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Гостям города будет полезно знать график работы общественного городского и междугороднего транспорта Иркутска

Здесь вы узнаете об аренде жилья, туристических маршрутах и развлечениях на Байкале. А туристическая карта Озера станет верным помощником в вашем путешествии.

Историю и легенды Байкала бережно хранят местные жители — буряты. На этой странице мы расскажем об их богатой культуре, древней религии и восхитительной кухне!

Мы сделали для вас подборку самых интересных для туриста городов Байкала.

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Мы строго рекомендуем всем любителям природы хоть раз в жизни приехать на озеро Байкал.

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Circum-Baikal Railway

Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway stretches across the western part of Lake Baikal, from Kultuk to the village of Port Baikal. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the railway exemplifies unique architectural design, as builders had to cut tracks right through the rock along the shores of Lake Baikal.

On your trip to Lake Baikal, be sure to visit the Circum-Baikal Railway. It’s the only place in the world where you can see rare examples of 19th-century architecture located right on the shores of the most beautiful lake on the planet!

Circum-Baikal Railway Tour Features

Difficulty by train

Difficulty by foot

Popularity

  • There are two route options:
    The official route is from Kultuk to Port Baikal.
    Альтернативный — наоборот, о Порт Байкала до Култука.

  • By foot: two or three days’ journey.
    By tourist train: about eleven hours.

  • To Port Baikal: minibus, then ferry or boat.
    To Kultuk: minibus.

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Circum-Baikal Railway

Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway stretches across the western part of Lake Baikal, from Kultuk to the village of Port Baikal. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the railway exemplifies unique architectural design, as builders had to cut tracks right through the rock along the shores of Lake Baikal.

On your trip to Lake Baikal, be sure to visit the Circum-Baikal Railway. It’s the only place in the world where you can see rare examples of 19th-century architecture located right on the shores of the most beautiful lake on the planet!

Circum-Baikal Railway Tour Features

Difficulty by train

Difficulty by foot

Popularity

  • There are two route options:
    The official route is from Kultuk to Port Baikal.
    The alternative route is the opposite, from Port Baikal to Kultuk.

  • By foot: two or three days’ journey.
    By tourist train: about eleven hours.

  • To Port Baikal: minibus, then ferry or boat.
    To Kultuk: minibus.

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Circum-Baikal Railway
Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway stretches across the western part of Lake Baikal, from Kultuk to the village of Port Baikal. Built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the railway exemplifies unique architectural design, as builders had to cut tracks right through the rock along the shores of Lake Baikal.

On your trip to Lake Baikal, be sure to visit the Circum-Baikal Railway. It’s the only place in the world where you can see rare examples of 19th-century architecture located right on the shores of the most beautiful lake on the planet!

Circum-Baikal Railway Tour Features

Difficulty by train

Difficulty by foot

Popularity

  • By foot: two or three days’ journey.
    By tourist train: about eleven hours.

  • To Port Baikal: minibus, then ferry or boat.
    To Kultuk: minibus.

  • There are two route options:
    The official route is from Kultuk to Port Baikal.
    The alternative route is the opposite, from Port Baikal to Kultuk.

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What is the Circum-Baikal Railway famous for?

Tour highlights

«Golden buckle» of the Trans-Siberian Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway received this historical name for its complexity and high cost of construction.
Due to the incredibly difficult terrain, the cost of building one kilometer was several times higher than the average cost of the Trans-Siberian Railway!

What is the Circum-Baikal Railway famous for?

Tour highlights

«Golden buckle» of the Trans-Siberian Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway received this historical name for its complexity and high cost of construction.
Due to the incredibly difficult terrain, the cost of building one kilometer was several times higher than the average cost of the Trans-Siberian Railway!

What is the Circum-Baikal Railway famous for?

Tour highlights
Circum-Baikal Railway

Short tunnels are not so scared!

Circum-Baikal Railway

There are few camps on the way

Circum-Baikal Railway

The Railway tunnel

Кругобайкальская железная дорога

Baikal views from the Railway

«Golden buckle» of the Trans-Siberian Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway received this historical name for its complexity and high cost of construction.
Due to the incredibly difficult terrain, the cost of building one kilometer was several times higher than the average cost of the Trans-Siberian Railway!

Кругобайкальская железная дорога

Baikal views from the Railway

Кругобайкальская железная дорога

19th century protective wall

Circum-Baikal Railway

Baikal views from the Railway

Кругобайкальская железная дорога

There are plenty of bridges on the way

A lifetime memory!

Circum-Baikal Railway impressions

Italian wall

«Golden buckle» of the Trans-Siberian Railway

About 38 tunnels

Steam train ride

Views of Lake Baikal

Boat ride

A lifetime memory!

Circum-Baikal Railway impressions

Italian wall

«Golden buckle» of the Trans-Siberian Railway

About 38 tunnels

Steam train ride

Views of lake Baikal

Boat ride

Tour description of the Circum-Baikal Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway begins in the village of Kultuk and ends 88 kilometers later in the village of Baikal (popularly known as Port Baikal).

