The Vodkatrain (Beijing to St. Petersburg) with Vodkatrain
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Tour reviewed 6th September 2012 |
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An amazing experience. Not recommended for fussy travellers but for those with a sense of adventure and a laid-back, positive attitude you will love this trip! The visa support, ample pre-departure info, pre-booked accomodation and transport, as well as having a local to hang out with in each destination make this trip stress free, while still leaving you to create your own adventures in each destination rather than being shunted around in a group following a fully booked itinerary. LOVED IT.
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Tour reviewed 5th September 2012 |
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An epic trip! The honchos were brilliant and being locals showed us a side that we would not have been able to see if we had been independent.
I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
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Tour reviewed 24th August 2012 |
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Dissapointing as we were charged nearly 100 times the face value of the train tickets in China as well as the fact that we have to wonder around into randon buildings to actually get our tickets.
£600 for 3 single rail tickets in China. Face value just under £100 - what is the remainin £500 for?!
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Tour reviewed 23rd August 2012 |
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All my honchos were FANTASTIC - Olga, Anna, Marina, Odka and Roxy. Loved them all. Also really enjoyed all my time on the trains - get out there and meet people, you'll have a ball! You're certainly roughing it a little, but i really enjoyed the novelty, and slept well every night, possibly due to the vodka. yes kids, if you meet the right people, it really can be a vodkatrain. The hotels and hostels were decent picks as well, especially the 'chalet' at Lake Baikal, though for the amount you pay, I would have appreciated a few more meals included - maybe some breakfasts at least?
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Tour reviewed 21st August 2012 |
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Vodkatrain was a winner for my boyfriend and I. It gave us a flexible, independent trip while taking care of the introduction letters, train tickets, accommodation and transfers. I was a bit wary of travel in Russia, so it was great to arrive at each destination, be taken to accommodation and then have the option of going out somewhere good for a bite to eat. We found some great places that we wouldn’t have without the local knowledge of the honcho, but we didn’t feel like we were locked in to a set iterary – it was ok to opt out if we wanted to head off by ourselves. Highlights were: ballet and hermitage in st. Petersburg – honcho helped us get discounts at each. In Moscow the Armoury was unreal! Very expensive but THE BEST EVER MUSEUM I have been to. If you’d like to see some Tsar history it is well worth it. Loved the sauna at Lake Baikal- the accommodation there was great too – like you are at your grandmother’s place- lovely after 4 days on the train! Mongolia ger camp was spectacular – covered in snow! My boyfriend proposed there- so we will both remember it forever. Beijing was great too – we went off by ourselves to the 498 arts precinct and enjoyed the Peking duck – 2 nights in a row. Train was an experience – it was fun having the group to share the experience with. My advice would just be to buy some food or drinks from the train staff (even though you can do a shop before you get on the train). They look after you better if you do. For example, after hours of a hot train carriage ( and battles to open windows) we bought some snacks and the thermostat was turned down. It was great to see the change from Europe to Asia and meet people along the way.
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Name of tour: The Vodkatrain (Beijing to St. Petersburg)
Starts: Beijing
Ends: St Petersburg
Tour operator: Vodkatrain
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