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 Trans Mongolian
Express, starting in Beijing and ending in Irkustk or flight
to Beijing (Beijing-Ulaan Bataar-Irkustk (Baikal lake)-Flight
to Beijing or Moscow
Tour
duration: 15 days-from $ 2169.00 or 1409.00 Euro.
Gateway: Beijing, China (not included the
international air).
Minimum group: 2 adults or more persons...Book
Now!
An incredible journey in just fifteen days. This is the
most interesting route. Discover Mongolia, explore the Mongolian
steppe, and the culture of the Mongolian Nomads. 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 Ulaan
Bataar, Mongolia, across Russia down to Irkustk to visit
the Baikal lake!. 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!. 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:
SMT15TMT
(15 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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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 |
| 361 |
Ulaanbaatar-Irkustk |
19:35 |
07:28 |
2 days |
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* 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 |
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
FRID |
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 train No. 23
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. Welcome dinner. Overnight
at the 1st class hotel. (L)
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Day 5
MON |
Ulaanbaatar city tour
Breakfast. 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/. In route, we will to stop,
to observe and to take some amazing photos to the
40meter (~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. 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 |
Terelj
National Park-Arryabal Temple
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. Drive back to "Chinggis"
tourist camp. Free time to pratice Mongolian Archery.
Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" tourist camp. Full
board. (B)(L)(D)
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Day
8
THU |
Singing sand dunes
Today, drive
to Bayangobi desert for a walking tour to the singing sand.
Here is where the impassable Gobi begins. This is an opportunity
for trekking, to photograph the stunning landscape or optional
camel riding. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board. (B)(L)(D)
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Day
9
FRI
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Karakorum-"Erdene zuu" monastery
This morning, we continuous drive through
the grassland toward "Karakhorum"-was founded
in 1220 at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was the capital
of the Mongol Empire until Kublai Khan moved it to Beijing.
The city served as the Mongolian capital for only 40 years.
Most of the city was later destroyed by Manchurian soldiers.
The remnants of the city were reputedly used to build the
Erdene Zuu Monastery in the 16th century. Visitors, such as
Marco Polo, described its ornate building, including a 2500
sq. meters Palace of Worldly Peace. In 1792 the Monastery
still had 62 temples and 10,000 lamas. But in 1930 it became
a victim of the Stalin's purges. All but three of the Temples
were destroyed and most of the monks were either killed or
sent to Siberia. Today the restoration of the Monastery is
the government's top priority. Erdene Zuu retains much of
its ancient glory and is well worth visiting. Arrive and transfer
to the tourist camp. After, visits "Erdene Zuu" monastery,
the Tortoise rock and the men's rock. Overnight in
tourist base camp. Full board. (B)(L)(D)
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Day
10
SAT |
Hustain Nuruu National Reserve-Ulaanbaatar
Breakfast. Today, drive
back to Ulaanbaatar /420km, +9 hours/. In
route, drive to "Hustain Nuruu" National Reserve
to observe the Przewalski wild horses (Takhi horses),
recently re-introduced back into Mongolia. The Przewalski
horse (Equus przewalskii Poliakov) or Takhi as the Mongolians
name them are rather small, sturdy animals with a short, strong
neck. The earliest written reports of Przewalski horses or
Takhi date from the ninth century and in 1226, a herd of Przewalski
horses is said to have caused "Genghis" Khan to fall of his
horse. The Hustain Nuruu Reserve (Hustai is Mongolian for
birch and nuruu means mountains) measures about 57,000 hectares,
or including the bufferzone 120.000 ha., and is located on
about 120 km west from the capital Ulaanbaatar. Visit
the park museum to learn about the history of the last pure
wild horses in the world and the history of the area.
After, continuous drive to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive and transfer.
Overnight at hotel. Half board. (B)(L)
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Days
11-12
SUN/MON |
Train to Irkustk
Breakfast (check out at hotel, 12:00M). Free time. Meet
and transfer to Ulaan Bataar Railway Station. Board
the train No. 361, at 19:35 to Irkustk. The journey
continues via Ulan Ude, along the shores of Lake Baikal
to Irkustk. Enjoy a cup of hot tea. Nights by train. (B)
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Day 13
TUE |
Ikrkustk-Listvyanka
village
Arrival in Irkutsk from Mongolia (at 07:58AM).
Meet and transfer directly to Listvyanka village.
In route, visit "Taltsy" museum. Lunch
in local restaurant. Accommodation at Hotel in Listvianka.
(L)
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Day 14
WED |
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)(L)
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Day 15
THU |
Departure
Irkustk, back to Beijing or to Moscow
Breakfast. Transfer to the
airport for your homeward flight (no included the departure
filght or back to Beijing or to Moscow
for 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-Ulaan Bataar (in 2 berth compartment or
in 4 berth compartment).
Train ticket from Ulaan Bataar-Irkustk (only in 4 berth
compartment).
2 nights at Courtyard Marriott Hotel 4* or similar in twin
share in Beijing with daily breakfast.
2 nights in Hotel, 3* in twin share in Irkustk/Baikal lake
with daily breakfast.
4 nights in the Tourist Ger Camps in twin share in Mongolia.
3 nights at the 1st class Hotel in twin share room in Ulaanbaatar.
Legend:(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
as specified above.
English-speaking local guide in Mongolia and in Irkustk
and all entrance fees.
2 hours of Mongolian hoserback riding and One Mongolia barbecue
welcome dinner in "Chinggis" Tourist Camp.
One Mongolian Folklore Performance in Ulaan Bataar.
All transfers by private transport. |
WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED
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International
air tickets.
Personal cost.
Tips to the guides and the drivers.
Visas.
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; |
2008
LAND TOUR COSTS
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Group |
Price
in 4berth compartment. |
| 2 pax |
1409.00 € Euro or $ 2169.00-(please,
check the USD exchange rate by XE.com
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| 3-5 pax |
1299.00 € Euro or $ 1999.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by XE.com ) |
6 pax or more
participants |
1151 € Euro or $ 1779.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by XE.com ) |
Single Supplement: 299
€ Euro or $ 461.00-(please, check the USD exchange rate by
XE.com
)
Train tickets 1st class (TWIN
compartment from Beijing-Ulaanbaatar):
+ 101.00 Euro or $ 156.00 per person
Comments: -
availability of train tickets is guaranteed if the passenger
list is available not later than 90 days before the departure.
- Visas required for: China , Mongolia &
Russia
-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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| Sept. |
4 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
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| Oct. |
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 |
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6 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
| Sept. |
3 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
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| Oct. |
1 |
8 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
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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-This 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, 4-6 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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