Option 20 | Trans Mongolian Classic Journey | East to West

From the cobblestones of the Forbidden City to the cobblestones of the Hermitage St Petersburg

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Departures (weekly independent):

Train No 23 - Chinese Train

June 01, 2008 to May 31, 2009:	Tuesdays	Costs
June 05, 2007 to May 27, 2008:	Mondays	Picture Gallery

Train No 23 - Mongolian Train
June 01, 2008 to May 31, 2009:	Mondays

Train No3 - Chinese Train Wednesday Until further notice

CHINA RAIL (Olympic period) UPDATE 29 Feb: The Chinese Govt has blocked all international trains, out of China from 20 July to September. Note: OUTBOUND only at this stage. This affects Trans Mongolian and Trans Manchurian routes. We can offer some alternatives if you are still travelling at this time.
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Itinerary (weekly independent):

Day 1	Own way to railway station. Train to Ulaan Baatar from Beijing departing at 0740. Four berth. Extra services for Beijing can be organised... Beijing Packages.
Day 2	Arrive Ulaan Baatar at 1310 (approx) and transfer to homestay for one night. Balance of day to explore Ulaan Baatar.
Day 3	Transfer to ger camp for two nights. Approx 70km out of the city. Time for 'Grassland Pursuits'.
Day 4	Grassland pursuits.
Day 5	Transfer back to Ulan Bataar homestay for one night.
Day 6	Day for further sightseeing. Transfer to station for train #363 to Irkutsk departing at 2040 (summer) - 1940 in winter. Four berth.
Day 7	On board train. Russian border procedures. Info about the Train
Day 8	Arrive Irkutsk at about 0828 and transfer to Lake Baikal for two nights homestay in local village.
Day 9	Lake Baikal village. Alternative packages to add if you want.
Day 10	Transfer back to Irkutsk for one night homestay.
Day 11	Transfer to rail station for train #9 to Moscow departing at 1355. Four berth.
Day 12	On board train. Bring out that large novel, or travel chess set!
Day 13	On board train.
Day 14	Arrive Moscow at 1517. Meet and transfer to homestay for three nights. Three hour introductory walking tour.
Day 15	Moscow Optional sightseeing
Day 16	Moscow sightseeing.
Day 17	Own way to Leningradsky railway station. Depart Moscow at 2359 on train #4 to St Petersburg
Day 18	Arrive St Petersburg (Moscowsky station) at 0800. Transfer from station to homestay for three nights. Three hour introductory walking tour. Four berth.
Day 19	St Petersburg Optional sightseeing.
Day 20	St Petersburg sightseeing.
Day 21	End of arrangements.

NOTES: There may be some variation due to train arrival or departure times. The content remains the same, but the order in which services are provided may vary.
Additional, or less nights may be required to meet changed train schedules.
Free allowance for rail baggage is 35kg per person. For the over-weight baggage you need to check them at the Luggage Checkin Center of Beijing Railway
Station on the morning of the day prior to departure date.
View our Booking Conditions, Booking form and other technical information.