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Trans Mongolian Express: 16 days starting in Beijing and
ending in Moscow (Beijing-Ulaan Bataar-Irkustk/Baikal lake-Moscow).
Go West!
Gateway: Beijing,
China (no included the international air)
Minimum group: 2 adults or more persons
Tour duration: 16 days-from
$ 3399.00 or 2208.00 Euro in 2 private
berth compartment by train.....Book
Now!
This is the
most interesting route. Join us aboard the train to go West!.
Travel the legendary Trans-Mongolian railway, starting in
Beijing to Mongolia, to Baikal lake and finally to Moscow.
Discover stunning Lake Baikal (Siberia's blue pearl). The
Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and holds more than
20 percent of the world's fresh water. Explore Siberian
city Irkutsk!.
An incredible journey in just sixteen days. The active adventure
is complete; a brilliant and unforgettable experience on
an exciting combination of the Mongolian and Siberian railways
( from Beijing, China continue down into Ulan Bator, Mongolia,
across Russia down to Moscow by train with stops at important
cities along the way. These trains have 2-berth compartments
for 2 persons and 4-berth compartments for 4 persons, all
very comfortable. One departure every Thursday
, starting in Beijing ( 
valid from May to October ).
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GATEWAY:
BEIJING
TOUR
CODE:
SMT16TMT
(16 DAYS)
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This is a unique
and cheap way to discover China, Mongolia and Russia. A
train tour you will never forget. The longest and most famous
railway journey in the world, the Trans Mongolian or Trans
Siberian traverses Mongolia from China to Moscow, Russia.
Especially in Russia and Mongolia it is very difficult to
arrange transfers, hotels and transport by yourself. 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.
Minimum Group: 2
adults or more persons
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2008 TRAIN
DEPARTURE
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| Train No. |
Destination |
Departure
time |
Arrival time |
Hours on
the way |
Distance
in km |
| 23 |
Beijing-Ulaanbaatar |
7:40am |
14:30 |
33 1/2 |
1561 |
| 6 |
Ulaanbaatar-Moscow |
13:50 |
16:20 |
101.03 |
7865 |
* Please note that if you are booking
this trip during the summer, be prepared for delayed ...
***Train Fares and Schedule are subject to change without
notice.
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VALID
FROM MAY-OCTOBER, 2008 & 2009 |
Day
1
THU |
Arrive in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing
from LA or from your country destination. Welcome and Overnight
at Courtyard Marriott Hotel 4*or similar.
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Day
2
FRI
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Beijing
Breakfast. Drive in private
to the Great Wall. A highlight of your Beijing
stay will be today's walk along the Great Wall of China
with lunch. Return drive to Beijing. Transfer to the hotel.
Free time, (optional you can visit and walking the distance
of the largest square in the world - the Tian'anmen Square
and then into the Forbidden City-the largest palatial museum
in the world for the imperial residence and imperial government
or some shopping). Overnight at hotel 4*. (B)(L).
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Day
3
SAT |
Depart Beijing by Trans-Mongolian Express No. 23 at 07:40AM
Breakfast. Transfer to Beijing
International Railway Station. We board
the Trans-Mongolian Express No. 23 and depart at 07:40am.
As we leave behind the crowds of Beijing, the train heads
north towards the Mongolian border. We pass through mountainous
countryside and enjoy several parts of the Great Wall. After,
we have passed the Chinese-Mongolian border, the train makes
its way into the famous Gobi desert. You will travel from
Beijing to Ulaan Bataar in 33 1/2hours. Night by train.
(B)
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Day
4
SUN |
Arrive in Ulaan Bataar
Arrive in Ulaanbataar
(UB) at 14:30. Meet and transfer to the
hotel. Free time at hotel. 18:00-See Mongolian traditional
folk songs and dance concert. Overnight at the
1st class hotel. (L)
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Day
5
MON |
Ulaanbaatar city tour
In the morning, today is spent on a guided city tour of UB,
highlights include the visits to the Gandan Lamasery,
the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of
Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the Sukhbataar
Main Square, the "Chinggis" Khaan's monument,
the National History Museum where you will
see artefacts from Mongolia from the Stone Age to the present,
and displays of the development of Mongolian arts and culture
and the Natural museum, where you will see
two complete dinosaur skeletons, which were found in the Gobi
- the giant flesh-eating Tarbosaurus, 15m tall and four to
five tons in weight, and the little duck-billed plant-eating
Saurolophus, and displays of Mongolia's geography, flora and
fauna. Lunch in local restaurant. Overnight at the 1st class
hotel. Half board (B)(L).
