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 Transsib program'2009
Transsib program'2009

Tour 731, Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan-Bator - Beijing, 18 days/17 nights
Dates:
08.08 - 24.08 - Olimpic games in Beijing, see the Price
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Day 1
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Arrival in Moscow, transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner in the hotel.
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Day 2 Moscow
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Breakfast, city-tour, lunch in the city restaurant, visit to Kremlin with Cathedral,
dinner in city restaurant.
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Day 3 Moscow
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Breakfast, check-out, lunch in the city restaurant, transfer to the train station, dep. to Irkutsk at 14.40 on train #340.
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Day 4 - Day 6
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On the train
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Day 7 Irkutsk
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At 11.20 arrival to Irkutsk, transfer to the hotel, accommodation, lunch in the hotel, excursion trip to the Ust-Orda, visit to the local museum, dinner with folklore and shaman-show. Returning to IRK.
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Day 8 Irkutsk
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Breakfast, city-tour in Irkutsk, then trip to Listvyanka with visit to the Limnological museum, accommodation in the hotel, lunch - picnic in taiga.
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Day 9 Irkutsk
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Breakfast, a boat trip around Baikal lake, lunch, returning to Irkutsk, free time (visit to the local bazar - market and fur shopping). Dinner in the city restaurant. Departure in Ulan-Bator.

BAIKAL
The highlight of the trip to Siberia is certainly the lake Baikal. The nearest site easily accessible for tourists is Listvyanka village on the shore of the lake. It is one hour drive from Irkutsk along the Angara River across the Siberian taiga-forest. Listvyanka is stretching along the shore of the lake for 3 km. From Listvyanka port begin all cruises, boat ridings, far-distance sea and river transfers, excursions on the old Trans-Siberian railroad. The left shore of Baikal, where Listvyanka is located, is a mountainous one and hardly appropriate for tourists` facilities. The right shore line counts numerous campings along the old Trans-Sib. The old Trans-Siberian is one of the main features of Baikal, now it is a railroad siding. From Listvyanka boats and hydrofoils provide transfers to the opposite and northern shores of the lake, also to Olkhon, the biggest island of Baikal. Baikal occupies a rift valley that is 7 times as deep as the Grand Canyon of America.
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Day 10
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On the train.
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Day 11 Ulan-Bator
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Arrival at Ulan-Bator Railway Station. Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Gandan Buddhist monastery and Natural History museum. Drive to Terelj National Park. (1 hour driving from Ulan-Bator)/ Arrival at Terelj camp. Refreshment.
Lunch at the camp
Visit to Turtle Rock and Small Buddhist temple in the mountains. After it exploring the area surrounding this unique-shaped rock and taking photographs of this stunning landscape, visit to a local nomad's family, where you will witness the genuine culture of Mongolian nomads and enjoy their hospitality. Taste Mongolia milk diary products such as airag - fermented mare's milk, dried cheese and yogurt.
Dinner at the camp. Camp fire. Overnight stay in Ger.

Gandan Monastery
The Gandan Monastery is situated on the slope of Mt.Wanpur to the east of Lhasa. From distance it looks very much like a castle. Someone says that Mt.Wanpur resembles a sitting elephant with the Gandan Monastery on its back. In the early 15th century the Monastery was built by Zonkaba . His tomb is in it. Under the north wall of the Tomb Hall, there is said to be a flying rock from India. It is also being worshipped by the Buddhists.
Terelj National Park
Terelj National Park is the most popular destination and the third biggest protected area in Mongolia. Visitors can take leisurely strolls on meadows carpeted with edelweiss and a dazzling variety of other wild flowers, view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine covered mountains and wander along the wooden banks of a mountain stream. The park is located 80 km away from Ulaanbaatar and is one of the most beautiful places in Mongolia. There are also a huge number of adventure activities such as rafting, riding, hiking, skiing, camping and mountain biking.
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Day 12 Ulan-Bator
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Breakfast at the camp
After breakfast, the clients depart to watch the milking procedure of the local horse herd. Clients are then matched to their horses, saddles selected and the horse trek begins. The route will cover some of the more remote grassland and forested areas of the National Park. Arrival at the camp for lunch
After lunch the tourists will have a demonstration and be asked to assist in the disassembling & building of a smaller Mongolian Ger. Dinner at the camp. Enjoy with night starts. Overnight stay in Ger.
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Day 13 Ulan-Bator
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After breakfast returning back to Ulan-Bator
Check-in in the Chinggis Khaan hotel (or same class hotel such as Ulan-Bator or Puma Imperial hotel)
Lunch at the hotel
City tour including Zaisan Memorial Hill with whole panoramic view of Ulan-Bator city, Bogd Khaan (The last king of Mongolia) Winter Palace museum and Sukhbaatar square (Central square of Ulan-Bator city). Evening folklore performance in the Central Theatre
Dinner in a high class restaurant of Ulan-Bator. Overnight stay in the hotel
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Day 14
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Early breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the railway station and departure for Beijing by train#24
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Day 15
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Arrival in Beijing at 14:40. Meeting at the train station and transfer to Songhe hotel (or same level). Dinner.
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Day 16 Beijing
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Breakfast in the hotel. Visit Forbidden city, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven.
Lunch and dinner.
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Day 17 Beijing
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Day 18
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Breakfast, departure transfer.
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Price:
* - the Price during the Olimpic games in Beijing
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per person per trip
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2862 | 4648*
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SGL suppl.
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430 | 470*
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Price includes:
accommodation in 1/2 DBL with breakfast in the hotels: "Cosmos"**** (Moscow), "Baikal-Otel"*** (Irkutsk), "Baikal"*** (Listvyanka village), Ger (Terelj camp), "Chinggis Khan"**** (Ulan-Bator), "Novotel Peace"**** (Beijing) or similar
excursion program with entrance tickets
comfortable transportation
English speaking guide service
meals according to the program
train tickets MOW-IRK-UBT-BJN 2nd class
all local taxes

Price doesh`t include:
international flights
visas to Russia, Mongolia, China
gratuities

Payment
Conditions: 100% pp required with booking, non refundable
balance 6 weeks before departure
Cancellation
Conditions: up to 91 days - 500 EURO per person, 91-42 days - 50 %, 41-00 days - 100 %

All rates are NET and given in EURO.
All local taxes are included. All rates are subject to change.

Please, don`t
hesitate to contact us by e-mail info@transsib-russia.com or phone directly to our office.
We will answer all your questions. We are sure you won`t reget if you decide to present yourself and your family with
this unforgettable experience.
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