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Circumbaikal Railway
Ride on an old steam locomotive through beautiful scenery of the lake, and enjoy wonderful old tunnels and runways of Circumbaikal railway.
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Circumbaikal railway is the old part of the Transsiberian railroad. It starts in Kultuk village / Station Kultuk (157 km) and ends in Port Baikal (73 km). Kultuk village is situated 8 km before Sludyanka and 98 km away from Irkutsk by road. The main railway building however is in Sludyanka.
Within the section of 84 km from Kultuk to Port Baikal there are 424 engineering constructions and 39 tunnels, the total length of which is 8994 metres. The biggest tunnels are Katorzhny (538 m), Khabartuy (548 m), Poloviny (807 m). There are about 200 bridges and 14 km of walls that supports the railway. All these constructions were build more than 100 years ago!
Circumbaikal railway is the old part of the Transsiberian railroad. It starts in Kultuk village / Station Kultuk (157 km) and ends in Port Baikal (73 km). Kultuk village is situated 8 km before Sludyanka and 98 km away from Irkutsk by road. The main railway building however is in Sludyanka.
Within the section of 84 km from Kultuk to Port Baikal there are 424 engineering constructions and 39 tunnels, the total length of which is 8994 metres. The biggest tunnels are Katorzhny (538 m), Khabartuy (548 m), Poloviny (807 m). There are about 200 bridges and 14 km of walls that supports the railway. All these constructions were build more than 100 years ago!
MAIN HIGHLIGHTS
- See the beautiful views of the lake from a window of historical steam locomotive
- Stop at the beautiful tunnels built a century ago
- See the beautiful old railway station in Slyudyanka
- Visit the small village of Port Baikal
Check out winter trips, see the fields of transparent ice & grottos!
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Tour itinerary
The railroad was named "the Golden Buckle of the Great Siberian Trail". The "Buckle" — as it connected the Trans Siberian railway divided by Baikal lake; the "Golden" - because the total value of building operations exceeded the cost of all railroads in Russia at those time. At the end of 70's the railway was recognized as the historic and architectural monument and now it is under government protection.
The Circumbaikal railway tour starts in Irkutsk everyday except Tuesday. The tour ends in Irkutsk in the evening. Price does not include meals during the tour. In summer light snacks can be bought on the train at the restaurant carriage. It is recommended to take your own food before the train trip. The thermos with hot boiled water is always available in every carriage.
The Circumbaikal railway tour starts in Irkutsk everyday except Tuesday. The tour ends in Irkutsk in the evening. Price does not include meals during the tour. In summer light snacks can be bought on the train at the restaurant carriage. It is recommended to take your own food before the train trip. The thermos with hot boiled water is always available in every carriage.
Old steam locomotive
Goes everyday except Monday and Tuesday. Carriages have no classes.
Available May till October.
Goes everyday except Monday and Tuesday. Carriages have no classes.
Available May till October.
Modern electric train
Goes everyday during summer. It has carriages with 1st, 2nd and 3rd class.
Available May till October.
Goes everyday during summer. It has carriages with 1st, 2nd and 3rd class.
Available May till October.
Tour option 1
Departure days:
On Saturdays + on Thursdays in July and August
Tour duration:
1 day (07:56 - 20:30/21:30)
Irkutsk — Sludyanka — Circumbaikal Railway — Port Baikal — Ferry to Listvyanka — Irkutsk (distance: 262 km / 162 ml)
Price: 10500R / 11000R in July & August
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
*Lakeside seat means on the side of the lake. Aisle seat on the side of the lake is also considered to be a lakeside seat.
On Saturdays + on Thursdays in July and August
Tour duration:
1 day (07:56 - 20:30/21:30)
Irkutsk — Sludyanka — Circumbaikal Railway — Port Baikal — Ferry to Listvyanka — Irkutsk (distance: 262 km / 162 ml)
- 07:51 Trans-Siberian train departure for Sludyanka and 100km non-stop journey.
- Stop in Sludyanka for 30 minutes and at 10:30 travel by Circumbaikal railway along lake Baikal to Port Baikal (92 km).
- Special stops (4-5 stops from 20 min to 1 hour) enroute are done for tourists at the historical sites of the railway: Staraya Angasolka, Shabartuysky bridge, Polovinaya river, "Italian" Wall, through longest tunnels, viaducts and supporting walls.
- Arrive Port Baikal at 18:30 and cross the Angara river (2 km) by ferry-boat to Listvyanka.
- Drive by bus 70 km / 1 hour to Irkutsk.
- The trip is finished at 20:30 - 21:30 with the bus arrival to the central Kirov square (Angara hotel).
- The last stop is at the train station.
Price: 10500R / 11000R in July & August
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
- Circumbaikal train tickets: Irkutsk - Sludyanka - Port Baikal
- Ferry-boat Port Baikal to Listvyanka
- Bus transfer Listvyanka to Irkutsk 70km
*Lakeside seat means on the side of the lake. Aisle seat on the side of the lake is also considered to be a lakeside seat.
Tour option 2
Departure days:
On Sundays + on Fridays in July and August
Tour duration:
1 day (07:00/08:00 - 20:15/20:45)
Irkutsk — Listvyanka — Ferry to Port Baikal — Circumbaikal railway — Sludyanka — Irkutsk (Distance: 262 km / 162 ml)
Price: 10500R / 11000R in July and August
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
*Lakeside seat means on the side of the lake. Aisle seat on the side of the lake is also considered to be a lakeside seat.
