The Genghis Khan

Departing: Beijing - 15 days
Countries visited: China, Mongolia, Russia

This is the trip for you if you are short on time but don't want to miss out on that Trans Mongolian adventure. It gives you Moscow, Mongolia and Beijing all in a two week journey. Genghis Khan was known for covering vast distances at speed, now you can too!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing - Peking Duck anyone?
Day 3 - Depart Beijing
Day 4 - Arrive Ulaanbaatar
Day 5 - To Terelj National Park and Ger Camp - Settle into life as a nomad
Day 6 - Terelj National Park and Ger Camp
Day 7 - Ger camp and return to Ulaanbaatar
Day 8 - Ulaanbaatar - Throw it all on the Barbie Mongolian style
Day 9 - Ulaanbaatar and depart for Moscow
Day 10 - Trans Mongolian Railway - Crossing the border to Russia new landscapes emerge
Day 11 - 12 - Trans Siberian Railway - Track the kilometres as the train approaches Moscow
Day 13 - Arrive Moscow
Day 14 - Moscow - Get lost in the maze of little streets in Kuznetsky and discover old Moscow
Day 15 - Moscow

Please note that due to rail schedules, departures from Jan – May 2012 and Jun – Nov 2013 have 1 less night in Beijing and Moscow, 2 extra nights on trains and a day trip in Hohhot.

Essentials

Inclusions
Visa support for pre-booked services

Services of Vodkatrain Honchos in Beijing, Ulaanbaatar and Moscow

Accommodation on a share basis (twin/triple or dorm rooms, private facilities not guaranteed)

Accommodation in traditional gers in Mongolia

4-berth train tickets Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Moscow

All departure and arrival transfers en-route. Please note: Arrival transfer on Day 1 and departure transfer at the end of your itinerary are not included. Please see the ‘Extra Stuff’ section for details on booking these services.

Extra stuff
Linger a little longer. Pre and Post tour accommodation including visa support… stay as long as you like.

Get me to the airport on time. Take the hassle out of arriving and departing… splurge on a transfer.

Rail Packs. Explore China and Vietnam at your own pace with a collection of the best rail tickets, pre-booked for your travel pleasure.