladivostok Today, explore Vladivostok, headquarters to the Russian Pacific Fleet. Later, visit the Eagle’s Nest Observation Point for a bird’s-eye view of Golden Horn Bay. (B, L, D) DAY 5 — Vladivostok Enjoy a talk by our National Geographic expert, followed by a tour of the city’s principal military sites, including the Naval Museum and the Krasniy Vimpel—a steam yacht built in 1910. This afternoon, embark the Trans-Siberian Express and gather for a welcome reception and dinner to celebrate the beginning of our journey. Trans-Siberian Express (B, L, D) DAY 6 — Khabarovsk Arrive in Khabarovsk and visit the Natural History Museum by the Amur River. Learn about the flora and fauna of the region, and see artifacts from the indigenous tribes of the Goldi and the Gilyak. (B, L, D) DAY 7-8 — On the Train The train passes through Siberian villages of log houses set among rolling hills and waterways. Read, attend an informal talk by our expert, or simply watch the wild and remote countryside passing by. (B, L, D) DAY 9 — Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Arrive this morning at the capital of Mongolia and visit the National Museum. Enjoy a special lunch prepared in a traditional ger tent, followed by an excursion to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Return to the train in time for dinner onboard. (B, L, D) DAY 10 — Ulan Ude Arrive in Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic. Explore the colorful Buddhist temple at nearby Ivolginsk. Visit a village of Old Believers of Russian Orthodoxy, and enjoy a folk performance and dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 11 — Lake Baikal/Listvyanka, Russia Pass through mountain tunnels and travel along the shoreline of Lake Baikal, a vast, pristine lake holding nearly one-sixth of all the fresh water on Earth. After a picnic lunch, take a cruise on the lake. Visit Listvyanka and its Museum of Wooden Architecture. At the Limnological Institute, exhibits depict the area’s unique ecosystem. (B, L, D) DAY 12 — Irkutsk Today, arrive in Irkutsk, the “capital” of Siberia, where we see elaborately decorated 19th-century izbas (cottages) with ornately carved eaves, known in Russia as wooden lace. Later, visit the Znamensky Monastery and the Volkonsky House Museum. Enjoy a concert in the former reception room of the house. (B, L, D) DAY 13 — On the Train Pass frontier towns, vast stretches of birch forests, bubbling streams, and fields of wildflowers. Pending final train schedules, stop in Krasnoyarsk and take a boat trip along the Yenisey River to Divnogorsk to see the hydroelectric dam, an engineering marvel. (B, L, D) DAY 14 — Novosibirsk Stop in Novosibirsk, Siberia’s third largest city, founded in honor of Tsar Nicholas II in 1893. Visit the Opera House, Lenin Square, and the lively central market. (B, L, D) DAY 15 — Yekaterinburg Founded in 1723, Yekaterinburg is considered the historic and economic center of the Urals. View the 1918 execution site of Tsar Nicholas II and the imperial family. Also visit the Military History Museum, to see remaining pieces salvaged from Gary Powers’s U-2 spy plane. (B, L, D) DAY 16 — Kazan Spend the day in Kazan, the beautiful capital of Tatarstan settled along the banks of the Volga River. Once part of the Golden Horde during the 15th and 16th centuries, the city today bustles with lively pedestrian streets and a vibrant and colorful central market. Reboard the train and head toward our final destination, Moscow. (B, L, D) DAY 17 — Moscow After disembarking in Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, tour the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Red Square. Following lunch, visit the Armory with its court regalia from the Romanov dynasty. Tonight, celebrate your Trans-Siberian Railway journey at a farewell dinner. Marriott Aurora (B, L, D) DAY 18 — Moscow/New York Depart Moscow this morning for the flight to New York. (B)
• Experience the longest rail journey in the world, also one of the most famous.
• Cruise Lake Baikal and enjoy a picnic lunch along its shores. • Visit Yekaterinburg, where the last tsar, Nicholas II, and his family met their demise. • Meet a group of Old Believers of Russian Orthodoxy, and attend a folk performance in a Siberian village. The Trans-Siberian Express is a comfortable, airconditioned deluxe train with two-berth sleeping compartments. Silver-class cabins measure 60 square feet and Gold-class cabins measure 77 square feet. Both cabin categories feature a private bathroom, a shower, and a sitting/sleeping area. There is a lounge car for daytime relaxation and socializing. The restaurant car serves local cuisine, made from the freshest ingredients and complemented with wines from around the world. All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
Please call for single occupancy and gold-class compartment pricing. |
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| Note: All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
