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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 (the time difference with Moscow is +2 hours). Here, you will visit the "Olenyi Ruchyi" Natural Park and see the "Europe-Asia" monument, symbolizing the border between two parts of the world. You’ll also make a stop in Pervouralsk.
You’ll spend the night in a hotel in Yekaterinburg or in a guest house outside the city.
On the fourth day, you’ll go on a sightseeing tour around the city, reach the Ganina Yama area, take a stroll through the city center and visit the Yeltsin Center.
In the evening you will bid farewell to the guide and board the train.
Travel time: 21 hours from Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk.
In the evening of the fifth day, you’ll arrive in Novosibirsk and meet your guide (the time difference with Moscow is +4 hours). 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.
Early in the morning, you’ll arrive in Krasnoyarsk and meet the guide (the time difference from Moscow is +4 hours). Our first object of interest is the Krasnoyarsk hydroelectric power station. You’ll go on a light hike (leaving your belongings in the transport) to see the famous rock formations of the Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park. Along the way, you will admire the fantastic views of the Sayan Mountains and another great Siberian River, the Yenisei.
Next on the agenda is a visit to the "Tsar-Fish" monument located on an observation deck overlooking the mighty Yenisei River. Then, we’ll go on a city sightseeing tour, where you’ll see iconic landmarks of Krasnoyarsk and visit the Paraskeva Pyatnitsa Chapel, one of the city's symbols.
Late in the evening, we will say goodbye to our guide and board the train to Irkutsk.
In the evening of the eighth day, you will arrive in Irkutsk and check into a hotel (with a time difference of +5 hours from Moscow).
Travel time: 19 hours from Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk.
After breakfast, you will board a train for an incredibly beautiful journey on the Circum-Baikal Railway. In the afternoon we’ll arrive in Listvyanka, a village located on the shores of Lake Baikal. You will have the opportunity to explore the village and its surroundings.
Accommodation will be provided at a cozy and comfortable guest house.
For this day, we have planned a 3-4-hour hiking along the shoreline on the Great Baikal Trail to Bolshiye Koty. The trail is approximately 19 km long, but it's not necessary to hike the entire route — you can turn back at any point or take a boat ride to cover part of the distance, using the services of a local boatman (for an additional fee).
We will also visit the Baikal Museum.
On the 11th day, we will head back to Irkutsk. On the way, we’ll visit "Taltsy", an open-air ethnographic museum. In Irkutsk, we’ll see the houses of the decembrists and learn many interesting things about this Siberian city with a Mongolian name! In the evening we’ll say goodbye to the guide and board the train.
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.
We’ll spend the whole day on the train. The views from the window are breathtaking! Endless taiga landscapes: hills, Siberian cedars... And in our cozy compartment, there will be hot tea in a traditional cup and conversations about the journey.
Outside the window you will see vast expanses, towering hills, and the wide rivers of Transbaikalia. In the evening of the 14th day, you’ll arrive in Khabarovsk, where a local guide will be waiting for you (the time difference with Moscow is +7 hours). You’ll check into your hotel and have some rest. Finally, you can enjoy a hot shower and relax.
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 (time difference with Moscow is +7 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.
On the first day of the tour in the evening you should arrive at Kazansky Railway Station in Moscow one hour before the train departure and get on a train to Kazan according to your ticket. On the second day the guide will meet you in Kazan.
Since the tour has a very tight schedule, it's crucial to be on time at all the designated stops along the route.
Details for those who travel only the second part of the route:
You need to arrive at Irkutsk Railway Station on the 9th day of the tour no later than 07:00 AM local time.
On the last day of the tour, the check-out from the hotel is at 12:00 PM. You'll have to get to the airport by yourself (transfer is not included in the tour price).
Details for those who travel only the first part of the route:
You can take a return flight from Krasnoyarsk to Moscow on the 8th day of the tour in the morning or in the afternoon (one night's stay in a hotel on the 7th day is included in the price).
