The Golden Eagle Westbound from Vladivostok: Trans-Siberian Railway

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The diverse history and cultural complexities of Siberia and Mongolia are navigated in this exceptional Trans-Siberian Railway journey through some of the world’s most fascinating cities and landscapes. This extraordinary itinerary is not to be missed – from the military port of Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan to Lake Baikal and the imposing, intricate and be...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Ride the Golden Eagle Train along the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway
    • Daily lectures about countries, people and cultures on board the train
    • Explore Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhist activity in the country, in Ulaanbaatar - the capital of Mongolia
    • Interaction with local nomadic families
    • See Bogd Khan Winter Palace museum in Ulaanbaatar
    • Visit Lake Baikal, the oldest and deepest lake in the world

What's this trip about?

    The diverse history and cultural complexities of Siberia and Mongolia are navigated in this exceptional Trans-Siberian Railway journey through some of the world’s most fascinating cities and landscapes. This extraordinary itinerary is not to be missed – from the military port of Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan to Lake Baikal and the imposing, intricate and beautiful facades of Moscow’s architectural wonders.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVladivostok
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Russia
  • Asia
  • Mongolia

Attractions

  • Gandan Monastery
  • Lake Baikal
  • Moscow
  • Ulaanbaatar
  • Vladivostok

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • History
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Hotel and travel services in Moscow and Vladivostok described in the itinerary
    • Eleven nights full board on Golden Eagle Luxury train
    • All airport transfers on arrival and departure
    • All off train guided excursions, entrance fees, and exclusive visits as described in itinerary
    • On board educational lectures about local culture, people and history
    • Services of knowledgeable and dedicated tour director as well as local guides throughout the trip
    • All gratuities
    • On board doctor and medical services
    • $250,000 medical evacuation insurance

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1-2 Tour of Vladivostok | Board the Golden Eagle Luxury, Trans-Siberian Railway

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinners

Arrive in Vladivostok, a military port located on the western shores of the Sea of Japan. The ‘Ruler of the East,’ as it is translated, is home to the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Tour the principal attractions, including a World War Two submarine – before you depart for Khabarovsk.

Day 3-4 Khabarovsk | Onboard the Golden Eagle Luxury, Trans-Siberian Railway

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinners

The next day arrive in Khabarovsk, located 15 miles from the border with China. Visit this bustling city stretching along the banks of the Amur River, making a visit to the Yerofey Pavlovich Khabarov explorer’s memoria...

Day 5-6 Onboard the Golden Eagle Luxury, Trans-Siberian Railway | Ulaanbaatar

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinners

Spend today aboard the Golden Eagle, continuing to improve on your Russian and socializing with your fellow passengers. The following day pull into the station at Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia. Explore the seat of B...

Day 7-9 Ulan Ude | Lake Baikal | Irkutsk

Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch and 3 Dinners

Arrive in Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic, and explore its ethnic and cultural diversity. Tour the Old Believers’ Village, experience the culture and history of these deeply religious people, and enjoy a conce...

Day 10-11 Onboard the Golden Eagle Luxury, Trans-Siberian Railway | Novosibirsk

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinners

Unwind today aboard the train. The following day, experience Novosibirsk, a modern Soviet city that houses one of the most imposing and beautiful Opera Houses in the world.

Day 12-13 Yekaterinburg | Kazan

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch and 2 Dinners

Founded in 1723 by Peter the Great, Yekaterinburg is the capital of the Urals. Site of the Cathedral-on-the-blood, built to commemorate the murder of Romanov Tsar Nicholas II and his family at the hands of the Bolshevi...

Day 14-15 Moscow

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner

After traveling nearly 6,600 miles along the iconic railway, your journey ends in Moscow. Explore the incredible city with stops including the Kremlin, the Red Square, and St. Basil’s Cathedral.

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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    • Passport and visa fees
    • Comprehensive medical and trip insurance
    • Excess Baggage Charges
    • Gratuities to guides and drivers
    • Items of personal nature
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Meals Included

15 Breakfasts, 14 Lunch and 14 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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