Classic Original Trans-Siberian via Irkutsk - Vladivostok to St. Petersburg
Like its sister trip, 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! And if you want to stop at other Siberian destinations such as Ekaterinburg and Ulan-Uday just let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss the options for adding these to your experience. This trip offers the opportunity to end 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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On arrival in Vladivostok make your own way to the 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.
Own transport to Vladivostok Station where you will board the Irkutsk bound train.
The dining car is the heart of social life on the train. It is a great place to meet fellow travellers and locals alike.
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.
Choose one activity from the list, 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. 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 evening transfer to the station, where you will board the Moscow bound train.
The dining car 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!
Very early morning arrival in Moscow. Your driver will meet you at the end of the platform and you will travel by private car to the Panorama 3★ Hotel. (We can obtain rates for superior hotels ask a member of the reservations team for details.) Your room will be allocated on arrival. You will have a chance to have breakfast before setting out on today’s three hour walking and familiarisation tour. This will introduce you to the city (and its public transport system) and get your sightseeing off to a flying start. The rest of the day’s your own. Your complimentary InfoPack is full of ideas for getting the most out of your free time.
A full day to continue your sightseeing. Own transfer this evening to Leningradsky Station where you will board the St. Petersburg bound train.
Early morning arrival in St. Petersburg. Our driver will be there to meet you at the end of the platform, and will be holding a meeting-board with your name on. 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.) Around 10am your guide will meet you at the hotel and introduce you to the city’s highlights – a good basis for starting your own explorations. Although the public transport (used on today’s excursion) is similar to Moscow’s, there are a few quirks that your guide will show you. After lunchtime you’re on your own to explore further
Free day for you to pack in the best of the rest! Perhaps you have pre-booked one of our city based excursions for today. Some of our top suggestions (please check opening times/days before setting off) The Hermitage Collection – Winter Palace. The canals and waterways of the “Northern Venice”. The Russian Museum of Fine Art. The Peter & Paul Fortress-and the Tombs of the Tsars inside the Fortress Cathedral. The Church on the Spilt Blood, nearby the Souvenir Bazaar.
You will need to check out of your room by 12 noon. Own transport to the airport or station on departure.
What's included
| Full On | No Frills |
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Irkutsk
Moscow
St. Petersburg
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Vladivostok
Irkutsk (city based stay)
Moscow
St. Petersburg
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1 person |
2 people |
3+ people |
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Full On |
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| Extra night from Vladivostok | $84 | $65 | $65 |
| Extra night from Moscow midweek | $103 | $57 | $57 |
| Extra night from Moscow weekend | $77 | $52 | $52 |
| Extra night from St. Petersburg | $84 | $45 | $45 |
| 2-berth upgrades Vladivostok - Moscow | $795 | $795 | $795 |
| 2-berth upgrades Moscow-St. Petersburg | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| Seasonal Supplement May-Sept | $77 | $77 | $77 |
No Frills |
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| Extra night from Vladivostok | $39 | $33 | $33 |
| Extra night from Moscow | $77 | $52 | $52 |
| Extra night from St. Petersburg | $45 | $33 | $33 |
| 2-berth upgrades Vladivostok - Moscow | $795 | $795 | $795 |
| 2-berth upgrades Moscow-St. Petersburg | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| 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 odd numbered days of the month.
Few rare exceptions – please confirm with us.
Price
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1 person (no frills)Price per person | Book now | |
2 person (full on)Price per person | Book now | |
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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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