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18 days St Petersburg to Beijing

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the streets of St Petersburg, Visit Soviet icons in Moscow, Experience one of the world's greatest rail journeys, Stroll along the shores of Lake Baikal, Enjoy Siberian hospitality at a local homestay, Learn about Buddhism from Siberia's Buryat peoples, Stay at a traditional Mongolian ger camp, Explore bustling Beijing

Discover colourful cultures and vibrant landscapes as you travel the old-fashioned way from St Petersburg to Beijing. From the awesome cathedrals of European Russia to quaint Siberian villages and Buddhist Buryat culture, to the sparsely populated steppes of Mongolia and the heaving streets of Beijing, this is a journey of epic proportions. Some of the accommodation is basic, but you will be touched by the warm hospitality of the locals you meet along the way.

Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotel/guesthouse (2 nt), hostels (2 nts), B&B/home stays (4 nts), overnight trains (8 nts), Mongolian ger (1 nt)
Transportation: Overnight train, private & public bus, taxi, ferry, metro, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Basix
Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

18 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	St Petersburg	This rail odyssey starts in Russia's extravagantly beautiful cultural capital. Stroll through its leafy parks perhaps, visit one of many quirky museums or even follow in the footsteps of Rasputin on a walking tour of the city.
Days 3-4	Moscow	Orthodox churches stand proudly alongside Soviet icons and chic modern boutiques in the nation's capital. Be transported back in time at the Kremlin and don't miss the eccentric St Basil's Cathedral.
Days 5-7	Trans-Siberian Railway	Sip vodka as the lush taiga rolls by - it's all in a day's work on this journey along the world's most famous train line.
Day 8	Irkutsk	Wander through the streets of Irkutsk and explore the city's interesting mix of traditional Siberian and communist-era architecture.
Days 9-11	Lake Baikal	Experience the serenity of the world's deepest lake.
Days 12-13	Ulan Ude	Chill out in this striking city with it's unique mix of indigenous and Russian cultures. From here, venture into the fearsome Genghis Khan's territory.
Day 14	Ger Camp	Spend a night in the rolling hills of the Mongolian countryside, sleeping in a traditional felt tent known as a 'ger'.
Days 15-16	Ulaan Baatar	Witness the old and new faces of Ulaanbaatar - make time to see the Winter Palace of the last Emperor as well as the recently restored Gandan Monastery.
Days 17-18	Beijing	The last stop is in the impressive Chinese capital of Beijing. Stay a few days longer to climb the Great Wall - a fitting conclusion to this epic journey.

Dates/Pricing

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Date	Price / Description	Quote
December 17, 2008	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL201217; Local payment of USD $300
April 08, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200408; Local payment of USD $300
April 22, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200422; Local payment of USD $300
May 06, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200506; Local payment of USD $300
May 20, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200520; Local payment of USD $300
June 03, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200603; Local payment of USD $300
June 10, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200610; Local payment of USD $300
June 17, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200617; Local payment of USD $300
June 24, 2009	$2,005.00* (USD) / Tour Code: ORL200624; Local payment of USD $300

Disclaimer

* The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.

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