Classic Original Trans-Siberian via Irkutsk - St. Petersburg to Vladivostok
It appeals not only to train buffs but to historians and those who want to travel the “original” route – and who are maybe planning to journey on to Japan. At the lake, you choose from a range of options included in your trip from the active to the sedentary and even the underwater! This trip offers the opportunity to start your journey in St. Petersburg, where you will see the contrast between the imperial splendour and the soviet simplicity that existed both then and now.
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“S Priezdom” Welcome to St. Petersburg. Our driver will be there to meet you from whichever flight, train or boat you arrive. You’ll then be transferred to the Vesta 3★ Hotel. (We can obtain rates for superior hotels ask a member of the reservations team for details.) Your complimentary InfoPack is full of ideas for getting the most out of your free time.
After breakfast one of our local experts will meet you at your hotel in the lobby for a three hour walking and familiarisation tour. The rest of the day is your own.
A full day for you to pack in the best of the rest. Own transfer this evening to Moskovsky Station where you will board the Moscow bound train.
Early morning arrival in Moscow. You’ll then be transferred to the Panorama 3★ Hotel. (We can obtain rates for superior hotels ask a member of the reservations team for details.) One of our local expert staff will meet you at the hotel around 10am to take you on a three hour walking tour round the highlights – you’ll use public transport around the centre to avoid the traffic jams and get the hang of the system for when you come to use it independently. Our staffers are full of ideas for this walk but are flexible about other ideas if you have your own. Your walk ends in the city centre around lunchtime. The rest of the day’s your own.
This morning you can continue sightseeing the Lenin Mausoleum is only open in the mornings, and getting there early (it’s in Red Square) helps beat the queues. If you haven’t pre-booked any of our range of city excursions the rest of the day is your own to explore further. Some of our top suggestions (please check opening times/days before setting off) would include visiting the Moscow Kremlin, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum, or a boat trip along the Mosvka River?
Transfer to Yaroslavsky Station where you will board the Vladivostok bound train.
The dining car is the heart of social life on the train. It functions as bar, lounge, and take-out snack store, as well as a café serving reasonably-priced meals. It is a great place to meet fellow travellers and locals alike, sharing your experiences of your journey so far with a few drinks, which no doubt will include some Vodka – and maybe smoked salmon and caviar too!
Arrival in Irkutsk, transfer to U Ozera 3★ Hotel situated in Listvyanka Village (70km) travelling by road through the forest. The Hotel is set just 50 metres from the shores of Lake Baikal.
It’s all included in the trip price. You’ll need to inform us of your choice before commencing your journey, so that we can have the right staff on hand for when you arrive.
(A) Siberian trek
(B) Circum Baikal picnic
(C) Taltsy wooden museum
(D) Port Baikal excursion
(E) Snowmobile trip
(F) Siberian Dog sledding
After breakfast transfer back to Irkutsk city. Check-into The Angara 3★ Hotel. The Angara Hotel is located on the Kirov Square, in the heart of Irkutsk city. Our local staff will provide a map and some recommendations of interesting places to visit. Some of our top suggestions (please check opening times/days before setting off) Decembrist Museum, Volkonsky House and The Epiphany Cathedral.
Early morning transfer to the station where you will board the Vladivostok bound train.
Travelling via Ulan-Uday and Khabarovsk heading towards Vladivostok.
Arrival in Vladivostok your Trans-Siberian journey comes to an end. For details of services in Vladivostok and beyond speak to a member of our reservations team.
What's included
| Full On | No Frills |
Train
Irkutsk
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Train
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1 person |
2 people |
3+ people |
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Full On |
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| Extra night St. Petersburg from | $84 | $45 | $45 |
| Extra night Moscow midweek | $103 | $58 | $58 |
| Extra night Moscow weekend | $77 | $52 | $52 |
| Extra night Vladivostok | $97 | $58 | $58 |
| 2-berth upgrade St. Petersburg-Moscow | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| 2-berth upgrade Moscow-Beijing | $763 | $763 | $763 |
| Seasonal Supplement May-Sept | $77 | $77 | $77 |
No Frills |
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| Extra night St. Petersburg from | $45 | $33 | $33 |
| Extra night Moscow from | $77 | $52 | $52 |
| Extra night Vladivostok | $52 | $33 | $33 |
| 2-berth upgrade St. Petersburg-Moscow | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| 2-berth upgrade Moscow-Beijing | $763 | $763 | $763 |
| Seasonal Supplement May-Sept | $77 | $77 | $77 |
Extras
The journey you have chosen has some “extras” that are necessary and then “extras” that will enhance your trip. We cannot re-iterate too much that we pride ourselves on making the trip you have chosen the best it can be – so if we don’t mention something you want, ask us and we’ll try our best to make it happen! In return, we try to inform you about any great “extras” along the way, so that you have the chance to try them if you want! Visas are a necessary extra and needed for all the countries you travel through and the current costs and what is needed can be found under Visas.
Upgrading to 2- berth compartment
Upgrading to 2- berth compartment on the train is also an option, you will see under Prices. This service is becoming more popular every year and not helped by the train operators only confirming this request 30 days or less prior to your departure. We have however devised a workaround for this that’s proving very reliable. We request a 2-berth at the time of booking but if this comes back not possible we block out a 4-berth compartment for 2 person occupancy. The standard of these cabins remains the same, and you get the extra space and privacy one way or the other.
Departures on alternate days of the month.
Few rare exceptions – please confirm with us.
Price
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1 person (full on)Price per person | Book now | |
1 person (no frills)Price per person | Book now | |
2 person (full on)Price per person | Book now | |
2 person (no frills)Price per person | Book now | |
3+ people (full on)Price per person | Book now | |
3+ people (no frills)Price per person | Book now |
Visa
Russian visa support (Russian visa invitation letter) is included.
Sights included in program
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In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.
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