Siberia, Russia, Baikal lake. Trans-Siberian railway
* Cross the entire space of Russia from bustling capital of Moscow
to mystical Vladivostok, relaxingly shining onto Pacific Ocean.
* Amaze yourself with endless plains of steppe and taiga, giant
Siberian rivers, pristine Amur mountings and crystal clear waters of
Baikal lake
Our meticulously researched itinerary includes all major sites you
ever dreamed to visit.
* Ekaterinburg or Kazan - jewels of ancient Ural mountains or mighty
Volga river,
* Novosibirsk – the very heartland of Siberia,
* Krasnoyarsk – ultra famous for its natural beauty of "Stolby"
National Park,
* Irkutsk and heavenly impressive Baikal Lake, well know for its
savoury smoked omul,
* Magic Ulan-Ude, the capital of Russian Buddhism,
* Soft adventure fishing at no-one-known land of Chita,
* Majestic home of Amur Tiger in Blagoveshchensk
Ending with unpredictably soft ocean breeze at Vladivostok.
All that could be accomplished on very reasonable budget – starting
from 126'000 roubles (roughly 1850 Euro) per person only, based on
private guides and chauffeured vehicles at disposal for your couple
or company.
We spend 8 nights in trains and 9 nights in the best available
hotels by the route.
Join in a group dates for 2017: July, 07th and
August, 02nd.
Same services can be arranged on order for any date, taking just 02
of you traveling together.Itinerary:
| Day 1 |
Departure from Moscow at 13.18 to
Yekateninburg. |
| Day
2 |
Yekaterinburg.
We cross the Europe/Asia divide before arriving in the
historic city of Yekaterinburg. Founded in 1723 by Peter the
Great, the third largest Russian city is also the capital of
the Urals. The cultural and architectural influences of
European and Asian civilizations come together in this
cosmopolitan and fascinating landscape.
Trans-Siberian travel: Yekaterinburg
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| Day 3 |
Start half-day tour in Yekaterinburg:
city center with a plenty of old brick houses, XVIII century
damp on city ponds, walking tour in the historical center -
a good opportunity to by handicrafts and to have lunch. Our
city tour takes us to the poignant site where the Romanov,
Nicholas II of Russia was executed with his family by the
Bolsheviks in 1918. On your wish — visit a mineralogical
museum with a large collection of Ural's gems. Visit
Europe-Asia division site.
Transfer to the rail station, take a train at 17.39 to
Novosibirsk. Night in train. A day to unwind and reflect on
the many sights and sounds we have experienced on our
journey so far. Chat to your fellow passengers, perhaps
learn a few words of Russian or simply enjoy the ever
changing landscape outside your window as it unfolds.
Trans-Siberian travel: Western Siberia
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| Day 4 |
Novosibirsk.
A modern ‘Soviet’ city, we experience the life and character
of Novosibirsk’s rich culture where the arts, science and
literature predominate. The Siberia region’s largest city
was founded in 1893. Novosibirsk is the third main cultural
and scientific center in Russia (after Moscow and St.
Petersburg) and also is home to the famous University of
Novosibirsk. The city is developing quite rapidly, and is
considered to be the capital of Siberia.
In front of the
Opera House, we visit an imposing statue of Lenin — a
marvelous opportunity to have your photograph taken with
this iconic political leader. Arrival to Novosibirsk at 3
p.m., transfer to hotel and start a brief city tour. |
| Day 5 |
Morning free. Transfer to the rail
station, take a train at 13.29 to Krasnoyarsk. The whole day
in train. We are entering the taiga area. Arrival to
Krasnoyarsk at deep night — 01.20 a.m. the next day. |
| Day 6 |
Krasnoyarsk.
Meeting at the rail station and transfer to hotel.
Krasnoyarsk is turning into one of the most attractive
regions in Russia for both Russian and foreign tourists. The
region offers a unique combination of beautiful rivers and
mountains, clean air, hunting and fishing, architectural
sites and the ethnic culture of a unique northern nation.
At 09.00 a.m. — start a full day sightseeing in Krasnoyarsk.
City tour, then we proceed to "Stolby" National Park. Easy
trekking in the park (about 3 hours total), visiting a few
view points. Continue to Krasnoyarskaya Hydro Power station
on the Yenisei River (visiting from outside). Return to the city
in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
Trans-Siberian trip: "Stolby" National Park
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| Day 7 |
Transfer to the rail station, take a train
to Irkutsk at 12.47 p.m. local time. Day and night in train. |
| Day 8 |
Irkutsk and Baikal Lake
We arrive in Irkutsk, the ‘Paris of Siberia’, at 08.32 a.m.
and our visit today takes in the most significant sites and
museums in this fascinating city, including an exploration
of the classic wooden architecture that has given many of
this region’s buildings such a distinctive and unique
appearance.
