Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure
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Tour Overview
Want an epic rail journey that takes you to some of the world’s most remote regions? This 11-day adventure is for you. Experience riding a section of the Trans-Mongolian Railway as you make your way from China to Mongolia. Start with the bright lights of Beijing, then take a bullet train to Inner Mongolia. Then, it’s on to the vast steppes of Khustai National Park, the dunes of the Gobi Desert, the spiritual wonders of Sainshand and more. Spend time staying in a traditional ger campsite, join a family of camel herders for lunch and return home with truly unique travel stories to tell!
Trip Code: CBSM
Start
Beijing
End
Ulaanbaatar
Destination
Mongolia
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Train, Overnight train, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Tourist ger camp (2 nights)
Days
11
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Travel along a section of the epic Trans-Mongolian Railway through Mongolia, following the ancient path of tea caravans.
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Explore China’s Inner Mongolia region and its iconic vast rolling grasslands, sandy deserts and dunes, and an otherworldly stone forest.
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Get a (literal) taste of local life as you stop for barbeque lunch at the Ulihan Desert Campsite, sampling the freshest local lamb.
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Whisper your wishes at Sainshand’s Mountain of Wishes, then learn about the nomadic way of life as you join a camel herding family for lunch.
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Spend a full day seeing Khustai National Park, staying in traditional gers and spotting free roaming wild horses, Golden Eagles and more.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Transport
Train, Overnight train, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Tourist ger camp (2 nights)
Included activities
- Chifeng - Chifeng Museum
- Inner Mongolia - Huanggangliang National Forest Park
- Inner Mongolia - Asihatu Stone Forest
- Inner Mongolia - Gongge'er Grasslands
- Inner Mongolia - Hunshandake Sandy Land
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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