Intrepid Travel Announces Russia Adventure Travel

    BOULDER, CO, October 22, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Passengers will meet friendly locals and discover the vast isolated landscapes as they travel the famous Trans-Siberian route across continents on the Russian Railroad. Globe-trot from bustling Beijing, through the heart of the vast Mongolian wilderness and arrive in the cathedral-studded St. Petersburg. This adventure will open their eyes to the history, scenery and people that make up this fascinating region, from the heart of oriental China to the tip of classical Russia.

Days 1-3 Beijing: Travelers begin this epic rail adventure in bustling Beijing, home to Tiananmen Square and the fascinating Forbidden City. They take a day trip to the Great Wall or stay in town and cycle to the Temple of Heaven or the Panjiayuan Market.

Days 4-6 Ulaanbaatar/Ger Camp: They explore Ulaanbaatar's mix of shops and cafes or witness a mystical ceremony at Gandantegchinlen Khiid, Mongolia's largest monastery. They will also enjoy a night of traditional accommodation sleeping in a ger tent.

Days 7-8 Ulan Ude: Passengers unwind in this hillside Buryat city, the site of numerous flourishing Buddhist temples.

Day 9 Irkutsk: This adventure allows travelers to get acquainted with Irkutsk's eclectic mix of traditional Siberian and communist-era architecture on a walking tour.

Days 10-12 Lake Baikal: They will get the choice to hike, cycle or drive along the shores of the world's deepest lake. They will make like a Russian and visit a local banya for an end-of-day steam.

Days 13-14 Trans-Siberian Railway: Passengers take in the dramatic scenery, ranging from dense taiga to vast industrial Russian cities, on board the world's most famous railway.

Days 15-16 Moscow: Russia's capital offers a treasure trove of sights, from the endless array of jewels and weapons in the Kremlin Armoury, to the iconic Red Square and Lenin's Mausoleum. Adventurers gaze at sunlight glinting off gold-domed buildings, orthodox churches sat squarely alongside Soviet icons and piles of trinkets at the Izmaylovo Market.

Days 17-18 St Petersburg: The last stop on this epic journey is the beautiful St Petersburg. Travelers lose themselves among the artistic treasures and imperial interiors of the Hermitage or get away from the tourist trail on a walking tour of the city's backstreets.

Tracks to Russia
This Russian adventure will take travelers to explore Beijing's bustling backstreets, and stay overnight in a traditional ger. They will steam in a banya then plunge into the world's deepest lake, before they ride the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, visit Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow's Red Square, and experience the grandeur of St Petersburg's museums. 18 days for $2375 (local payment of USD $400). http://www.intrepidtravel.com/trips/ORM/USPR

This adventure is 15% off if purchased between 13-24 October, 2008.

To learn more about Intrepid Travel's incredible Russia adventure travel visit: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/USPR

About Intrepid Travel

With over 19 years of experience, Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading small group adventure tour operators. Intrepid offers over 450 itineraries in more than 90 destinations worldwide. Intrepid trips are designed to go off the beaten track, meet the locals and travel in an unconventional way, joining locals on their transport, in their markets and even in their homes.

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