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21-DAY OF THE INCREDIBLE TRANSIBERIAN /TRANSMONGOLIAN TRAIN JOURNEY FROM RUSSIA TO MONGOLIA

21-DAY OF THE INCREDIBLE TRANSIBERIAN/TRANSMONGOLIAN TRAIN JOURNEY FROM RUSSIA TO MONGOLIA
Duration:
21 days/ 20 nights
Price from: $11,335/9,865€
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General trip overview

DURATION

21 days/ 20 nights

PRICE

From: $11,335/9,865€

ROUTE CODE

SMT-RUSSIANMONGOLIANTRAIN-21D

MINIMAL GROUP

2/8 adults or more participants.

ORIGIN / ENDS AT

STARTS FRIDAY IN: Moscow, Russia (International flights not included). ENDS THURSDAY IN: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (International flights not included).

PRIVATE DEPARTURES

STARTS IN FRIDAY IN MOSCOW IN 2027: 14 May / 11 June / 09 July/ 06 August/10 September

Route and itinerary

Incredible journey in just twenty-one days. This is a unique and cheap way to discover Russia, and Mongolia. A train tour you will never forget…The longest and most famous railway journey in the world, the Trans Mongolian or Trans-Siberian traverses from Russia to Mongolia. Especially in Russia and Mongolia it is very difficult to arrange transfers, hotels and transport by yourself. “Samar Magic Tours” is pleased to offer Trans Mongolian or Trans-Siberian Railway Journeys from Russia to Mongolia. This is the most legendary train ride in the world. There is time to explore major cities such as Moscow, and Ulaanbaatar. Discovery Mongolia-the Land of Genghis Khan forming the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in world history. It’s an incredible, unforgettable journey to the three unique lands.

ALL TRAINS SCHEDULE:

  1. Route: Moscow – Kazan
    Train to Kazan (scheduled train No. 024M, 23:08–10:45, or similar)
  1. Route: Kazan – Yekaterinburg
    Train to Yekaterinburg (scheduled train No. 278, 23:59–16:06, or similar).
  1. Route: Yekaterinburg – Novosibirsk
    Train to Novosibirsk (scheduled train No. 118/92/70, 21:13–21:08, or similar).
  1. Route: Novosibirsk – Krasnoyarsk
    Train to Krasnoyarsk (scheduled trains: No. 082, 19:43–07:21; No. 070, 21:48–10:50; or similar).
  1. Route: Krasnoyarsk – Irkutsk
    Train to Irkutsk (scheduled train No. 070, 12:36–08:24, or similar).
  1. Route: Irkutsk – Ulaanbaatar
    Train Departure to Ulaanbaatar at 6:58 AM.
    Arrive in Ulaanbaatar train station: next day early in the morning at 6:38 AM.

Trip highlights

Itinerary & Map

21-DAY OF THE INCREDIBLE TRANSIBERIAN/TRANSMONGOLIAN TRAIN JOURNEY FROM RUSSIA TO MONGOLIA

1. FRIDAY Arrival in Moscow (*flights not included). Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner not included, at your own expense. Overnight at the Safmar Suschevsky Hotel 4* or similar Safmar Suschevsky Hotel 4* or similar
Standard room.		           ————
MOSCOW
2. SATURDAY Breakfast. During the panoramic tour of Moscow, the Russian capital, we will see many landmarks: Red Square—one of the largest squares in the world, situated at the foot of the ancient Kremlin walls and famous for Lenin’s Mausoleum and St. Basil’s Cathedral. You will enjoy a magnificent view from the observation deck at Moscow University. We will also visit the famous Moscow Metro, considered the most beautiful in the world. For the first time in history, an entire underground railway system was designed as a unified architectural ensemble; the stations are adorned with statues, reliefs, paintings, mosaics, and stained glass. Lunch. Free time in the afternoon. Safmar Suschevsky Hotel 4* or similar
Standard room.		 Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch.
MOSCOW 
3. SUNDAY Breakfast. Visit to the walled Kremlin complex, where you can view and enter some of the cathedrals—the Assumption, the Annunciation, and the Archangel Michael—that make up Cathedral Square. Lunch. Free time in the afternoon. Safmar Suschevsky Hotel 4* or similar
Standard room.		 Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch.
MOSCOW-KAZAN
4. MONDAY Breakfast. In the afternoon, transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Kazan (scheduled train No. 024M, 23:08–10:45, or similar). Overnight on the train. Overnight on the train.       Breakfast.
KAZAN
5. TUESDAY Arrival in Kazan—a city in the Russian Federation located on the banks of the Volga River and the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The visit begins with a panoramic tour, allowing you to admire the beauty of the Kazan Kremlin, built by order of Ivan the Terrible on the ruins of the Khans’ fortress. In 2000, the Kazan Kremlin was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It encompasses monuments such as the Cathedral of the Annunciation (1561–1562) and the leaning Söyembikä Tower—named after the last queen of Kazan and considered the city’s symbol. Your guide will also show you the Qol-Şärif Mosque, Freedom Square, various Orthodox cathedrals and churches, and the Palace of the President of Tatarstan. Lunch at a restaurant serving Tatar cuisine. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free time in the afternoon. CosmGrand Hotel Kazan 4*, Bilyar Palace 4* or similar.

Standard room.

 Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch at a restaurant serving Tatar cuisine.
KAZAN-EKATERINBURG
6. WEDNESDAY Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Full-day excursion to Sviyazhsk Island.
The city’s history began on May 24, 1551, when Ivan the Terrible decided to build a wooden fortress on the island. Within just four weeks, Sviyazhsk became a staging ground for Russian troops in the war against the Kazan Khanate. The island features historical and cultural landmarks such as the Assumption Monastery, the Sviyazhsk Cathedral, and the John the Baptist Monastery—which houses the Church of the Trinity, the only surviving building from the original wooden settlement of Sviyazhsk. Lunch. Transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Yekaterinburg (scheduled train No. 278, 23:59–16:06, or similar).		 Overnight train to
Yekaterinburg		 Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
ARRIVAL IN EKATERINBURG
7. THURSDAY Arrival in Yekaterinburg. It is a major city in the central part of the Russian Federation, situated on the eastern side of the Ural Mountains—considered the natural boundary between Europe and Asia. The city was founded on November 7, 1723, by Vasily Tatishchev, and its name honors Saint Catherine, in recognition of the wife of Tsar Peter the Great. Yekaterinburg became a key industrial center for the country. Following the Russian Revolution, on July 17, 1918, Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their children—Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, and the heir to the Russian throne, Alexei—were executed by the Bolsheviks at the Ipatiev House, located near the city. Lunch at a local restaurant (Russian cuisine). Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Novotel Center Hotel 4*, Onegin Hotel 4*.

Standard room.

 Lunch at a local restaurant (Russian cuisine).
EKATERINBURG – NOVOSIBIRSK
8. FRIDAY Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Continuation of the Yekaterinburg tour, including lunch (Russian cuisine) and visits to the Geological Museum—home to the largest meteorite collection in the Urals, featuring specimens from the Moon and Mars—and “Ganina Yama,” the abandoned mine where the remains of the Russian Imperial family were hidden following their assassination. Panoramic view from the Vysotsky Building. Free time to purchase snacks and drinks for the overnight train to Novosibirsk (scheduled train No. 118/92/70, 21:13–21:08, or similar). Overnight on board the train. Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Including lunch (Russian cuisine)
ARRIVAL IN NOVOSIBIRSK
9. SATURDAY Arrival in Novosibirsk. It is Russia’s third-largest city, after Moscow and St. Petersburg. With a population of 1,511,000 (according to the 2012 census), it is located in the southwestern part of the Siberian Federal District on the banks of the Ob River. It boasts the largest railway station along the Trans-Siberian Railway route. Its name means “New City of Siberia.” Between 1893 and 1925, it was known as Novonikolayevsk, named in honor of Tsar Nicholas II. Today, Novosibirsk is a major scientific center.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Free time in the afternoon.		 Domina Hotel 4*, Cosmos Hotel 4*.

Standard room.

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NOVOSIBIRSK-KRASNOYARSK
10. SUNDAY Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
Visit to Akademgorodok (Academic Town)—a district featuring 14 research centers, a university, and public buildings—including a visit to the Railway Technology Museum (where you can see locomotives and railcars from various eras). Lunch at a restaurant serving Taiga cuisine. The tour continues with a sightseeing excursion where you will see Red Avenue, Lenin Square, the largest opera and ballet theater in Russia (surpassing even Moscow’s famous Bolshoi Theatre), the Chapel of St. Nicholas (once the symbolic center of the Russian Empire), St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (considered a prime example of Russian Orthodox church architecture), and Siberia’s largest library.
Free time. At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Krasnoyarsk (scheduled trains: No. 082, 19:43–07:21; No. 070, 21:48–10:50; or similar).		 Overnight on board the train. Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.

Lunch at a restaurant serving Taiga cuisine at the hotel.
ARRIVAL IN KRASNOYARSK
11. MONDAY Arrival in Krasnoyarsk in the morning. We begin with a visit to the Stolby Nature Reserve. The trail is approximately 3 km long, offering the chance to enjoy panoramic views and hear stories from the guide about the reserve—a source of pride for Krasnoyarsk. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue along a forest path to the “Tsar Fish” (Zar Pez) viewpoint. Afterward, we will stop at the Divnogorsk waterfront and near the Krasnoyarsk Hydroelectric Power Station, the second-largest in Russia. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.		 Dom Hotel 4*, Metelitsa Hotel 4*.

Standard room.

 Lunch at a local restaurant.
KRASNOYARSK-IRKUSTK
12. TUESDAY Breakfast at the hotel. We take a panoramic tour of Krasnoyarsk, including Mira Square—offering an exceptional view of the Yenisei River—the monument to Andrey Dubenskoy, and Karaulnaya Hill, which provides a view of the entire city. We will also visit the Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel and stroll through the old streets before transferring you to the train station to continue your journey to Irkutsk (scheduled train No. 070, 12:36–08:24, or similar). Overnight on board the train. Breakfast at the hotel.
ARRIVAL IN IRKUSTK
13. WEDNESDAY Arrival in Irkutsk. Panoramic city tour, including the historic center, the monument to the explorers of Siberia, the Church of the Epiphany, Irkutsk’s main street, the monument to Alexander III, and a walk along the Angara River embankment. Lunch at a local restaurant (Russian cuisine). After lunch, a visit to the tourist district featuring traditional wooden houses.
Transfer to the hotel, check-in, and free time in the afternoon.		 Irkutsk City center Hotel 4* (former Courtyard by Marriott) or similar Lunch at a local restaurant (Russian cuisine).
IRKUSTK-LISTVYANTKA VILLAGE IN BAIKAL LAKE-IRKUSTK
14. THURSDAY Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to the village of Listvyanka, located on the shores of Lake Baikal, approximately 70 km from Irkutsk. En route, visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture. Arrival in Listvyanka and lunch (featuring Baikal fish). Panoramic tour of the village, including views of Shaman Rock—the source of the Angara River—as well as a chairlift ride to the observation point, the Lake Baikal Museum, and the souvenir and fish markets. Return to Irkutsk and overnight stay. Irkutsk City center Hotel 4* (former Courtyard by Marriott) or similar Breakfast at the hotel.

Lunch in Listvyanka (featuring Baikal fish).
IRKUSTK-ULAANBAATAR
15. FRIDAY Breakfast Box. Transfer to the railway station. Departure by train to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia at 6:58 AM. Train journey to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: approx. 23 hours and 40 min, 517-1113km distance depending on the specific route. You will arrive at the Russian border at around 19:57. The process at each border take approximately 1h,40m. Just stay in your cabin. Immigration and custom officers will come and handle the border crossing process. Toilets will be locked during these border crossings. Then train will move into Mongolian side, and arrive at Mongolian border after 40 minutes. Same thing in Mongolian side (Sukhbaatar). Stay in the cabin, they will come and do the checking. Another 1h 50mins). You will get an arrival card for the Mongolian custom in advance. Overnight on board the train. Overnight on board the train. Breakfast in the form of a lunch box.
ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR
16. SATURDAY The train from Irkustk, Russia will arrive in Ulaanbaatar train station early in the morning at 6:38 AM. Meet with the Samar Magic Tours team at Ulaanbaatar Railway Station. Change some money on the way. Transfer to the hotel from Ulaanbaatar Railway Station (approx.+ 1 hour depending on traffic). The Early-Check-in is included with breakfast). 10:00AM- Panoramic city tour of Ulaanbaatar: visit the most important Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia, Gandan, which houses a 25-meter-tall Buddha. The Gandan Monastery was founded in 1809 under the name “Yellow Temple.” It also holds a library containing the Buddhist scriptures of Gandjuur (8 volumes), their commentaries (225 volumes), and other texts inscribed with the 9 precious stones. It was declared a State Heritage site in 1994. Continue with visits to the National History Museum, with its rich collection of historical and cultural artifacts from the Stone Age to the present day; Sukhbaatar Central Square; and the “Genghis Khan” Monument Complex, built in 2006 to commemorate the 800th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Mongol State or Mongol Empire by Genghis Khan (1206–2006), located in front of the Mongolian Parliament and Government House. 01:00PM-Welcome Lunch included in a traditional local restaurant. 05:00 PM – Enjoy a folklore performance of Mongolian singing and dance. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Holiday Inn hotel 5* or similar. Dinner not included, at your own expense. Holiday Inn hotel 5* or at Premium Palace hotel 4*.  

The Early-Check-in is included with breakfast).

Lunch included in a traditional local restaurant.
17. SUNDAY Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 AM – Ulaanbaatar / Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue / Gorkhi-Terelj National Park / Nomadic Show at the Mongol Cultural Park. Accommodation at a Deluxe Gers Tourist Complex. Accommodation at a Deluxe Gers Tourist Complex. Breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch at the Mongol Cultural Park.
18. MONDAY Breakfast. 10:00 AM – Parque Nacional Gorkhi-Terelj/Ulán Bator. Overnight at Holiday Inn hotel 5* or similar. Dinner not included, at your own expense. Holiday Inn hotel 5* or at Premium Palace hotel 4*. Breakfast.
Lunch at Local Restaurant in Ulaanbaatar.
19. TUESDAY Breakfast at the hotel. 07:00 AM – Ulaanbaatar / Authentic Mongolian Nomadic Show / Ulaanbaatar.Overnight at Holiday Inn hotel 5* or similar. Dinner not included, at your own expense. Holiday Inn hotel 5* or at Premium Palace hotel 4*. Breakfast at the hotel.
Traditional Mongolian Lunch at the Nomadic Tourist Camp
20. WEDNESDAY Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 AM – Grand Tour of Ulaanbaatar. Lunch at the Local Restaurant in Ulaanbaatar. Last-minute shopping. Overnight at Holiday Inn hotel 5* or similar. Dinner not included, at your own expense. Holiday Inn hotel 5* or at Premium Palace hotel 4*. Breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch at the Local Restaurant in Ulaanbaatar.
21. THURSDAY DEPARTURE MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR (*flights not included).      —————— Breakfast at hotel or Breakfast in the form of a lunch box (*depending of your flight departure).

