Few train journeys can approach the mystique of the Transsiberian. On our way we will see a great variety of scenery, architecture and lifestyles. This tour is available in several versions, each covering a different combination of Transsiberian routes and locations. Two comfort varieties are available: 1st class compartments for two, and 2nd class compartments for four people. Contact us through Info Hub to customize this tour to suit your taste.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Evening arrival in Vladivostok, the fascinating port city in the Russian Far East. You will find Vladivostok a city with much to see and much to do. Dinner at the hotel.
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Day 2:
Full day in Vladivostok begins with a sightseeing tour of this city. We will enjoy views of the city and the Golden Horn harbor, visit landmarks. After lunch - an afternoon boat tour of the Golden Horn harbor, a stop to view a typical Russian residence. A theater performance in the evening (if available.) At 12:05 p.m. we depart from Vladivstok on the Trans-Siberian Express.
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Day 3:
Morning arrival in Khabarovsk, transfer to the Intourist hotel above the Amur River. City tour. Cruise on the Amur River after lunch, visit to the regional art gallery and a highly regarded regional museum. A concert later in the day.
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Day 4:
Tour of a unique animal rehabilitation center to see Amur tigers, bears, leopards recovering from injuries. Walk in the taiga. A musical event in the evening if available.
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Day 5:
After breakfast we depart to Irkutsk, for a day of spectacular views of passing terrain. Frequent stops provide to photograph images of this journey and buy souvenirs and snacks from local vendors.
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Day 6:
On the train, more sights and passing cities and stops. Passing an old GULAG capm near Takhtomygda. We can stop for a day at Ulan Ude if you like.
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Day 7:
Riding through a different yet stunning terrain, an opportunity to see purely Siberian architecture. In winter, on this day we pass the coldest place on the trip.
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Day 8:
The train approaches Baikal Lake. Sights of the lake and mountains. The most impressive sights are in early fall. Late arrival in Irkutsk
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Day 9:
City tour to see ancient wooden architecture, richly decorated with quaint hand-carved ornaments. After lunch we depart to lake Baikal which we had passed on the day before for unique food, sights and a cruise on the lake (available in spring through early fall).
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Day 10:
Overnight at a Baikal hotel. Tour of the lake: the crystal clear water can't hide anything at 120 ft.
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Day 11:
We depart from Baikal to Irkutsk. We visit the regional museum.
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Day 12:
We depart from Irkutsk to resume our Trans-Siberian journey.
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Day 13:
We cross the might Siberian rivers, notably the Yenissey. In its upper flow, it's just 1 km across. Passing Krasnoyarsk.
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Day 14:
Morning arrival in Novosibirsk. City tour, visit to the Siberian Academy of Science and Space and Aviation Museum.
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Day 15:
Passing some of the most flat, straight and high-speed stretches of the Trans-Siberian.
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Day 16:
Dramatically different landscape as we approach the Ural Mountains.
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Day 17:
We cross the boundary between Asia and Europe, and enter geographical Europe.
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Day 18:
We cross the Volga, the biggest river in Europe.
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Day 19:
Passing through the ancient towns of old Russia. Optional tours available at Yaroslavl (1010) and Sergiev Posad, where a tour of the St. Sergy Monastery is available. Afternoon arrival in Moscow, visits to museums, theaters and activities of your choice.
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Day 20:
Departure to the country of your choice.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices and itineraries are subject to change. The prices include full board, all transfers, all domestic tickets and double accommodation at local hotels.
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