Trans Express - 8 Days

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TRANS-SIBERIAN JOURNEY BEIJING TO MOSCOW: Explore China's bustling capital city, then jump aboard the Trans-Mongolian train for a momentous 6 day journey from Bejing to Moscow, across the Gobi Desert and vast plains of Mongolia and Siberia. A classic train ride crossing a third of the globe from one red city to another in one fell swoop.
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Beijing, the lively and historic capital of China
    • Moscow - extend your stay to explore Russia’s capital
    • Optional extras: Beijing sightseeing Tour - the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City
    • Trans-Mongolian railroad route
    • Views of Siberian forest, Gobi Desert and Lake Baikal en route

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    TRANS-SIBERIAN JOURNEY BEIJING TO MOSCOW: Explore China's bustling capital city, then jump aboard the Trans-Mongolian train for a momentous 6 day journey from Bejing to Moscow, across the Gobi Desert and vast plains of Mongolia and Siberia. A classic train ride crossing a third of the globe from one red city to another in one fell swoop.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 2 breakfasts
    • 2 nights 3 star hotel Beijing
    • Beijing Airport arrival transfer on day 1
    • Transfer to Beijing rail station (not platform) on day 3
    • 5 nights on board train (2nd class, 4 berth sleeper cabin)

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Day : 1 Beijing

Welcome to Beijing! Arrival transfer from Beijing airport to your hotel.

Day : 2 Optional Beijing Sightseeing

Spend the day at leisure, independently exploring the capital. Alternatively embark on an optional Beijing sightseeing tour which includes lunch. The Beijing sightseeing tour takes you to Badaling, to walk (and almost a climb at times) a section of the Great Wall. Fo...

Day : 3 Board the train

This morning you will be transferred to Beijing rail station to board the K3 train to Moscow, travelling along the Trans Mongolian and Trans Siberian railroad. A momentous 7826 km journey following an ancient tea caravan route from China to Russia via Mongolia.

Day : 4-7 Life on board

Crossing into Mongolia in the early hours of the morning on day 4, settle into life on board the train as it plies its way across the Gobi Desert and Mongolian Steppe. You'll cross the border into Russia in the early hours of the morning on day 5 and travel along the ...

Day : 8 Moscow

This afternoon the train reaches Moscow, where your adventure concludes. NOTE: Schedules dictate a late afternoon arrival into Moscow on day 8. We recommend that you stay for at least one night in Moscow to avoid the risk of missing your onward international flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,895
Price per day$237
Last Updated: 12/25/2020

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room and 2nd-class 4-berth train cabin. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the per person price, train accommodation remains 2nd class 4 berth.

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights and visas
    • No meals aboard the train
    • Laundry, drinks and items of a personal nature
    • This journey is semi-independent and is unescorted. It is not a group departure and you will not have a tour guide.

Accommodation

3 star
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Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Children can travel aboard the Trans-Siberian however this style of trip is really only suitable for older children who are able to occupy themselves on the train where there is little to do and not much room to run around.
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