PACKAGE INCLUSIONS

All train journeys include.

4 berth soft-class sleeper – can be upgraded to 2 berth see additional cost Hotel or homestay accommodation as shown in itinerary Transfers to the train station in Ulaan Baatar and Irkutsk. These are the only outbound transfers provided on the budget trips. Inclusion makes this a simple thing and is cheaper than organizing a separate taxi or similar. At other stops you organize your one outward transfer locally. Arrival transfer at all stops from the railway station to your accommodation. This is necessary because homestays are VERY difficult to find. In addition the transfer person gives you the actual cabin berth tickets for your next onward journey. Meals (see below) Visa invitation paperwork - read more about this important point Correct arrangements for local visa registration. See above link for more on this subject. Pre-departure info sheets Emergency contact at each point - multi languages

Other inclusions related to specific packages

• Where a train package includes Moscow and St Petersburg a three hour introduction by walking guide is included.  This orientates you to the public transport system, local shopping systems etc.
• Where a package has 4 nights in Mongolia it includes two nights in Ulaan Baatar and 2 nights at a Ger camp - inc transfers to camp. Ger camps are ‘fully inclusive’, that’s the system.
• Where a package has two nights in Mongolia it includes two nights in Ulaan Baatar only.
• Three nights in the Irkutsk area means either two nights in Irkutsk and one night at Lake Baikal or one night in Irkutsk and two at Lake Baikal.
• For guided packages the above are all included in addition to more extensive sightseeing and other services. Please see each of these packages for more details. The additional sighsteeing will be mentioned in each days description.

Meals are included as follows: