Arrival day (meeting with tour leader or company representative to discuss the program and route)
Stay overnight in hotel.
Программа тура на русском языке
In hotel
Leave luggage in lockers' room
This majestic city is steeped in history and beauty. A trip here combines the old and the new - learn the story of communism while enjoying the cosmopolitan life of present-day Moscow. We will explore the real wonder of Russian Capital: the Underground constructed in Soviet times with the idea of becoming Palaces for workpeople - that is why beautiful and unique decoration was used for each station. You will see expensive materials, mosaics, sculptures and the best architectural solutions of that time. Then we will have a walk around the city center, visit all must-sees including Red Square, Lenin Mausoleum (outside only), Newly opened Zaryadje park and stylish GUM department store.
Optional Moscow River boat trip. Meeting at the train station.
Day and night at the train.
Day and night at the train. If you travel with the Group Leader - Lesson: Local communication tips, Russian Language.
Day and night at the train
Transfer to Lake Baikal (1 h)
Stay overnight in hotel
In hotel
We will have a nice walk in Listvyanka, learn the story of Baikal evolution in the unique Baikal Museum and climb on a picturesque Chersky stone panoramic point (728 m above sea level). After a short break, let's meet the locals. We invite you to spend your evening in a local house not far from Listvyanka. You will learn how to make Russian pancakes, prepare batter and fry them under the supervision of the host. Banya is also included.
Stay overnight in hotel
In hotel
On the way to the city a visit to Talci museum of wooden Siberian architecture.
Guided city tour (3 hours)
Irkutsk is a city that can tell you all controversial history of Russian Siberia: this history is mostly about extraction of mineral recourses and exile of state prisoners. In some areas the city still preserves the atmosphere of 19th century with old wooden houses of resettlers.
We will visit the House Museum of Maria Volkonskaya. Sometimes called the Princess of Siberia, Maria was one of the many Decembrist revolutionaries' wives who voluntarily accompanied their husbands into exile.
After the tour we will visit local market to buy local specialties, such as cedar nuts, herbal teas, etc.
Stay overnight in hotel
In hotel
Morning train to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Day and night at the train
Crossing of the Russian-Mongolian border
Breakfast
After breakfast we will transfer to National Park Gorki-Terelj (70 km from Ulan Bator) to explore the life of modern nomads. Terelj National Park is one of the most beautiful destinations in Mongolia. You can take leisurely strolls on meadows carpeted with variety of wild flowers, enjoy fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream.
Let's spend time like Mongolians: start and end a day with a song. We will visit a local family and explore the main sites of the National park. One hour of horse riding is included.
Meals during the day are included
Stay overnight in a ger.
After breakfast we will depart back to Ulaanbaatar. En route we will stop by at the Chinggis Khaan monument which is the biggest equestrian statue in the world (40 m high). It was constructed at the place where the Great Emperor Chinggis Khaan had found a golden whip as told in a historical writings. You can take an elevator to the viewing deck on the horse's head and enjoy the view of magnificent Mongolian steppe. Meals during the day are included. Free time. Optional city tour. Optional Mongolian Folk Show. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day and night at the train
Transfer to hotel. Short rest.
Optional Traditional Local dinner with Peking duck
* This is an indicative program. The full tour program is issued upon arrival..