BAM Railway (13 Days)

Trans-Siberian Railway - Tours Itineraries

A 13 day Trans Siberian Railway journey from Khabarovsk to Irkutsk from £1695 per person.

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1	KHABAROVSK Arrive Khabarovsk, transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 2	KHABAROVSK TO KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR Morning city tour of Khabarovsk including the main square where Lenin still stands. Picnic lunch. Afternoon excursion to Khekhtsir Nature Reserve, where Manchurian walnuts grow next to evergreen conifers. Transfer to railway station for overnight train to Komsomolsk-on-Amur.
Day 3	KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR Arrive Komsomolsk, transfer to hotel for overnight. Afternoon city tour including the Drama Theatre, the Museum of Local Lore and the Arts Museum.
Day 4	KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR TO TYNDA Yacht cruise on the Amur River including a picnic lunch en route. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to Nanayskaya Settlement. Transfer to railway station for train to Tynda.
Day 5	ON TRAIN On train to Tynda travelling on BAM line through endless frozen tundra, smaller mountain ranges, countless rivers and an abundance of wilderness.
Day 6	TYNDA Arrive Tynda for a morning walking tour around the city before transfer for train to Severobaikalsk.
Day 7	TYNDA TO SEVEROBAIKALSK Continue on BAM railway through the unique Severomuysky tunnel and the grandiose Kodarsky Mountain range. Arrive midday in Severobailask, just a short walk from the train station towards Lake Baikal will bring you to a wonderful view of the lake, flanked by snow-capped mountains covered with pine trees. Transfer to Goudzhekit Thermal Springs Resort for overnight stay. Lunch and dinner at hotel.
Day 8	SEVEROBAIKALSK TO BRATSK Spend the day relaxing at the resort and swimming in the healing hydrothermal spring, including lunch and dinner at hotel. Evening transfer to railway station for overnight train to Bratsk.
Day 9	BRATSK Arrive Bratsk, city tour and excursion to the Hydroelectric Power Station. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 10	BRATSK TO IRKUTSK Morning tour to open-air Ethnographic Museum, before transfer to railway station for train to Irkutsk.
Day 11	IRKUTSK Arrive Irkutsk, transfer to hotel for 2 nights. City tour of Irkutsk including Kirov Square, World War II Memorial and Uritskogo Street.
Day 12	IRKUTSK Excursion to the Museum of Wooden Architecture in Taltsy and the Limnology Museum, which is a great place to learn about Lake Baikal’s geology etc. Also included is a boat trip on Lake Baikal and lunch.
Day 13	DEPART IRKUTSK Transfer to railway station or airport for onward connections.

Stop off in Irkutsk

Irkutsk, known as "The Paris of Siberia", is the most popular stop off on the Trans-Siberian for good reason. The city is a perfect blend of Siberian wooden architecture and wide Soviet-style streets, as well as an excellent starting point to explore Lake Baikal and the surrounding area.

Additional charge to main itinerary price:
Per person twin-share £250
Single room suppliment £90
Sole traveller £450

Stop off in Listvyanka

Nearly every traveller on the Trans-Siberian stops off in the tiny village of Listvyanka, as this is the most accessible place to see Lake Baikal. The village is located around 70 kilometres from Irkutsk on the mouth of the Ankara River. Stretching along one main strett which runs adjacent to the shores of Lake Baikal, there are some interesting sights to see including Saint Nicolas Church. During the summer months you can take the hydrofoil across the lake or visit the Seal Aquarium to glimpse the rare Baikal Nerpa (freshwater seal) or browse at the market in the main square where you can sample delicious Baikal fish like the Omul - salted, smoked, or baked.

We can book home-stays in Listvyanka, where you will have one room in a house or apartment and share the kitchen living room and bathroom with the family. This is a great way to meet local people and experience the culture instead of just seeing it. A delicious home cooked breakfast is included but we can book half board as well.

Prices
Price per person twin-share	£1695
Single Room Supplement	£230
Price per sole traveller	£2445
Included in Cost of Itinerary
· Accommodation in two/three-star hotels with breakfast
· 5 lunches and 2 dinners
· All transfers with private car
· Train tickets in 2nd class 4-berth compartment
· Sightseeing as specified with English speaking guide
· Entrance fees on sightseeing tours
Not Included in Cost of Itinerary
· International flights - See below
· Travel Insurance - Ask for details
· Russian visa
· Meals on train
Important Notes
Please allow a minimum of four weeks your Russian visa. Click here to download a Visa Form for Russia
What class of travel to take
There are three types of carriages, please note that Regent Holidays only book second and first class. The cheapest option is the platzcart, which is a common sleeping carriage with eight open compartments. Each compartment has four or six sleeping places as well as sleeping places down the carriage side. These are noisy and security can be an issue, which is why we do not book these tickets. Cupe is referred to as second class and abbreviated "K" on the ticket. There are 8 compartments in each carriage. In each compartment there are 4 sleeping places and space for your luggage. The most expensive option is the sleeping wagon (spalny vagon or lux) which we call first class. Like the second class there are 8 compartments in each carriage but each compartment has only 2 sleeping places therefore more spacious.
International Flights
These are not included as we tailor-make our Trans-Siberian quote for each client. Please talk to us about your flight requirements as we can book discounted flight tickets on a variety of carriers into Moscow. For this itinerary we usually book Aeroflot but these tickets based on published fares and need to be purchased within 24 hours of the reservation being made.
Bookings
To confirm a booking, we require a deposit of £100 per person plus a signed booking form
ITINERARIES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS
Please note that all prices shown are subject to availability at time of booking.
Prices valid for departures up to 31 Dec 08 subject to availability