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Daylong Ride On The Circum-Baikal Railway From Irkutsk
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, German, Russian

Description

Go on a day excursion by train along the coast of Lake Baikal, and enjoy splendid views of the surrounding region. All while running by the beautiful lake, you will experience resplendent vistas that will remain in your memory for a long time to come. Go through dark tunnels and over old bridges as your colourful conveyance makes it's way across. Your Irkutsk tour guide will be by your side to tell you stories of all the magnificent sights you pass by. 

Highlights
  • Enjoy a train excursion along Lake Baikal
  • A fun ride on the Circum-Baikal Railway expand_more
    • Board the train from Irkutsk along with your tour guide, in the morning. 

    • The steam train takes you along the Circum-Baikal route passing through and by the most beautiful views. On this excursion, there are numerous stops at interesting places that the passengers might want to visit. Since meals aren't served on the train, you could take your food at a stopover. See some grand bridges and tunnels along the way! The train stops at:

      • The Ulanovo Station which has a train monument and also offers great views of the Baikal Lake

      • The Italian retaining wall which is a huge wall decorated with arches; a picturesque sight of grandeur. 

      • Complex Kirkiresky where a dam is built over two tunnels; it is the photographers' paradise!

      • Old Angasolka Camp, the last stop. Here are located numerous small shops that you could visit.

    • Take the return journey to Irkutsk with pleasant memories of the day. 

What's Included
  • Train ticket.

  • Ferry.

  • Bus.

  • Services of an Irkutsk tour guide.

What's Excluded
  • Meals.

Meeting Point

Irkutsk, Russia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Per Person
1 To 10 USD 150 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 150 / person