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HOME HOLIDAY PLANNER TRANS-SIBERIAN TOURS TRANS-MONGOLIAN EAST-WEST: BEIJING - MONGOLIA - IRKUTSK - BAIKAL - YEKATERINBURG - MOSCOW (TS-10)

Trans-Mongolian East-West: Beijing - Mongolia - Irkutsk - Baikal - Yekaterinburg - Moscow (TS-10)

Group size
2-14 people
Season
All year
Duration
17 days
Departs
Sunday
Starts
Beijing
Ends
Moscow
Countries
China, Mongolia, Russia
Cities
Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Listvyanka, Beijing, Ulaanbaatar, Terelj
Price
from £2,895
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The journey of a lifetime, the Trans-Mongolian railway stretches across 3 countries, passing through Mongolia and China as well as Russia. This trip is considered one of the greatest adventures in the world. This is a unique opportunity to see how the landscape, nature and culture are all transformed as you leave Asia for Europe. After China, exiting and mysterious, where ancient and modern traditions have blended to make something exotic and colourful. You’ll find yourself in the endless steppe of Mongolia and the Siberian forests.

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Beijing
Extension Trip to Xian from BeijingWe invite you for an optional extension trip from Beijing to Xian - one of the four ancient capitals of China and an important cultural centre of the country. You will travel by an overnight train to Xian where upon arrival you will enjoy full day guided excursions with an English-speaking guide, including Terracotta army, Big Wild Gooze Pagoda, City Wall, etc. You will also have some free time to visit the old markets in Drum Tower and Great Mosque area before transfer back to the railway station. Lunch included.
£395 per person
Hong Kong Extension - 4 daysHong Kong has enjoyed special status since being returned to China by the British in 1997. This prosperous and vibrant territory is a world-class destination beloved by many for its curious and unique mix of eastern and western cultures. The towering skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island and the sheltered harbour that divides it from bustling Kowloon are perhaps its most iconic sight. But there’s much more to explore: outlying islands boast secluded beaches and charming fishing villages that are surprisingly rural yet easy to reach from the city.
£695 per person
Summer Palace Guided TourWe will visit the magnificent Summer Palace located 15 kilometres (9.4 miles) away from central Beijing. The Palace represents an outstanding expression of the creative art of Chinese landscape garden design and is included on UNESCO World Heritage List.
£150 per person

Day 1 – Sunday
Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Hutong Neighbourhood by Rickshaw Guided Tour
Enjoy Shichahai Lake
After your arrival in Beijing, our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Once settled in, it’s off to a hutong, a 13th century neighbourhood in the heart of the old city for a guided rickshaw ride through its narrow alleyways. Moving on to Shichahai Lake, we visit the interesting Drum Tower and have the option of a boat trip. There’s a lot of history in this part of the city, from the houses once the home of princes to atmospheric old courtyards.
Day 2 – Monday
Guided Tour of Tiananmen Square
Guided Tour of the Forbidden City and Imperial Palace
Summer Palace Guided Tour
Guided Tour of the Badaling Great Wall
The Forbidden City houses the Imperial Palace, home of the emperor during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Undoubtedly, this will be a highlight of our sightseeing programme today with its myriad ancient wooden structures which led to its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It stands at the edge of Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square, gaining notoriety in 1989 as the place where government troops dramatically ended a pro-democracy protest in front of the world’s cameras.

Later in the day, we’ll make our way to the Summer Palace, in a beautiful lakeshore setting at the edge of the city, and then to the Great Wall of China.

