Fabulous Explorer 3 Factors That Influence the Cost of Your Trans-Siberian Railway Trip

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I’m excited to introduce this brand new series as Live Well Be Fabulous expands its coverage of all adventures travels related. The Fabulous Explorer covers those territories outside of our usual coverage of the Mediterranean regions. These articles contain tips, guides, and inspirational advice the same as our Mediterranean Muse series.

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If you are planning on booking a berth on the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, there are many things to consider when calculating your budget. Several factors will influence the price of your holiday, which we describe in the paragraphs listed below.

The Seating Classes

Traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railway offers you a choice of first, second, or third class. First class is obviously the most expensive. With two berths in each cabin and nine cabins in each carriage, you do have a lot of room. Second class has four berths in each cabin, and as in the first class, the cabins are lockable. With clean toilets at the end of the carriage, the second class offers good value for the money.

The third class contains 54 beds positioned in a dormitory-style setup. This arrangement is popular with the locals. The third class passage is for those who don’t mind the experience of basic conditions on a long train journey. For more details about the different classes, check out www.thetranssiberiantravelcompany.com, the leading tour operator for Trans-Siberian Railway holidays.

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The Traveling Seasons

High season, which is from May to August is the most expensive time to travel. Much cheaper berths can be booked during the freezing winter conditions, and somewhere in between in the spring and autumn. If you are considering a holiday on the Trans-Siberian Railway, then be sure to contact an established tour operator. These persons will be able to outline the various expenses and help you plan a suitable trip that falls within your budget.

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Consider Your Lifestyle

If you like to dine in the best restaurants and sample the best wines and liqueurs, this will have an impact on your traveling costs. Most people budget for daily living expenses. Moreover, your chosen tour company can help with this by giving you all the information you need to budget for what will be the holiday of a lifetime. Like anywhere else in the world, you can spend a lot of money in Russia if you really want to. This fact especially holds true in Moscow, where you’ll find many fine restaurants. Also, if you would like to go and see a show or two, there are many great theatres spread throughout the region.

You might want to take in Mongolia, which is a unique country that has much to offer tourists. There’s also China (yes, you can take the train all the way to Beijing), which offers another dimension to your trip. Calculating your budget is much easier if you deal with a reputable tour operator. We can’t stress this enough. Travel experts have the experience and the know-how to help you plan the perfect holiday on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Book your trip with an experienced tour company and you won’t regret any of this intriguing experience.

If you are traveling this year, you should already be planning. Furthermore, the summer is the busy season, so you should book your berth well in advance of your planned travel dates, to ensure that you are not disappointed.

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**The article the Fabulous Explorer 3 Factors That Influence the Cost of Your Trans-Siberian Railway Trip first appeared on Live Well Be Fabulous on June 21, 2019***