The Tsar’s Gold Westbound from Mongolia:Trans-Siberian Railway
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the mustical,Gobi Desert, Flaming Cliffs,Tugrugiin Shiree,Yol Valley and Mol tsog Els.
- Trans-Siberian Railroad with exclusive photo stops.
- Daily lectures about countries, people and cultures.
- Pristine Siberian villages and landscape.
- Train ride along the traditional Trans-Siberian railway with 2 exclusive photo stops.
- 40 hours Boat ride at Lake Baikal.
- Visiting Cities like Kazan,Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan Ude,and Ulaanbaatar.
- Moscow’s Red Square and Metro station.
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Train ride on the Trans-Siberian railroad.
- Internal round-trip airfare in Mongolia to and from Gobi.
- Transfers on arrival and departure(valid during specific arrival / departure.
- All accommodations based on double and/or twin occupancy (on board the train,hotels,gers).
- All excursions, entrance fees, and visits as described in Itinerary.
- On board educational lectures about local culture,people and history.
- Extensive pre- departure Travel Guide, reading list, important information about your trip, maps and luggage tags.
- Services of knowledgeable and dedicated tour director as well as local guides.
- $250,000 medical evacuation insurance (coverage details will be sent in our first mailing package.
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
In the morning you arrive in Ulaanbaatar and visit the Zaisan Memorial, built by the former Soviet Union to commemorate fallen soldiers of World War II. Climb the 300 steps and reward yourself with a beautifully panoramic view of the capital of Mongolia and the Tuul River.
Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
Accommodation: Three Camel lodge
Fly south to the Gobi and discover the diverse ecosystems it has to offer including the verdant Yol Valley, carved from an ancient river. Over the next day, explore Tugrugiin Shiree, site of the famed ‘Fighting Dinosaurs’ fossil, and Bulgan – home to one of the Gobi’s only farms.
Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
Drive to Moltsog Els, one of the only areas of the Gobi covered in sand dunes, before visiting a family and continuing on to the Flaming Cliffs. Discovered by Dr. Roy Chapman Andrews in 1923 during the Central Asiatic Exped...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake in Ulaanbaatar and visit Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhist activity in the region, along with the newly-remodeled National History Museum’s Stone and Bronze Age artifacts. Afterward, 976 Art Gallery provides you with a ...
Meals: 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch ,3 Dinner
Pass through the valley of Selenga, the largest river in Mongolia, and join the main route of the Trans-Siberian Railroad in Ulan Ude. The next day enjoy a full day of activity in and around Lake Baikal, exploring the wonde...
Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
After breakfast travel through the landscapes of Eastern Siberia’s mountains, crystal-clear rivers and verdant slopes. Enjoy lectures, a social get-together with caviar and vodka, and lively conversation with your fellow pa...
Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner
The capital of the Ural Mountains and the border between Asia and Europe, Yekaterinburg, is the site of a varied and somewhat tragic history. The city tour includes the center, restored in 2009, and the newly-erected Cathed...
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Before noon arrive in Moscow, one of the richest and most dynamic cities in the world, and end your journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. After your arrival and check-in to a first-class hotel, take a guided tour of one of the old...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- Passport and visa fees.
- Comprehensive medical and trip insurance.
- Airport Taxes.
- Photography and video fees.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Items of personal nature.
- International airfare.
Accommodation
14 Breakfast,13 Lunch, 14 Dinner
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