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
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
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
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!
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!
Tour highlights
Short tunnels are not so scared!
There are few camps on the way
The Railway tunnel
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!
Baikal views from the Railway
19th century protective wall
Baikal views from the Railway
There are plenty of bridges on the way
Circum-Baikal Railway impressions
Circum-Baikal Railway impressions
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.
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.
Circum-Baikal Railway impressions
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.
Tour to the Circum-Baikal Railway
Approximate cost per person:
₽ 6 500
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
