- Fascinating discovery of genious architectural constructions of the Circum-Baikal Railway
- Opportunity to enjoy enchanting Baikal sceneries all along the route
- Discovery of small traditional villages on the shores of Lake Baikal
We invite you to a unique excursion along the Circum-Baikal Railway - a monument of engineering architecture of the late 19th century.
The Circum-Baikal Railway, built between Port Baikal and the village of Kultuk, 84 km long, unites 424 engineering structures, including 39 tunnels, with a total length of 8994 m. The tunnels and stone galleries of the Circum-Baikal Railway are unique in that they were built according to non-standard designs and were not subsequently rebuilt, preserving the original design architects and engineers of the early 20th century.
In terms of volume, complexity and cost of work, the Circum-Baikal Railway had no equal among Russian railways. Before the revolution, it was called the “Golden Buckle of Russia’s Steel Belt”: a buckle because it connected the Trans-Siberian Railway, which had been severed by Lake Baikal, and a gold one because the cost of work surpassed all existing roads in Russia. The road also justifies its name thanks to its unique appearance, which has no analogues in the world, combining a complex architectural complex and picturesque coastal landscapes of the lake.
The rich excursion program will definitely be remembered for a long time! Tourists of any age and level of training can participate - there are no restrictions!
- Day 1Excursion by the Circum-Baikal RailwayIrkutsk
- 07:45Departure of the train from Irkutsk-Passazhirsky stationArrival to the railway station of Irkutsk. The boarding starts 15 minutes before the train leaves. The number of the railway line is indicated on the display.above the way out to the platform. The train goes without stops to Slyudyanka.
- 10:00Breakfast — Not included
- 10:20Arrival to SludiankaThe stop lasts 30 minutes and you have possibility to go for a walk. The interesting fact of Sludianka is that it's railway station building is the only one that built of the pink and white marble.
- 10:30Excursion programmeHere the excursion programme begins — with sightseeing stops and leaving the train accompanied by guide. During the excursion we will visit: the Angasolka village, Polovonnaya station, the unique architectural complex "Italian wall" and the station Ulanovo (Khvoynaya).
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 17:20Arrival in Port BaikalVisit to the old building of the railway station. Taking a ferry to Lystvianka. Boarding bus and departure to Irkoutsk.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- 20:00Arrival to IrkutskEnd of the programme.
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- Russian-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Transport a per itinerary
The price indicated is for 1 adult (non-resident) - mountain side location. Permission to visit the Pribaikalsky National Park is included. You can book a place near the window face Lake Baikal: supplement of 1 700 roubles / per person. Baggage is paid additionally - 400 roubles. Some departures are carried out in the OPPOSITE direction. Depending on the schedule, the excursion is carried out by electric train or diesel locomotive. In summer it is also possible to order meals (June-August).
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