Itinerary – Moscow to Vladivostok Trans-Siberian Rail Tour

Day 1 (Sunday) Moscow

Arrive in Moscow to begin the once in a lifetime classic Trans-Siberian Rail journey. You will be met on arrival at the international airport or rail station and transferred to your hotel in Moscow to check in for 1 night.

Evening at leisure.

Entrances: None
Meals: None
Overnight: Izmailovo Vega (or similar)

Day 2 (Monday) Moscow departure

10.00 hrs: After breakfast and check out (ask the hotel to keep your luggage), meet your guide in reception to begin your Moscow tour by metro and on foot, including a fascinating tour of the metro, and a visit to Red Square and Moscow’s famous Kremlin. Not only is the location of one of the largest and most interesting museums in the world, but also the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.

You will visit the Kremlin territory, one of the Cathedrals and the Armoury museum. The exhibits include ancient Russian regalia, Tsar’s ceremonial robes, vestments, gold and silverware by Russian, European and Eastern masters, arms and armouries, royal carriages and ceremonial harnesses. The collection also includes many items by Faberge. There will be time for a lunch stop (lunch not included).

Return to your hotel by metro at around 17:00 hrs, with your guide. We propose that you have dinner in the hotel before you are collected by your guide for your transfer to the rail station
22.00 hrs: Transfer from the hotel to Moscow Yaroslavsky railway station to start your historic journey

23.45 hrs Depart Moscow on Train #62  

Entrances: Metro, Kremlin, 1 Cathedral, Armoury museum
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Overnight: On train

Days 3 – 5  (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) On board

During this time onboard, you will see the amazing sights of Russia racing by. The scenery will be different depending on when you choose to travel. The seasons will colour the countryside, towns and villages which make up this fascinating landscape.  You will find plenty of inspiration for photo opportunities, making new friends with fellow travellers and exchanging stories are part of the experience. 

Entrances: None
Meals: None
Overnight: On train for 3 nights

Day 6 (Friday) Irkutsk – Listvyanka

07.44 hrs: Arrive in Irkutsk and your guide will meet you on the platform, to transfer you to a local restaurant for breakfast (included).   After breakfast, join your guide for a 2 hour city tour of Irkutsk, followed by a transfer to Listvyanka settlement, located by Lake Baikal, approx. 60 km south-east of Irkutsk.

En route, you will stop in Taltsy village for lunch (included) and a visit to the open air Ethnographic museum. The open air Ethnographic Museum is a unique assemblage of the history and culture of the peoples of Eastern Siberia, located in a picturesque place on the banks of the Angara River.  Comprising more than 40 historical and architectural monuments and 8000 exhibits of great historical value. The Museum attracts visitors for its rich natural landscapes, and for the chance to get acquainted with the spiritual culture of the peoples of the Baikal region – Russian, Buryat and Evenki.

14.30 hrs (approx) Arrive at in Listvyanka and check in to your hotel for 2 nights.

Entrances: Ethnographic museum
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Overnight: Mayak Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 (Saturday) Listvyanka

After breakfast in your hotel, you have a full day to explore Lystvyanka and Lake Baikal independently.

Entrances: None
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Mayak Hotel (or similar)

Day 8 (Sunday) Listvyanka – Irkutsk

Today your morning is at leisure. Check out by 12.00 hrs and meet your local guide in the lobby for your tour of Listvyanka (transport included). You will see the Observation Point, St Nikolas Church, and Chersky View Point (no entrances).  Continue with your driver to Irkutsk (arriving at approx 16.00 hrs), and check in to your hotel for 1 night.

Entrances: None
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Overnight: Imperia Hotel (or similar)

Day 9 (Monday) Depart Irkutsk

07.00 hrs: Collect a packed breakfast, check out and transfer with your guide to the rail station for the next leg of your epic journey. Your guide will see you onto the train and to your compartment.

08.07 hrs Depart Irkutsk on Train #62 

Entrances: None
Meals: Boxed breakfast from the hotel (please request at check in)
Overnight: On train

Days 10 and 11 (Tuesday and Wednesday) On board

Once again your have the chance to relax and enjoy the scenery and landscapes whilst travelling through Siberia to your destination, Vladivostok.  Take the time to sort photos, write up your travel notes and meet fellow rail travellers.

