Circum Baikal Railway tour (with transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk) (12 hours) - uVisitRussia
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Circum Baikal Railway tour (with transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk) (12 hours)

We offer you to make a tour along the Circum Baikal railway that is considered to be the monument of historical and cultural heritage.

During this tour you will have a unique chance to explore the beauty of the region from 3 different viewpoints: being aboard the ferry, from the train window and driving by car from Irkutsk train station

The Circum Baikal railway goes from Slyudyanka to Port Baikal and opens up a picturesque view of Lake Baikal in front of you. The railroad is 89 km long. Its tunnels and stone galleries were built in early 20th century according to non-typical constructive projects. The Circum Baikal railway has never been reconstructed ever since.

You will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the Listvyanka harbour (Rogatka). From Rogatka Harbour by ferry you will go to the Port Baikal, where you will get on Krugobaikalskiy Express train. The train makes a few stops on its way. Guide service and lunch will be provided for you during the trip. The final stop is at Slyudyanka from where you will get on a train to Irkutsk station. The tour finishes at the train station of Irkutsk with transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk (in case when the day of the tour coinsides with the day of the hotel change).

Type: Small Group Tours
Duration: 12 hours

Important info

Price includes
  • transport service (transfer according to the programme)
  • guide service of English
  • train tickets
  • ferry tickets
  • lunch
Additional expenses

Prices per person

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For the 1st class tickets to the Circum Baikal Train 14$ 11$ 10$ 9$ 8$ 7$

Sights included in program

Baikal : Irkutsk
An unique old city, Irkutsk was known as «Paris of Siberia» in the middle of the 19th century. It plays a remarkable role in the Russian history and it's not accidentally called the city-museum. Irkutsk saves many ancient monuments, romantic look, church cupola's lighting upon the blue current of Angara River. This incredible city is called the midst of the Earth, since it's equidistant from the three world's oceans: the Arctic, the P... Read more
Listvyanka is perhaps one of the oldest Russian settlements on the shore of the great Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world. It is a charming village dotted with traditional Siberian wooden houses, with a main road that runs right along the shore of fantastic lake, making it the perfect base to explore this picturesque region. This old-style Siberian village is one of the most visited places in Siberia. Everything about it impresses our imag... Read more
In truth the Circum-Baikal Railroad is an amazing creature of the human's labour and thought, worthy of your attention. The section of the Trans – Siberian Railroad on the southern shore of fabulous Baikal from Port Baikal to Kultuk is called the Circum-Baikal Railway and was built more than 100 years ago. There are a lot of beautifully constructed tunnels and amazing bridges along the way, making the Circum-Baikal a fantastic monument in i... Read more
Baikal : Port Baikal
Port Baikal is located on the left bank of the Angara source, at the foot of the Baranchik Cape. The settlement is the end of the Circum-Baikal Railway. Port Baikal is the original settlement, it is located on the shore of Lake Baikal, and on the bank of the Angara river. All buildings fit in a narrow strip along the coast railway, which, in fact, is the main street of the village. Read more
1/7th of the World : Baikal
Lake Baikal in Siberia is listed as a Unesco World Heritage site and was also voted as one of Russia's Seven Wonders. It's not hard to see why. Baikal is one of those rare spots on the earth where nature has still remained genuine and untouched. The magnificent landscapes – the lake is surrounded by high mountain chains - and the unique clarity of the crystal-clear water, which runs into a darkness teeming with fish. Siberians believe that ... Read more
US$ 250
per person, based on 2-people group
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1 person - US$ 480 (US$ 480 per person)
2 person - US$ 500 (US$ 250 per person)
3 person - US$ 510 (US$ 170 per person)
4 person - US$ 560 (US$ 140 per person)
5 person - US$ 575 (US$ 115 per person)
6 person - US$ 600 (US$ 100 per person)
Price for persons: 1 - 6

Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.

Also you get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.

Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a booking confirmation email. As the day of the tour approaches, our logistics team will provide you with all relevant information for your tour.

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