Trans-Siberian from Moscow to Vladivostok | Long: 20-Nights
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Travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway! Get to know the biggest country in the world with its stunning nature and vibrant cities, travel across several time zones and see Russia from different perspectives. Join one of the world’s greatest train journeys to explore Russia’s complexity and diversity!
What’s Included:
Accommodation in 3*-4* hotels in standard double/ twin with breakfasts ( if it’s 5 people, then 2 twin/ double rooms and 1 single room are calculated).
13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners
In accommodation in Olkhon, half board meals are included. In Maly Turysh there will be full board.
The hotels can be the following: “Pushkin” hotel 4* in Moscow, “Ibis” or “Regina” hotel in Kazan, a private guesthouse near a honey farm in Maly Turysh, “Soft” hotel in Krasnoyarsk with early check-in, “Angara” or “Ibis” hotel with early check-in in Irkutsk, a private guesthouse in Olkhon, “Buryatia” hotel in Ulan-Ude with early check-in, “Yerofey” hotel in Khabarovsk, “Zhemchuzhina” hotel in Vladivostok with early check-in
Private English-speaking guide services
Private transfers according to the program
Train tickets, 2nd class: Moscow to Kazan, Kazan to Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk, Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk
Metro tickets and Russian pies for the metro tours in Moscow
Entrance fees to museums
Food and drinks during the food tour in Moscow
Food and drinks at datcha, during family dinners in Moscow and Ulan-Ude
Invitations for a visa
Headsets for groups over 5 people
Not Included:
International Airfare
Visa fees
Meals except for mentioned
Optional activities and additional services
Deposit and Payment Terms:
30% deposit at time of booking
Final Balance due 60 days prior to departure (or full payment due if booking made within 60 days of departure)
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Departure Dates
March to November departure dates!
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Destination
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Arrival City
Moscow, Russia -
Departure City
Vladivostok, Russia -
Activity Level
Low activity level -
Passenger Limit
Minimum 2 passengers (private to group options available)
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1
Moscow
Private transfer from the airport to the hotel “Pushkin” (early check-in is not included)
Our driver will be waiting for you at arrivals with “ExploRussia” placard.
Day free- You can take a nice walk around the city center, enjoy a cocktail at one of Moscow’s bars or check out a live folk performance. All depends on your personal interests
Our driver will be waiting for you at arrivals with “ExploRussia” placard.
Day free- You can take a nice walk around the city center, enjoy a cocktail at one of Moscow’s bars or check out a live folk performance. All depends on your personal interests
Accommodation: Pushkin Hotel
Meals Provided: None
2
Moscow
Our guide will meet you at hotel lobby after breakfast.
Moscow walking tour “Off the beaten track”( 3h)
Our walking tour will get you around the main must-sees of the city but keep you away from the huge tourist crowds. Enjoy Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the GUM department store, Lenin’s mausoleum and the State Historical Museum. Afterward walk along Tverskaya street, pass by secret yards, invisible from the main street, and visit a hidden church which escaped being spoilt during Soviet times purely by virtue of its concealed location. Learn fascinating stories and legends about Moscow and the city center.
Free time to have lunch
Private Kremlin tour (the territory and cathedrals) Begin your introduction to Moscow with its most important tourist attraction and the center of Russian power and politics – the Kremlin. The Kremlin is a famous historic fortified complex located in the heart of Moscow. Once home to grand dukes and tsars, it is now the President’s official residence.
Accommodation: Pushkin Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Free time to have lunch
Private Kremlin tour (the territory and cathedrals) Begin your introduction to Moscow with its most important tourist attraction and the center of Russian power and politics – the Kremlin. The Kremlin is a famous historic fortified complex located in the heart of Moscow. Once home to grand dukes and tsars, it is now the President’s official residence.
