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Lake Baikal
Circumbaikal railroad & Listvyanka

Irkutsk was founded in 1661 when the Russian military cossack troops established a fortress on the right bank of Angara River . The city's Russian classical architecture dates from the period of the 1880s when the city boomed after gold was discovered in the area.

Listvyanka is famous for its trade history. From the 18th century its ferry took merchants across the lake to Mongolia and China and the Far East . The Museum of Lake Baikal provides information about the origin and wild life of the lake.

The Circumbaikal train goes very slowly, about 25-30 km/hour and makes long stops. It runs along the Baikal shore, 5-20 meters from the Lake and through the tunnels.

ADVENTURE # B005            HIT

Itinerary   4 days
Group size   1 person to variable
Season   All year round

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Accomodation
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4-6 pax
Single Suppl
Irkutsk
Listvyanka
 
Homestay
Homestay
          
Homestay
Baikal Chalet
         
Hotel Irkutsk
Baikal Chalet
          
Hotel Irkutsk
Hotel Baikal
         

INCLUDED

  • 2 museum fees
  • breakfasts in Irkutsk
  • local trains and ferry
  • Guide service
  • Accomodation
  • 3 hours walking city tour
  • transfers by private car
  • full board at Lake Baikal

PROGRAM

Musee de l'architecture en boisDay 1
Arrival to about 9:00 am Irkutsk . Transfer from airport/ station to hotel/homestay, 1 night, bed & breakfeast. 3 hours walking city tour with one museum.

Day 2
Early morning ( 8-9 am ) local train on the Trans-Siberian Railway from Irkutsk to Lake Baikal (in the vicinity of town Sludyanka), walk about 1 hour to the shore of the Lake , other train along the Old Railroad to Port Baikal - 4 hours. Lunch on the shore. Overnight at homestay (Listvyanka/Port Baikal). Dinner.

Cote du BaikalDay 3
Full day walking excursion in Listvyanka, visiting the Museum of Lake Baikal, sightseeing. Breakfast and lunch at homestay in Listvyanka. Transfer by public bus or boat back to Irkutsk . Overnight at hotel/homestay. Dinner not included.

Day 4
Breakfast. Transfer to station/airport. Departure from Irkutsk .