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Beijing, Ulaanbaatar, Gobi Desert, Lake Baikal, Irkutsk

The remote regions of Mongolia and Siberia are among the world's last frontiers. There is no other country in the world that has more contrasts and more diversity than Mongolia. Steeped in the rich history of Genghis Khan, who united the nomadic tribes in 1206, Mongolia integrates an age-old way of life with new, modern ways of thinking. An unforgettable part of your adventure is the two-day train ride from Beijing to Irkutsk, Siberia. You will go through the Great Wall twice before reaching the Mongolian border and entering the Gobi Desert. Discover the Mongolian steppe, the culture of the Mongolian nomads, and the Gobi terrain. See stunning Lake Baikal, Siberia's blue pearl. Explore the Siberian city of Irkutsk. And experience the best of Beijing. Vast, stark, exotic, beautiful, ancient and modern - this fantastic tour has it all.

Beijing

Ulaanbaatar

Gobi Desert

Lake Baikal

Irkutsk

Sightseeing Highlights

Beijing - Visit the Forbidden City. Tour the Hutongs in a traditional rickshaw. Travel the Sacred Way, home to the remnants of the Ming Tombs. Enjoy an evening at a traditional Peking Duck Dinner. Spend time at the Summer Palace. Walk through Tiananmen Square.
Train to Irkutsk - Follow the route of the legendary Trans-Mongolian and Trans Siberian railroads.
Irkutsk - Enjoy a champagne classical concert in the Palace of Prince Volkonsky.
Lake Baikal - Visit the world's deepest lake. Visit a functional Russian Orthodox Church.
Ulaanbaatar - Visit Turtle Rock in Gorkhi Terelj National Park. Tour Bogdo Khaan Winter Place Museum.
Gobi Desert - Visit Eagle Valley National Park and travel through gorgeous mountain scenery.
Great Wall - Walk this wonder of the ancient world.

Dining Highlights
Most meals: 15 Buffet Breakfasts, 14 Lunches, 14 Dinners

First Class Travel Highlights

All domestic flights throughout the trip.
Deluxe hotel accommodations in Beijing with the best possible hotel accommodations in Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Ulanbaatar and traditional style accommodations in the Gobi Desert.*
Fully-escorted tours with English-speaking guides.
All transportation on the tour.
All airport transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 17.
Services of an experienced Trafalgar Tour Director.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information

Please Note:
Guaranteed roomshare is not available on this tour.

Call (918) 524-9696 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6309082

Tour Operator

Trafalgar Tours

Duration

17 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart Home Gateway City
Day 2	Beijing	Arrive in Beijing and be greeted by a Trafalgar Tour Director who will escort you to your hotel.Hotel: Sheraton
Day 3	Beijing	Your guided tour takes you to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Next, admire the Summer Palace, one of China's largest and best-preserved imperial gardens. Indulge in a traditional Peking Duck dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
Day 4	Beijing	An unforgettable part of your adventure is the two-day train ride from Beijing to Irkutsk, Siberia. You will go through the Great Wall twice before reaching the Mongolian border and entering the Gobi Desert. Look for tents of nomadic Mongolians. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5	Trans Mongolian/Siberian Express	After a brief stop in Ulaanbaatar, continue north through everchanging scenery. The rolling steppes of Mongolia disappear as you enter an almost alpine world along the Selenga River that runs through Ulan Ude. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6	Arrive Irkutsk	The train winds along the dramatic shores of Lake Baikal before arriving in Irkutsk in the early afternoon.(Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Hotel: Victoria Hotel
Day 7	Irkutsk	Visit the Fine Arts Museum. Tour the House Museum of the Decembrists in the former home of Prince Sergei Trubetskoy. Enjoy a champagne classical concert in the Palace of Prince Volkonsky. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 8	Lake Baikal	Explore the Buryat Ethnic Museum in Ost-Orda and watch a Buryat folklore show. Visit Listvanka, a village located at the lake's only outlet, the Angara River. Check in at a charming hillside hotel with magnificent views of Lake Baikal. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Hotel: Flagman-Plaza
Day 9	Lake Baikal	Lake Baikal is the world's deepest lake and a natural wonder. Learn more about the lake at the Baikal Ecology Museum. Enjoy lunch at the waterfront restaurant. Visit a functioning Russian Orthodox Church and open-air museum of Siberian wooden architecture. Stop at the Buryat Holy "obo" or "place of offerings." (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 10	Ulaanbaatar	Start the day with a walking tour of Listvanka Village. A boat ride tour brings you to see the Old Round Baikal Railway. Take an evening flight to Ulaanbaatar. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Hotel: Ulaanbaatar Hotel
Day 11	Ulaanbaatar	Remote and rarely visited, Mongolia is one of the most exotic countries in the world. Located on a high plateau, Ulaanbaatar is home to the country's most extensive cultural, historical and archaeological collections. Visit the Gandan Monastery and then continue to Turtle Rock in Gorkhi Terelj National Park. Enjoy a Horhog-Mongolian style barbecue in a camp, and then visit the Ger Museum of Terelj Lodge. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 12	Gobi Desert	Fly to the Gobi Desert. Visit Eagle Valley National Park and travel through gorgeous mountain scenery, then see stunning Gobi Glacier and intriguing wildlife. With more than 300 types of flora and fauna, the Gobi is the last habitat for many endangered species, including the snow leopard. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Hotel: Ger
Day 13	Gobi Desert	The Gobi Desert is not only a kaleidoscope of nature, but also a treasure chest of prehistoric discoveries. In Bayan Zag, you'll explore the Cemetery of Dinosaurs, where the world's best preserved skeletons of giant dinosaurs and petrified eggs were excavated. In the afternoon, learn first-hand about the nomadic lifestyle by visiting a camel breeder's camp. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14	Ulaanbaatar	Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. After lunch, enjoy leisure time. During the evening, see an exciting Mongolian folklore show. (Buffet Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner)Hotel: Ulaanbaatar Hotel
Day 15	Beijing	Tour the Bogdo Khaan Winter Place Museum, home of the last Mongolian Khan. Fly to Beijing and transfer to the Sheraton Hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Hotel: Sheraton
Day 16	Beijing	Featured Excursions: The Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Beijing night show. Visit the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, home to the lavish burial chambers of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). During the evening, enjoy a Beijing Acrobats show. (Buffet Brekfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 17	Depart Beijing	Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or continue your trip with an optional extension. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

* Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.