Departures and prices

Valid private departures:

21-DAY OF THE INCREDIBLE TRANSIBERIAN/TRANSMONGOLIAN TRAIN JOURNEY FROM RUSSIA TO MONGOLIA

VALID TRAIN DEPARTURES FROM MOSCOW IN 2027:
14 May
11 June
09 July
06 August
10 September 

REGULAR TRAIN DEPARTURES FROM MOSCOW, RUSSIA: FRIDAY

DEPARTURE FROM ULAANBAATAR: THURSDAY

PRICE PER PERSON FOR A MINIMUM GROUP OF 2/8 ADULTS IN A DOUBLE ROOM AT THE INDICATED HOTELES AND BASED IN A 4-BERTH COMPARTMENT IN RUSSIA STARTING FROM: $US 11,335.00/9,865.00 €

1.00 EUR = 1.14639716 USD

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Additional information

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN RUSSIA?

Double/Single accommodation:
Moscow (3 nights),
Kazan (1 night),
Yekaterinburg (1 night),
Novosibirsk (1 night),
Krasnoyarsk (1 night),
Irkutsk (2 nights)
Local Spanish/English-speaking guide in each city.
Transportation services for sightseeing and transfers (car/minivan/minibus).
9 breakfasts as per itinerary.
10 lunches as per itinerary.
Overnight train tickets (economy class) between cities (4-berth cabin).
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary, including the following entrance fees:
Moscow: Kremlin
Kazan: Kremlin, Sviyazhsk
Yekaterinburg: Ganina Yama, Geological Museum, panoramic view from the Vysotsky Building; glass of champagne at the geographical border between Europe and Asia
Krasnoyarsk: Stolby National Park
Novosibirsk: Railway Technology Museum
Irkutsk: Lake Baikal Museum, Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture, submarine, and funicular ride to the panoramic viewpoint.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MONGOLIA?

4 nights of accommodation at Holiday Inn hotel 5* or at Premium Palace hotel 4*, based in a double Standard room with breakfast in Ulaanbaatar.
1 night of accommodation at Deluxe Gers Resort with private bathroom for 2 adults or more (*according to your rquest!) with breakfast in Gorkhi/Terelj National Park.
One Early-Check-in upon your arrival in Ulaantaatar from Irkustk with breakfast.
Welcome lunch in a traditional local restaurant.
Meals according to specification (6B,5L) with 1 bottle of mineral water per day.
All private transfers by tourist bus or tourist van or similar (*depending on the confirmed group size) with all fuel included. Samar Magic Tours reserves the right to change the vehicle depending on the number of participants; under no circumstances will we accept claims for these reasons, and no refund will be made.
English or Spanish-speaking local guide (*according to your request), during all trip.
All entrance fees to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, Gorkhi/Terelj National Park, monuments, museums, and monasteries.
Admission to a folklore performance with the fascinating sounds of khoomi throat singing and Mongolian dance.
Authentic Mongolian Nomadic Show demonstrates the traditional lifestyle of Mongolian nomads, raising and using five types of livestock while moving from one place to another using oxcarts, yaks, camels, and horses.
Service fees include 10% VAT, 2% Ulaanbaatar municipal tax, and 5% service charge in Ulaanbaatar city hotels.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN RUSSIA?
International and domestic flights.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide pricing for 2-berth sleeper compartments on the trains included in our current calculation, as not all of these trains offer this type of accommodation.
Early check-in at the hotel.
Late check-out from the hotel.
Meals and drinks on the trains.
Any rescue costs or early departure expenses.
Change of departure date.
Tips.
Insurance.
Personal spending.
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN MONGOLIA?
Flights.
Occasional flight delays or cancellations.
Early check-in at the hotel.
Late check-out from the hotel.
Single Supplement at hotels. 
Single Supplement at Deluxe Ger. 
Excess baggage in our vehicles.
Visa.
Meals and drinks on the Ulaanbaatar/Beijing train.
Any rescue costs or early departure expenses.
Change of departure date from Ulaanbaatar.
The traveller is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport and required passport photos.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses such as tips to porters in hotels, telephone charges, laundry, beverages, meals, optional activities, and services not specified in the itinerary.
Any circumstances beyond our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, road conditions, etc.

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