TRANS-SIBERIAN & BAIKAL

MOSCOW ● IRKUTSK & LAKE BAIKAL ● VLADIVOSTOK

TOUR OVERVIEW

DURATION, PRICE, TOUR TYPE & DEPARTURES

13 nights from UK £ 1,855 / US $ 2,600 per person*

*Price based on 2 people travelling in a shared 4 berth second class cabin. Upgrade to your own cabin from UK £ 725 / US$ 1,015 per person. These prices are based on 2021 rates and are here to give guidance. Final quotes vary by date, exchange rates and are subject to availability.

PRIVATE TOUR - NOT A GROUP TOUR - CAN BE TAILORED 

SEASON - YEAR ROUND WITH DAILY DEPARTURES

TOUR CODE : TS-M-08

MAP & DESTINATIONS

THE STOPS VISITED ON THIS TOUR

?? MOSCOW - 2 nights

Russia’s vast and iconic capital and the start of this railway adventure.

?? IRKUTSK & BAIKAL - 2 nights

Forward looking Siberian city and gateway to Lake Baikal.

?? VLADIVOSTOK - 1 night

Russia’s Eastern Port city is a heavily influenced by nearby China & Japan.

ON THE TRAINS - total 8 nights

We use the most comfortable and reliable trains possible for each leg.

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OUR EXCLUSIVE TRIP GUIDEBOOK

This trip includes our exclusive 200+ page guidebook personalised to your trip with sections about the trains, destinations, timetables and emergency contacts and allowing you to be fully prepared for your trip of a lifetime - an invaluable resource!

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAILY DESCRIPTIONS OF ACTIVITIES, MEALS & OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION

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DAY 1 - MOSCOW 

YOUR TRANS-SIBERIAN ADVENTURE STARTS IN RUSSIA’S CAPITAL OF MOSCOW

Welcome to Moscow, Russia’s capital and its largest city with more than 12 million people. It is the political and economic centre of this vast country and has many of Russia’s most famous sights, not least Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral. With over 800 years of history there is also a wealth of architecture, museums and monuments to a colourful past. Transfer by private car with an English speaking driver to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to start exploring this stunning city.

MEALS: None today.

OVERNIGHT: Budapest Hotel  ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 2 - MOSCOW 

A FASCINATING 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR OF CENTRAL MOSCOW WITH A FREE AFTERNOON

The perfect introductory walking tour of central Moscow designed to orientate and open up its hidden treasures. Your guide will take you along the main streets and less visited back roads to see the diversity of architectural styles from the austere and restrained Russian style to richly decorated Moscow Baroque, elegant Empire, fascinating Art Nouveau and even Pseudo-Chinese and Moorish. Hear stories and legends not found in the guidebooks as well as passing the most important sites in the city including the Bolshoi Theatre, Tverskaya street, GUM Department store, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral.

The rest of the day is free to further explore Moscow. The exclusive Trip Guidebook we send you before your trip is full of ideas and useful information to ensure you get the most out of your time in this iconic city.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: Budapest Hotel  ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 3 - on the train 

FREE DAY BEFORE DEPARTING MOSCOW ON THE “ROSSIYA” TRAIN JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TO IRKUTSK

A free day to explore Moscow. The city has much to offer whatever the weather from the famous museums such as Pushkin Fine Arts and Tretyakov Art Gallery to more outdoor areas including the Park of the Fallen Idols and Novodevitchy Convent. Of course, if the weather is not so good Moscow is one of the few cities where a day spent on the metro is a tourist attraction with many beautiful stations to visit and all for the price of a single ticket! For relaxing we recommend the bars, galleries and cafes of the Red October district or the fabulous Gorky Park.

Late evening transfer for your departure from Moscow’s iconic Yaroslavsky station on Russia’s best train, the “Rossiya” that runs the route all the way across the country to Vladivostok, 7 timezones and 8 days away.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 4 - on the train 

CROSS A LANDSCAPE OF FARMS & VILLAGES

Your first full day on the train through a relatively highly populated region by Russian standards. There are a few larger cities to stop at to get your first taste of life on the platforms which focuses on stretching the legs, taking some photos and stocking up on food and drink from the small kiosks and independent sellers.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

DAY 5 - on the train 

YOUR FIRST DAY IN SIBERIA PASSING EKATERINBURG

This morning cross the Europe-Asia continental border stopping at Ekaterinburg. The scenery today is vast and open, often swampy or forested and with few major settlements. Today is a day for relaxing, socializing and getting into a good book!

