Trans –Mongolian Classic 

The Essentials

• Countries visited: China, Mongolia and Russia
• Length of tour: 15 day
• Group size: Maximum 15, plus tour leader
• Tour cost:        3-15 pax 2550 USD
                           
  
• Accommodation: Hotels- 7 nights (twin share), Mongolian Ger- 2 nights (shared), Trains- 6 nights (4 berth)
• Meals: In Mongolia breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Travel by: Train: Comfortable 4 berth sleepers. There are 2 rail sectors on this journey
  -Beijing to Ulaanbaatar (1 night), Ulaanbaatar to Moscow (5 nights)
  
• Schedule 2017: June 10 – June 25, July 15 – July 30, August 05- August 20
• Highlights:
  Beijing: We have the opportunity for an excursion to the Great Wall. Built to defend the civilised world from the fierce and capable Mongol horsemen, the Wall stretches 10,000 Li across China's mountainous northern frontier. You may find time to visit Tiananmen Square, and Mao's Mausoleum, and the serene Temple of Heaven set in beautiful parklands the spectacular Summer Palace and enjoy the history and significance of the astonishing Forbidden City with its moated complex of superb awe-inspiring Halls, Palaces and Gates.
  Ulaanbaatar:  Zaisan Memorial, National History Museum, Gandan Hiid Monastery, Terelj National Park. Nomadic family visit.
  Moscow: Irkutsk- Lake Baikal, Matryoshka factory with master class and museum of Cheburashka.

Itinerary

Days 1-2. Beijing

Arrive in Beijing. Our Sod Namnaa Company's guide will meet you at the Airport and arrange your transfer to the hotel. 

We have the opportunity for an excursion to the Great Wall. Built to defend the civilized world from the fierce and capable Mongol horsemen, the Wall stretches 10,000 Li across China's mountainous northern frontier. You may find time to visit Tiananmen Square, and Mao's Mausoleum, and the serene Temple of Heaven set in beautiful parklands the spectacular Summer Palace and enjoy the history and significance of the astonishing Forbidden City with its moaned complex of superb awe-inspiring Halls, Palaces and Gates.

Day 3. Aboard the Trans Mongolian Railway
North through border formalities where the bogies are changed and onto to Ulaanbaatar across the Gobi desert and over the steppe-lands of Mongolia.

 
Days 4 - 8. Ulaanbaatar & the Mongolian Steppe 

At daybreak the train windows impressively across the Mongolian Steppe and into the capital. Visit the Zaisan Memorial from which the entire city is visible. Also to the country's largest remaining monastery, Gandan Hiid where you can mingle with Buddhist monks which gives an insight into the lives of Buddhist Mongolians. The Mongolia of Genghis Khan lies beyond the city, in the land of the nomad. In the afternoon we travel out across the grasslands through the countryside where we spend a night in a traditional Mongolian nomad tent or Ger set amongst spectacular rock formations and wild rolling hills.

 

Days 9 - 12. Irkutsk and Lake Baikal

 

Days 13 - 15. Moscow

Moscow will amaze you, its palaces and public buildings restored to their former glory. Beneath the city lies the palatial metro rail system draped in chandeliers, mosaics and baroque bas- reliefs while the vast Cathedral of Christ the Saviour again dominates Moscow's skyline. The echoing vastness of Red Square, the splendid twirled cupolas of St.Basil's.

What’s included

• All transportation as specified in the itinerary.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Excellent English-speaking local guide
• Entrance fees
• 1 hour horse riding
• Hotel in UB

• Flights and taxes unless specified in the itinerary
• Vaccinations
• Tipping
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Items of a personal nature (laundry, shopping, drinks etc)