The Russian Federation is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia through 9 time zones. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, and from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Black, Azov, and Caspian seas in the south. Russia is the largest country in the world, the ninth-most populous.

Siberia immediately brings up images of endless Arctic wastelands and frozen, uninviting tundra stretching away into the distance. Landscapes move from tundra to coniferous forest and mountain ranges including the Ural, Altai and Verkhoyansk. Lake Baikal, in its south, is the world’s deepest lake and nicknamed ‘the Pearl of Siberia’, circled by a network of hiking paths called the Great Baikal Trail. The Trans-Siberian Railway passes Baikal on its route between Moscow and the Sea of Japan. It is only in the northern parts of the region that you find the frozen tundra as it is popularly imagined.

Siberia borders the Arctic Ocean in the north and Kazakhstan, China, and Mongolia in the south.  It’s also home to two of the longest rivers in the world in the shape of the Ob and Lena. Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, and Omsk are some of its largest cities, and many travellers use them as a base from which to explore the astounding nature that surrounds them.

Russian Far East has flora and fauna that is unique and home to rare species of animals and fish. The most famous inhabitants of the area are walruses, polar and brown bears, Amur tigers and leopards, polar geese and white-naped cranes. The remote and wild Kamchatka Peninsula is popular for its volcanic region, hot springs, geysers and variety of wildlife. Located by Lake Onega, Kizhi Island is a huge open-air museum of historic buildings and artefacts where tourists can learn about traditional Russian peasant life.

Encompassing over a third of Russia’s vast territory, the Russian Far East is an enormous area which, for the most part, is very cold and unwelcoming. Yakutsk – the world’s coldest city – lies at its frosty centre. Due to its remote location and small population, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Most of it lies untouched and unspoiled. The region also has some beautiful islands such as Atlasov and Wrangel, which provide a myriad of fantastic outdoor activities for you to throw yourself into. In addition to all this, cities such as Vladivostok – the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway – are very multicultural due to the unique cultural make-up of the region.

Norlisk Tour - Forbidden Remotest Russia

8 Nights - Adventure in a forbidden part of Remotest Russia - new and expanded for 2022!

Overview: Closed to outsiders since its foundation as a forced-labour nickel mining colony, Norilsk has since grown into an absolutely fascinating and utterly remote region of…

Travel Dates: 28/06/22 - 06/07/22

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Magadan Tour - Abandoned Russia

8 Nights - An epic trip at the edge of the world for fans of adventure, history, the obscure, and the evocative — this is the experience of a lifetime: Magadan!

Overview: See remote settlements, people living all kinds of lives across the region, abandoned gulags, abandoned towns and cities, stunning landscapes, and so much more.…

Travel Dates: 07/07/22 - 15/07/22

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US$4,200

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Zarengold from Moscow to Ulan Bator by Private Train

11 Nights - Contact our office for 2023 dates and prices

Overview: Experience one of the last great travel adventures. Your journey on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is…

Travel Dates: 07/05/22 - 18/05/22, 04/06/22 - 15/06/22, 23/07/22 - 03/08/22, 18/08/22 - 29/08/22, 10/09/22 - 21/09/22

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Zarengold from Ulan Bator to Moscow by Private Train

11 Nights

Overview: Experience one of the last great travel adventures. Your journey on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is…

Travel Dates: 18/05/22 - 29/05/22, 15/06/22 - 26/06/22, 03/08/22 - 14/08/22, 29/08/22 - 09/09/22, 21/09/22 - 02/10/22

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Golden Eagle Trans-Mongolian Luxury Express with Nadaam Festival (Eastbound)

12 Nights

Overview: Naadam is the one and only Big Event in Mongolia - a spectacularly colourful national festival, held every year. Naadam literally means 'three manly games'. Known as…

Travel Dates: 01/07/22 - 13/07/22, 01/07/23 - 13/07/23

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Golden Eagle Trans-Mongolian Luxury Express with Nadaam Festival (Westbound)

12 Nights - This tour coincides with the annual Nadaam Festival

Overview: Experience 'The Big Event' in the Mongolian calendar. Soak up the colourful atmosphere of the Naadam Festival from the opening ceremony to the 20km horse race. An…

Travel Dates: 10/07/22 - 22/07/22, 10/07/23 - 22/07/23

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Zarengold from Ulan Bator to St Petersburg by Private Train

