Baikal is a lake that is called the pearl of Eastern Siberia. If you are fond of fishing, nature and swimming, visit this magical place. This lake will not leave you indifferent!
Would you like to explore the historical sights of Lake Baikal? Then you should take an electric train ride along the Circum-Baikal Railway, which is 85 km long. The path passes through 39 tunnels, 470 culverts and 16 galleries. During the trip, several walking excursions are provided, thanks to which you will get acquainted with the nature and history of Lake Baikal, you will be able to take pictures against the backdrop of a beautiful lake. On the way, you will be shown several films about the flora and fauna of the Siberian region. Autumn is considered the ideal time of the year for such a trip.
The electric train departs from the railway stations of Irkutsk and Slyudyanka. You can organize a trip for a group, but for this you must first submit an application. For more information on the cost of the ticket, schedule and route, please call: 8 (3952) 202-973 or 8 (3952) 727-970.
If you want to spend time on the shores of Lake Baikal in a big and noisy campaign, you can go to the coast of the Small Sea. This is the tide of the lake that separates Olkhon Island from the mainland. There are many recreation centers and hotels here. If you prefer to rest in tents, you can settle down right on the shore of the lake. You can get to the resting place by bus, which departs daily from June to August from the Trud stadium in the city of Irkutsk from 9 am to 12 noon. If you arrived in Irkutsk by rail, you can get to the stadium by taking a minibus # 20 or # 64, which stops at the station's bus stop. If you arrived in the city by plane, you can get to the point of departure by bus # 80, as well as by route taxi # 20 and # 61.
Do you want to take a dip? Then forward to Sandy Bay! This place is considered the warmest on the lake. The bay is bounded by the most beautiful capes on both sides. Here you will see rocks that rise above the cover of the Primorsky ridge. In the summer season, you can get to Peschanaya Bay only by water. The high-speed vessel departs from Irkutsk and from Listvyanka village. You can find out more detailed information about the timetable and cost of tickets by calling the ticket office of the river station, at 8 (3952) 287-467.