Stretching for thousands of miles and over two thousand years old, the Great Wall of China may not be seen with the naked eye from space but it is a sight to behold. The stretch at Badaling is closest to Beijing and was also the first to be restored. As you walk on the wall, you can only imagine what life would have been like at the time of its construction. Moving rapidly through the centuries, we arrive at the Olympic Green to see the buildings erected for the 2008 Summer Games including the famous Bird’s Nest Stadium.
Day 3 – Tuesday
Transfer from the hotel to the railway station
Our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby with a sign board and transfer you to the railway station.
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Train: Beijing - Ulaanbaatar
Day 3 – Tuesday
Night train: Beijing - Ulaanbaatar
Travelling by train K23 is probably the most popular way of getting from China into Mongolia and you will find more foreigners than local people on this train. This is a good chance to meet people from all over the world and practice your French, German or maybe Italian. There are 1st class (2 berth compartment with one lower and one upper berth) and 2nd class (4 berth compartment with two lower and two upper berths) carriages on this train. First class compartments also feature an arm chair, a small table and a toilet with a shower shared between two neighbouring compartments. Second class compartments do not have private facilities, there are two toilets (one at the beginning and one at the back of each carriage) and no shower in the second class carriage. Hot boiled water is available in carriages and train attendants provide thermos kettles. The train has a dining car and a bar with reasonable prices.
Ulan Bator
Day 4 – Wednesday
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel
Our guide will meet you at Ulan Bator railway station to transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy free afternoon in Ulan Bator.
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Ulan Bator - Terelj
Day 5 – Thursday
Transfer by car / minibus: Ulaanbaatar - Terelj
Terelj National Park Guided Trip
Chinggis Khaan Monument Guided Tour
Early in the morning we depart to Terelj National Park. On the way, we make a scheduled stop at the enormous statue of Chinggis Khaan on horseback, featuring 36 columns representing the 36 khans from Genghis to Ligdan Khan. You can walk to the head of the horse to enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Moving on to Terelj, we marvel at the dramatic Mongolian landscapes. A stop at Turtle Rock is a must before we pay a visit to a nomad family who will show us how to milk a cow and prepare dairy products. Depending on the season, we’ll either overnight in a traditional felt ger or a cosy wooden lodge.
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Terelj - Ulan Bator
Day 6 – Friday
Transfer by car / minibus: Terelj - Ulaanbaatar
Ulan Bator City Tour
Guided Visit to the National History Museum
Our driver will meet you at your accommodation to take you back to the city. A guided tour of Ulan Bator will follow, giving you the opportunity to explore Gandan Hiid Monastery, the country’s largest remaining monastery, Sukhebaatar Square and the Museum of Natural History, home to authentic dinosaur remains found in the Gobi desert. We’ll also go to the National Museum of Mongolian History, one of the leading museums in Mongolia displaying Mongolian cultural heritage.
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Ulan Bator
Day 7 – Saturday
Transfer from the hotel to the railway station
We return to the railway station to begin our long-distance journey to Russia by comfortable train.
