Trans-Mongolian Classic St.Petersburg to Beijing
The Trans-Mongolian put Mongolia on the map – literally. Mongolia had thrown off Chinese rule in 1924, and once the fighting had died down the USSR made building a railway to Urga – now renamed Ulaanbaatar, “Red Hero” – a top priority in the first of its famous Five Year Plans. Even if you don’t stop (as you don’t, on this itinerary – but you can on others!) you still see some astonishing landscapes as you go thundering… well, alright, it’s nearer to “trundling”… through the Southern Gobi en route to Beijing.
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Arrival in St. Petersburg. Your driver will meet you upon arrival and transfer you by private car to the hotel.
After breakfast one of our local experts will meet you at the hotel lobby for a three-hour walking and familiarisation tour.
The rest of the day is yours.
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.
We transfer you directly to your hotel by private car. This morning there's a three-hour walking and familiarisation tour to explore the city (and its public transport system) and to get your sightseeing off to a flying start. The rest of the day's yours.
Free time to explore Moscow independently.
A full day to continue your sightseeing. Evening transfer to Yaroslavsky Station where you will board the Beijing bound train.
The train makes several unscheduled stops, allowing you only to restock your larder and drinks cabinet.
Arriving into Beijing Central Station at the end of your Trans-Siberian journey.
What's included
Train
- 4-berth rail for complete journey (pre-assigned berths)
- option to upgrade to 2-berth
St. Petersburg
- transfer on arrival to your hotel
- 2 nights 3* hotel, breakfast
- 3 hour personalised walking tour with local expert
Moscow
- transfer on arrival to your hotel
- 2 nights 3* hotel, breakfast
- 3 hour personalised walking tour with local expert
- transfer to the station on departure
Train
- 4-berth rail for complete journey (pre-assigned berths)
- option to upgrade to 2-berth
St. Petersburg
- transfer on arrival to your hotel
- 2 nights 1* hotel, breakfast
- 3 hour personalised walking tour with local expert
Moscow
- transfer on arrival to your hotel
- 2 nights 1* hotel, breakfast
1 person |
2 people |
3-9 people |
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Full On |
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| Extra night St. Petersburg from | $85 | $46 | $46 |
| Extra night Moscow midweek | $105 | $59 | $59 |
| Extra night Moscow weekend | $79 | $53 | $53 |
| 2-berth upgrade St. Petersburg-Moscow | $98 | $98 | $98 |
| 2-berth upgrade Moscow-Beijing | $542 | $542 | $542 |
| Seasonal Supplement May-Sept | $79 | $79 | $79 |
No Frills |
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| Extra night St. Petersburg from | $46 | $33 | $33 |
| Extra night Moscow from | $53 | $53 | $53 |
| 2-berth upgrade St. Petersburg-Moscow | $98 | $98 | $98 |
| 2-berth upgrade Moscow-Beijing | $542 | $542 | $542 |
| Seasonal Supplement May-Sept | $79 | $79 | $79 |
The journey you have chosen has some “extras” that are necessary and then “extras" that will enhance your trip. We cannot re-iterate 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. Current costs and relevant information can be found under Visas tab.
Upgrading to 2-berth compartment
Upgrading to 2-berth compartment on the train is also an option, you will see under Prices tab. This service becomes more popular every year though train operators don't help it confirming this request only 30 days or less prior to your departure. We have however devised a workaround that has proved itself as a reliable one. 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.
City day trip options
We offer a range of unique day trip options which we recommend to pre-book prior to departure to avoid disappointment. We cannot guarantee that you can book them locally as local guides may already be allocated to pre-booked clients.
Starting or ending in China
We have a range of services for passengers wanting to stay or continue their journey into China at the start or end of their journey.
Prices provided here are for guidance only. Formal prices will be provided when we provide a formal invoice.
Price
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1 person (12 days full on)Price per person | Book now | |
1 person (12 days no frills)Price per person | Book now | |
2 people (12 days full on)Price per person | Book now | |
2 people (12 days no frills)Price per person | Book now | |
3-9 people (12 days full on)Price per person | Book now | |
3-9 people (12 days 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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Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
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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