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Day
6
TUE |
Manzshir Temple-Bodg Khan N.P.-Sacred Tuul river Nomad's
Valley
Breakfast. Drive to visit to Manzshir
Temple ruins /60km/ in Bogd Khan strictly
protected area. On the way picnic lunch in open
air. Explore ruins of temple, which was damaged badly in
1930-s. Visit to local natural museum,
big Buddha paintings and carvings on rocks in green hills.
Trekking in lovely wildflower carpeted hills.
After, drive to "Chinggis" Tourist Ger Camp /55km/
for dinner & overnight. In route, we will to stop, to observe
and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter
(~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse
on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles)
to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Visit
to local horse breeder's family-Ger, explore nomadic
lifestyle and family's daily activities, try diary products
made by hands in the traditional method, try national drink-fermented
mare's milk. 2 hours of Horseback riding in the
smooth hills in the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley".
This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national
gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet
with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them,
explore, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in
the Tuul river. Welcome dinner with traditional
Mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked
with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and
onion. Free time to practice Mongolian Archery.
Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. "Chinggis" Tourist
Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet
Mongolia-2005", by the author Michael Kohn on pages 70 and
101. Full board. (B)(L)(D)
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Day
7
WED
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Terelj National Park-Arryabal Temple-Ulaanbaatar
Breakfast. Drive to Terelj
National Park /50 km/. The valley is about 20km
long at 1600m. This park comprises splendid mountain ranges,
pristine water river and caves and wonderful green meadow
with edelweiss. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping,
cave, small mining research hole, and the Turtle shaped
original giant rock. Hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist
monastery on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch
in open air. In the afternoon, drive to Ulaanbaatar
/70km/. Free time for some shopping. Overnight at the 1st
class hotel. Half board. (B)(L)
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Day 8
THU
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Train
to Irkustk
Breakfast (Check out at hotel at 12:00M).
Transfer to the train station. Departure from Ulaanbaatar
(train # 361, 19:35). Night by train. (B)
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Day 9
FRI
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On
the Train to Irkustk
On the train. The journey continues via Ulan Ude,
along the shores of Lake Baikal to Irkustk. Night by train.
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Day 10
SAT |
Arrival
in Ikrkustk-Listvyanka village
Arrival in Irkutsk (07:58AM). Meet and transfer
directly to Listvyanka village. In route,
visit "Taltsy" museum. Lunch in local restaurant.
Accommodation at Hotel in Listvianka.
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Day
11
SUN |
Baikal
lake-Irkustk
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Limnological museum
(Baikal museum), walking tour (trekking)
to Chersky peak. Lunch . Boat ride in Baikal
Lake (1 hour). In the afternoon, return
to Irkustk. Overnight in hotel, 3*.(B)
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Day 12
MON
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Trans-Siberian
Express to Moscow, Russia
Breakfast at hotel (B). Free time.
Check-out to 12:00. Transfer to the train station. Departure
from Irkutsk (odd – train #001, 17:40; even – train
# 009, 16:05). The train crosses from Asia and Siberia into
Europe. 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. Night
by train.
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Days 13-14
TUE-WED |
Trans-siberian
Express to Moscow
On the train. Nights by train.
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Day 15
THU |
Arrive
in Moscow
Arrive in "Moscow" train station (Yaroslavl)
at 16:42 (odd – train #001, 17:43; even – train # 009, 16:42).
Transfer to the hotel Izmailovo 3*or similar. Accommodation,
where you are met and taken to the to hotel. A free time
to visit Moscow (you can catch the metro to visit the Kremlin
and much more). Overnight at hotel, 3*.
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Day 16
FRI |
Departure
Moscow
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the
airport for your homeward flight or continue on with optional
extensions in Moscow or such as to beautiful St. Petersburg
(on request) (B)
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WHAT IS
INCLUDED:
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-Train
ticket from Beijing to Ulaan Bataar ( in 2 or in 4 berth
compartment).
-Train ticket from Ulaan Bataar to Irkustk (only in 4 berth
compartment).
-Train ticket from Irkustk to Moscow (in 2 or in 4 berth
compartement).
-2 nights at Courtyard Marriott Hotel 4* or similar in twin
share in Beijing with daily breakfast.
