Trans-Mongolian Express

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 19 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4421
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Beijing, China/ Saint Petersburg, Russia
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Ride the rails through Mongolia's grassy steppe and Siberia's taiga forests.
  • Stay in a local village on Lake Baikal.
  • Admire the grand structure of Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square.
  • Marvel at the rich art collection in the Hermitage Museum
The Trans-Mongolian Express tour starts in Beijing and ends in Saint Petersburg. The Trans-Mongolian Express is a local culture tour that takes 19 days taking you from Beijing to Saint Petersburg and through other destinations in Asia.

From bustling Beijing to the Hermitage in St Petersburg, travel halfway around the world in three incredible weeks. Board one of the world’s great trains and ride the rails on this once-in-a-lifetime trip across the grassy steppes of Mongolia and through the taiga forests of Siberia. Share train carriages with locals and spend nights in a Mongolian ger and a cozy Russian guesthouse. Not only does this trip provide the perfect blend of comfortable accommodations and plenty of activities, but also free time to explore this fascinating region at your own pace.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Beijing
  • Day 2: Beijing/Ulaanbaatar
  • Day 3: Ulaanbaatar
  • Day 4: Ulaanbaatar/Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • Day 5: Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • Day 6: Gorkhi Terelj National Park/Irkutsk
  • Day 7: Irkutsk/Listvyanka
  • Day 8: Listvyanka
  • Day 9: Listvyanka/Irkutsk
  • Day 10: Irkutsk/Yekaterinburg
  • Day 11: Irkutsk/Yekaterinburg
  • Day 12: Yekaterinburg
  • Day 13: Yekaterinburg/Moscow
  • Day 14: Yekaterinburg/Moscow
  • Day 15: Moscow
  • Day 16: Moscow
  • Day 17: Moscow/Saint-Petersburg
  • Day 18: Saint-Petersburg
  • Day 19: Saint-Petersburg
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), sleeper trains (5 nts), Mongolian ger (2 nts).
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
    Note: Allow USD580-755 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Train, private bus, metro, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Cafe No Limits Visit, Ulaanbaatar
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Traditional Ger Stay, Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • China-Mongolia Railway
  • Ulaanbaatar guided city tour including Gandan Monastery, Zaisan Hill and Bogd Khan Palace
  • Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex visit
  • Trans-Mongolian Railway
  • Irkutsk city tour
  • Lake Baikal stay (Listvyanka)
  • Trans-Siberian Railway
  • Yekaterinburg walking tour
  • Trans-Ural Railway
  • Red Square visit and Moscow metro orientation tour
  • Kremlin and Armoury guided tour
  • St Petersburg walking tour
  • Hermitage Museum entrance
  • Local meal suggestions and language and border-crossing support throughout
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Beijing and from Saint Petersburg are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Trans-Mongolian Express tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Trans-Mongolian Express tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Trans-Mongolian Express tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Trans-Mongolian Express tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • 4. Travel Style : Rail Get closer to the big cities, isolated communities, and stunning landscapes of the world's greatest destinations via train-based adventures on iconic rail routes.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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