Accommodation: Pushkin Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
3
Moscow
Moscow metro and Stalin’s skyscrapers tour (3 h)
Hide from the chill and dive into the famous Moscow metro. Stop at the most beautiful stations of the Red, Green and Ring lines ( usually 8 stations). During the tour you will also visit the most spectacular examples of Soviet architecture – famous Stalin’s skyscrapers, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs (outside), Leningradskaya Hotel and a building near Krasnie Vorota (Red Gates) (outside).
Private cooking tour with a local family After an intensive metro tour, you will be invited by a local family for a Russian cuisine experience! Real apartment, local products, the traditional meal and a friendly chat - solid material for best memories! Do not be afraid to ask as many questions as possible and do not miss on the opportunity to really participate in the cooking process as your hosts are happy to share not only their culture but also their family recipes.
Private cooking tour with a local family After an intensive metro tour, you will be invited by a local family for a Russian cuisine experience! Real apartment, local products, the traditional meal and a friendly chat - solid material for best memories! Do not be afraid to ask as many questions as possible and do not miss on the opportunity to really participate in the cooking process as your hosts are happy to share not only their culture but also their family recipes.
Accommodation: Pushkin Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
4
Moscow
Local food market tour ( 3hrs)
You will take a ride to the part of Moscow where tourists would hardly go. It’s not dangerous, it’s just further from the center. :) You will be able to see a building that we call a ship and a building in the form of flower. However, our reason to go there is food.
Our degustation menu for the day will include sour, spicy, cheesy and sweet treats for your delectation. We hope you’re hungry! We’ll start with nature’s bounty: Russian honey served with herbs and berries. Next it’s on to appetisers and you’ll try the freshest cheeses and curd from the Caucasian region. Then it’s on to two proper Russian delicacies. First is smoked lard, which sounds a bit odd to the western palate, but trust us, it’s rich, fulfilling and delicious! Then, red caviar from the island of Sakhalin, an absolute must-eat while in Moscow.We’ll then head south to explore our favourite dishes from Uzbekistan and Dagestan, pilaf and chudu (scones) with cheese or pumpkin, finishing off with tea and pies. We recommend the sweet pie with poppy seeds. Yummy!
Happy and full, you’ll be guided to the hotel or you can of course stay and shop for tasty souvenirs too! Private transfer to the railway station.
Happy and full, you’ll be guided to the hotel or you can of course stay and shop for tasty souvenirs too! Private transfer to the railway station.
Accommodation: Overnight train to Kazan, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
5
Kazan
Arrival to Kazan in the morning. Private transfer to the hotel to leave your luggage.
Today you will experience a totally different Russia – its Muslim side. Explore an incredible mixture of cultures and 1000 years of history in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. Take a guided walking tour around the city and see mosques and orthodox churches standing next to each other, and most of the signs written in three languages: Russian, Tatar and English! Walk along pedestrian streets Baumana and Kremlevskaya. Walk along the lake with renovated sloboda houses.
Afterward, visit Kazan Kremlin. Its citadel was declared UNESCO Heritage Site in 2000. Beside the Citadel, see Qul Sharif Mosque, Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral, Söyembikä Tower, also called the Khan’s Mosque.
Accommodation: Ibis or Regina Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
6
Sviazsk->on train
Private tour to the old island Sviazsk by car
Today we have a marvelous Sviyajsk on our agenda, a XVI century Russian fortress that was built by Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible before the Siege of Kazan.
Sviyajsk is famous for its numerous monasteries along the way. We will witness their ancient beauty visiting John the Baptist (Ioanno-Predtechenskiy) Monastery of 1551 with the Cathedral of the Icon of the Mother of All Who Sorrow and the Temple of St. Sergius of Radonezh - Holy Dormition (Uspenskiy) Monastery with the St. Nicolas Chapel.
Private transfer to the railway station
Private transfer to the railway station
Accommodation: Overnight train to Krasnoufimsk
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Krasnoufimsk- Maly Turysh village
Upon arrival to Krasnoufimsk, you will be met by a driver who will help you to get to Maly Turysh village.
