TESTIMONIALS

I took this trip last summer and still cannot forget it. It was absolutely unforgettable trip. I always loved travelling by train, but this trans-siberian train was very special. As soon as you see your compartment you understand that it will be more relaxing than any other trip. The train was like a comfortable hotel with impeccable service, excellent food and lots of interesting people to chat with. It was always special to arrive at a station for thirty minutes. There where always ladies selling fish, bread, and sausages. Our touring stops, were at Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Ulan-Ude and finally Ulaanbaatar. Lake Baikal has fantastic scenery.

Just back from a group trip to Mongolia and Russia, spending more than a week on the Trans Mongolian/Siberian railway, starting in Moscow, stopping at Lake Baikal, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk and finishing in Ulaan Baatar. What an experience ! It is really hard to explain what we have experienced to anyone who hasn't traveled on this train. The scenery was stunning and it was had to realise just how vast Russia. Moscow was just great but the highlight was the journey on the train with all the remarkable placed we visited on the way. At Lake Baikal, there was a chance to swim in rather cold water, followed by a warming shot of vodka. In Ulan Ude we were treated to a folk music concert with was amazing.

We took a train tour from Beijing to Moscow in May. The trip took 16 days. We started from Beijing where we were taken care by a nice guide Jessie, who was very helpful in all practical matters as well as taking us to the most stunning places in Beijing and around the city. The biggest part of this trip was spent on the train, which was very comfortable .Our cabin had its own small shower, w.c and basin. We were happy with our compartment as it had a large window, the beds were rearranged every morning so that we had a comfortable sitting area during the day. We also had a private tv. which was useful for watching the provided informative videos. All tours were included in the price and they were thorough and very well organized.

We had a nice holiday on the Volga river. It was a very beautiful time with lots of experience and fun. We were so impressed with the vessel itself, the food and the service. The crew were friendly, smiling, accommodating and efficient. All activities were well planned. Guided excursions were interesting with knowledgeable guides. We were impressed by the possibility to attend concerts every night performed by opera stars, a pianist, and an accordionist. The time on this cruise went very fast and we were sorry when it came to the end. Cruises on the Volga Dream can only be recommended very highly. Natali, Luxembourg – Natali, Luxembourg -

We booked the trip with East West tours and were very satisfied with this decision. Many thanks to Dora for her patience and willingness to give us all we wanted. For us, the price was incredibly reasonable for the service and the level of accommodation they provide. It was really nice to have someone on the other end of an email or phone to answer all my questions and worries. We were a little apprehensive about traveling from Moscow to Vlodivostok on the Trans Siberian but we couldn't have felt safer. The train was wonderful. The experience was wonderful. The cabin was so cosy. Food was great. I've taken photos not only of the beautiful sights but also of the nicely arranged meals. I would highly recommend this trip.

Our trip from Vladivostok to Moscow in the Trans-Siberian train Golden Eagen was a fairy tale. It was fun to book it through East West Tours as they made it very easy to make a choice (I'm not the one who easily makes purchase decision). The Golden Eagle is akin to a 5-star hotel on wheels, comprising up to 21 cars. Our cabin had a sofa, a work area, an LCD screen, wardrobe, shower, and toilet. The daily activities were either on-train or off-train tours of cities or countryside. The food on the train was fantastic, with plenty of choices of meals and drinks.