-1 night at Hotel Izmailovo Business Class Hotel 3* in twin
share in Moscow with daily breakfast.
-3 nights at the 1st Class Hotel 3 * or 4* in twin share
room in Ulaanbaatar.
-1 night at the "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp
in twin share.
-Legend:(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
as specified above.
-Excursions per program with entrance fees and local English
(other languages on request).
-One Mongolia barbecue welcome dinner at "Chinggis" Tourist
Camp.
-One Mongolian Folklore Performance in Ulaan Bataar.
-All transfers by private transport.
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WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED:
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-International
air tickets.
-Meals in trains.
-Personal cost.
-Tips to the guides and the drivers.
-Visas.
-Airport taxes.
-Medical insurance.
-Drinks.
-Transfers to and from airports for participant making own
arrangements; optional excursions or deviations from the scheduled
tour; personal expenses such as excess or overweight baggage
charges, laundry, telephone/cable/fax/email charges, liquor
or soft drinks, room service; gratuities for personal services;
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2008
LAND TOUR COSTS:
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Group |
Price
in 4berth compartment per person |
| 2 pax |
1849.00 € Euro or $ 2848.00-(please, check the USD
exchange rate by XE.com
) |
| 3-5 pax |
1749.00
€ Euro or $ 2694.00-(please, check the USD exchange
rate by XE.com
) |
| 6 pax or more participants |
1679.00 €
Euro or $ 2586.00-(please, check the USD exchange
rate by XE.com
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Single Supplement:
499.00 € Euro or $ 769.00
Visas required for: China , Mongolia & Russia
Train tickets 1st class (2bert-TWIN compartment):
+ 359.00 Euro or + $ 559.00 per person.
Comments: - availability of train tickets is guaranteed
if the passenger list is available not later than 90
days before the departure.
Note: Departures
of 7, 14, 21 and 28 AUG-08
correspond with the Beijing Olympics-will be extra payment
in Beijing.
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SUMMER DEPARTURES-2008
| May |
15 |
22 |
29 |
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| June |
5 |
12 |
19 |
26 |
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| July |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
31 |
| August |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
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| September |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
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| October |
2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
30 |
SUMMER DEPARTURES-2009:
| May |
7 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
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| June |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
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| July |
2 |
9 |
16 |
23 |
30 |
| August |
6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
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| September |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
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| October |
1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
TESTIMONIALS:
From: "agnes myers"
To: "Samar Magic Tours"
Subject: Beijing-Ulaanbataar-Moscow by Transmongolian
Express (tour dates in Mongolia: August 16-August 25, 2006)
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:02:37 -0600
Hello Samar Magic Tours!,
It was so nice to hear from you. We speak of you often and
have fond memories of our visit with you. Thank you for the
help with the money planning for the train. We had no worries
about having enough money. Your counterpart in Moscow was
very good and informative and we enjoyed the city tour with
her. We ventured into the city on the Metro on our own the
next day. The train journey was very relaxing and we did alot
of reading, resting, sleeping and eating. The compartment
next to us was occupied by a nice Russian couple who shared
some food with us and we did our best to communicate with
them, even tho they spoke no English and we spoke no Russian.
A greeting and a smile seemed to be universal. One funny experience
we encountered were the traders on the train. They sold items
at every stop even from the windows. Prior to each stop we
were well advised to stay out of the aisles or we would be
run over by the traders running back and forth with their
merchandise. We held up considerably well on the 20+ hour
journey home from Moscow to the US. We were happy to arrive
safely and be reunited with our families.
Love, Elisa and Agnes, USA
Mrs. Elisabeth Bachmann Thigpen / Mrs. Agnes Anne Myers. top
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO
? :
China, Mongolia and Russia are vasts! Generally, it is recommended
to pay your visit from May to September when the grass is
green.
*Travel
in early July, 2008/2009-There is a Special itinerary,
costs and departures for Naadam
Festival
Tours of Mongolia. It is celebrated
on July 11, and 12 (this an annual festival of culture,
sports and trade occurs during this time). The Naadam Festival
is a Mongolia's celebration of the three manly games: horse
racing, archery, and wrestling. Please,
make your reservations at your earliest convenience, 6-4
months or more prior to Naadam Festival Tour!.
Especially hotels, entrance fees to Naadam Festival, buses
and flights in and out of Ulaan Bataar are fully booked
at this time!. Seats can be difficult to get in
July during Naadam Festival!.
Note: Tour and Tour Information
are subject to change.
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