Trans Mongolian west bound to St Petersburg

Description of Trans Mongolian west bound to St Petersburg

Westwards, from China to Russia through the heartlands of Genghis Khan in Mongolia, the spectacular scenery unfolds over three weeks from your carriage window. Step aboard the legendary Trans Mongolian in the Chinese capital, Beijing, for an adventure that many dream about and few find it easy to forget.

Travelling as part of a small group, you’ll be accompanied by a professional tour leader to take care of all the practicalities while you get on with enjoying your journey, immersed in the fabled landscapes and historic attractions of this legendary route.

Take a stroll on the Great Wall of China, discover the myriad treasures of the Kremlin, watch a fascinating performance of Mongolian throat singing in Ulaanbaatar, and sleep in a traditional ger, an unparalleled opportunity to understand Mongolian ways of life and get to know friendly local people. Picnic by the side of the magnificent Lake Baikal in Siberia, or even risk a swim if you’re brave enough, wander the picturesque streets of Irkutsk, “Paris of Siberia”, and learn the tragedy of the Romanovs in Yekaterinburg, an event that shaped the course of history.

But of course, with the Trans Siberian and the Trans Mongolian, it’s not so much the places you visit along the way, but the experience of travelling on the trains itself that many people remember most clearly. You’ll meet commuters, families on their way to holiday homes to visit relatives, soldiers, school children and many more, all of them with their own stories to share. It’s a deeply immersive way to travel, and with a tour leader escorting you, all so convenient too.

You’ll finish in the beautiful city of St. Petersburg, where an evening show at the theatre is the perfect send-off, as you say your farewells. No need to get too misty-eyed though - this is most definitely one of those trips you’ll be reliving for years to come.