Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express (Eastbound)
Moscow - Kazan - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk - Irkutsk - Lake Baikal - Ulan Ude - Ulaan Baatar (Mongolia) - Vladivostok (15 days)

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express (Westbound)
Vladivostok - Khabarovsk - Ulaan Baatar (Mongolia) - Ulan Ude - Lake Baikal - Irkutsk - Novosibirsk - Yekaterinburg - Kazan - Moscow (15 days)

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express - Naadam Festival (Eastbound)
Moscow - Kazan - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk - Irkutsk - Lake Baikal - Ulan Ude - Ulaan Baatar (13 days)

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express - Naadam Festival (Westbound)
Ulaan Baatar - Ulan Ude - Lake Baikal - Irkutsk - Novosibirsk - Yekaterinburg - Kazan - Moscow (13 days)

Golden Eagle Trans-Mongolian Express (Eastbound)
Moscow - Kazan - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk - Irkutsk - Lake Baikal - Ulan Ude - Ulaan Baatar - Gorkhi-Terelj National Park - Beijing (14 days)

Tour Includes	Tour Extension Options
1 night in Moscow 12 nights onboard the Golden Eagle 1 night in Vladivostok Freedom of Choice Touring Options See below for full list of inclusions	Pre-book additional nights in Moscow and Vladivostok Imperial City of St Petersburg River Cruising on Russian Waterways The Golden Ring Kamchatka Discovery (August and September only) See Tour Extensions tab for further information

Departure Dates
2012 Trans-Siberian Express (Eastbound)	May 9- 23	Jul 30 - Aug 13	Aug 25 - Sep 8
2012 Trans-Siberian Express (Westbound)	May 21 - Jun 4	Aug 11 - 25	Sep 8 - 22
2012 Trans-Siberian Express - Naadam Festival (Eastbound)		Jul 1 - 13
2012 Trans-Siberian Express - Naadam Festival (Westbound)		Jul 10 - 22
2012 Trans-Mongolian Express (Eastbound)		Jun 9 - 22

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN OUR TOURS
As far as possible our tours are all inclusive with no hidden extras. What follows are those elements which are included in the tour price. The only extra items you may need to budget for include personal expenses such as visa costs, insurance, drinks from the bar car, laundry, spa treatments, hairdressing and occasional optional off-train excursions.

 

FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING

Customise your journey and enjoy the opportunity to select from an array of Freedom of Choice Touring options that best suits your interests. Your off-train excursions will still take in all the major attractions of the places we are visiting but, in featured locations, you will be presented when you are onboard the train with a variety of activities from which to choose, and enjoy a tailor-made experience. In Moscow for example, you could choose to spend time in the Tretyakov Picture Gallery, which is not part of the standard touring programme; or you might choose to go shopping in the local markets and bazaars; or spend a day relaxing in a local spa (*treatments extra). In short, it means that your holiday is just that, your very own, and it’s all included in the tour price, with no more for you to pay. It is the ultimate in flexibility. Look at the individual itineraries where we are operating Freedom of Choice Touring. Freedom of Choice Touring options may be subject to variations dependent on finalised train timings and local charges. Touring options available will typically be advised in the evening prior to the day’s tour.

 

EXPERIENCED TOUR MANAGERS

Our experienced tour managers and their assistants are selected for their travel knowledge and organisational abilities allowing you to relax and enjoy your voyage of a lifetime. We receive many exceptional passenger comments about our Tour Managers and their aim is to ensure you enjoy every minute of your holiday.

 

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TRANSFERS

Arrival and departure transfers are included.

 

HOTEL AND ONBOARD ACCOMMODATION

Although you will spend much of your time sightseeing or relaxing in the train’s public areas, you will find you hotel room or cabin a welcome retreat at the end of a rewarding day. Hotel and onboard accommodation as described in your individual tour itinerary are included in the tour price. All hotels are of 5 star standard or, in certain locations, the best available. Room upgrades are available on request and at extra cost.

 

WELCOME AND FAREWELL DINNERS

Each tour begins with a Welcome Dinner, an ideal opportunity to get to know your fellow passengers; for the Tour Manager to brief you on the trip; and introduce you to the GW Travel team and the Tour Doctor. The Farewell Dinner is the perfect end to your adventure by private train where you can relive the journey and look ahead to future tours.

 

ROUTE GUIDE, ITINERARY AND INFORMATION PACK

When you board the train there will be a brochure in your cabin detailing more about your journey and the places en-route. Our Tour Manager will organise a programme of briefings on the cities or places we visit and, each evening, will issue a programme for the next day’s touring schedule.

 

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY

All departures feature one or two uniquely designed restaurant cars where you can enjoy the excellent waiter-served food and wine. Several times during the tour we will also sample authentic local cuisine off the train.

 

DRINKS WITH MEALS

A generous drinks allowance is included with lunch and dinner. For passengers travelling in Gold Class onboard the Golden Eagle, drinks from the Standard Drinks List in the Bar Car are also included.

 

ON BOARD SERVICE

Throughout your tour you can expect service which is attentive, friendly and unintrusive. The high ratio of staff to passengers means there is always someone available should you need assistance.

 

GUIDED OFF-TRAIN EXCURSIONS

All our tours include a wide-ranging sightseeing schedule to make the most of the time you have off the train and bring you closer to the culture, people and history of your destinations. We believe it is the special little touches that help create magical memories – whether it is attending a private concert in the middle of Siberia, or drinking tea picked from the very plantations where you are sitting, nestled in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas.

 

PERSONAL HEADSETS

On all the off–train excursions, to enhance your enjoyment and comprehension of the places you visit, you will be provided with a lightweight personal headset on which to listen to your tour guide as you take in the sights. So you do not need to worry about missing any of the interesting details on your excursions.

 

ON BOARD DOCTOR AND MEDICAL FACILITIES

To give you peace of mind our tours are accompanied by a doctor who travels with us for the entire journey; so you can rest assured that medical assistance is always available. On call 24 hours a day, the doctor is on hand to give primary care as required. Normally, the doctor will be English speaking and be registered with the General Medical Council in the UK.

 

24 HOUR SERVICE ATTENDANT

Your car attendants provide 24-hour housekeeping and bedding turndown services, with one attendant always on duty to assist you and to ensure you are comfortable in your cabin. Complimentary tea, coffee and bottled drinking water are available in your cabin 24 hours a day.

 

PORTERAGE

Porterage is included between the hotels and stations.

 

ALL GRATUITIES

All gratuities are included in the tour price.