China, Mongolia, Russia · Culture

21-Day Trans-Mongolian Railway Tour from Beijing to St Petersburg

21 Days Round trip from Beijing Easy pace
Trans-Mongolian Railway Tour
Saint Basil's Cathedral, Moscow
Ger Camp, Mongolia
Great Wall of China
St Petersburg

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Great Wall of China
  • 02 Explore the city of Ulan Bator
  • 03 Spend an adventurous day at a Ger camp
  • 04 Visit Red Square and the Kremlin in Moscow
  • 05 Explore the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg

Take the world's longest train journey from Beijing to St Petersburg and visit more than just the standard stops on this tour. Marvel at natural and cultural sites such as the Great Wall of China, and unwind as you travel across China, Mongolia, and Russia. Along the way, stop in famous cities including Ulan Bator, Irkutsk, Moscow, and St Petersburg, with time at Lake Baikal and a Ger camp in the Mongolian wilderness.

Take the world's longest train journey from Beijing to St Petersburg and visit more than just the standard stops on this tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 21 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Beijing, Irkutsk, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Ulan Bator, Baikal Lake, Listvyanka
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Beijing and Welcome Dinner

  • Meet our representative in Beijing and enjoy a welcome dinner.

2
Day 02

Excursion to the Great Wall of China

  • Go on a small excursion to the Great Wall of China. It boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles.

3
Day 03

Free Day in Beijing

  • Enjoy a free day. You can spend the day at leisure in Beijing.

4
Day 04

Train Journey to Ulan Bator

  • Board the train for Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Journey time is approximately 36 hours.

5
Day 05

Ulan Bator City Tour

  • Arrive in Ulan Bator and enjoy a city tour. It is the capital of Mongolia and has several shrines, museums, and Soviet-era buildings.

6
Day 06

Transfer to a Ger Camp in the Wilderness

  • Transfer to a local Ger camp in the wilderness.

7
Day 07

Adventure Day at the Ger Camp

  • Enjoy a day full of fun and adventure at the Ger camp.

8
Day 08

Return to Ulan Bator for Free Time

  • Transfer back to Ulan Bator for free time.

9
Day 09

Train Journey to Irkutsk, Russia

  • Continue with the train journey to Irkutsk, Russia. Journey time is approximately 36 hours.

10
Day 10

Arrival in Irkutsk and Transfer to Lake Baikal

  • Arrive in Irkutsk, Russia. It is the capital of the province of Irkutsk Oblast in Eastern Siberia.

  • Transfer to Listvyanka, a picturesque town on the shores of Lake Baikal. It is considered to be the oldest and deepest lake in the world.

11
Day 11

Free Time in Listvyanka

  • Spend some free time in Listvyanka. This urban locality is popular among tourists. You can enjoy your time by Lake Baikal and explore several hiking trails in the area.

12
Day 12

Depart for Moscow by Train

  • Continue with the train journey for approximately 80 hours. Enjoy the scenery, make friends with the locals, drink some vodka, and practice your Russian.

13
Day 13

Night Tour of Red Square in Moscow

  • Arrive in Moscow, Russia. Go for a night tour to Red Square. It is the oldest square in Moscow, with famous landmarks like Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, and the GUM.

14
Day 14

Kremlin Tour and Optional City Tour

  • Go for a tour around the Kremlin, a fortified complex in the center of Moscow.

    • Take an optional city tour.

15
Day 15

Free Day in Moscow and Night Train to St Petersburg

  • Spend a free day in Moscow.

  • Take the night train to St. Petersburg. Journey time is 7 hours.

16
Day 16

St Petersburg Afternoon Walking Tour

  • Arrive in St. Petersburg and enjoy an afternoon walking tour of the city, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre and the State Russian Museum.

17
Day 17

Visit the Hermitage Museum

  • Visit the famous Hermitage Museum. It houses the largest collection of paintings in the world.

18
Day 18

Free Day in St Petersburg

  • Enjoy a free day in St. Petersburg.

19
Day 19

Tour Ends

Our tour ends here. You can choose to either go back to your destination or make bookings for another tour.

Mutianyu, Ulan Bator, Listvyanka, Red Square

Where this trip takes you

Mutianyu, Ulan Bator, Listvyanka, Red Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Beijing 7 cities · 21 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • All transport

  • Some breakfast

  • Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Visa costs

  • Spending money and incidentals

  • Optional excursions

  • Travel insurance

Know before you go

  • Please note: the tour must be booked and paid for a minimum of 3 months in advance due to Russian, Chinese, and Mongolian visa requirements.

  • The tour is mostly via public transport - it is the world's longest train journey after all! There is no "tour bus" as such, although private minibuses may be used on occasion.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Beijing, China
Tour start
Beijing, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 21 days finish where they began, in Beijing.

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