Day 1 (Fri): Moscow
Welcome to Moscow! Arrival transfer from Moscow Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo airport to our hotel. Overnight – Moscow

Day 2: Moscow - breakfast
Taking a Metro to Red Square, there’s a guided walk of the sights. Rest of day free. Overnight – Moscow

Day 3: Moscow - Yekaterinburg - breakfast
Free day. Tonight – included transfer to rail station for the train to Yekaterinburg. Overnight – train

Day 4: Yekaterinburg
Crossing the Ural Mountains you'll become adept at passing through the jolting spaces between the train wagons with tracks passing by at 70 km/h, visible through the floor as you head to the Buffet/Dinner wagon or out to stretch your legs. Tonight, the train pulls into Yekaterinburg. Transfer to accommodation. Supper & overnight – Homestay

Day 5: Yekaterinburg - breakfast
Founded in 1723 to exploit the mineral riches of the surrounding Urals and Siberia, historically or perhaps infamously, it was here in Yekaterinburg that Tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed in 1918. A tour of the city takes in the beautiful new monastery that marks the site, along with Ganina Yama - the monastic complex set in the taiga forest where the family’s remains were dumped and later found. We’ll also head out to the Europe/Asia border marker - where you can stand with a foot on either side of the boundary marker! Rest of the day free. Supper & overnight – Homestay

Day 6: Yekaterinburg - breakfast
Outdoor action! See and choose one of the exciting options available below. Supper & rest – Homestay.

Days 7 to 9: Yekaterinburg - Ulaan Baatar - packed (1) breakfast
Very early morning transfer to station for train to Ulaan Baatar. Settle in as the train heads east across Siberia passing endless tracts of taiga, skirting along the shores of Lake Baikal and pushing closer the Mongolian border beyond Ylan Ude. Overnight (3) – train

Days 10 to 11: Ulaan Baatar - Terelj NP
Morning arrival (subject to border formalities & inevitable delays) and transfer to centre. Lunch and time to explore, before later drive to Terelj. One of the most elevated countries in the world, Mongolia is sandwiched between Russian Siberia and the plains of northern China. Best known to the world as a remote, sparse land where Genghis Khan held sway over the once far-reaching Mongolian empire, today's Mongolia, after decades of suppression under the Soviets, is emerging as a unique travel destination on the Trans-Siberian.

Protected Terelj National Park is the most popular of Mongolia's natural attractions. Famous for its unique granite rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and diverse flora and fauna, its the place for outdoor pursuits and getting in touch with nature. Hike, horse ride (at additional cost), climb some rocks, the choice is yours here in the Mongolian wilderness for our stay. The Mongolian ger is a sturdy wood and felt type tent. Ger means ‘home’ and it’s home during our stay on the steppe. Lunch, dinner, overnight (2) – ger camp*. All meals included

*Please note: Due to extreme weather, clients undertaking a classic adventure during the winter will be accommodated in permanent accommodation and not Mongolian gers.

Day 12 -13: Terelj NP - Ulaan Baatar - breakfast
Transfer to Ulaan Baatar. Otherwise know as UB to ex-pats, laid back and provincial Ulaan Baatar is set in the rolling foothills of the Bogd Mountain range, on the banks of the Tuul River. The city hubbub is Sükhbaatar Square. The Museum of Natural History is minutes away. The Gobi desert is famous for its archaelogical finds from the Mesozoic Era, so opt for a visit if dinosarus are your passion. The Buddhist temple of Gandantegchinlen Khiid and the Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan are also worth a look. Dinner & overnight – Ulaan Baatar.

Day 14: Ulaan Baatar - Beijing - breakfast
Morning transfer to rail station for train to Beijing. Overnight - train.

Day 15: Beijing - Arrival into China
Via the Great Wall, the train is scheduled to reach Beijing this afternoon. Please call us for Beijing stopover rates and a small selection of China citystays.