Curriculum Baikal Railway - one day trip

Summary

BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE CONTACT OUR MANAGER! +Saturdays: At 7:40 am a special train on the Trans-Siberian Railway from Irkutsk to Lake Baikal, town of Sludyanka, train along the Old Railroad to Port Baikal, Ferry or a private boat to Listvyanka, transfer to Irkutsk (arrival time is 7-8 pm). You can also stay in Listvjanka (instead of returning to Irkutsk). +Sundays: Transfer from Irkutsk to harbor to Listvyanka by company bus at 9:00. Ferry from Listvyanka to Port Baikal. At 11.40 departure by train along the Old Railroad to Sludyanka, with many stops, then train goes to Irkutsk on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Packed lunch is included. Arrival in Irkutsk at 7-8 pm.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours - 9 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Circumbaikal railway is the old part of the Transsiberian railroad. It starts in Kultuk villageand ends in Port Baikal. There are 424 engineering constructions and 39 tunnels, the total length of which is 8994 metres.There are about 200 bridges and 14 km of walls that supports the railway. All these constructions were build more than 100 years ago! Our tour provided by trains starts on Saturday from Irkutsk eastbound to Sludyanka and then to Port Baikal, where tourists take a ferry to Listvjanka and are transfered to Irkutsk. On Sunday the trip goes the other way from Irkutsk there is a transfer to Listvjanka by bus then ferry and at 11.30 am boarding on the modern train to go to Sludyanka and late in the evening arrival to Irkutsk.

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Train ticket

  • Bus ticket

  • Guide service

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7-9 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Baikal Sun Tours

About operator:

Have a life-time experience at lake Baikal, the world's biggest fresh-water lake! Our company provides travelers with safe, responsible and enjoyable activities. Our trips are designed to have a deep insight of local culture. A professional guide will make your tour not only interesting, but also informative, recommend the best restaurants and shops, help you to order dinner and accompany you shopping. Our tours include transfer by comfortable cars, jeeps and minivans for groups from 1 to 6 people and minibuses for groups from 7 to 18 people. All our cars are equipped with air conditioning system. Also we offer you accommodation in the best hotels on lake Baikal! We invite you to visit Lake Baikal with us!

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