Trans Siberian to Beijing

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Trans Siberian to Beijing
A unique experience starting from London then from Moscow fully guided including Lake Baikal and meals at a Ger camp in Mongolia.

Days 1 – 3 Travel by Eurostar High speed train to Brussels and Cologne where you connect with the sleeper train to Moscow. This part of the holiday is independent so you can travel earlier for extra time in Moscow or stopover en route at Cologne or Warsaw Days 3 – 6 Stay at the Cosmos Hotel, Moscow visiting Red Square, Kremlin before departing in the evening Day 4 towards Irkutsk on Lake Baikal Days 7 – 8 Spent on the train arrive Irkutsk for city tour then transfer to lakeside chalet at Listvyanka on Lake Baikal – very quiet - evening barbeque. Day 9 Ferry trip on Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake, followed by a trip on the Circum Baikal railroad with stops at picturesque locations. Alternatively visit a Buryat settlement, the local people indigenous to Siberia and experience their culture.		Day 10 Visit outdoor museum of historical local buildings of Siberia, visit a private zoo and enjoy a Banya – the Russian sauna. Day 13 - 14 Depart from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator for an excursion to a traditional Mongolian Ger camp for evening meal and overnight Day 15 Visit to a local herdsman’s family to experience the normal daily life of nomadic people Day 16-17 Stay in Ulan Bator including city tour Days 18 – 19 Travel through the Gobi desert across the Great Wall of China to arrive Beijing at 14.30 Options First class travel on Eurostar supp £80 per person

Departures Low Season April 4th, 13th, September 4th, 13th, 19th, 27th High Season April 19th, 25th, May 3rd, 9th, 17th, 23rd, 30th, June 7th, 13th, 21st, July 5th, 11th, 19th, 23th, August 1st, 9th, 15th, 23rd, 30th Before your holiday stay at the 3* Crestfield or 4* Euston Hilton near St Pancras station, London Costs Prices are per person based on 2 travelling together. (for bookings up to a month before departure) Low season £2445 per person High Season £495 per person Double private sleepers – 1^st class from Moscow Low season £3210 per person High Season £3285 per person		What’s included • Independent travel London to Moscow including overnight sharing in 3 or 4 berth sleepers (2nd Class) or in Double sleeper cabins (1st Class). • The itinerary from Moscow includes train tickets, overnight accommodation, 9 city and short tours, meals as mentioned, 2nd class in 4 berth sleepers, 1st class in private Double sleepers with shared facilities. Currency fluctuation Prices based on current exchange rate. We reserve the right to increase these if the rate changes by 10% or more. Information • Deposit £250 per person • Please read the Terms & Conditions • return air travel to the UK not included Please note: Visas are required for Russia, Belarus, Mongolia and China – ensure you allow enough time to obtain these.