Trans-Mongolian Rail

Exclusions: Flights, visa processing costs, meals at hotels, spending money.

Prices updated 26 April 2011.

2011 Tours

Trans-Mongolian Express
Starts Moscow, ends Beijing
DURATION: 9 Days/8 Nights
DATES: 3, 10, 17 & 24 April; 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May; 5, 12, 19 & 26 June, 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July; 7, 14, 21 & 28 August; 4, 11, 18 & 25 September 2011
ROUTE: Moscow to Beijing direct via Mongolia and the Gobi Desert
COSTS:
2nd class (4 berth cabin)
Aud 1804 per person twin share, Aud 2202 per single
1st class (2 berth cabin)
Aud 2974 per person twin share, Aud 3372 per single

INCLUSIONS: Train tickets on the best trains, accommodation at a comfortable, safe and central 4 star hotel, arrival and all in-tour transfers, one full day excursion with expert English-speaking guide in Moscow, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia and Mongolia.

The Three Capitals
Starts Moscow, ends Beijing
DURATION: 13 Days/12 Nights
DATES: 3, 10, 17 & 24 April; 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May; 5, 12, 19 & 26 June; 10, 17, 24 & 31 July; 7, 14, 21 & 28 August; 4, 11, 18 & 25 September 2011
ROUTE: Moscow, Ulan Bator, Beijing
COSTS:
2nd class (4 berth cabin)
Aud 2552 per person twin share, Aud 3080 per single
1st class (2 berth cabin)
Aud 3575 per person twin share, Aud 4104 per single
INCLUSIONS: Train tickets on the best trains, accommodation at comfortable, safe and central 3 - 4 star hotels and Mongolian Ger Camp, arrival and all in-tour transfers, four city and short tours with expert English-speaking guides in three cities, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia and Mongolia, meals; breakfast on arrival in Ulan-Bator and meals at the Ger camp in Mongolia.

Classic Trans-Mongolian
Starts Moscow, ends Beijing
DURATION: A: 16 Days/15 Nights, B: 17 Days/16 Nights
DATES: A season dates: 7 & 21 April; 5 & 19 May; 9 & 23 June; 7 & 21 July; 11 & 25 August; 1, 15 & 29 September 2011
B season dates: 13 & 27 April; 11 & 25 May; 1 & 15 June; 13 & 27 July; 3 & 17 August; 7 & 21 September 2011
ROUTE: Moscow, Irkutsk, Lisvyanka Village, Ulan-Bator, Beijing
COSTS:
2nd class (4 berth cabin)
A Season: Aud 3925 per person twin share, Aud 5046 per single
B Season: Aud 4014 per person twin share, Aud 5135 per single
1st class (2 berth cabin)
A Season: Aud 5144 per person twin share, Aud 6265 per single
B Season: Aud 5233 per person twin share, Aud 5046 per single
INCLUSIONS: Train tickets on the best trains, accommodation at comfortable, safe and central 3-4 star hotels, Lake Baikal chalet and Mongolian Ger Camp, arrival and all in-tour transfers, seven city and short tours with English-speaking guides in five cities, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia and Mongolia, meals; breakfast in hotel Moscow, breakfast on arrival in Irkutsk, breakfast, lunch and an evening Barbeque at Listvyanka. Lunch at Zaimka, lunch on Circum-Baikal rail tour or traditional Buratian feast on Shaman tour, breakfast on arrival in Ulan-Bator and meals at the Ger camp in Mongolia.

I Want More
Starts Moscow, ends Beijing
DURATION: A: 19 Days/18 Nights, B: 20 Days/19 Nights
DATES: A season dates: 4 & 18 April; 2 & 16 May; 6 & 20 June; 4 & 18 July; 8, 22 & 29 August; 12 & 26 September 2011
B season dates: 10 & 24 April; 8, 22 & 29 May; 12 June; 10 & 31 July; 14 August; 4 & 18 September 2011
ROUTE: Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Lisvyanka Village, Ulan-Bator, Beijing
COSTS:
2nd class (4 berth cabin)
A Season: Aud 6005 per person twin share, Aud 4689 per single
B Season: Aud 6110 per person twin share, Aud 4794 per single
1st class (2 berth cabin)
A Season: Aud 7183 per person twin share, Aud 5867 per single
B Season: Aud 7289 per person twin share, Aud 5972 per single
INCLUSIONS: Train tickets on the best trains, accommodation at comfortable, safe and central 3-4 star hotels, Lake Baikal chalet and Mongolian Ger Camp, arrival and all in-tour transfers, eight city and short tours with English-speaking guides in five cities, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia and Mongolia, meals; breakfast in hotel Moscow, lunch during the full day tour in Yekaterinburg, breakfast on arrival in Irkutsk, breakfast, lunch and an evening Barbeque at Listvyanka, Lunch at Zaimka, lunch on circum-Baikal rail tour or traditional Buryatian feast on Shaman tour, breakfast on arrival in Ulan-Bator and meals at the Ger camp in Mongolia.

Siberian Eye
Starts Moscow, ends Beijing
DURATION: 14 Days/13 Nights
DATES: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April; 7, 14, 21 & 28 May; 4, 11, 18 & 25 June; 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July; 6, 13, 20 & 27 August; 3, 10, 17 & 24 September 2011
ROUTE: Moscow, Irkutsk, Beijing
COSTS:
2nd class (4 berth cabin)
Aud 3169 per person twin share, Aud 4160 per single
1st class (2 berth cabin)
Aud 3974 per person twin share, Aud 4957 per single
INCLUSIONS: Train tickets on the best trains, accommodation at comfortable, safe and central 3-4 star hotels, Lake Baikal chalet, all in-tour transfers, four city and short tours with English-speaking guides in two cities, excursion transport, entry fees, guides meeting at and departing from train stations, visa support for Russia, meals; breakfast in hotel Moscow, breakfast on arrival in Irkutsk, breakfast, lunch and an evening Barbeque at Listvyanka, Lunch at Zaimka, lunch on circum-Baikal rail tour or traditional Buratian feast on shaman tour.

Beijing Express
Starts Moscow, ends Beijing
DURATION: 10 Days/9 Nights
DATES: 7, 14, 21 & 28 April; 5, 12, 19 & 26 May; 2, 9, 23 & 30 June; 7, 14, 21 & 28 July; 4, 11, 18 & 25 August; 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 September 2011
ROUTE: Moscow to Beijing direct (omitting Mongolia) via the Northern Mountains of China
COSTS:
2nd class (4 berth cabin)
Aud 1975 per person twin share, Aud 2373 per single
1st class (2 berth cabin)
Aud 3112 per person twin share, Aud 3510 per single
INCLUSIONS: Train tickets on the best trains, accommodation at comfortable, safe and central 3-4 star hotels, arrival and all in-tour transfers, one full day city tour with expert English-speaking guide in Moscow, excursion transport, entry fees, guide support departing Moscow train station, visa support for Russia.