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Train Accommodations Aboard the
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Two styles of accommodation are available on trips aboard the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express: Gold Class and Silver Class, each offering private en-suite facilities, with upper/lower berth configuration.

           MIR tours on this train:

Gold Class
Gold Class cabins are among the best in international rail travel today and feature modern en-suite amenities including power showers and under floor heating. Cabins are well-appointed and equipped with state of the art DVD/CD player, LCD screen, audio system, individual air conditioning, recessed lighting and wardrobe space. Each cabin is configured with upper and lower berths, and can accommodate double, twin or single occupancy.

Please note: A portion of the Silk Road route also makes use of the Shangri-La Express train. Couples booking Gold Class on the Silk Road journeys will be allocated two compartments on the Shangri-La Express, with washroom between. Singles booking Gold Class will share washrooms with another Gold Class single.

Gold Class cabin dimensions - 5 compartments/carriage:

    Cabin Area (total, including bathroom) - 77 sq ft (7 sq m)
    Cabin Length - 6' 7"  (2 m)
    Cabin Width - 11' 8"  (3.6 m)
    Size of bathroom - 6' 6" x 4'
    Lower bed width - 4' 5" (1.35m)
    Upper bed width - 2' 9" (85 cm)
    Bed Length - 6' 2" (1.9 m)





Sample Gold Class Sleeper with en-suite shower and WC,
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Sample Gold Class Sleeper compartment and car layouts,
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Silver Class
Silver Class cabins are smaller than Gold Class cabins but still have en-suite facilities, though with a smaller shower area. Silver Class cabins feature the same amenities as Gold Class cabins but in a smaller space.

Silver Class cabin dimensions - 6 compartments/carriage:

    Cabin area (total, including bathroom) - 60 sq ft  (5.5 sq m)
    Cabin length - 6' 3" (1.9 m)
    Cabin width - 9'
    Size of bathroom - 4' 6" x 3'
    Lower bed width - 4' 0" (1.2m)
    Upper bed width - 2' 9" (85cm)
    Bed length (upper & lower) - (190 cm) 6' 3"


Sample Silver Class Sleeper,
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Sample Silver Class Sleeper with en-suite shower and WC, Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express
Sample Silver Class Sleeper compartment and car layouts, Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Life Aboard the Train

Bar/Lounge Cars
A Bar/Lounge Car is included in the formation of the train. The lounge offers a relaxing and comfortable area where you can enjoy a drink and gather with other passengers around the piano.


     
Sample Bar/Lounge Cars,
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Dining Cars
Dining Cars feature Russian and European cuisine complemented by a selection of local and European wines.


   
   
   
Sample Dining Cars
Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

On all private trains, towels and toiletries are provided and onboard laundry service is available. Each sleeping car has its own highly qualified attendants who provide bed turndown service. Bottled water is available on request 24 hours a day.

Join travelers from around the world to enjoy the relaxed and casual environment onboard, with no need to wear formal attire on excursions or while dining.

Hotel Accommodations
The first and last nights in Moscow, Vladivostok and UlaanBaatar (three nights in UlaanBaatar on Mongolian Route) of the tour are spent in well-appointed four and five star hotels. Additional nights before and after the tour can be arranged on request.


Off-Train Tours
Rail journeys feature an extensive line-up of educational city tours of the various stops on our routes. Private coaches and local guides whisk you away from your "hotel on wheels" for fascinating half- or full-day forays into the principal towns and cities, sometimes including an in-city dining opportunity.


Please note that a variety of cabins styles are in use aboard the various trains.  Decor and layout of dining, bar and sleeping cars on your journey may differ from the sample images depicted in our brochures/websites.

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