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Train: Ulaanbaatar - Irkutsk
Day 7 – Saturday
Night train: Ulaanbaatar - Irkutsk
We leave Mongolia and start our trip to Russia by comfortable train. Departure from Ulan Bator in the afternoon, arrival in Irkutsk next day around 3 pm.
Irkutsk - Listvyanka
Olkhon Island Extension - 4 daysWe invite you to visit the heart of the lake Baikal - the island of Olkhon, glorified in many legends. It is the largest of the lake's 30 islands and it contains 143 unique archaeological objects – graves, remains of ancient settlements, ruins, shaman worship monuments and many others. You will also be able to enjoy magnificent natural views, sandy beaches and even swim in the lake (average water temperature in July – August 18 degrees C).
£475 per person
Circum-Baikal Railway Guided Tour by TrainThe Circum-Baikal is not just a railway, but a unique museum of history and nature, combining architecture with zoology, mineralogy and geology. Go Russia invites you to join us on the breathtaking journey around Lake Baikal, on the Circum-Baikal Railway, which runs along the North shore of the Southern part of the lake, from the village of Slyudyanka to the Port Baikal settlement. This is a full-day guided tour, which may start from either Irkutsk or the village of Listvyanka.
11 hours | £225 per person
Trekking at Baikal with PicnicNote: you need to be fit to participate in this trek. This is a circular route hike which starts and ends in Listvyanka. First half of the walk goes through the Taiga forest, then the trail leads down to the shore of Lake Baikal. On the lake shore the guide will cook for you a delicious lunch on camp-fire. After sunbathing and swimming in the lake, we continue our walk on the hillside enjoying the panorama of Lake Baikal along the way. You will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
6 hours | £65 per person
Ride a Quad in ListvyankaRide a quad in Listvyanka village, enjoy stunning views of Lake Baikal and experience taiga forest. You will be riding a quad with another person (in total 2 persons per quad) accompanied by an English speaking guide. A picnic lunch will be served on the lake shore.
2 hours | £125 per person
Circum-Baikal Railway Walking TourEnjoy a walking tour along the Circum-Baikal railway – a truly historic line - starting from Port Baikal to the first or second tunnel. You’re bound to be impressed by the stunning views of Lake Baikal, its magnificent beauty and the surrounding hills. This is a circular route, which starts and ends in Listvyanka village.
6 hours | £65 per person
Listvyanka Tour & Visit to the Baikal MuseumEnjoy a guided walk in the village including a visit to the Baikal museum. Your guide will also show you the famous Shaman Rock and tell you the legend about the naughty Angara River. Take a cable lift to get to a nearby view point from where you’ll get a chance to take panoramic pictures of Baikal. Enjoy your visit to a local 19th century wooden St. Nicolas church and a local fish market where you’ll see a great variety of fish and different ways of cooking it. Price includes services of an English-speaking guide, entrance tickets to the Baikal museum, transport from the village centre to the Baikal museum and back, cable car (one way).
4 hours | £125 per person
Horse Riding in TaigaEnjoy horse-riding along the largest lake on our planet or deep in Taiga forest. Before the horse riding session you will receive a short briefing and your instructor will show you how to get on a horse and how to control it. Please note, there will be no English – speaking guide with you, only an instructor who speaks basic English.
3 hours | £95 per person