If you plan to visit the Circum-Baikal Railway on a special tourist train, keep in mind that there are two routes: from Kultuk to Port Baikal and a mirror route, from Port Baikal to Kultuk. In the first case, a minibus from the tour operator will take you directly to Kultuk, you’ll continue by train to Port Baikal, and then you’ll be transferred by boat to Listvyanka, from where you’ll return to Irkutsk by minibus. The mirror route is the exact opposite.

Along the Circum-Baikal Railway, the train makes stops at the most picturesque spots for photos and to explore the tunnels and other structures.

If you’re looking for a guide to walk the Circum-Baikal Railway, firstly, it’s very difficult; walking on the railway tracks is incredibly inconvenient, and paths along the tracks appear only periodically. The total distance of 88 kilometers will take you approximately three days, including two overnight stays. Due to the long travel time and difficulty, a guide’s services will be quite expensive.

Baikal Smart Travel
recommends!

When travelling by train, keep in mind that window seats with a view of Lake Baikal are more expensive!

Tour description of the Circum-Baikal Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway begins in the village of Kultuk and ends 88 kilometers later in the village of Baikal (popularly known as Port Baikal).

If you plan to visit the Circum-Baikal Railway on a special tourist train, keep in mind that there are two routes: from Kultuk to Port Baikal and a mirror route, from Port Baikal to Kultuk. In the first case, a minibus from the tour operator will take you directly to Kultuk, you’ll continue by train to Port Baikal, and then you’ll be transferred by boat to Listvyanka, from where you’ll return to Irkutsk by minibus. The mirror route is the exact opposite.

Along the Circum-Baikal Railway, the train makes stops at the most picturesque spots for photos and to explore the tunnels and other structures.

If you’re looking for a guide to walk the Circum-Baikal Railway, firstly, it’s very difficult; walking on the railway tracks is incredibly inconvenient, and paths along the tracks appear only periodically. The total distance of 88 kilometers will take you approximately three days, including two overnight stays. Due to the long travel time and difficulty, a guide’s services will be quite expensive.

Baikal Smart Travel
recommends!

When travelling by train, keep in mind that window seats with a view of Lake Baikal are more expensive!

A lifetime memory!

Circum-Baikal Railway impressions

Italian wall

«Golden buckle» of the Trans-Siberian Railway

About 38 tunnels

Steam train ride

Views of Lake Baikal

Boat ride

Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway

Approximate cost per person:

₽ 11 000

Group size: 4 to 14 people or a train full of tourists!

Duration: One, two, or three days

Dates: Everyday, depending on the group size

Circum-Baikal Railway

Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway

Approximate cost per person:

₽ 11 000

Group size: 4 to 14 people or a train full of tourists!

Duration: One, two, or three days

Dates: Everyday, depending on the group size

Circum-Baikal Railway
Tour description of the Circum-Baikal Railway

The Circum-Baikal Railway begins in the village of Kultuk and ends 88 kilometers later in the village of Baikal (popularly known as Port Baikal).

If you plan to visit the Circum-Baikal Railway on a special tourist train, keep in mind that there are two routes: from Kultuk to Port Baikal and a mirror route, from Port Baikal to Kultuk. In the first case, a minibus from the tour operator will take you directly to Kultuk, you’ll continue by train to Port Baikal, and then you’ll be transferred by boat to Listvyanka, from where you’ll return to Irkutsk by minibus. The mirror route is the exact opposite.

Along the Circum-Baikal Railway, the train makes stops at the most picturesque spots for photos and to explore the tunnels and other structures.

If you’re looking for a guide to walk the Circum-Baikal Railway, firstly, it’s very difficult; walking on the railway tracks is incredibly inconvenient, and paths along the tracks appear only periodically. The total distance of 88 kilometers will take you approximately three days, including two overnight stays. Due to the long travel time and difficulty, a guide’s services will be quite expensive.

Baikal Smart Travel
recommends!

When travelling by train, keep in mind that window seats with a view of Lake Baikal are more expensive!

Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway

Approximate cost per person:

₽ 11 000

Group size: 4 to 14 people or a train full of tourists!

Duration: One, two, or three days

Dates: Everyday, depending on the group size

Circum-Baikal Railway

The best guide is you!
Discover the Circum-Baikal Railway on your own! We’ll tell you how in our article:

We can organize a not expensive tour for you, including a partial visit to the Circum-Baikal Railway from Listvyanka. Your guide will be one of our website team members!

Email

baikaltraveler308@gmail.com

Call

+7 (999) 643-65-64

The best guide is you!
Discover the Circum-Baikal Railway on your own! We’ll tell you how in our article:

We can organize a not expensive tour for you, including a partial visit to the Circum-Baikal Railway from Listvyanka. Your guide will be one of our website team members!

Email

baikaltraveler308@gmail.com

Call

+7 (999) 643-65-64

The best guide is you!
Discover the Circum-Baikal Railway on your own! We’ll tell you how in our article:

We can organize a not expensive tour for you, including a partial visit to the Circum-Baikal Railway from Listvyanka. Your guide will be one of our website team members!

Email

baikaltraveler308@gmail.com

Call

+7 (999) 643-65-64