Lunch
Being just a small dot on the huge map of Russia it is a fascinating and very cozy place. Along with our visit to the local honey production and candy factory, you will not only see the results of one remarkable local entrepreneur's marvelous hard works but also feel the true local spirit as you will enjoy local food and pristine country fresh air. After the sightseeing tour and fun interaction with locals, you can go to the forest to collect berries or mushrooms, something each Russian has experienced at least onсe!
Accommodation: Private Guesthouse (currently up to 6 people)
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lunch
Being just a small dot on the huge map of Russia it is a fascinating and very cozy place. Along with our visit to the local honey production and candy factory, you will not only see the results of one remarkable local entrepreneur's marvelous hard works but also feel the true local spirit as you will enjoy local food and pristine country fresh air. After the sightseeing tour and fun interaction with locals, you can go to the forest to collect berries or mushrooms, something each Russian has experienced at least onсe!
Accommodation: Private Guesthouse (currently up to 6 people)
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8
Maly Turysh- Yekaterinburg
After breakfast and some free time for a walk, a private transfer by car to Yekaterinburg.
Private city tour by walk or car ( depending on weather conditions). You will see a panoramic Iset River, historic and grand Square of 1905, majestic Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky and Trinity Cathedral, very modern QWERTY Monument, and finally you will take a car ride to a famous Europe Asia monument where you will be able to take a unique picture standing on both sides at the same time. Private transfer to the railway station
Accommodation: Overnight train to Krasnoyarsk, 2d class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Private city tour by walk or car ( depending on weather conditions). You will see a panoramic Iset River, historic and grand Square of 1905, majestic Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky and Trinity Cathedral, very modern QWERTY Monument, and finally you will take a car ride to a famous Europe Asia monument where you will be able to take a unique picture standing on both sides at the same time. Private transfer to the railway station
Accommodation: Overnight train to Krasnoyarsk, 2d class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
9
On Train
Enjoy the scenery while onboard the train
Accommodation: On Train
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: On Train
Meals Provided: Breakfast
10
Krasnoyarsk
Private transfer to the hotel, to leave your luggage.
Firstly, you will have an exploration tour to Stolby Nature Reserve (Zapovednik Stolby). One of the most wonderful tracks showing Siberian nature beauty. The tracks are easy to follow and nothing will stand in the way of your great memories and spiritual calmness brought by this wonderful sight. This nature reserve is a splendid forest area with impressive rock outcrops and spectacular viewpoints.
After stunning nature you’ll have a transfer back to the city center. Private city tour: we will get a glimpse of the most stunning Yenisei River view. We also will visit one of the other symbols of Krasnoyarsk - Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel along the way and to get a full spoon of local life we will walk along the Theatre square named after tree main Russian theatres, the heart and soul of the city. Peace avenue, beautiful monuments, warm and cozy atmosphere – the recipe of a great walk in Krasnoyarsk.
Accommodation: "Soft" hotel in Krasnoyarsk with early check-in
Meals Provided: Breakfast
After stunning nature you’ll have a transfer back to the city center. Private city tour: we will get a glimpse of the most stunning Yenisei River view. We also will visit one of the other symbols of Krasnoyarsk - Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel along the way and to get a full spoon of local life we will walk along the Theatre square named after tree main Russian theatres, the heart and soul of the city. Peace avenue, beautiful monuments, warm and cozy atmosphere – the recipe of a great walk in Krasnoyarsk.
Accommodation: "Soft" hotel in Krasnoyarsk with early check-in
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Krasnoyarsk
Private datcha tour
We will immerse deeper into the local culture by visiting typical summer residence - dacha. Dacha is a piece of land with a small house and a garden located near the city. You will meet a real local family, experience how they live and listen to their stories. See what plants they grow in the garden, what they eat and how they spend their free time. Find out how people lived in dachas 50 years ago and compare it with today’s living standards and finally try delicious Russian pancakes over a cup of hot herbal tea.
