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Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure

Summary:

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 ...

Duration
11 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
02-Jun-2025
Starting at
USD 3,365.00
Price per day
USD 306.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Dates and Details
  • Map, Destinations
  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
1 - 12
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Summary

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!

Map: Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Beijing
Day 2
Inner Mongolia / Reshui
Day 3
Inner Mongolia / Reshui
Day 4
Inner Mongolia / Xilinhot
Day 5
Erlian / Sainshand
Day 6
Sainshand
Day 7
Sainshand / Overnight Train
Day 8
Ulaanbaatar / Khustai National Park
Day 9
Khustai National Park
Day 10
Ulaanbaatar
Day 11
Ulaanbaatar

Travel Countries (2): China, Mongolia

Travel Cities (3): Beijing, Dali, Ulaanbaatar

Highlights

  • Travel along a section of the epic Trans-Mongolian Railway through Mongolia, following the ancient path of tea caravans.
  • Explore China’s Inner Mongolia region and its iconic vast rolling grasslands, sandy deserts and dunes, and an otherworldly stone forest.
  • Get a (literal) taste of local life as you stop for barbeque lunch at the Ulihan Desert Campsite, sampling the freshest local lamb.
  • 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.
  • Spend a full day seeing Khustai National Park, staying in traditional gers and spotting free roaming wild horses, Golden Eagles and more.

Travel Package

 

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Beijing

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Ulaanbaatar

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