Day 8 – Sunday
Transfer by car / minibus: Irkutsk - Listvyanka
At leisure at Baikal
Our driver will be waiting at Irkutsk station to take you the 70km or so to Lake Baikal, where our base will be the pretty village of Listvyanka. There, you’ll have free time to enjoy the village amenities or perhaps take a boat trip on the lake.
Day 9 – Monday
At leisure at Baikal
Today is another opportunity to savour free time in Listvyanka village. We suggest a visit to the St. Nicolas Russian Orthodox Church and the Baikal Lake Museum where you will learn Siberian traditions, history, flora and fauna of the deepest freshwater lake in the world.
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Listvyanka - Irkutsk
Olkhon Island Extension - 4 daysWe invite you to visit the heart of the lake Baikal - the island of Olkhon, glorified in many legends. It is the largest of the lake's 30 islands and it contains 143 unique archaeological objects – graves, remains of ancient settlements, ruins, shaman worship monuments and many others. You will also be able to enjoy magnificent natural views, sandy beaches and even swim in the lake (average water temperature in July – August 18 degrees C).
£475 per person

Day 10 – Tuesday
Transfer by car / minibus: Listvyanka - Irkutsk
Open-air Wooden Architecture Museum in Taltsy
Irkutsk City Tour
Our guide will meet you at your accommodation for your return transfer to Irkutsk. On the way, we will stop to visit the open air Wooden Architecture Museum in Taltsy, located in a picturesque forest on the bank of the River Angara, the setting for a large collection of historic wooden houses, a 15th century watchtower and a Shaman yurt. Here, you’ll learn about the traditional way of life of the Buryat and Evenk people. Returning to the city, we will admire Irkutsk’s varied architecture including its quirky log houses. At the end of the day, we’ll transfer you to the railway station for your long-distance train to Yekaterinburg.
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Train: Irkutsk - Yekaterinburg
Day 10 – Tuesday
Night train: Irkutsk - Yekaterinburg
Comfortable train to Yekaterinburg. Arrival in Yekaterinburg in the evening two days later.
Yekaterinburg
Day 12 – Thursday
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel
Two days later, we’ll arrive at Yekaterinburg station where our driver will be waiting to meet you at the carriage. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 13 – Friday
Ganina Yama & Cathedral on the Blood Guided Tour
Guided Visit to the Europe - Asia Border
Yekaterinburg was the place of execution of the last Russian tsar Nikolay II and his family and we will visit the Memorial Cathedral on the Blood in the name of all Saints, which was built on the site to commemorate events. We’ll continue to Ganina Pit, a unique orthodox monastery and visit seven wooden churches in the heart of a centuries-old pine forest. Later we’ll make an excursion to the obelisk marking the boundary between Europe and Asia. According to an old tradition, tourists drink a glass of champagne on this place and take it home. On the way to the borderline, we can stop for a visit to the Memorial honouring the victims of Stalin’s repressions of the 1930-1950s.
Day 14 – Saturday
Transfer from the hotel to the railway station
Our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby with a sign board and transfer you to the railway station.
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Train: Yekaterinburg - Moscow
Day 14 – Saturday
Night train: Yekaterinburg - Moscow
Fast train 015. Departs Yekaterinburg at 09:19, arrives in Moscow at 09:23 next day (all times are local).
Moscow
Moscow by Night City Tour by CarMoscow combines the best of old and modern architecture. It is a city of long avenues and majestic squares, leafy boulevards, parks and gardens, new luxury housing, bridges, the granite embankments of Moscow River, and the unique cultural and historical sites. Discover Moscow by night with a guided city tour by car.
3 hours | £75 per person
Tretiakov Gallery Guided TourA guided tour of the Tretiakov Gallery, the biggest collection of Russian fine art in the world. The core of the museum's collection was assembled in the middle of the nineteenth century by Pavel Tretiakov, a wealthy Moscow merchant whose passion for collecting included violins, birds, and milk cows as well as Russian art. The museum represents the whole history of Russian art from the ancient period until now. There are more than 130 000 unique examples of painting, sculpture and graphics, created throughout the centuries by talented Russian artists.
4 hours | £80 per person
Half Day Guided Tour to Sergiev Posad Monastery - the Heart of Russian Orthodox ReligionThe town located in the suburbs of Moscow grew up in the 15th century around one of the greatest Russian monasteries - the Holy Trinity – St. Sergius Lavra (Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra) established by St. Sergius of Radonezh. The town also claims to be the birthplace of the Russian nesting doll, or matryoshka. On our way to Sergiev Posad we will enjoy the charming Russian countryside as the highway runs through huge birch forests, hills, as well as past beautifully decorated country homes.
7 hours | £125 per person
Diamond Fund Guided TourThe Diamond Fund is located in the Kremlin Armoury containing the most valuable gems of Russia - a collection of masterpieces of jewellery of the 18th-20th centuries, rare precious stones, gold and platinum nuggets of great artistic, historic and scientific importance. It is one of the few treasuries in the world that house unique crown jewels. The exhibition features such treasures as diamond encrusted Coronation Crown of Catherine the Great, the world-famous 190-carat Orlov Diamond among other stunning examples.
2 hours | £100 per person
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Guided TourThis temple was originally constructed on a vow given when banners and keys from conquered cities were brought to the temple. The height of the temple was 103 meters. In December 1931, the temple was blown up. Subsequently, the foundation ditch was used for the construction of a swimming pool. In 1994, the pool was closed and in January 1995 the reconstruction of the temple took place. Today the construction is completed and features both a working church and a museum, where excursions are regularly held.
3 hours | £65 per person
Museum of the Cold War - Former Top Secret Command CentreWe invite you to visit the former top secret command centre of the Russian Armed Forces recently converted into museum of the Cold War period. It is the newest museum opened in Moscow. After entering a regular building in a quite central street of the city and a ride on a rapid elevator 65 meters under the ground you will see a real top secret military facility of the USSR. During a short guided tour you will pass through the secret tunnels, see samples of communication equipment and fire arms.
3 hours | £95 per person

