The Vodkatrain

Departing: Beijing - 21 days
Countries visited: China, Mongolia & Russia

The classic Trans Mongolian journey! Visit all the best places, from Russia's 'Venice of the North' through to electrifying Beijing. You'll live with the nomads in Mongolia and party in quirky Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy a dip in Lake Baikal after a few nights on the train and asorb fascinating history in Moscow or while strolling on the Great Wall.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing - Take a wander through the hutongs and bargain in the markets
Day 3 - Beijing
Day 4 - Depart Beijing for Ulaanbaatar - The first train and an opportunity to spot your first camel in the Gobi
Day 5 - Arrive Ulaanbaatar - Try your own throat singing
Day 6 - To Terelj National Park and Ger Camp - Enjoy life on the Mongolian steppe
Day 7 - Terelj National Park
Day 8 - Return to Ulaanbaatar and depart for Irkutsk
Day 9 - Trans Mongolian Railway
Day 10 - Arrive Irkutsk and to Lake Baikal - You've arrived in Siberia!
Day 11 - Lake Baikal - Are you brave enough for a swim?
Day 12 - Return to Irkutsk and depart to Moscow
Day 13 - 15 - Trans Siberian Railway - Watch the changing landscapes from the comfort of the train
Day 16 - Arrive Moscow
Day 17 - Moscow - Visit the Kremlin, Lenin's tomb and St Basil's all on Red Square
Day 18 - Moscow and depart on overnight train for St.Petersburg
Day 19 - St.Petersburg - Discover the live music scene - your Honcho is sure to have some favourite spots
Day 20 - St.Petersburg
Day 21 - St.Petersburg

Essentials

Inclusions
Visa support for pre-booked services

Services of Vodkatrain Honchos in Beijing, Mongolia, Irkutsk, Moscow and St.Petersburg

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 - Irkutsk - Moscow - St.Petersburg

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.