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Trans Mongolian Moscow to Beijing - Overland Trip

3 weeks: Moscow to Beijing (IMT-AAMO)

Intro

The ultimate Trans Mongolian railway adventure through Siberia and Mongolia. Whereas most Trans Mongolian railway tours only stop over for the briefest glimpse of the \'Blue Sky\' country, this tour allows you nearly a week to enjoy the sites of Ulaan Baatar and to camp in the glorious countryside. We have plenty of time to enjoy Russia too, with stops in Yekaterinburg and a memorable homestay close to Lake Baikal. Don\'t race across this wilderness. Join us and savour the best this journey has to offer.

Group Size

Max 18

Activities

Optional hiking, extensive walking at sites

Accommodation

7 nights on board the train, 6 nights simple hotels, 2 nights guesthouse, 2 nights homestay, 4 nights camping

Transport

Train, bus, 4WD vans, metro, taxi

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of a local translator in Mongolia

Meals

As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. Allow US$10-15 per day for other meals. Allow US$50 for a food kitty whilst camping in Mongolia

Itineraries

Day 1,MOSCOW

Arrival day.

Day 2,MOSCOW

Free day to explore Russia’s vibrant capital. (B)

Day 3 to Day 4,MOSCOW – TRAIN

After a free morning in Moscow we board our train to Ekaterinburg and start our epic journey on the Trans-Mongolian. We cross the Ural Mountains, passing from Europe into Asia. We arrive in Ekaterinburg in the evening of day 4 and transfer to our hotel. (Day 3 - B)

Day 5,EKATERINBURG

A full day to discover the sites of this pleasant town dating back to the 18th century. Ekaterinburg is perhaps most famous as the place where the last Tsar and his family were murdered by communists. (B)

Day 6,EKATERINBURG – TRAIN

Another chance to explore or sit back and relax at one of the town’s many street cafés. In the evening we board the train for an epic voyage from Ekaterinburg to Lake Baikal. (B)

Day 7 to Day 8,TRAIN

We spend 2 days travelling through the vast expanse of Siberia.

Day 9,IRKUTSK - LAKE BAIKAL (HOMESTAY)

Arriving in Irkutsk we transfer to Listvyanka, a traditional wooden Siberian village near Lake Baikal, where we stay with local families. (LD).

Day 10,LAKE BAIKAL (HOMESTAY)

A full day to enjoy the scenery around the lake, hike along its shores or through the nearby forest. (BLD)

Day 11,IRKUTSK

We return to Irkutsk where we spend the night. (B)

Day 12,IRKUTSK – TRAIN

A full day to explore this pleasant, laid back Siberian town before we board our train bound for Mongolia. (B)

Day 13,TRAIN

Another relaxing day on the train following the route of the Selenge River and crossing into Mongolia at the border town of Naushki.

Day 14,ULAAN BAATAR

Arrive in Ulaan Baatar where there’s time to head out and explore this intriguing capital city.

Day 15,KHOGNO KHAN

Head out into the Mongolian wilderness in 4 wheel-drive vans. We drive to beautiful Khongo Khan mountains where we camp for two nights.

Day 16,KHOGNO KHAN

A day to walk in the mountains for magnificent views over the plains, visit an ancient monastery or relax around the campsite and maybe sample some traditional mare’s milk vodka.

Day 17,KARAKORUM – WATERFALL NATIONAL PARK

We drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital built by Genghis Khan and visit Erdene Zuu monastery. We continue our journey stopping at hot springs and finishing the day in the beautiful Waterfall National Park.

Day 18,SAND DUNES

There’s the chance of a morning swim in the crystal clear river before continuing our journey to our campsite near small sand dunes.

Day 19,ULAAN BAATAR

The final leg of our Mongolian journey takes us back to Ulaan Baatar.

Day 20,TRAIN

Free time before we board the train to Beijing.

Day 21,BEIJING

Arrive in the bustling city of Beijing – China’s capital.

Day 22,BEIJING

Tour ends.

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Last updated: 29th September 2009