The Genghis Khan Limited time available? This 14 day trip takes you to the major destinations along the Trans Mongolian route; Moscow, Ulaan Baatar, Beijing.
Theres even a chance to get out into Mongolian countryside. Regular departures all year round at a great price. Start in Moscow or Beijing. Theres also an option to add St Petersburg to your journey.

Genghis Khan Moscow to Beijing 14 days trip code (CE)

• Low season (16 Sep - 14 Apr) GBP £735 EUR €1,085
• High Season (15 Apr - 15 Sep) GBP £775 EUR €1,140

Genghis Khan Beijing to Moscow 15 days trip code (CC)

• Low season (16 Sep - 14 Apr) GBP £735 EUR €1,090
• High Season (15 Apr - 15 Sep) GBP £775 EUR €1,145

Why buy this?

Honchos! A friend in a distant city

Vodkatrain is different, there’s no ‘Tour Leader’ or ‘Road Crew’ to lead the way, but a local Honcho in each city stop. With no set activities you can choose to do your own thing, or hang out with your Honcho and do the group thing. They don’t take you to their cousin’s brother’s uncle’s carpet shop, just the places you ask to see or the ones they’d love to show you. What better way to get to the heart of a city than being shown around by a local?

En-route you simply travel on trains between cities as any local or foreign traveller would, and meet a new Honcho at each city stop. You have the benefit of being with a small group (max 15) but none of the restrictions that a tour, with it’s fixed daytime schedule, might bring. It’s a nifty combination of backpacking and small group travel at budget do-it-yourself prices, Whatever your destination it’s an unforgettable hassle free journey, with company (and a company) you can have fun with.

Itinerary

Moscow to Beijing

• Day 01: Arrive Moscow
• Day 02: Moscow
• Day 03: Moscow & evening departure to Ulaanbaater
• Day 04: Train
• Day 05: Train
• Day 06: Train
• Day 07: Train
• Day 08: Morning arrival in Ulaanbaater
• Day 09: To countryside and Ger camp
• Day 10: Ger camp and return to Ulaanbaater
• Day 11: Morning departure to Beijing
• Day 12: Afternoon arrival in Beijing
• Day 13: Beijing
• Day 14: Beijing and end of interary

Beijing to Moscow

• Day 01: Arrive Beijing
• Day 02: Beijing
• Day 03: Morning departure to Ulaanbaater
• Day 04: Afternoon arrival in Ulaanbaater
• Day 05: To countryside and Ger camp
• Day 06: Ger camp
• Day 07: Ger camp
• Day 08: Ger camp and return to Ulaanbaater
• Day 09: Ulaanbaater and afternoon departure to Moscow
• Day 10: Train
• Day 11: Train
• Day 12: Train
• Day 13: Afternoon arrive in Moscow
• Day 14: Moscow
• Day 15: Moscow and end of intinerary

What you get:

• Overland journey with other young like-minded travellers from across the globe
• Small groups of no more than 15 people commencing on a pre-set date following the same itinerary
• Honchos - a friendly face in each city there to share their city and their life with you for a couple of days. Included in Moscow, Mongolia and Beijing. Honchos are available from 9am to 9pm each day and some choose to stay out later for a drink.
• Freedom and flexibility to do what you want in each city
• Pay local prices for your choice of food, sightseeing and entertainment.
• Accommodation included every night of the itinerary (share basis twin, triple or dorm rooms)
• Accommodation in traditional gers in Mongolia
• Comfortable 4 berth rail compartments. Train tickets Moscow-Ulaanbaatar-Beijing or Beijing-Ulaanbaatar-Moscow
• Transfers are included to and from the train station while your journey is underway! Your Honcho there to greet you and transport you to the accommodation
• Full visa support
• Assistance getting your Russian visa registered
• No single supplements

What you don’t get:

• Regimented meal times - Not our style
• Enforced sightseeing - Not our style
• Big groups, on and off buses following flags, umbrellas and all sorts of paraphernalia! - Not our style
• Travelling alone paying double the price (single supplements) - Not our style
• Getting ripped off by the local taxi mafia - Not our style
• Foreign 'Tour Leaders' who know as much as you about each city! - Not our style
• National leaders - you don’t want someone from Melbourne showing you around Sydney - Not our style
• Getting your Russian invitation over the internet only to find they can’ help with any other information and to get your visa registered you must go to your friendly Russian police station and explain that you don’t have a tour voucher and can’t check in to your hotel - that or pay astronomical fees for registration - Not our style
• Guides working for commission and kick backs - Not our style
• Restaurant recommendations based on whether or not the Tour leader gets a free meal - 'my mate owns this great restaurant and if I take you all there I get $20!' - Not our style
• The souvenir shop city tour - Not our style
• You book your own travel to and from the start and end points, you might want to fly / this might be part of a larger overland journey / perhaps you are on a Round the World trip?
• You will need fully comprehensive travel insurance for this trip.
• You get to pay the cheaper local price for meals, sightseeing etc
• Visas are required for Russia, Mongolia, China and Vietnam. Fees for visas vary according to consulate, nationality and service time selected. Please contact your preferred consulate to check prices and requirements.

How it works:

Vodkatrain offers departures throughout the year, to find the departure most suitable for you just contact our friendly reservations team using the link below. We can answer any questions you might have and guide you through the booking process.

We recommend you book at least six weeks in advance of your planned departure.

A completed booking form and deposit payment of GBP100 / EUR 150 will secure your place on any available trip. (Final balance is due 60 days before departure, if you are booking within 60 days of departure full payment will be required).

Visas must be obtained prior to commencing your journey with us. Check with your preferred consulate about cost and requirements before you apply. Vodkatrain offers visa support for all pre-booked services.

There is no ‘hop on hop off’ travel pass in this part of the world. All itineraries are pre-booked against valid passport details. If you don’t see an itinerary here that suits you then do contact us, Vodkatrain is operated by Sundowners Overland a company with over 40 years of experience who also offer tailor-made arrangements.

Vodkatrain. Go on, give it a shot!

Cancellations and refunds:

Vodkatrain booking conditions and ‘frequently asked questions’ can be provided at any time. You will need to read and sign to agree to these when you make a booking.