Da ladno Trip
Trans-Siberian Journey
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Experience the world's longest railway in one vacation! The trip is about taking the train ride on Russia's main railroad, the Trans-Siberian, all the way across the country. We'll enjoy 1 or 2-day stops in every major city for a walking tour and a visit to local landmarks. All of Russia in one exciting adventure!
18 days
Of the train journey on the longest railroad in the world
12 cities
Departure from Moscow and stops in Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Ulan-Ude, Chita, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok.
€990
Organisational fee includes all transfers, accommodations and visa invitation
Tour dates: August 10–27, 2016
You'll have a chance to see different Russian geographical and historical regions with their unique identity, cuisine and exciting landscapes, and thus learn more about the cities and the nature. Apart from the train, you'll be provided with cosy accommodation and offered a chance to visit many good cafes and bars.
Programme
Unique experience, day by day
Day 1: Departing from Moscow
We'll get together, start with a short walking tour and get on the train to the first city on our route -- Kazan.
Day 2: Kazan
Kazan – the city, which distinctively combines both European and Asian cultures. Recently, Kazan was officially recognized as "the third capital of Russia" and had the honor to host 2013 University Games. Kazan is well-known among Russian and foreign tourists for Tatar cuisine, especially sweets.
Day 3: Sviyazhsk
Located on an island in the middle of a wide river, Sviyazhsk used to be a Russian fort built by Ivan the Terrible, when he conquered Kazan almost 500 years ago. Now, Sviyazhsk is a lovely quaint little town with the old Orthodox monasteries and pretty village houses, and the clean blue river that is everywhere around.
Day 4: Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg – Russia's biggest city in the Ural region, the territory traditionally known for its industrial factories and beautiful landscapes of the ancient low Ural mountains. The city is famous for Soviet constructivist and modern skyscraper buildings, also the hometown of the Russian First President Boris Yeltsin.
Day 5: Zarechniy
Zarechniy is one of the Russian craft beer capitals with local Jaws brewery, famous all around the country. As an alternative, there will be a chance to visit one of the most unique natural landscapes in Staraya Linza, just outside of Yekaterinburg.
Day 6: Train
Our first long train ride. We'll be on the train all day getting some rest and enjoying beautiful views of the Urals and Western Siberia. Mark late arrival in Novosibirsk.
Day 7: Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk is the youngest Russian city with the population of 1+ mln people, also the capital of Siberia and one of the biggest research and science centers in the country. Located on the river Ob', one of the greatest Russian rivers.
Day 8: Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk is a growing megapolis in Eastern Siberia, getting ready to host the Winter University Games 2017. Nature is breathtaking, with the "Stolby" Natural Park and one of biggest hydroelectric plants in Russia located on the Enisey river.
Day 9: Train
Our second long train ride. We'll cross half of Eastern Siberia to cover the distance from Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk.
Day 10: Irkutsk
The city with a lot of wooden architecture, and some people call it the Siberian Petersburg. What's even more special, the Baikal Lake is located only 60 km away.
Day 11: Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is Russia's top destination (along with Moscow and Saint Petersburg), and we'll have a chance to see it from the best angle – Circum-Baikal railway.
Day 12: Listvyanka
Located on Lake Baikal, Listvyanka is a great place to see the best views of the lake and have some nice rest by the water.
Day 13: Ulan Ude
The next stop on our way will be the capital of Buryatiya region, Ulan Ude. Population of the region is mostly Buddhist, cuisine is quite different, it will be interesting to try. The city is also the place of the biggest Lenin head monument in the world.
Day 14: Chita
Chita is a city in the middle of nowhere, to be honest. In the past, Chita was a place of exile, but still there are some architectural and natural sights, which are curious to explore.
Day 15: Train
Our longest train ride. From Chita to Khabarovsk, hundreds of kilometers of unique and pure nature.
Day 16: Khabarovsk
After the long train ride, we arrive in Khabarovsk, one of the nicest and most comfortable cities in the Asian part of Russia.
Day 17: Around Khabarovsk
One of the best opportunities to see local rare animal species, for example, Amur tigers, which are close to extinction.
Day 18: Vladivostok
Last stop is Vladivostok, the biggest and most developed city in the Russian Far East. An amazing bridge connects the city with Russkiy island, the location of the Far Eastern Federal University campus. Vladivostok is a big transportation hub, and you can get on a flight to go back to Moscow or Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and other Asian destination.
Tour details
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Age groups: 18–35
We invite young and adventurous people.
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COSTS
Organisational fee: €990
Includes all transfers, accommodation,
and visa invitation.
Flights to Moscow and from Vladivostok are not included.
We strongly recommend you bring some additional cash for meals and souvenirs
Meet your guide: Dmitry Surkov
Lomonosov Moscow State University graduate, Faculty of Geography. Licensed tour guide (Russian Tourist Guides Association). Visited more than 50 countries and over 25 regions of Russia.
Meet your guide: Ilya Shevchenko
Lomonosov Moscow State University graduate, Faculty of Geography. Experienced traveller, urban explorer.
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