 TO THE LAND OF GENGHIS KHAN-2010
RUSSIA-MONGOLIA-CHINA BUDGET TRAIN TRAVEL |
 Crossing 5 time zones, starts in Moscow and travels through Ural, Siberia, Baikal lake, Mongolia, Gobi dessert, China and Beijing. 7865 km for 12 days or 14 days, budget independent travel. |
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THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY TOUR  MOSCOW-ULAANBATAAR-BEIJING |
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 Option 1 |
Minimum Tour duration: 12 days
Tour Code: SMT-MUBBJ-12D
Private Departure: Tuesday or Wednesday-All given times are local |
Tour Highlights
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 Chinggis tourist ger camp in Mongolia is located on the eastern fringe of the Gorkhi/Terelj National Park and lies on the bank of "Tuul" river. The average altitude is 1446m (4338 feet) above sea level.
 The river Tuul is one of the longest rivers of the country, flowing from the Khentii Mountain Range. The valley of the river has been called sacred for centuries by the nomads as they truly respect the nature especially the rivers and the surface water. The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted with traditional Mongolian gers and offers picturesque sceneries. Enjoy stars in the vast Mongolian night sky, when getting dark. Taste a real Mongolian stone roast lamb barbeque "Khorkhog".
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Arrive in Moscow (Tuesday or Wednesday or Monday) where you will be met and transferred by private car to your homestay. At Moscow, homestay accommodation, breakfast is included. You receive your own room (single, twin or triple) which is much cleaner than any other comparative accommodation and you are not in dorm with people you don't know.
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Day 2
Wed
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Breakfast. You could stay at your room till the evening at Moscow homestay only, because we have not fixing check out time in Moscow homestay. Free time in your own in Moscow. After that, you have your own way to Yaroslavsky railway station (Metro Komsomolskaya-not included the transfer-on request prior to your arrival in Moscow!). Departure from Moscow by Trans-Mongolian or Trans-Siberian Express train #6
(Wednesday or Thursday) or by Trans-siberian Express train #4 (Tuesday), at 9:35PM (23:25) in 4berth compartment (2nd class) or in 2berth compartment (1st class).Remark: it is very hard to book in this Train No. 4 from Moscow-Ulaanbaatar-Beijing, during the summer time!. |
Days 3-6
Thu-Sun
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The train crosses from Europe
and Siberia into Asia. Across Russia with stops at important
cities along the way. Enjoy the scenery from the vantage
of the picture window in your compartment. Via Irkustk and
along the shores of Lake Baikal , the journey continues
to Mongolia. Enjoy a cup of hot tea. Nights
by train. |
Day 7
Mon
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Arrival Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia by express train # 6 (Monday or Tuesday) at 7:30am or by express train # 4 (Sunday) at 7:30am. Transfer directly to Chinggis Tourist Mongolian traditional ger base camp (55kms/1hr,35min). Free time. Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river, we recommend you take a walk around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian barbecue meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. "Chinggis" Tourist Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn. Full board. |
Day 8
Tue
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 Mongolian Horseback Exploration to enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river and to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill (*do not include the entrance fee, optional payment on site!) is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp., we recommend you take a walk around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Horseback riding tour along the Tuul river, so it's easy to meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. Overnight at the "Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp.Full board.
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Day 9
Wed
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 Breakfast. Today, we drive to Gorkhi/Terelj National Park for a walking tour to Turtle Rock . Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping. It is famous for its amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles, birds, and others animals. Explore the 100 Lamas cave, where 100 Lamas hide from the soviets repression. A short hiking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of the mountain.Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, drive back to Chinggis tourist ger base camp. Free time for Mongolian archery, etc. Dinner and overnight.Full board. |
Day 10
Thur
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Breakfast. Drive to Ulaan Baatar city (UB City). Transfer to Mr. Gomez Hostel, private room with breakfast. Mr. Gomez Hostel is very centrally located, about 200 meters from Ulaanbaatar International Railway Station. Free time in your own in UB city (*as extra activities you could book a Morning UB City Tour or Full day of UB City Tour, *prior your arrival in Mongolia). |
Day 11
Frid
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Breakfast. Transfer to the UB Railway Station. Departure Ulaanbaatar to Beijing by train #24 at 08:05AM (Ulaanbaatar time- there are only two departures a week: on Thursday-all the year round or on Friday in Summer) in 4berth compartment (2nd class) or in 2berth compartment (1st class). Night by train. |
Day 12
Sat |
Arrival in Beijing at 02:04PM. End of our services with happy memories. |
2010 Tour rates per person |
1 pax: 1,299.00 Euro-2nd Class / 1,699.00 Euro-1st class
2-3 pax:1,199.00 Euro-2nd Class/1,599.00 Euro-1st Class
4 pax or more pax:1,099.00 Euro-2nd Class/1,499.00 Euro-1st Class |
Not Included
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Travel insurance,
meals in trains or not specified meals, optional excursions, extra activities, excess baggage, Moscow city or UB city services, etc. The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa, the necessary passport pictures, and the International airfares.
