Option 20 | Trans Mongolian Classic Journey | East to West

From the cobblestones of the Forbidden City to the cobblestones of the Hermitage St Petersburg
Options: • Set Date Independent • Set Date Guided  

Departures (weekly independent):


Train No 23 - Chinese operation     Price - Costs and inclusions
19 October 2010 to 24 May 2011 Tuesdays  
07 June 2011 to 11 October 2011: Tuesdays Picture Gallery
Train No 23 - Mongolian Train      

05 June, 2010 to 28 May 2011:
11 June 2011 to 26 May 2012

Saturdays   Train Timetables
Train No3 - Chinese Train      
Until further notice Wednesday   There is a surcharge for the train on Wednesday - + EUR135.

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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 (Odd Dates) 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 and the date (odd or even). 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 over-weight baggage you need to check these items at the Luggage Checkin Center of Beijing Railway
Station on the morning of the day prior to departure date.
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