Trans-Siberian Railway adventure of a lifetime

Trans-Siberian Railway/Pixabay

The Trans-Siberian Railway has been running for more than a century, carrying people across the vast country of Russia. Now you can travel in style and luxury, while learning about the country and enjoying many interesting stops along the way. You will also enjoy delicious meals during your fascinating journey.

There are several different routes to choose from, but in this story, we take a journey from the port of Vladivostock, right across Russia, among spectacular scenery and ending in Russia’s capital, Moscow.

Map showing the routes of the Trans-Siberian Railway

Map showing the routes of the Trans-Siberian Railway by Stefan Ertmann/Wikimedia

Railway adventure of a lifetime

While travelling the amazing almost 10,000 km (around 5,800 miles) from Vladivostok to Moscow, gaze at the beautiful scenery as you pass by. Travelling on the Tsar’s Gold private train and other trains, we start the adventure in the port city of Vladivostok. Before catching the train, spend the first day exploring the busy harbour in Vladivostok by boat. Take a tour of the city’s submarine museums and Oceanarium. Head to the central station, where your journey begins on a regular Trans-Siberian train. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the train while staying overnight.

Vladivostok view by Alan Dooley/Wikimedia

Khabarovk in the Mongolian Alps

Next stop on your Trans-Siberian Railway adventure is Khabarovk, you will enjoy a picnic in a yurt up in the beautiful Mongolian Alps. Dine on lamb cooked in milk, a Mongolian specialty. The more adventurous will enjoy drinking fermented mare’s milk, famed as being the nomads equivalent of beer.

Learn about Mongolian horsemanship, and then enjoy a traditional Mongolian wrestling match and archery display. After all the excitement, head back to the train to travel towards the Russian border, spending the night on board.

Mongolian Alps

Mongolian Alps/Pxhere

Home to the Siberian tiger

Next stop is Taiga, where you will enjoy a trip to the Khechzyr nature reserve and walk through beautiful, evergreen scenery, searching for the Siberian tiger that lives here. Climb back on board the train and enjoy two days of sheer relaxation while watching the stunning scenery go past your window.

Siberian tiger/publicdomainpictures.net

Leaving Mongolia behind, the train heads back into Russia and travels through the Selenga River valley to Ulan-Ude. The capital of Buryatia is a fascinating visit as you enjoy a guided tour through its streets. You will then enjoy a visit to Ivolginsky Datsan, which is the most important – and largest – Buddhist monastery in the country. Heading back into Ulan-Ude, the Tsar’s Gold train awaits you, to carry on your journey.

Enjoy views of Lake Baikal along the way, while travelling to the historic city of Irkutsk in Siberia. Here you will enjoy a stroll around the local market and visit to the history museum before enjoying a theater performance before spending the night in a hotel.
The journey continues the next day, taking a trip through fascinating scenery and forests, enjoying interesting talks about the local culture and customs of the area before arriving in Novosibirsk where you will take a tour around the city before heading to Yekaterinburg, capital of the Ural Mountain region. Then it’s off to Kazan, nestled on the banks of the Volga where you will learn about architecture in Russian.

Explore colourful and exciting Moscow

Arriving in Moscow, you will view the fascinating and colourful architecture of the city, including the Kremlin and the city’s cathedrals. In the evening, tour Red Square before heading back to your comfortable hotel.

Red Square, Moscow/Pixabay

Spend another day exploring Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior before passing by the ominous KGB building. View the White House, dating from the Soviet era, and the Lomonossov University before heading for home to tell friends and family of your incredible adventures on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

KGB building, Moscow

KGB building, Moscow by RudolfSimon/Wikimedia

View the video below to see some of the adventures experienced on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

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