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An affordable 5/8-hour
tour is the
great possibility
to see the lake, get basic
information about flora,
fauna and history
of Baikal within
1 day. Tour
can be organized
at any time
during the year,
and experienced,
any-language guide and driver
will make this
trip pleasant and
unforgettable.
Irkutsk city is
66 km far
from the world
famous lake Baikal.
One hour drive
from Irkutsk and
the lake comes
in sight at
the mouth of
the Angara river.
This small spot
opens for travellers
a part of
Baikal and the
beautiful landscape. On
the opposite river
bank – the
port of Baikal
that used to
be the railway
station on the
old Trans-Siberian railroad. From
there begins one
of the breathtaking excursion on
a train along
the very edge
of the lake
through 39 tunnels
and numerous bridges
of the old
TransSib. Here a
guide will show
a shaman rock
and tell the
old legend about
Baikal. The further
way leads to
the village of
Listvyanka, that stretches
along the shore
of Baikal for
3 kilometres.
The village is the
easily accessible spot
at Baikal and
most visited sightseeing
for those, whose
journey is limited
by schedule. The
lymnological museum, wooden
church, fish and
souvenirs market are
inluded in the
tour, and they
are tourists’ amenities
of the village.
Besides Listvyanka has
the other more
important meaning –
it is the
best launching point
for the most
interesting trips around
Baikal. They encourage
the best available
possibilities to see
the unique beauty
of Baikal to
all travellers.
Standard tour lasts 5
hours (incl. road). By request
tour can be
extended up to
8 hours, and be
supplemented with Open-air
Museum of Wooden
Architecture (“Taltsi”) and
excursion to Chersky
Peak mountain (with
funicular)
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