On the evening of the first day of our journey, you’ll board a train in Moscow, and by the next morning, you’ll arrive in Kazan.

Travel time: 13 hours from Moscow to Kazan.

Arrival in Kazan. You’ll meet the guide and head to the Ostrov-grad Sviyazhsk, located at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga Rivers (70 kilometers away from Kazan) and explore this ancient city, including its 16th-century temples and other architectural monuments.

In the afternoon there will be a city sightseeing tour with visiting the Old Tatar Quarter, Kazan Kremlin and other fascinating places in the capital of Tatarstan.

In the evening, you will say goodbye to the guide, and board the train again.

Travel time: 15 hours from Kazan to Yekaterinburg.

By noon you’ll arrive in Yekaterinburg and meet your guide at the train station (time zone UTC+5). From there, we will head straight towards the village of Arakul.

If the group wishes, we can stop on the way in Sysert. There, you'll find an unusual art space located on the grounds of an old factory. Here, we can take a short break: grab a bite at one of the cafés and stroll among art installations.

After the stop, we will continue our journey and arrive by evening at a countryside resort near the lake. After checking in, we’ll switch to off-road cars that will take us to the top of Arakul Shikhan. Here, overlooking the lake’s calm waters and the surrounding mountains, we’ll enjoy a cozy gathering with mulled wine and tea.

In the morning, we’ll head to the town of Polevskoy and visit the Severskaya Blast Furnace Museum, where an actual blast furnace has been preserved. Once used for smelting metal for the entire region, it now hosts exhibits on the history of metallurgy.

Next, we’ll visit the spot where Europe and Asia meet—first the geographic border, then the symbolic monument. It’s a perfect opportunity to take a photo standing on two continents at once.

Back in Yekaterinburg, we’ll stop by Uralmash, once a factory-town project. Then we’ll visit the Yeltsin Center—both a museum and cultural space dedicated to the 1990s and the changes of that era.

We’ll end the evening at the observation deck of the Vysotsky skyscraper, with panoramic views of Yekaterinburg lit up at night. Afterwards, we say goodbye to our guide and continue our railway journey.

Travel time: 21 hours from Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk.

In the evening of the fifth day, you’ll arrive in Novosibirsk and meet your guide (time zone UTC+7). Then you'll check into a hotel to get some rest.

Today we have an overview excursion of Novosibirsk and a trip to Akademgorodok. Additionally, we’ll cross the so-called Ob Sea and see the hydrostation on the left bank, which is the only one on the Ob River. If desired, there is an option to visit the zoo in Novosibirsk (for an additional fee).

In the evening of the sixth day, we’ll bid farewell to the guide and continue our journey!

Travel time: 12 hours from Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk.

After breakfast, we pack our things and head to Nikolayevskaya Sopka. From here, there’s a great view of the city and the Yenisei River. Next, we visit the statue of Christ located at the entrance to Krasnoyarsk. We’ll end the morning program at the Holy Assumption Monastery—a peaceful place with wooden architecture and river views.

In the afternoon, we head to the station and board the train to Irkutsk.

Travel time: 19 hours from Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk.

We arrive in Irkutsk early—around 8:15 AM. After breakfast, we head to Lake Baikal. On the way, we’ll stop at the open-air Taltsy Museum, where we’ll see how people lived between the 17th and 20th centuries. The museum features houses, structures, and household items from different eras and ethnic groups who lived along Baikal’s shores.

Next stop is Listvyanka. After lunch and hotel check-in, we’ll visit a museum dedicated to Baikal. Those interested can take a cable car up to Chersky Stone, which offers an incredible view of the lake and its shores.

Half the journey is behind us, and just as much lies ahead! We’ll mark this day in Peschanaya Bay. This place is recognized as a natural monument, and we will spend the whole day here. You can swim in the crystal-clear water, sunbathe, and enjoy nature. Don’t forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. Those who wish can climb to Observation Rock — comfortable shoes are recommended for this hike. On the way back, it’s possible to stop at a section of the Circum-Baikal Railway — we’ll walk through one of the old tunnels and view Baikal from its railside shores.

By prior arrangement, the excursion to Peschanaya Bay can be replaced with a trip along the Circum-Baikal Railway. If you prefer this option, please indicate it in your application.

In the evening, both groups return to Irkutsk. Before the night train, we’ll take a stroll through evening Irkutsk.

Travel time: 8,5 hours from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude.

Early in the morning, you’ll disembark at the Ulan-Ude train station and meet your guide (with a time difference of +5 hours from Moscow). You will spend only a few hours in the capital of Buryatia. You’ll take a guided tour of the city center, see the world's largest sculpture of Lenin's head, taste Buryat buuz and other delicious traditional dishes. You will also visit the famous Ivolginsky Datsan, the center of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia, located approximately 30 km from the city.

After lunch you will bid farewell to the guide and board the train. From the evening of the 12th day to the evening of the 14th day, you’ll spend your time on the train. This will be the longest train ride of the entire journey!

Travel time: 2 days 3 hours from Ulan-Ude to Khabarovsk.

Outside the window you will see vast expanses, towering hills, and the wide rivers of Transbaikalia. We arrive in Khabarovsk during the night before Day 14. 

On this day, you will have a tour of the capital of the Russian Far East. If you feel like it, you can take a boat ride along the Amur River and catch a glimpse of China from its lofty shores. Make sure to visit the fascinating N.I. Grodekova Khabarovsk Krai Museum! In the evening, you will return to the station and board the train. You're almost there! This is the final train journey on the route.

Travel time: 12.5 hours from Khabarovsk to Vladivostok.

Our incredible adventure is coming to an end! In the morning of the 16th day, you’ll arrive in Vladivostok, meet your guide, and check into the hotel (UTC +10 hours). Here is the Pacific Ocean, where you can swim, the Zolotoy Rog Bay and the lighthouse... In Vladivostok you’ll take a city tour and see the Zolotoy Bridge, ride the funicular up the hills, visit Russky Island, where you can take a surfing lesson and ride the Pacific waves (optional). You’ll also see the beautiful islands and bays near Vladivostok.

Early in the morning we’ll start our journey to the incredible "Dolina Atlantov" Nature Reserve. The road will take approximately 4 hours. This unique natural monument is so awe-inspiring that it leaves everyone breathless!

In the morning, we’ll gather and prepare for departure by 12:00. You will arrange your own transfer to the airport. It's time to fly back home. If you wish, you can extend your vacation for a few more days and enjoy the warm waters of the Sea of Japan.