Items of personal nature such as gratuities, telephone / telex / fax charges, laundry, beverages, and services not specified in the itinerary. Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions,etc. |
Remarks
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*The train leaves from Yaroslavsky Railway Station. Please be at the railway station at least 1 hour in advance. *We advise to arrange as much as possible before starting the trip by booking of the start package listed below, so we can make all the necessary preparations. *Please note: You must be prepared to carry your own bags at all times. Therefore you may wish to limit your luggage to a maximum of 10-14 kgs. |
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THE TRANS-SIBERIAN OR THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN RAILWAY BUDGET TOUR
MOSCOW-IRKUSTK-BAIKAL LAKE-IRKUSTK-ULAANBATAAR-BEIJING
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Option 2 |
Minimum Tour duration:14 days
Tour Code:SMT-MUBBJ-14D
Private Departure:Saturday or Sunday-All given times are local |
Tour Highlights
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 -Baikal Lake - the world deepest and biggest reservoir of fresh water with picturesque shores.
-Chinggis tourist ger camp in Mongolia is located on the eastern fringe of the Gorkhi/Terelj National Park and lies on the bank of "Tuul" river. The average altitude is 1446m (4338 feet) above sea level.
-Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles, birds, and others animals. |
Day 1
Sat/Sun
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Arrive in Moscow where you will be met and transferred by private car to your homestay. At Moscow, homestay accommodation, breakfast is included. You receive your own room (single, twin or triple) which is much cleaner than any other comparative accommodation and you are not in dorm with people you don't know.Free time in your own in Moscow. |
Day 2
Sun/Mon
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Departure from Moscow by Trans-Siberian express train #2 (odd dates: Sun,Mon) or Trans-Siberian express train #10 (even dates: Tue, Th, Sat) at 9:25PM (23:25) at 04:08PM in 4berth compartment (2nd class) or in 2berth compartment (1st class). |
Days 3-5
Mon-Wed/
Tue-Thu
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The train crosses from Europe
and Siberia into Asia. Across Russia with stops at important
cities along the way. Enjoy the scenery from the vantage
of the picture window in your compartment. Enjoy a cup of hot tea. Nights
by train. |
Day 6
Thu/Fri
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Arrive in Irkutsk early morning at 6:05AM. Meet and transfer by private car to your chalet in Listvyanka village at Baikal lake shore and the bank of the Angara river. Full day free in your own in Baikal lake. |
Day 7
Fri/Sat |
Breakfast.Transfer to Irkutsk. Free time in your own in Irkustk. Departure by train #362 Irkutsk-Ulaan Baatar (2class) at 21:50-every day departure. |
Day 8
Sat/Sun
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Enjoy the scenery from the vantage of the picture window in your compartment. Enjoy a cup of hot tea. Night by train. |
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 Arrival Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia by train # 362 (every day) at 6:10am. Meet and transfer directly to Chinggis Tourist Mongolian traditional ger base camp (55kms/1hr,35min). Free time. Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river, we recommend you take a walk around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian barbecue meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. "Chinggis" Tourist Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn. Full board.
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 Breakfast. Mongolian Horseback Exploration to enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river and to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill (do not include the entrance fee, optional payment on site!) is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp., we recommend you take a walk around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Horseback riding tour along the Tuul river, so it's easy to meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. Overnight at the "Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp. Full board. |
Day 11
Tue/Wed
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Breakfast. Today, we drive to Gorkhi/Terelj National Park for a walking tour to Turtle Rock . Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping. It is famous for its amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles. birds, and others animals. Explore the 100 Lamas cave, where 100 Lamas hide from the soviets repression. A short hiking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, drive back to Chinggis tourist ger base camp. Free time for Mongolian archery, etc. Dinner and overnight.Full board. |
Day 12
Wed/Thu
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Breakfast. Drive to Ulaan Baatar city (UB City). Transfer to Mr. Gomez Hostel, private room with breakfast. Mr. Gomez Hostel is very centrally located, about 200 meters from Ulaanbaatar International Railway Station. Free time in your own in UB city (*as extra activities you could book a Morning UB City Tour or Full day of UB City Tour, *prior your arrival in Mongolia). |
Day 13
Thu/Fri
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Breakfast. Transfer to the UB Railway Station. Departure Ulaanbaatar to Beijing by train #24 at 08:05AM ( two departures a week: on Thursday-all the year round or on Friday in Summer) in 4berth compartment (2nd class) or in 2berth compartment (1st class). Night by train. |
Day 14
Fri/Sat |
Arrival in Beijing at 02:04PM. End of our services with happy memories. |
2010 Tour rates per person |
1 pax: 1,499.00 Euro-2nd Class/1,899.00 Euro-1st class
2-3 pax:1,449.00 Euro-2nd Class/1,849.00 Euro-1st class
4 pax or more pax:1,399.00 Euro-2nd Class/1,799.00 Euro-1st class |
Not included
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Travel insurance,
meals in trains or not specified meals, optional excursions, extra activities, excess baggage, Moscow city or UB city services, etc..
The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa, the necessary passport pictures and the International airfares.Items of personal nature such as gratuities, telephone / telex / fax charges, laundry, beverages, and services not specified in the itinerary. Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions,etc. |
Remarks
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*The train leaves from Yaroslavsky Railway Station. Please be at the railway station at least 1 hour in advance. *We advise to arrange as much as possible before starting the trip by booking of the start package listed below, so we can make all the necessary preparations.*Please note: You must be prepared to carry your own bags at all times. Therefore you may wish to limit your luggage to a maximum of 10-14 kgs. |
Extra Services
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-Extra Night in Moscow Homestay: on request
-Extra transfer Homestay-Railway station in Moscow:on request
-Extra Night in Baikal Lake: on request
-Ulaanbaatar City tour: on request
-Post tour to South Gobi desert in Mongolia: on request |
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