The Tsar’s Gold Westbound from Mongolia:Trans-Siberian Railway

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An in-depth Trans-Siberian Railway experience between Siberia and Mongolia filled with unique historical and cultural perspective, this fifteen-day expedition begins in Ulaanbaatar and the Gobi Desert and continues on to the Trans-Siberian Railway aboard the famed Tsar’s Gold. Find yourself in Novosibirsk, the heart of Siberia, along the shore of the oldest l...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Explore the mustical,Gobi Desert, Flaming Cliffs,Tugrugiin Shiree,Yol Valley and Mol tsog Els.
    • Trans-­Siberian Railroad with exclusive photo stops.
    • Daily lectures about countries, people and cultures.
    • Pristine Siberian villages and landscape.
    • Train ride along the traditional Trans-­Siberian railway with 2 exclusive photo stops.
    • 40 hours Boat ride at Lake Baikal.
    • Visiting Cities like Kazan,Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan Ude,and Ulaanbaatar.
    • Moscow’s Red Square and Metro station.

What's this trip about?

    An in-depth Trans-Siberian Railway experience between Siberia and Mongolia filled with unique historical and cultural perspective, this fifteen-day expedition begins in Ulaanbaatar and the Gobi Desert and continues on to the Trans-Siberian Railway aboard the famed Tsar’s Gold. Find yourself in Novosibirsk, the heart of Siberia, along the shore of the oldest lake in the world, Lake Baikal, and the magnificent diversity of the Gobi Desert’s incredible ecosystems.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUlaanbaatar
End CityMoscow

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Russia
  • Asia
  • Mongolia

Attractions

  • Altai Mountains
  • Gandan Monastery
  • Gobi Desert
  • Lake Baikal
  • Moscow
  • Ulaanbaatar

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Rock Climbing
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Train ride on the Trans-­Siberian railroad.
    • Internal round-­trip airfare in Mongolia to and from Gobi.
    • Transfers on arrival and departure(valid during specific arrival / departure.
    • All accommodations based on double and/or twin occupancy (on board the train,hotels,gers).
    • All excursions, entrance fees, and visits as described in Itinerary.
    • On board educational lectures about local culture,people and history.
    • Extensive pre- departure Travel Guide, reading list, important information about your trip, maps and luggage tags.
    • Services of knowledgeable and dedicated tour director as well as local guides.
    • $250,000 medical evacuation insurance (coverage details will be sent in our first mailing package.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:Ulaanbaatar

Meals: Dinner

In the morning you arrive in Ulaanbaatar and visit the Zaisan Memorial, built by the former Soviet Union to commemorate fallen soldiers of World War II. Climb the 300 steps and reward yourself with a beautifully panoramic view of the capital of Mongolia and the Tuul River.

Day 2-3:Gobi | Yol Valley | Tugrugiin Shiree | Bulgan Sum

Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner

Accommodation: Three Camel lodge

Fly south to the Gobi and discover the diverse ecosystems it has to offer including the verdant Yol Valley, carved from an ancient river. Over the next day, explore Tugrugiin Shiree, site of the famed ‘Fighting Dinosaurs’ fossil, and Bulgan – home to one of the Gobi’s only farms.

Day 4-5: Moltsog Els | Flaming Cliffs | Family Visit | Ulaanbaatar

Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner

Drive to Moltsog Els, one of the only areas of the Gobi covered in sand dunes, before visiting a family and continuing on to the Flaming Cliffs. Discovered by Dr. Roy Chapman Andrews in 1923 during the Central Asiatic Exped...

Day 6: Ulaanbaatar | Board the Tsar’s Gold, Trans-Siberian Railway

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake in Ulaanbaatar and visit Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhist activity in the region, along with the newly-remodeled National History Museum’s Stone and Bronze Age artifacts. Afterward, 976 Art Gallery provides you with a ...

Day 7-9:Ulan Ude | Lake Baikal | Irkutsk

Meals: 3 Breakfast, 3 Lunch ,3 Dinner

Pass through the valley of Selenga, the largest river in Mongolia, and join the main route of the Trans-Siberian Railroad in Ulan Ude. The next day enjoy a full day of activity in and around Lake Baikal, exploring the wonde...

Day 10-11: Onboard the Tsar’s Gold, Trans-Siberian Railway | Novosibirsk

Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner

After breakfast travel through the landscapes of Eastern Siberia’s mountains, crystal-clear rivers and verdant slopes. Enjoy lectures, a social get-together with caviar and vodka, and lively conversation with your fellow pa...

Day 12-13: Yekaterinburg | Kazan

Meals: 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner

The capital of the Ural Mountains and the border between Asia and Europe, Yekaterinburg, is the site of a varied and somewhat tragic history. The city tour includes the center, restored in 2009, and the newly-erected Cathed...

Day 14: Tour of Moscow

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Before noon arrive in Moscow, one of the richest and most dynamic cities in the world, and end your journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. After your arrival and check-in to a first-class hotel, take a guided tour of one of the old...

Day 15: Departure

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Dates & Availability

Price From $10,795
Price per day$720
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Nomadic Expeditions is delighted to announce our 23rd season of exceptional journeys to Mongolia, Tibet, China, Bhutan, and Siberia. Drawing upon our passion for travel and uncommon experiences, we have compiled an unmatched collection of expeditions for the traveler with a truly nomadic spirit.

All of us at Nomadic Expeditions have realized the common dream of exploring unspoiled and less-traveled locales, and of visiting and learning from the diverse and wondrous cultures of the world. As a group of experienced adventurers, we are dedicated to becoming knowledgeable friends and guides to each traveler we assist, in the hopes of enabling each of our clients to achieve a dream of their own.

We invite you to travel with us, guided by professionals whose knowledge of the land and peoples you visit will enrich your journey. Throughout all of our travels, we are committed to supporting the cultures and heritage of the countries we visit and to protecting the biodiversity of the ecosystems we explore.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Passport and visa fees.
    • Comprehensive medical and trip insurance.
    • Airport Taxes.
    • Photography and video fees.
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Gratuities to guides and drivers
    • Items of personal nature.
    • International airfare.
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Meals Included

14 Breakfast,13 Lunch, 14 Dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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