Private transfer to the train station
Accommodation: Overnight train to Irkutsk, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight train to Irkutsk, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Irkutsk
Private transfer to the hotel upon arrival
Overnight at the hotel
Accommodation: Angara or Ibis Hotel with early check-in
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Angara or Ibis Hotel with early check-in
Meals Provided: Breakfast
13
Olkhon
Early in the morning, check-out and transfer to Olkhon Island. The trip will take 4 to 5 hours with the lunch break on the way.
Upon arrival in Khuzhir, the largest village on the island, check-in and after short time for rest, we will go on an introductory walk around the village to have a look at the local houses, galleries, stores and, most importantly, the iconic sight of the island – cape Burkhan, one of the nine famous Asian sanctuaries, said to be the place to feel the true spirit of the island.
Accommodation: Overnight at a local guesthouse
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Upon arrival in Khuzhir, the largest village on the island, check-in and after short time for rest, we will go on an introductory walk around the village to have a look at the local houses, galleries, stores and, most importantly, the iconic sight of the island – cape Burkhan, one of the nine famous Asian sanctuaries, said to be the place to feel the true spirit of the island.
Accommodation: Overnight at a local guesthouse
Meals Provided: Breakfast
14
Olkhon
After breakfast, we will get on the Russian off-road bus UAZ (one of the symbols of the area) and go to the north of the island. The island of Kharantsy, the Three Brothers rock, and cape Khoboi – the north most point of the island where you can get the best view of the Barguzinski bay and Svyatoy Nos peninsula from the magnificent cliffs. An additional highlight of the day is a picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Overnight at a local guesthouse
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at a local guesthouse
Meals Provided: Breakfast
15
Olkhon-> Irkutsk
Today we will go back to Irkutsk (4-5 hours on the road). Transfer to the railway station to put your luggage to luggage storage.
Private sightseeing tour of Irkutsk We start our tour in the heart of Irkutsk, the main hub of eastern Siberia, where you’ll have the opportunity to walk along Karl Marx street, one of the most important streets in the city. Each building has its own history that goes back more then a century. We’ll stop at a craft beer bar for a drink, and while trying some local beer you’ll have the opportunity to learn some interesting facts from your local guide about the Decembrists (Russian revolutionaries) and their families, and how their history intertwines with Irkutsk.
Walking further, we’ll observe a unique blend of architectural styles, and check out the only pedestrian street in the city, lined with shops and restaurants. Moving off of Karl Marx Street you’ll get the opportunity to see something that the city is famous for: its historic wooden houses. There are several streets in Irkutsk where all of the houses are made of wood and beautifully carved, making them a must-see for anyone visiting the city.
After learning about Irkutsk’s wooden architecture, we’ll head towards Angara River with its pure blue water and pretty whirlpools. Transfer by public transport to the railway station.
Accommodation: Overnight train to Ulan-Ude, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Private sightseeing tour of Irkutsk We start our tour in the heart of Irkutsk, the main hub of eastern Siberia, where you’ll have the opportunity to walk along Karl Marx street, one of the most important streets in the city. Each building has its own history that goes back more then a century. We’ll stop at a craft beer bar for a drink, and while trying some local beer you’ll have the opportunity to learn some interesting facts from your local guide about the Decembrists (Russian revolutionaries) and their families, and how their history intertwines with Irkutsk.
Walking further, we’ll observe a unique blend of architectural styles, and check out the only pedestrian street in the city, lined with shops and restaurants. Moving off of Karl Marx Street you’ll get the opportunity to see something that the city is famous for: its historic wooden houses. There are several streets in Irkutsk where all of the houses are made of wood and beautifully carved, making them a must-see for anyone visiting the city.
After learning about Irkutsk’s wooden architecture, we’ll head towards Angara River with its pure blue water and pretty whirlpools. Transfer by public transport to the railway station.
Accommodation: Overnight train to Ulan-Ude, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Ulan-Ude
Private transfer to the hotel “Buryatia” upon arrival. Our guide will pick you up for a tour around Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia Republic!