On Sundays + on Fridays in July and August
Tour duration:
1 day (07:00/08:00 - 20:15/20:45)
Irkutsk — Listvyanka — Ferry to Port Baikal — Circumbaikal railway — Sludyanka — Irkutsk (Distance: 262 km / 162 ml)
- At 07:30/08:00 Bus departure from Irkutsk to Lake Baikal / Listvyanka (70 km and 1 hour).
- Cross the Angara river (2 km) by ferry-boat to Port Baikal.
- At 10:00 start the Circumbaikal railway excursion by train along lake Baikal to Sludyanka (92 km). Special stops (4-5 stops from 20 min to 1 hour) enroute are done for tourists at the historical sites of the railway: "Italian" Wall, Polovinaya river, Shabartuysky bridge, Staraya Angasolka, through longest tunnels, viaducts and supporting walls.
- Arrive Sludyanka at 17:00.
- Stop for 40 min and ride by Trans-Siberian railway (100 km) to Irkutsk.
- The trip is finished with the train arrival at Irkutsk train station at 20:15/20:45
Price: 10500R / 11000R in July and August
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
- Circumbaikal train tickets: Irkutsk - Sludyanka - Port Baikal
- Ferry-boat Port Baikal to Listvyanka
- Bus transfer Listvyanka to Irkutsk 70km
*Lakeside seat means on the side of the lake. Aisle seat on the side of the lake is also considered to be a lakeside seat.
On Fridays + on Mondays in July and August
07:00 or 08:00 — Bus departure from Irkutsk to Lake Baikal / Listvyanka (70 km and 1 hour). Cross the Angara river (2 km) by ferry-boat to Port Baikal.
10:40 — Start the Circumbaikal railway excursion by train along lake Baikal to Sludyanka (92 km). Special stops (from 20 min to 1,5 hours) enroute are done for tourists at the historical sites of the railway: "Italian" Wall, Polovinaya river, Shabartuysky bridge, Staraya Angasolka, longest tunnels, viaducts and supporting walls.
17:40 — Arrive Sludyanka. Stop for 20 minutes and ride by Trans-Siberian railway (100 km) to Irkutsk.
20:40 — Arrive to Irkutsk train station.
Tour price with 1st class train tickets:
8500 RUB / 9100R in July & August
Tour price with 2nd class train tickets is 500R less
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
10:40 — Start the Circumbaikal railway excursion by train along lake Baikal to Sludyanka (92 km). Special stops (from 20 min to 1,5 hours) enroute are done for tourists at the historical sites of the railway: "Italian" Wall, Polovinaya river, Shabartuysky bridge, Staraya Angasolka, longest tunnels, viaducts and supporting walls.
17:40 — Arrive Sludyanka. Stop for 20 minutes and ride by Trans-Siberian railway (100 km) to Irkutsk.
20:40 — Arrive to Irkutsk train station.
Tour price with 1st class train tickets:
8500 RUB / 9100R in July & August
Tour price with 2nd class train tickets is 500R less
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
- Circumbaikal train tickets: Irkutsk - Sludyanka - Port Baikal
- Ferry-boat Port Baikal to Listvyanka
- Bus transfer Listvyanka to Irkutsk 70km
on Thursdays + on Sundays in July and August
08:00 — Trans-Siberian train departure for Sludyanka and 2,5 hours non-stop (100 km) journey.
10:30 — Stop in Sludyanka for 30 minutes and further travel by Circumbaikal railway along lake Baikal to Port Baikal (92 km). Special stops enroute are done for tourists at the historical sites of the railway: Staraya Angasolka, Shabartuysky bridge, Polovinaya river, "Italian" Wall, longest tunnels, viaducts and supporting walls.
17:00 — Arrive Port Baikal.
18:20 or 19:20 — Cross the Angara river (2 km) by ferry-boat to Listvyanka.
18:50 or 19:50 — Drive by bus 70 km to Irkutsk.
20:30 or 21:30 — Arrive to Irkutsk train station.
Tour price with 1st class train tickets:
8500 RUB / 9100R in July & August
Tour price with 2nd class train tickets is 500 less:
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
10:30 — Stop in Sludyanka for 30 minutes and further travel by Circumbaikal railway along lake Baikal to Port Baikal (92 km). Special stops enroute are done for tourists at the historical sites of the railway: Staraya Angasolka, Shabartuysky bridge, Polovinaya river, "Italian" Wall, longest tunnels, viaducts and supporting walls.
17:00 — Arrive Port Baikal.
18:20 or 19:20 — Cross the Angara river (2 km) by ferry-boat to Listvyanka.
18:50 or 19:50 — Drive by bus 70 km to Irkutsk.
20:30 or 21:30 — Arrive to Irkutsk train station.
Tour price with 1st class train tickets:
8500 RUB / 9100R in July & August
Tour price with 2nd class train tickets is 500 less:
(+1000R if lakeside seat is required*)
Price includes:
- Circumbaikal train tickets: Irkutsk - Sludyanka - Port Baikal
- Ferry-boat Port Baikal to Listvyanka
- Bus transfer Listvyanka to Irkutsk 70km
pOSSIBLE EXTRA EXPENSES:
- Breakfast 400 RUB (sandwich or vegeterian and tea)
- Lunch 950 RUB (steamed potato with meat, chicken or fish or vegetarian, bread, tea, chocolate)
- Dinner 650 RUB (chopped pork 120gr, buckwheat 200gr, bread)
- Pick up at your place in Irkutsk and transfer to the starting point: 2,000 RUB
- Extra fee for baggage size bigger than 30x40x50 is 400 RUB (cash payment on the train)
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