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North Asia:
Classic Trans-Mongolian (SDW) – 14 days

Classic Trans-MongolianOuter Mongolia! Proverbial remoteness, an extraordinary place to be and the train the best way to get there – doing so enroute from Moscow to Beijing.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exploring the surprisingly beautiful city of Moscow.
  • The change in landscapes and cultures as we move European Russia to Asia.
  • The experience of staying in a traditional ger (felt tent) on the vast Mongolian steppe.
  • Meeting local people as they travel on the train for business and pleasure.

Group Size
15 maximum, plus Group Leader.

Accommodation
Hotels - 6 nights (twin share).
Traditional Mongolian Ger - 1 night (shared).
Trains - 6 nights (4 berth).

Meals
7 in total. Breakfast (7).

Travel by
Train: Comfortable 4 berth sleepers. There are 2 rail sectors on this journey - Moscow to Ulaanbaatar (5 nights) and Ulaanbaatar to Beijing (1 night).
Other: For 'Scheduled Sightseeing' we generally use a small minibus, and for 'City Exploring' we use local taxis, public transport, underground metro and go on foot.

Sightseeing
Scheduled Sightseeing is part of the itinerary and includes all transport, entrance fees and English speaking local guide.
Moscow: City tour, St.Basil's Cathedral, Red Square, Kremlin and Armoury Chamber. Ulaanbaatar: Zaisan Memorial, National History Museum, Gandan Hiid Monastery, Terelj National Park.
Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall.

City Exploring is further sightseeing outside the itinerary guideline with the Group Leader.

Visas
Required for China, Mongolia & Russia. Sundowners will provide all required invitation letters and full visa support including detailed visa guidelines.

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