Day 15 – Sunday
Transfer from the railway station to the hotel
Moscow City Tour by Car
Red Square, St. Basil`s & Lenin Mausoleum Guided Tour
On arrival in Moscow, our driver will meet you with a Go Russia sign board on the platform. After your transfer to the hotel, take a walking tour through the centre of Moscow, taking in important sights like Lubyanka Square where the KGB was based in Soviet times, the Bolshoi Theatre and Tverskaya Street, Moscow’s equivalent of London’s Oxford Street. We’ll find ourselves in Red Square, where we’re sure you’ll be wowed by the colourful domes of St Basil’s Cathedral. In the square, we can visit GUM department store, Lenin’s Mausoleum and Kazan Cathedral.
Day 16 – Monday
Kremlin Grounds & the Armoury Guided Tour
Moscow Metro Guided Tour
Today we focus on the Kremlin. Beginning in Cathedral Square, we move on to the Armoury Museum. Its fabulous array of treasures includes such exhibits as the chalice of Yuri Dolgorukiy, the helm and armour of Boris Godunov, a collection of over fifty Faberge eggs, as well as golden and silver works of applied art by Russian, European and Oriental masters, invaluable weapons and other works made of precious metals and stones. Lastly, we’ll dip underground to see the glitz and glamour of Moscow’s famous metro. Unlike other city transit systems, this one features adornments of marble, mosaics, stained glass panels and bronze sculptures and has to be seen to be believed.
Day 17 – Tueday
Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Our driver will meet you with a Go Russia sign board at the hotel lobby to take you to the airport for your return flight.
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Dates and prices
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Year of travel
2024
Travel dates Flights Excluding / Including Single / Solo supplement Train upgrade Book
07/04/2024 - 23/04/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
14/04/2024 - 30/04/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
21/04/2024 - 07/05/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
28/04/2024 - 14/05/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
05/05/2024 - 21/05/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
12/05/2024 - 28/05/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
19/05/2024 - 04/06/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
26/05/2024 - 11/06/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
02/06/2024 - 18/06/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
09/06/2024 - 25/06/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
16/06/2024 - 02/07/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
23/06/2024 - 09/07/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
30/06/2024 - 16/07/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
07/07/2024 - 23/07/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
14/07/2024 - 30/07/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
21/07/2024 - 06/08/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
28/07/2024 - 13/08/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
04/08/2024 - 20/08/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
11/08/2024 - 27/08/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
18/08/2024 - 03/09/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
25/08/2024 - 10/09/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
01/09/2024 - 17/09/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
08/09/2024 - 24/09/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
15/09/2024 - 01/10/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
22/09/2024 - 08/10/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
29/09/2024 - 15/10/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
06/10/2024 - 22/10/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
13/10/2024 - 29/10/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
20/10/2024 - 05/11/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
27/10/2024 - 12/11/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
03/11/2024 - 19/11/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
10/11/2024 - 26/11/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
17/11/2024 - 03/12/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
24/11/2024 - 10/12/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
01/12/2024 - 17/12/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
08/12/2024 - 24/12/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
15/12/2024 - 31/12/2024 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now
22/12/2024 - 07/01/2025 £2,895 / £3,795 £345 / £845 £545 book now

Note on pricing:

  1. All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the section "Included" in the tour description.
  2. Price "Including flight" is subject to airfare availability and will be reconfirmed upon your booking. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
  3. Price "Excluding flight" does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
  4. Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
  5. Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
  6. "Train upgrade" supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only. Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys. Read more about train upgrade.
  7. Discouns for children.
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We are very happy to have served thousands of happy customers who travelled with us.
The punctuality of drivers and guides they’re command of English excellent, and the itinerary was a perfect mix of cultural experience, trips and free time.
Although all our guides shared a lot of information and seemed very educated about the tours, our guides in Moscow (Nadia), Yaketerinburg (Olga) and Beijing (Judy) were fantastic, especially Judy in Beijing. She was so fun and sweet. I would have loved to spend more time with her. Walking on the Great Wall was fantastic.
We had an incredible time on our Go Russia trip! All of the arrangements worked out perfectly - from transfers to tour guides to accommodation and activities - we honestly couldn't have asked for a better, more exciting, adventurous and enjoyable holiday. We would 100% recommend Go Russia!
Punctual and knowledgeable guides made our tour into the trip of a lifetime
Go Russia was efficient and responsive to all my enquiries, I would like to mention Julia who was exceptionally helpful in answering all my enquiries and assurances given to a single female traveller. Jelena at the Visa office was also very helpful, thank you. I would recommend Go Russia without any hesitation and would definitely use them again
Overall, the trip was fantastic. We had a great group of 6 from Moscow to Beijing who got on well together, which made for a entertaining time, particularly on the trains. We learnt an enormous amount from all the guides and this made the whole trip really interesting. Thanks for a great experience!
The local guides and drivers were first class. They all took really good care to ensure that all of the programme was followed. It was an adventure but thanks to the guides and drivers we felt secure at all times
-Everything went smoothly - especially transfers -Ability to upgrade to first class on the train - other tour companies around same price did not offer this feature -Professionalism of travel agent we dealt with before our tour - quick responses, questions answered well -Quality of guides in each location
The scheduled was followed nd everything was on time. All transfers were as outlined.The program was perfect for me.
All our guides were friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share their culture with us.

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