Russia · Architecture

12-Hour Circum-Baikal Railroad Tour from Irkutsk with Lake Baikal

12 Hours Round trip from Slyudyanka Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the Circum-Baikal Railroad, known as the Golden Buckle of the Trans-Siberian Railroad
02 Admire the unique and picturesque setting of the railway against Lake Baikal
03 Stop at Slyudyanka to see its marble train station
04 Enjoy several excursion stops with walks along the route

Head to the Circum-Baikal Railroad, also called the Golden Buckle of the Trans-Siberian Railroad, for its unique and picturesque setting against the magnificence of Lake Baikal. Admire this wonderful construction, built in harmony with the wild landscape, on a full-day journey by train, ferry, and bus.

There are 4-5 excursion stops with walks, ranging from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Irkutsk, Baikal Lake, Listvyanka

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Circum-Baikal Railroad Journey

07:45 - Take a train from the Central Railway Station.
10:05 - Arrive at Slyudyanka, see the marble train station, and stop for 40 minutes.
10:45 - Depart and, on the way, receive travel information from the guide and watch films about Baikal. There are 4-5 excursion stops with walks, ranging from 20 minutes to 1.5 hours.
18:35 - Arrive at Baikal Port and take a ferry to Listvyanka village.
21:30 - Return to Irkutsk by bus.