World's Greatest Rail Adventure!

The Trans-Siberian Express -- for some the dream of their childhood, for others, just the beginning of a journey around the world -- is a "must" for every fan of railways.

Currently, we offer you 3 main packages to choose from:

    Trans-Siberian Budget Express;
    Trans-Siberian Epic Express;
    Trans-Siberian Golden Leaves Express

The former option provides for no stop-overs along the route, and only one-night stops in Moscow and Vladivostok at the beginning and end of the voyage.

We definitely recommend, if you have time for that, a stopover in Irkutsk and at Lake Baikal offered in our second package.

From Moscow through immeasurable Siberia towards the port of Vladivostok in the Russian Far East; or to the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator continuing to Beijing ... an incredible journey awaits.

The Trans-Siberian trains number 1 and 2 depart Moscow and Vladivostok every other day. We prefer to use those trains to provide the smoothest possible itinerary. First class cabins have two berths per compartment and are definitely recommended: twice as much privacy can be very important on a long journey like that. First class compartments are limited, so early booking is very much advisable. Second class cabins have four berths per compartment.  Packages include accommodations in a three- or four-star hotel as by the itinerary, all transfers by private car and driver as well as tours with a private car, driver and guide.

Package #1. Moscow-Vladivostok

Trans-Siberian Budget Express
Tour begins every other day*

Total length of journey: 9 nights/10 days. Includes: journey by rail, one night at hotels in Moscow and Vladivostok each, transfers.

Moscow.
Day 1. Transfer from airport to hotel Rossia in the center of Moscow. 1 night at hotel.
Day 2. Transfer from the hotel to the Yaroslavsky Railway Station. Board the train.
Day 2 - 9. Trans-Siberian train #2 (7 nights).
Day 9. Transfer from railway station to hotel Havan for overnight.
Day 10. Transfer to the airport to your flight.

Price from $1460 per person / double / 1nd class

Package #2: Moscow - Irkutsk/Lake Baikal - Vladivostok

Tour begins every other day*

Total length of journey: 15 nights/16 days. Includes: journey by rail 7 days/6 nights with stopovers and visits to main tourist attractions in Moscow and two major Siberian cities.

Moscow.
Day 1. Transfer from airport to hotel Rossia in the center of Moscow. Walking tour of the Red Square and downtown.
Options of entertainment if time permits.
Day 2. City tour of Moscow. Visit to Arbat street: a boulevard of street artists, musicians and artisans. Great shopping opportunity. Lunch of Russian cuisine at a fine Russian restaurant. Optional: Night performance at the Moscow Circus or Bolshoi Theater.
Day 3. An option of enjoying a morning excursion to an art museum. Transfer from the hotel to the Yaroslavsky Railway Station. Board the train.
Day 3 - 7. Trans-Siberian train #10 "Baikal" (4 nights).
Day 8. Transfer from railway station in Irkutsk to the hotel in Listvyanka, accommodation, dinner and rest.
Day 9. Boat excursion of Lake Baikal and the Limnological Museum.
Day 10. Check out. Excursion to the unique outdoor Museum of Wooden Architecture. Accommodation in Irkutsk at the "Intourist" hotel. Panoramic tour of Irkutsk. Dinner of local delicacies.
Day 11-14. Transfer to the railway station to board your train to Vladivostok.
Trans-Siberian train #2 (3 nights).
Day 14. Transfer from railway station in Vladivostok to the hotel Havan, accommodation, dinner and rest.
Day 15. City tour of Vladivostok a major Russian port in the Pacific Ocean.
Day 16. Transfer to the airport to your flight.

Price from $1460 per person / double / 1nd class

Moscow - 2 nights Hotel Ukraina, , Irkutsk - 2 nights Hotel Angara, Listvyanka Town at Lake Baikal - 2 nights Hotel Baikal,  Vladivostok - 2 nights Hotel Equator (or similar).

Price from $2460 per person / double / 1st class

Package #3: Moscow - Irkutsk/Lake Baikal - Vladivostok

April 18 - May 2, 2000

Total length of journey: 15 nights/16 days. Includes: journey by rail 7 days/6 nights with stopovers and visits to main tourist attractions in Moscow and 2 major Siberian cities.

Moscow.
September 18, Saturday - Moscow
Day 1. Arrive Moscow, the breathtakingly beautiful capital of Russia, pervaded with the unique atmosphere of the old and the new, of ages-old solidity and recent transgressions, of astounding cultural heritage and the onslaught of the modern Western life style... Meet your Tour Manager and, en route from the airport Sheremetyevo to the hotel "Intourist" in the center of Moscow, see the splendid streets of the 850-year-old city. Briefing on your special program. Walking tour of the Red Square and downtown depending on the arrival time.
A Welcome Russian Dinner at the hotel: a feast of the genuine Russian cuisine.
September 19, Sunday - Moscow
City tour of Moscow by bus. Visit to Arbat street: a boulevard of street artists, musicians and artisans. Great shopping opportunity. Lunch at a fine ethnic restaurant. After lunch, a tour of the world-famous Tretiakov Art Gallery, recently re-opened after several years of refurbishing. Night performance at the Bolshoi Theater.
September 20, Monday - Moscow
An option of enjoying a morning excursion to the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum, world-famous for its collection of impressionists. Transfer from the hotel to the Yaroslavsky Railway Station. Board the train.
September 20, Monday - September 25, Friday
Trans-Siberian train #10 "Baikal" (4 nights).
September 24, Sunday - Irkutsk
Transfer from railway station in Irkutsk to the hotel in Listvyanka, accommodation, dinner and rest.
September 25, Saturday - Lake Baikal
Boat ride on Lake Baikal, excursion of  the Limnological Museum and a picnic in the taiga.
Gala dinner and Russian Steam Bath party.
September 26, Sunday - Baikal area/Irkutsk
Check out. Guided bus tour to the unique outdoor Museum of Wooden Architecture "Taltsy". Accommodation the "Intourist" hotel in Irkutsk. Panoramic tour of Irkutsk. Gala dinner of local delicacies and the Omul - endemic Baikal trout.
September 27, Monday - Irkutsk/Train
Transfer to the railway station to board your train to Vladivostok.
September 27, Monday - September 30, Thursday
Trans-Siberian train #2 (3 nights).
September 30, Thursday - Vladivostok
Transfer from railway station in Vladivostok to the hotel "Havan", accommodation, dinner and rest.
October 1, Friday - Vladivostok
City tour of Vladivostok - a major Russian port in the Pacific Ocean. Dolphin Show at the Pacific Oceanarium. Gala sea-food dinner of salmon, crab and other delicacies.
October 2, Saturday - Vladivostok
Transfer to the airport to your flight.

Cost: $3,275 per person / double / 1st class

Moscow - 2 nights; Hotel "Intourist"****;
Lake Baikal - 1 night at Hotel "Baikal" in Listvyanka Town at Lake Baikal; 
Irkutsk - 1 night at Hotel "Intourist";
Vladivostok - 2 nights Hotel "Acfes-Seyo" (or similar).
Meals: in cities as in the itinerary.
Transfers and admissions: as in the itenerary.

Options and Ad-Ons

Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manjurian itineraries can be provided upon request.

Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok and other cities

We can arrange extensions in Moscow or any other cities along the Trans-Siberian Railroad, provide an ad-on to St, Petersburg or other Russian cities off the route. Just let us know by e-mail.

If you would like to plan a Trans-Siberian rail journey that is not covered by the above packages, we shall be happy to help you with an independent itinerary tailored for your needs. Just let us know by e-mail.

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