14 Nights

Overview: On this new itinerary, you start your journey in the vast countryside of Mongolia, where you spend the night under the stars in a traditional nomadic yurt. Your…

Travel Dates: 18/05/22 - 01/06/22, 03/08/22 - 17/08/22, 29/08/22 - 12/09/22, 21/09/22 - 05/10/22

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Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Luxury Express Eastbound

14 Nights - Contact our office for additional dates in 2023

Overview: Undoubtedly the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs like a steel ribbon across mysterious Russia connecting east and west from Moscow…

Travel Dates: 01/05/22 - 15/05/22, 24/07/22 - 07/08/22, 21/08/22 - 04/09/22, 30/04/23 - 14/05/23, 23/07/23 - 06/08/23

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Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Luxury Express (Westbound)

14 Nights - contact our office for all dates in 2023

Overview: Undoubtedly the world's greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian Railway runs like a steel ribbon across mysterious Russia connecting east and west from Moscow…

Travel Dates: 14/05/22 - 28/05/22, 12/06/22 - 26/06/22, 06/08/22 - 20/08/22, 03/09/22 - 17/09/22, 13/05/23 - 27/05/23

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Winter Wonderland on the Trans-Siberian Luxury Express (Eastbound)

14 Nights - Brave the elements for this once only departure and experience a stunning Siberian Winter, Dr Zhivago-style!

Overview: Our special winter programme includes the opportunity to enjoy the iconic winter wonderland scenery by horse-drawn sleigh and the chance to watch ice fishing on Lake…

Travel Dates: 13/02/23 - 27/02/23

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Winter Wonderland on the Trans-Siberian Luxury Express (Westbound)

14 Nights - Brave the elements and experience a stunning Siberian Winter, Dr Zhivago-style, on a luxury rail tour.

Overview: Tours along the Trans-Siberian route in winter are an exceptional and unique experience. Undoubtedly the world’s greatest railway journey, the Trans-Siberian…

Travel Dates: 25/02/23 - 11/03/23

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Zarengold in Winter from Moscow to Ulan Bator or Beijing

15 Nights

Overview: Experience the magic of Siberia with a 13-day private train journey through Russia and Mongolia with possible three-day extension to China.

Travel Dates: 12/02/22 - 27/02/22, 11/02/23 - 26/02/23

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Zarengold from Vladivostok to Moscow by Private Train

15 Nights - Big savings for 2022 with prices from US$6590 per person

Overview: Experience one of the world’s last great travel adventures. Our new route gives you the opportunity to experience the entire length of the original Trans-Siberian…

Travel Dates: 09/07/22 - 23/07/22, 06/07/23 - 21/07/23

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US$7,110

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Zarengold from St Petersburg to Ulan Bator by Private Train

15 Nights

Overview: On this new itinerary, you experience the diverse cultures of three of Russia’s most important cities—St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Irkutsk—as well as a trip…

Travel Dates: 04/05/22 - 19/05/22, 20/07/22 - 04/08/22, 15/08/22 - 30/08/22

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US$6,750

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Zarengold from Moscow to Beijing by Private Train

15 Nights

Overview: Your journey along the Trans-Siberian Railroad, one of the world’s most fascinating and safest train routes, is even more interesting, comfortable, and…

Travel Dates: 07/05/22 - 22/05/22, 04/06/22 - 19/06/22, 23/07/22 - 07/08/22, 18/08/22 - 02/09/22, 10/09/22 - 25/09/22

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US$6,540

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The Trans-Siberian Luxury Express via the BAM & Yakutsk

15 Nights - Russia's final frontier. Exclusive Golden Eagle itinerary across Siberia. One departure only

Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel by private train through an outstanding area of untouched natural beauty of Siberia along the Baikal-Amur Magistral (BAM)…

Travel Dates: 29/05/22 - 13/06/22, 28/05/23 - 12/06/23

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Zarengold from Moscow to Vladivostok by Private Luxury Train

16 Nights - Big savings for 2022 with prices from US$6790 per person

Overview: Experience one of the world’s last great travel adventures. Our new route gives you the opportunity to experience the entire length of the original Trans-Siberian…

Travel Dates: 27/06/22 - 12/07/22, 01/01/70 - 01/01/70

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