This tour will make you discover the picturesque line of the Circumbaikal Railroad and the village of Listvyanka. You will enjoy this unhurried cultural tour of the south of Lake Baikal.

Called "Krugobaikalka"in Russian, this part of the Trans-Siberian Railroad, the genius of architectural engineering, was built at the beginning of 20th century. The way was encrusted in the abrupt shore of Lake Baikal what boggles the imagination. Discovering beautiful landscapes, you will also learn about the culture and the history.

The Circumbaikal Railroad streches for 84km and connects the village of Kultuk with the Baikal Port. It has more than 424 engineering constructions including 39 tunnels, all of 8994 metres long. At the dangerous places 14 buttresses, 47 stone galleries and 3 iron ones were built. Because of scope, difficulties and cost of work, this part of Trans-Siberian has no equal among all the railroads of our country. In Russia before the revolution people called it "the golden buckle of the iron belt of Russia".

70 km away from Irkutsk, at the spot where the Angara takes its source, Listvyanka, the most accessible village from the lake, is located. We will go early in the morning to visit its sights, to walk along the shore, to climb hills enjoying a breathtaking view on the Baikal.

Day 1 Transfer to the station of Irkutsk at about 8 a.m. Departure by train to the south of the lake. Change of locomotive (we stay in the same coach) - the Old Railroad runs on diesel fuel. Excursion, frequent visits to the picturesque and cultural places. While stopping your guide will tell you about the place or its history. Lunch on train. Arrival in Port Baikal, boarding the ferry, crossing of the mouth of the Angara. Arrival in Listvyanka. Accommodation in the guest-house, dinner.

Day 2 Visit to the village of Listvyanka. Port of the village and typical saleswomen of omul. If you like - tasting of smoked omul (endemic fish of the lake). Buying souvenirs sold near smokehouses. Lunch in the restaurant facing the lake. Boat trip*. Visit to the Baikal museum, the aquarium with seals of the lake. Ascending Chersky Rock by ropeway to admire the panorama of the lake and the Angara-river, a breathtaking view! In the evening return to Irkutsk by car. Transfer to the hotel or to the station. End of the programme.