Entrances: None
Meals: None
Overnight: On train for 2 nights

Day 12 (Thursday) Vladivostok

07.07 hrs: Arrive in Vladivostok, where you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Early check-in and breakfast have been arranged for you.

10.00 hrs: After freshening up, have some breakfast and meet your guide in reception to commence your city tour of Vladivostok, where you will see the main attractions of the city: Vladivostok Railway Station – terminus of the Trans-Siberian railroad, S-56 submarine on the harbour embankment where the city was first-founded more than 150 years ago. You will visit the highly regarded Arseniev Museum to view exhibits of the region’s rich treasure of flora and fauna as well as artefacts relating to the culture and history of the Vladivostok area. In addition to the stops the tour will pass many historic, cultural and architectural landmarks that make up the flavour of Vladivostok.   After lunch (included), you will also visit the Primorsky Aquarium, in the north-eastern part of Russky Island before returning to the hotel at around 18.00 hrs.

Entrances: C-56 submarine museum and either Arseniev Lore or Vladivostok Fortress museum, Primorskiy Aquarium
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Overnight: Azimut Hotel (or similar)

Day 13 (Friday) Depart Vladivostok

Breakfast and check out by 12.00.
A transfer is included today from the hotel to the airport or rail station for departure or onward travel.

Entrances: None
Meals: Breakfast

Trans-Siberian Rail Tour – Dates 2022

Tours start on Sundays* throughout 2022

• February 6, 13, 20, 27
• March 6, 13, 20, 27
• April 3, 10, 17, 24
• May 15, 22, 29
• June 5, 12, 19, 26
• July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• August 7, 14, 21, 28
• September 4, 11, 18, 25
• October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• November 6, 13, 20, 27
• December 4, 11, 18

Subject to availability
*Some dates in 2022 may be unavailable due to international events or public holidays

Price in EUROS 2022 (tour code EBMV)

• From €2,630 per person based on 2 persons sharing a 2 berth rail compartment and twin/double hotel room – see notes
• From €295 single supplement minimum 2 persons (hotels only – does not apply to train)
• Supplements may apply during public holidays and festive dates
• Please ask for price if you are a solo traveller
• Please ask for our upgraded hotel package

Trans-Siberian Rail Tour –  Price Includes

• Private Arrival and departure transfers (vehicle and driver)
• Hotel and rail accommodation (12 nights)
• Private Guided tours as per the above itinerary
• Entrances as specified
• Private English-speaking guide for excursions
• Breakfast in hotels only
• Meals as per itinerary (no meals on the train)
• Train tickets Moscow–Irkutsk–Vladivostok (2 berth compartment) – see notes

Not Included in Price

• Flights
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred on the train or at hotels
• Gratuities for guides
• Extended visa support
• Russian Visa
• Visa registration fees (payable locally)

Notes

• Tour operates with 2 persons minimum
• All train times are local time and subject to reconfirmation
• Not all trains have 2 berth compartments, if not available we will use 4 berth for private use for 2 people
• Berths may be lower and upper
• There are no showers on the trains, only basic facilities.
• Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Itinerary subject to confirmation locally and may be subject to change
• You may purchase meals and drinks on the train and in the hotels. Food is also available on the platforms of the stops you make en route
• Singles – sorry, we do not operate a shared room scheme for single travellers
• Visa support – is supplied for duration of tour only. If you require an extended visa support we can supply this from €25 per person (certain nationalities incur a higher extended visa support letter fee) – check with us for details
• Visa Support – is granted to eligible foreign nationals only. This is at the discretion of the authorities
• Russian Visas – don’t forget that you will need to obtain your visas in advance of travel
• Visa Service – if you are residing in the UK, please ask about our low cost visa service
• Please ask us about extending your stay, pre or post tour, in Russia

Airport information:
SVO Sheremetyevo International Airport
VKO Vnukovo Moscow International Airport

For full details of our visa service in the UK visit: www.asla.co.uk