You should arrive at Kazansky Railway Station in Moscow, one hour before the train departure.
For this journey, you need to purchase tickets for the trains along the entire route. You can buy tickets on your own or use our services and we will book all the tickets for you (for an additional fee).
Our managers will guide you on which tickets are best to buy based on your preferred cost and level of comfort.
Please book tickets on your own as soon as they become available, which is usually 90 days before the departure date. Our manager will send you a reminder with recommended routes and train numbers. After booking the tickets, please inform the manager of the carriage and seat numbers for each part of the journey so that tickets for other tourists in your group can be booked nearby.
Departure and arrival times are indicated in local time. Pay attention when purchasing tickets!
Note: "Strannik" do not purchase tickets later than 30 days before the tour, as we cannot guarantee availability on all transfers.
If desired, you can travel only a part of the route: from Moscow to Krasnoyarsk or from Irkutsk to Vladivostok.
If you choose the Moscow – Krasnoyarsk option:
Group meeting will be on the first day of the tour in the evening at Kazansky Railway Station in Moscow, one hour before the train departure.
Return: On the 8th day of the tour, you'll have breakfast at the hotel, check out and arrange your own transfer to Krasnoyarsk Airport. You can choose any morning or afternoon flight (one night's stay in a hotel on the 7th day is included in the price).
If you choose the Irkutsk – Vladivostok option: Meeting will be at Irkutsk Railway Station on the 9th day of the tour, no later than 07:00 AM (local time)!
Return: On the last day of the journey, you'll have breakfast at the hotel, check-out no later than 12:00 PM, and arrange your own transfer to Vladivostok Airport. The taxi ride takes about 1 hour. You can book return flights for any convenient time.
Note: We kindly ask you not to purchase the tickets until the manager sends you a confirmation and guarantees that the tour will take place.
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During the tour, you will spend 9 nights in the train.
Additionally, you’ll stay in hotels and guest houses in double or triple rooms with private facilities for 8 nights.
Note: The price of the trip is based on double/triple accommodation in hotels. If you are traveling alone, we will try to find a roommate for you from the tourists of our group, but we cannot guarantee this. Usually there is a roommate, but if there is not, you will need to pay extra for single accommodation.
If you need a single room and don't want to stay with anybody, specify this in the comments to your application.
The weather along the route can vary greatly.
The average daytime temperature is +17…+24 °C, and at night it can decrease to +5…+15 °C.
The itinerary is suitable for anyone who doesn’t have medical contraindications for physical activity.
To travel between the points of the route we use trains, rental microbuses and boats. During the trip you won’t have to carry your personal belongings, except during short walks from the transport to the places of accommodation.
During guided excursions, your belongings can be stored at the hotel, in the vehicle, or in a storage facility (you won't have to carry them with you at all times!).
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during long train rides and excursion stops along the route.
Children are allowed to participate from the age of 11 and only if accompanied by their parents.
We recommend getting a vaccine against tick-borne encephalitis if you plan to go to Lake Baikal and Far East between May and July. But at any other time, the vaccination will be useful as well.
The checklist #33 will help you prepare for this trip.
It's going to be the trip of your dreams! The famous Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway route in the world, spanning over 9,288 kilometers. This journey is an unique way to see the whole of Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok in just two weeks.
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There are journeys that change the scale of perception: thinking, vision, ambitions, dreams. The Trans-Siberian Railway belongs to that category. This route is for romantics, for those who are called by the road, who love deep conversations accompanied by the rhythmic sound of train wheels, with tea in a glass holder.
The route includes the following cities: Moscow – Kazan – Yekaterinburg – Novosibirsk – Krasnoyarsk – Irkutsk (Lake Baikal) – Ulan-Ude – Khabarovsk – Vladivostok.
There is also an option to travel half of the route: from Moscow to Krasnoyarsk or from Irkutsk to Vladivostok.