It is the starting point for many who adventure to the Lake
Baikal area because it is a major point on the
Trans-Siberian train route. Founded by Russians in 1652 as a
major fort beyond the Ural Mountains, it was populated by
exiled political prisoners sent by the tsars and communists.
Continue to Baikal Lake, accommodation.
Trans-Siberian trip: the classic wooden architecture
We stay at Listvyanka, a small Baikal settlement nestling at
the base of the surrounding hills. |
| Day 9 |
Baikal Lake.
Few natural sights can surpass the beauty and grandeur of
Lake Baikal. Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world
and holds 20% of the world’s freshwater. Also known as the
‘Pearl of Siberia’ it is home to a unique breed of
freshwater seal and over fifty species of fish including
omul, which you can taste at one of the cafes on the Baikal
embankment. For the brave hearted, there is even time for a
refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters.
Day free. In the evening — transfer back to Irkutsk. Take a
train to Ulan-Ude at 21.10.
Travel from Moscow to Vladivostok: Lake Baikal
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| Day 10 |
Ulan-Ude.
This morning we arrive in Ulan-Ude, capital of the Buryat
Republic. The ethnic and cultural diversity of this area
offers a unique insight into its heritage. As we tour the
area you will notice the different faces and dress styles of
these welcoming people. We will visit Ivolginskiy Datsan —
the center of Russian Buddhism. Evening — take a train to
Chita. |
| Day 11 |
Chita.
Arrival to Chita at 06.00 a.m. Meet and transfer to
Arahley lake, a pristine no-one-known land roughly
100 from the city. Embark on fascinating soft
adventure fishing tour under the guidance of local
expert. You can make your lunch meal on the open
camp fire as per ancient “promyslovik” local
recipes with freshest ingredients just out of unspoiled
clear water. In case you fancy just freshest meal, our
rangers will do the entire job for you.
Marvel incredible landscape of ever changing water colours
on Arahley lake and nearby waterfronts at leisure evening.
Drive back to Chita through wonderful scenery of Siberian
taiga with its softly rolling uplands covered by larch woods
(Lárix sibírica) and groves. |
| Day 12 |
Morning free. Afternoon city tour
and departure to Blagoveshchensk at 6 p.m.
Night in train. |
| Day 13 |
Enjoy a more leisurely pace today
as we travel through the beautiful landscape of the
Russian Far East. It is the perfect opportunity to
practice your Russian or simply relax as our journey today
follows the Shilka and Amur rivers, close to the Chinese
border. Arrival to Belogorsk train station about 8 p.m.,
transfer to Blagoveshchensk. |
| Day 14 |
Blagoveshchensk city tour, return to
Belogorsk train station, take at train to Vladivostok at
21.30. Night in train. |
| Day 15 |
Vladivostok.
After traveling through 8 time zones and covering an
amazing 6,600 miles (10,600km) along this epic route to the
end of the Trans-Siberian line, we arrive to Vladivostok, a
military port located on the western shores of the Sea of
Japan. Transfer to the centrally located four-star Hotel
Azimuth. |
| Day 16 |
Vladivostok (literally
translated as ‘Ruler of the East’) offers visitors an
exciting opportunity to explore its principal military
attractions including a tour of a restored submarine.
Half-day city tour with a visit to Russkiy Island and local
fortifications. |
| Day 17 |
Vladivostok.
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Vladivostok
airport to begin your journey home. |
Tour cost, per person (excl. train tickets): 126'000
rubles (about 1850 Euro)
(minimum 2 person traveling)
Tour includes: all mention excursions
with English-speaking guides, all entrance fees, 9 nights in
hotels in DBL rooms with breakfasts (3-4*). All excursions with
local English-speaking guides, visa support letter, 1-day
fishing tour (with all the equipments and picnic lunch).
Tour does not include: airtickets, Russian
visa fee, travel insurance, meal (except of breakfasts in hotels and
1 picnic lunch). Opional excursion in Listvyanka settlement (Baikal
lake). Train tickets: 4-berth soft sleeper:
Average cost for low berth: 44000 rubles per tour per
person
Average cost for upper berth: 38000 rubles per tour per person
Please kindly note, we accept tour requests at minimum of 65 days
before arrival.
Accommodation:
Yekaterinburg: Park Inn hotel 4*
Novosibirsk: Azimut Sibir 3*+
Krasnoyarsk: Hilton Garden Inn 4+*
Baikal Lake: Krestovaya Pad hotel
Chita: Montblanc hotel 3*
Blagoveshchensk: Asia hotel 3*
Vladivostok: Azimuth hotel 4*
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