
27 days
Trans Mongolian Explorer (from Beijing to St Petersburg)
From Beijing to St Petersburg
Tour Highlights
- Max group size:
- 15
- Age range:
- 12 to 90 year olds
- Operated in:
- English
Our saving: $140
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US
$7,640
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Highlights
Highlights
- Walk the ancient cobblestones of China’s Great Wall
- Ride the Trans Mongolian Railway across Gobi Desert
- Sleep under a canopy of stars in a traditional ger
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1: Beijing
- Day 2: Beijing
- Day 3: Beijing
- Day 4: Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
- Day 5: Welcome to Mongolia!
- Day 6: To Kharkhorin
- Day 7: Khustai National Park
- Day 8: Return to Ulaanbaatar
- Day 9: Ulan Ude
- Day 10: Ulan Ude and to Irkutsk
- Day 11: Arrive Irkutsk and Lake Baikal
- Day 12: Lake Baikal
- Day 13: Irkutsk and to Yekaterinburg
- Day 14: Irkutsk and to Yekaterinburg
- Day 15: Arrive Yekaterinburg
- Days 16: Yekaterinburg
- Day 17: To Kazan
- Day 18: To Kazan
- Day 19: To Murom
- Day 20: Suzdal
- Day 21: Suzdal
- Day 22: Suzdal and on to Moscow via Vladimir
- Day 23: Moscow
- Day 24: Moscow and to St. Petersburg
- Day 25: St. Petersburg
- Day 26: St. Petersburg
- Day 27: St. Petersburg – Journey Concludes
- Journey Summary
What's included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel
Camping
Berth / Cabin
Guesthouse
Sleeper Train
Yurt
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- CcarolfoxOctober 28, 2018Our trip from St Petersberg to Beijing organised by Sundowners was fantastic. We were met at each city and given a half day tour so we could then explore by ourselves and then continue the rail journey. All accommodation was in central places and the... Show moreTrip date: October 2018
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a visa for this tour?
Visa requirements are always changing so it is best to contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
- Is travel insurance recommended?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. TourRadar has partnered with World Nomads to ensure you are adequately covered whilst travelling. For more information please contact our Travel Experts.
- Is there a guide?
A guide will accompany you on the tour.
- Are meals included?
Selected meals are included as per the itinerary.
- Is transport included?
Transport is included on this tour.
Good to know
- About the countries
Currencies
- ¥
- Yuan RenminbiChina
- ₮
- TugrikMongolia
- руб
- RubleRussia
Plugs & Adapters
Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.- Typhoid - Recommended for China, Mongolia and Russia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China, Mongolia and Russia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China, Mongolia and Russia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China, Mongolia and Russia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for China and Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China and Russia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China and Russia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China, Mongolia and Russia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Payment information
- For any tour departing before 3 March 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 3 March 2020, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Sundowners Overland. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 80 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Sundowners Overland will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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