TRANS-SIBERIAN JOURNEY

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Overview

The world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs from Moscow over the Urals, across the magnificent Russian steppes, and alongside the shores of the world's largest freshwater lake Baikal. You will cover 9,000 kilometers, passing through eight time zones and 80 towns and cities As well as Moscow, you will also stop at Yekaterinburg - where the Romanovs were executed - Kazan, with its beautiful Kremlin, the 'Paris of Siberia' at Irkutsk and Ulan Ude, capital of the Buryat Republic.

Inclusions

Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
3/4 Star Hotel / Resort
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
All Train Tickets As Per Itinerary
All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
All Arrival & Departure Transfers
All Currently Applicable Taxes
Russia - Mongolia - China Visa Fees

Highlights

The World's Greatest Train Journey
Moscow Cathedral & Kremlin
Kazan Kremlin
Church on Blood, Yekaterinburg
Decembrist House, Irkutsk
Lake Baikal & Baikal Museum
Ulan Ude Buddhist Monastery
Terelj National Park, Ulan Bator

Exclusions

Any Air Ticket or Railway Ticket (Unless Specified)
Travel Insurance
Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

WELCOME TO MOSCOW

Welcome to Moscow. On your arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Take some rest and prepare for an exciting sightseeing tour of Moscow tomorrow! An overnight stay and dinner at hotel.

Day 02

MOSCOW SIGHTSEEING, MOSCOW - KAZAN by TRAIN

In the morning enjoy Grand Moscow Tour and visit the Moscow Kremlin, one of the greatest architectural complexes in the world. Walk along the Arbat Street and see the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. After tour of Moscow metro transfer to the Train Station were you Trans Siberian Journey is due to begin. Overnight on board.

Day 03

KAZAN SIGHTSEEING, KAZAN - YEKATERINBURG by TRAIN

Arriving to Kazan Railway Station in the morning. City Sightseeing tour and visit to Kazan Kremlin. As the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan is a glorious city that represents Russia's Tsarist past. With complex palaces, towering churches, and a thriving cultural scene, Kazan is a city with incredible beauty and heart. Overnight on board.

Day 04

YEKATERINBURG SIGHTSEEING, YEKATERINBURG - NOVOSIBIRSK by TRAIN

Train arrives in Yekaterinburg railway station After breakfast on boards you will have a City Tour dedicated to the Last Days of Last Russian Tsar. You will see the Church on Blood erected to commemorate a tragic historical event. In the afternoon you will visit the memorial built at the boundary of two continents (the Europe and Asia). Overnight on board.

Day 05

NOVOSIBIRSK SIGHTSEEING, NOVOSIBIRSK - IRKUTSK by TRAIN

Arrival in Novosibirsk,. Enjoy our guided city tour around the biggest city in Siberia. In the afternoon we offer you an excursion to the open air museum of railway machinery with an extensive exposition of the railroad history. Overnight and next day is on board.

Day 06

NOVOSIBIRSK - IRKUTSK by TRAIN

Today is full day journey onboard. Breakfast & Dinner onboard. Overnight and next day is on board.

Day 07

IRKUTSK SIGTHSEEING, IRKUTSK - LISTVYANKA by TRAIN

Train arrives at Irkutsk railway station. You will have a tour to the historical city center including a visit to the Decembrist House and the “wooden lace” house, also called the “House of Europe”. Excursion to the Ethnographical museum Taltsy located on the bank of the Angara river. Overnight on board.

Day 08

LISTVYANKA SIGHTSEEING, LISTVYANKA - ULAN UDE by TRAIN

Arrival in port Baikal. Take a boat to Listvyanka observation point with beautiful view on the southern part of the lake and the source of the Angara River. Then visit Baikal Museum and local fish and souvenir market. Overnight on board.

Day 09

ULAN UDE SIGHTSEEING, ULAN UDE - ULAN BATOR by TRAIN

Arrival in Ulan Ude. The program includes a visit to local Datsan, prominent Buddhist Monastery and centre of Buddhism in Russia. On the way to Mongolia, our train crosses the Russian border at Naushki and the Mongolian border at Sukhe Bator and joins the Trans- Mongolian Mainline. All passport and customs control formalities are done on board the train. Overnight on board.

Day 10

ULAN BATOR SIGHTSEEING

Arrival in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia. In the morning transfer to Terelj National Park (70 km). Disassembling and setting up a smaller Mongolian ger. Admire the sunset and bright shining night stars in the wide steppe. Accommodation in Gers.

Day 11

ULAN BATOR SIGHTSEEING, ULAN BATOR - ERLIAN by TRAIN

In the morning a visit to a nomadic family to learn the authentic lifestyle of Mongolian nomads and try traditional dairy food. Then transfer to Ulan Bator and guided tour around the city. Overnight on board.

Day 12

ERLIAN SIGHTSEEING, ERLIAN - BEIJING by TRAIN

In the morning arrival at the Mongolian border village of Zamyn-Uud and the Chinese border town of Erlian. All passport and customs control formalities take place on board the train. In the afternoon the train goes via the Gobi Desert famous for its spacious territory. Overnight on board.

Day 13

BEIJING SIGHTSEEING

In the morning arrival in Beijing, the capital of China, a city of ancient history and culture, unique architectural monuments and modern dynamic life. Full day guided city tour. Accommodation in hotel.

Day 14

BEIJING SIGHTSEEING

In the morning excursion to the Great Wall and next visit to the Summer Palace. Accommodation in Beijing hotel.

Day 15

DEPARTURE FROM BEIJING

This day marks the end of an unforgettable journey through Russia, Mongolia, and China. Check out from your hotel by 12:00 pm. Our representative will transfer you to the airport/railway station.

Travel Documents

Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa

Visa :

Russian visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain Russian sticker visa from embassy before your travel to Russia.
Mongolian visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain Mongolian sticker visa from embassy before your travel to Mongolia.
Chinese visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain Chinese sticker visa from embassy before your travel to China.

Payment Terms

Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under.
Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

Before 31 Days : 00%
From 30-22 Days : 25%
From 20-16 Days : 50%
From 15-07 Days : 75%
From 06-00 Days : 100%

Refund Policy :

Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
All rates are valid for Indian national only.
The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing.
The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.