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Trans Mongolia
Russia-Mongolia-China
$ US or €

Key Information

Key Information:
Trip Length: 15 days/14 nights.
Tour Code: SMT-TMRLBMC-15D
Meeting Point: Moscow, Russia (excluding flights).
Departure Point: Beijing, China (excluding flights) .
Small Groups: 2-32 travelers-guaranteed!.
Airfare Included: No.

Best time to visit Mongolia: June-September.

Tour Highlights: Incredible journey in just fifteen days. This is a unique and cheap way to discover Russia, Mongolia and China. A train tour you will never forget...The longest and most famous railway journey in the world, the Trans Mongolian or Trans-Siberian traverses Mongolia from Russia to China. Especially in Russia and Mongolia it is very difficult to arrange transfers, hotels and transport by yourself. "Samar Magic Tours" is pleased to offer Trans Mongolian or Trans-Siberian Railway Journeys to Russia-Mongolia-China. This is the most legendary train ride in the world. There is time to explore major cities such as Moscow, Ulaanbaatar and Beijing. Discovery Mongolia-the Land of Genghis Khan forming the Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous land empire in world history. It's an incredible, unforgettable journey to the three unique lands.

  • Day 1

    Day 1-3: Moscow

    On arrival in the Russian capital, you'll transfer to your hotel. There is plenty to see and to do here in your own, including Moscow's Red Central Square, the Kremlin, the Art galleries, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the Moscow Metro, before you depart on the evening. Departure on train from to Yaroslavsky Railway Station in Moscow at 09:35 PM (21:35).

  • Day 2

    Days 4-6: Trans-Siberian Railway

    Trans-Siberian Railway to Irkutsk. In-route, you'll cross over the Ural Mountains – which are seen as the natural divide between Europe and Asia. Enjoy the scenery of Ural Mountains and Siberia from the vantage of the picture window in your compartment.

  • Day 3

    Day 7: Irkutsk-Listvyanka village-Baikal Lake

    After three days on the train, you'll arrive in Irkutsk at 05:15 AM (local time), before being transferred to your hotel in Listvyanka village. In route, visit the Taltsy museum. Relaxing day in the village of Listvyanka by beautiful Lake Baikal. Lunch in local restaurant. Discover stunning Lake Baikal (Siberia's blue pearl).

  • Day 2

    Day 8: Lake Baikal-Irkutsk

    Explore the the world's largest and deepest freshwater lake, with a visit to the Limnological Museum. Optional walking tour to Chersky peak. In the afternoon, return to Irkustk. Night at hotel,3*.

  • Day 2

    Day 9: MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY, Irkutsk-Ulaanbaatar

    Meet and transfer to the Irkustk Railway Station to board the train No. 306. Night on train.

  • Day 6

    Day 10: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, Ulaanbaatar-Genghis Khan-Nomadic Family-Terelj National Park

    Having arrived in Ulaanbaatar City, you'll transfer to Statue of Genghis Khan-Terelj National Park. Overnight in Traditional Gers Camp.

  • Day 6

    Day 11: Terelj National Park-Ulaanbaatar

    You'll head back to Ulaanbaatar. Discover Ulaanbaatar City: visits Gandan monastery, National History Museum, and Sukh-Bataar Main Square. Overnigth at hotel 4*-5*.

  • Day 6

    Day 12: SATURDAY, Ulaanbaatar-Beijing

    Board the train No. K24 at 07:30AM. Continuing south the train enters the Gobi Desert then continues towards to the Mongolian-Chinese border Zamin Uud-Earlian, where after formalities the train crosses into Chinese territory. Night on train.

  • Day 6

    SUNDAY, Days 13-14: Beijing

    On arrival in Beijing at 02:35PM, you'll transfer to your hotel ahead of two days to discover Beijing. There is plenty to see and to do here in your own, including the famous locations as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and numerous parts of the Great Wall of China.

  • Day 6

    Day 15: Departure China or Post tour

    Breakfast. Check-out time from the hotel is at 12:00M. Transfer to the airport in Beijing. Tour ends or Post tour in China (based on early request!).

Group size Trans Mongolian Russia-Mongolia-China with Lake Baikal
+10 persons $ 9 or €
4-9 persons $ or €
2-3 persons $ or €
Individual Supplement (only at hotels) $ US or €

2025/2026 Land tour costs per person in $ US or in Euros (€), based on double or twin standard room from (15 days, excluding flights)

Prices shown are per person travelling based on at least 2 adults. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling sharing a twin room/2nd class 4 berth train cabin.

Please note that:

  1. From June to September all routes are particularly busy and an upgrade may be difficult to obtain.
  2. No meals aboard the train.
  3. Supplements by train ticket in 1st compartment.

From Moscow to Irkutsk: $ or € per person.
From Irkutsk to Ulaanbaatar: $ US or € per person.
From Ulaanbaatar to Beijing: $ US or € per person.

What's Included?
Train ticket from Moscow to Irkutsk (in 4 berth compartment).
Train ticket from Irkutsk to Ulaanbaatar (in 4 berth compartment).
Train ticket from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing (in 4 berth compartment).
2 nights of accommodation at Izmailovo Business Class hotel 3*, or similar, based on twin share in Moscow with breakfast.
1 night of accommodation at Baikal Listvyanka hotel,3* o similar, based on twin share in Baikal Lake, with breakfast.
1 night of accommodation in hotel,3* in Irkustk, based on twin share, with breakfast.
1 night of accommodation at Miilenium Plaza hotel 4*, Premium hotel,4* or at Holiday Inn hotel,5*, based on twin share in Ulaanbaatar, with breakfast.
1 night of accommodation in Tourist Gers Camp, outside of Ulaanbaatar, based on twin share in private, with full board.
2 nights of accommodation at hotel 4* or similar, based on twin share in Beijing, with breakfast.
English speaking local guide throughout.
All transfers for arrival, departure and sightseeing programmes on private basis including the all petrol.
Meals included as stated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), including one bottle of mineral water.
All applicable main entrance fees to the specified protected areas, national park, museums, and monuments in Mongolia.
Entrance fees to Taltsy museum and to Limnological Museum in Baikal Lake.
Mongolia Taxes.
The Russian letter support for Russian visa and the Russian voucher.

What's Not Included?
International flight. 
Occasional flight delays or cancellation.
No meals aboard the train.
Airport tax in Beijing.
Visa.
Excess baggage.
Any rescue costs or costs of early departure.
Changing of date of departure.
The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa, the necessary passport pictures, and the International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Items of personal nature such as gratuities to porters at hotels, telephone / telex / fax charges, laundry, beverages, meals, optional activities, and services not specified in the itinerary.
Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, etc.