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 6 - on the train 

CROSS CENTRAL SIBERIA & A STRING OF INDUSTRIAL CITIES

Later this morning pass Siberia’s largest city of Novosibirsk. Today’s landscape consists of gently rolling hills and dense forests of larch, pine and, of course, birch trees. There are many rivers and lakes and if it hasn’t happened before now you will start to comprehend just how vast Russia is as the sun sets on the endless taiga forests of Siberia.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

DAY 7 - IRKUTSK

PASS KRASNOYARSK & CONTINUE EASTBOUND TO ARRIVE AT IRKUTSK

During the night you pass Krasnoyarsk and the day is spent heading through pretty scenery towards Irkutsk which is reached this evening.

Irkutsk is regarded as the modern day cultural capital of Siberia, famed for its traditional wooden architecture, complimented by a vibrant cafe and restaurant culture. Transfer to your hotel overnight.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: Boutique Marussia Hotel ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 8 - LAKE BAIKAL

TRANSFER TO BOLSHOE GOLOUSTNOE ON THE SHORES OF BAIKAL

After breakfast transfer from the station the 2 hour drive through dense forest to the remote village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe located inside Pribaikalsky National Park. The setting is quintessential Siberia with almost all the village's houses made of wood running up to the lakeshore of beautiful Baikal, among the deepest in the world at 1,642 meters. Many of the 700 residents have lived their entire lives in the village which dates back to 1673.

Your accommodation here is in a Siberian house in the heart of the village. Once settled in take a walk with your guide through the village including a visit to the church. We walk along the lakeshore and can also climb into the forests and hills for views of Lake Baikal (good shoes or walking boots advisable).

Return to the house for a pre-dinner Banya - the traditional Russian Sauna. Your guide will explain the procedure and after a hearty Siberian homestyle meal should set you up for a great nights sleep!

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Guest House.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 9 - LAKE BAIKAL

EXPLORE THE LAKE SHORE VILLAGE OF BOLSHOE GOLOUSTNOE BEFORE RETURNING TO IRKUTSK FOR A CITY TOUR & DEPARTURE

There is no rush to wake this morning. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading off for a walk up a nearby mountain ascending 400 meters for panoramic views of Baikal (if this is too strenuous or the weather is bad your guide will make other suggestions).

After lunch drive the 2 hours back to Irkutsk for a 2 hour walking tour of the city centre including the park and War Memorial, some of the beautiful churches along the Angara river, the main city centre streets and the statue of Alexander III - the Tzar responsible for the Trans-Siberian railway.

Free time in the city before an evening transfer to the station for your train on Eastbound.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch at the Guest House.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 10 - on the train 

PASS THE IMPORTANT JUNCTION OF ULAN UDE & ENTER RUSSIA’S FAR EAST

Early this morning you reach Ulan Ude, the capital of Buryatia with its strong cultural ties to Mongolia. This city is a major junction on the railway where the line splits with the Trans-Mongolian route heading south and your route to Vladivostok continuing eastbound. From here the route is remote and with a hint of an older Asian culture ever present.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 11 - on the train 

CONTINUE THROUGH THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST PASSING KHABAROVSK

Settle in to remote towns and lots of uninhabited scenery in between them. This afternoon pass vibrant Khabarovsk with its 2.6km bridge which crosses the Amur river just before the lengthy stop in this pleasant city.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

DAY 12 - on the train 

YOUR LAST DAY ON THE TRAIN AS VLADIVOSTOK IS APPROACHED

A day of many stops as the Trans-Siberian rumbles on towards Vladivostok. Much of the route is close to the Chinese border and you can feel the proximity to China from the faces on the platforms at many of the stops.

MEALS: None today - however the train does have a dining car.

OVERNIGHT: On the train - click to learn more.

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DAY 13 - VLADIVOSTOK 

EARLY MORNING ARRIVAL WITH TIME TO FRESHEN UP & A 4 HOUR TOUR OF THE CITY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Early morning arrival at Vladivostok’s attractive station with the satisfaction of knowing you have completed the longest single train journey in the world - you have finally arrived!

Transfer to your hotel where we have booked early check-in and breakfast for you so you will have the opportunity to freshen up and eat before starting to explore the city.


Today you have a 4 hour city tour of Vladivostok covering the main attractions and more including the historic Vladivostok Railway Station and the C-56 submarine as well as passing many historic, cultural and architectural landmarks and view points.

After the tour return to your hotel with free time this evening.

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

OVERNIGHT: Lotte Hotel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ click to view hotel.

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DAY 14 - end of tour 

DEPART RUSSIA’S FAR EASTERN PORT CITY OF VLADIVOSTOK

Free time today until a transfer to the airport, station or ferry terminal for your onward travel from Vladivostok and the end of your trip across Russia!

MEALS: Hotel Breakfast.

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All accommodation as specified above.
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