Trans Siberia by Private Train PLUS...

Trans Siberia by Private Train "The Czar's Gold"  ·         Max 200 passengers in five categories (see description below). ·         Totally independent from the scheduled Russian trains.  ·         Max excursion group size is 26 pax.  For Cat. IV and Cat. V it is 12 pax only. ·         Two days in Mongolia.                                                                                                      Along Lake Baikal English language departures (in red).  Moscow to Beijing (16 days, 1 night Moscow. 11 nights train/hotel with 3 nights Beijing):  M5 06 MAY - 21 MAY 2012          English & French speaking guides guaranteed M6 03 JUN - 18 JUN 2012           English speaking guides guaranteed MZ 28 JUN - 13 JUL 2012            French speaking guides guaranteed   M7  22 JUL - 06 AUG 2012          English speaking guides guaranteed M8 16 AUG - 31 AUG 2012         Spanish & Italian speaking guides guaranteed  M9 09 SEP - 24 SEP 2012           French speaking guides guaranteed    Beijing to Moscow (15 days, 2 nights Beijing. 11 nights train/hotel. 1 night Moscow): P5 14 MAY - 28 MAY 2012                English speaking guides guaranteed P6 11 JUN - 25 JUN 2012                  French speaking guides guaranteed PZ 06 JUL - 20 JUL 2012                   English & Italian speaking guides guaranteed P7 30 JUL - 13 AUG 2012                 Spanish & Italian speaking guides guaranteed P8 24 AUG - 07 SEP 2012                French speaking guides guaranteed P9 17 SEP - 01 OCT 2012                    English speaking guides guaranteed Your clients have been to Beijing already? These journeys may also be traveled between Moscow and Lake Baikal and visa versa ONLY.  Please inquire.       Rates per person:  (Same rates Eastbound or Westbound) Category 1:  4 compartments, 16 passengers    Two toilets per wagon$5,550 (4 pass. in cabin)   $6,450 (3 pass. in cabin) Category 2:  56 compartments, 112 passengers   Two toilets and one shower for 2-3 wagons  $8,750 double (two lower beds), $10,530 sgl. Category 2 NEW:  8 compartments, 16 passengers    Two toilets and one shower for 2-3 wagons $9,350 double (two lower beds), $11,130 single   Please note: All pass. in Cat 2 have access to showers for 15+ min. every day. Category 3:  7 compartments, 14 passengers  One bathroom w/handheld shower shared by two compartment $11,250 double, $15,420 single     Single use supplement for 6 / 5 hotel overnights (cat. I - II - III) $800 / $670 Category 4:  18 compartments, 36 passengers  Bathroom w/ shower & toilet (ensuite facilities) $13,950 dbl, $19,190 single Category 5:  10 compartments, 20 passengers Bathroom w/ shower & toilet (ensuite facilities) $17,250 dbl, $23,390 single    Single use supplement for 6 / 5 hotel overnights (cat IV - V)  $1,600 / $1,335   Rates incl.:   Train and hotel accommodations, 22 excursions. meals according to the itinerary, and transfers on days of scheduled arrivals and departures according to the program.   Detailed info re. the lay out of compartments and amenities offered can be found on this web site.  Enjoy the Trans Siberian Journey videos on Trans Siberian Journey I and Trans Siberian Journey II   *********************************************************************************  The Silk Road  This journey is focused on Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. There are TWO departures APR 17-30 & OCT 16-29, 2012 from Ashgabat to Astana with English speaking guides.   2012 rates have not yet been set.  Please see 2011 below as a guidance. Click here for the itinerary 2011 dates:  OCT 6-19 Astana - Ashgabat and OCT 18-31 Ashgabat - Astana 2011 Rates: Category:     Habibi        Ali Baba        Aladin        Kalif                      4 berths       2 berth          2 berth       2 berth Facilities:     Standard    Standard       1 shower     en suite                                                            per wagon Per person Double          $3,295      $4,780           $5,480      $9,580 Single supp.       -          $1,630          $1,910      $5,225 Train + 5 hotel nights Included: All train and hotel accommodation, excursions, transfers and meals as per itinerary 2012 ******************************************************************************************************************* The Arabian Nights Journeys in 2012 will have new Turkish rail wagons. Unfortunately this program has been cancelled  for 2011 due to the unrests in Syria, however we expect the program to run again in OCT 2012. Please click here for the itinerary *********************************************************************************************** The Desert Express in Namibia  The Namibia Journey Many other departures but English not guaranteed.                                                NOV 25 - DEC 5, 2011 English and space still available!!         OCT 18 - OCT 29, 2012  French.      NOV 29 - DEC 10, 2012  English.                        minimum participants: 34      maximum of passengers: 46         2012 rates will be available by mid July, 2011.     2011 rates:    Double:  $6,995   Single:   $10,285   Triple:    $6,445    All 24 compartments have two lower beds, private shower and toilet, large panorama windows and air conditioning.  Rates include: All train and hotel/lodge accommodations, excursions, transfers and meals as per the itinerary.   *******************************************************************************************                                                                             Cruise the Mekong in LAOS !                                           "LI Trains & Cruises" also operates three ships on the Mekong River in LAOS and THAILAND  (incl. the Golden Triangle).  For detailed itinerary click here.   Click here for all details  *******************************************************************************************