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Classic Trans Mongolian
RUSSIA + MONGOLIA + CHINA
- 14 days
Outer Mongolia! Proverbial remoteness, an extraordinary place to be and the train the best way to get there - doing so enroute from Moscow to Beijing.
Itinerary - Moscow to Beijing Days 1-2. 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. The Kremlin itself - the fabled palace-fort of gilded domes where we marvel at the exquisite collection of royal treasures in the stunning Armoury Chamber; the Cathedral of the Assumption where Tsars were crowned, the Bell Tower and the Faberge jewels and icons. Days 3- 7. Aboard the Trans Mongolian Railway We settle into life on board, enjoying the company of our fellow passengers and the stunning scenery that we will enjoy for the next 5 nights. First traveling along the Trans Siberian Railway over the steel bridges spanning Siberia's nerve system of 5,000 rivers. We pass over the Ural mountains which divide Europe and Asia, and we cross the Irtysh and Ob rivers. We continue through Irkutsk, the Paris of Siberia and catch a glimpse of stunning Lake Baikal from the train window. Day 8. Ulaanbaatar At daybreak, classic scenes of traditional nomadic life greet us as the train winds impressively across the Mongolian Steppe and into the capital. Ulaanbaatar, is a contradiction - a metropolis amid endless grass steppes, with donkeys and motorbikes, concrete apartment blocks and traditional gers. Days 9-10. Ulaanbaatar & the Mongolian Steppe After breakfast we 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 and 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. Among nomadic families and their grazing livestock we can explore nearby valleys or just relax and enjoy the area. We return to Ulaanbaatar for the final night in this unusual capital.
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S m a l l G ro u p J o u r n ey s
1. Trans Mongolian Railway Bidding farewell to Ulaanbaatar as the train leaves this un ique capital 2. Moscow Spectacular StBasils cathedral set at the end of Red Square 3 & 10. Small Group travellers With only 15 travellers our small groups are a fun way to experience a truly amazing journey. 4. Beijing Spectacular and colourful markets 5. Forbidden City - Beijing This amazing complex once the home to the Emporer sits opposite Tiananmen Square
6. Mongolian ger Always a highlight is our ger stay where we spend time in the spectacular Mongolian countryside
7 & 8. On Board A relaxing way to spend some time 9. Moscow The magnificent Kremlin 11. Matrioshka Dolls Bargain at a Moscow street stall for some traditional Russian gifts
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