Highway to Moscow - 13 Days
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Highway to Moscow - 13 Days
Countries: China, Mongolia, Russia
Starting in the land of dragons and emperors, this adventure takes you through the land of Genghis Khan and crosses Siberia for Russia’s natural wonders. Riding the Trans-Mongolian from China, through Mongolia and finally Russia, join us for the journey of a lifetime!
Discover the wonders of imperial China with touring of Beijing’s finest attractions. See if the Great Wall really is great as we climb a section of it. Get ready to embrace life onboard a train as we hop on to the legendary Trans-Mongolian for our cross-country journey. Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia’s capital is the first stop. Visit a nomadic family and camp in a traditional Mongolian ger in the Terelj National Park. Crossing over the border and into Russia we spend a few nights on the shores of Lake Baikal where you can spend your days at leisure or get up to something a bit more lively with optional activities. Explore the curios architecture of Irkutsk, a town with the Asiatic influences of nearby Mongolia and China. Moscow marks the end of our journey.
Enjoy guided touring of Beijing, including the Great Wall. Accommodation is provided throughout the tour either on-board the train, in hotels or in local home stays. We also spend two nights camping in a Mongolian ger. A range of optional activities are available at Lake Baikal and Terelj National Park.
What's Included
• Breakfasts: 7 Lunches: 5 Dinners: 5
• Beijing - Excursion to the Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square - including lunch
• Train journey: Beijing - Moscow (4 berth sleeper cabin)
• 1 night Irkutsk homestay and 2 nights Listvyanka homestay including a banya
• All transfers and local guide services applicable to itinerary
• 2 nights standard hotel Beijing
• Airport arrival transfer & departure transfer to Beijing station (not platform)
• 2 nights ger (felt tent) camping at Terelj NP * and visit to a nomadic family *
o Please note: Due to extreme weather, clients undertaking a classic adventure during the winter can decide upon arrival, whether to stay in permanent accommodation or a Mongolian ger.
• Lake Baikal - a choice of optional activities (at an additional cost)
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