Ulan-Ude private tour Today you will see the biggest head monument in the world featuring Lenin, beautiful Opera and Ballet theatre, powerful monuments of horse riders showing Buryat history, Mother-Buryatia monument and many little secret places only locals know about. We will make a detour to learn more about Buddhism in Russia.You will have a unique chance to visit the sacred place of Ivolginsly Datsan on the sacred ground.
Dinner with Buryat family
In the evening, our guide will invite you to a friendly dinner with his family. You will learn Buryat culture through its cuisine and sincere stories, old legends and funny tales from locals.
Accommodation: Buryatia Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Ulan-Ude private tour Today you will see the biggest head monument in the world featuring Lenin, beautiful Opera and Ballet theatre, powerful monuments of horse riders showing Buryat history, Mother-Buryatia monument and many little secret places only locals know about. We will make a detour to learn more about Buddhism in Russia.You will have a unique chance to visit the sacred place of Ivolginsly Datsan on the sacred ground.
Dinner with Buryat family
In the evening, our guide will invite you to a friendly dinner with his family. You will learn Buryat culture through its cuisine and sincere stories, old legends and funny tales from locals.
Accommodation: Buryatia Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
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Ulan-Ude-> on train
Private transfer to the train station
Accommodation: Long train ride to Khabarovsk, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Long train ride to Khabarovsk, 2nd class
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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On Train
Free time to get a lot of sleep and read a book. You have already covered 6000 km along Russia on the legendary Trans-Siberian route!
Accommodation: On train
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: On train
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Khabarovsk-> on train
Private transfer upon arrival to the hotel, check-in and free time to get some rest after a long train ride.
Accommodation: Yerofey hotel
A short sightseeing tour of Khabarovsk. Start from the Lenin Square, take a look at the Ethnography Museum, pass by the Square of Glory, walk along Beregovaya Street, pass by beautiful churches and finish the day at the bank of the Amur River. Private transfer to the train station.
Accommodation: Overnight train to Vladivostok, 2nd class.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Accommodation: Yerofey hotel
A short sightseeing tour of Khabarovsk. Start from the Lenin Square, take a look at the Ethnography Museum, pass by the Square of Glory, walk along Beregovaya Street, pass by beautiful churches and finish the day at the bank of the Amur River. Private transfer to the train station.
Accommodation: Overnight train to Vladivostok, 2nd class.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Vladivostok, the final destination
Private transfer upon arrival to the hotel, early check-in.
Private walking tour of Vladivostok Start from taking a picture with the last milestone of the Trans-Siberian Railway Milestone with the inscription on it “9,288 km distance to Moscow”. You can definitely be proud of yourself that you went that far! Visit the Central Square, pass by the Monument to the Fighters for Soviet Power in the Far East. Visit S-56 Submarine and Pacific Navy War Memorial to see the navy part of Vladivostok, the largest Russian port on the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the history of Vladivostok. Finish the day at the highest point of the city, the Eagle’s Nest Hill, and admire the outstanding view of Vladivostok!
Accommodation: Zhemchuzhina Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Private walking tour of Vladivostok Start from taking a picture with the last milestone of the Trans-Siberian Railway Milestone with the inscription on it “9,288 km distance to Moscow”. You can definitely be proud of yourself that you went that far! Visit the Central Square, pass by the Monument to the Fighters for Soviet Power in the Far East. Visit S-56 Submarine and Pacific Navy War Memorial to see the navy part of Vladivostok, the largest Russian port on the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the history of Vladivostok. Finish the day at the highest point of the city, the Eagle’s Nest Hill, and admire the outstanding view of Vladivostok!
Accommodation: Zhemchuzhina Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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Vladivostok-departure day
Private transfer to the airport.
We hope now you have a good understanding of a mysterious Russian soul. Hopefully, you had a great experience that you won’t forget.
Meals Provided: Breakfast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
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