Moscow – Baikal Railway tour "Baikal Fairy Tale"

During the trip, you will get acquainted with the sights of stunning and original Russian cities – Perm, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk, and then go to the shores of Lake Baikal to enjoy the majestic views of the lake.

Getting to know the noble and mighty Baikal is a unique experience that everyone who wants to fully understand the scale of Russia needs to get. 

The route of the cruise tourist train: Moscow – Perm – Yekaterinburg – Novosibirsk – Krasnoyarsk – Irkutsk – Olkhon

Location

Russia, Moscow
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 12 – 19 June, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Train
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 40 people
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Moscow
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The border of Europe and Asia
A glass of champagne and a "certificate of trespassers" are waiting for us at the border
Delicious Baikal dishes
Let's try the traditional Baikal cuisine
Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
We will take a tour of the largest musical theater in Russia
Circum-Baikal Railway
We will see southern Baikal and explore the architectural sights in one day
Kungur Ice Cave
We are exploring a unique geological monument, the largest karst cave in gypsum in the European part of our country
The Famous Krasnoyarsk Pillars
We will visit the observation deck of the Stolby National Park with a cable car ride

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Boarding the train

    13:40 Departure of the tourist train from the station Moscow Yaroslavskaya.

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  • Day 2 - Perm
  • Day 3 - Ekaterinburg
  • Day 4 - Novosibirsk
  • Day 5 - Krasnoyarsk
  • Day 6 - Irkutsk
  • Day 7 - Travel on the KBZHD
  • Day 8 - Olkhon Island
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The program is not recommended for people who have difficulty moving due to age or other body characteristics, as well as children under 14 years of age.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Train
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Premium

The tour provides for travel in a carriage of the selected category.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category, RUB.:

CategoryAdultsChildren up to and including 9 years old
Four-seater compartment134 800133 300
Double compartment164 000163 000
Double compartment single occupancy244 700-
Luxury195 500-
Single Room Suite305 800-
Tourist train 7 nights

The tourist train includes comfortable luxury, CB, compartment and second-class carriages. 

SUITE 6 compartment1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed in size slightly less than 2 bedrooms), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of a WC with a sink.   A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). There are only 12 people in the carriage
SUITE 5 compartments1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed in size slightly less than 2 bedrooms), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of 1 shower +WC with sink.   A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). There are only 10 people in the carriage.
SUITE 4 compartments1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed in size slightly less than 2 bedrooms), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of 1 shower+WC with sink. A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). The common area in the carriage. There are only 8 people in the carriage.
SUITE 3 compartments1 upper shelf + 1 lower (unfolds, it turns out the analogy of a bed in size slightly less than 2 bedrooms), bathrobes + slippers, 1 medium + 1 large towel. Personal amenities in the form of 1 shower+WC with sink. A soft corner sofa, there is a TV (you can use a USB stick or disks). The common area in the carriage. There are only 6 people in the carriage.
sv2 lower shelves, 1 medium towel for 1 person, mini travel kit (toothbrush + toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). Amenities per carriage. The maximum number of people in a carriage is 18
COMPARTMENT2 lower and 2 upper shelves. Amenities per carriage. Mini travel kit (toothbrush+ toothpaste, slippers, refreshing napkin). The maximum number of people in a carriage is 36
Reserved seat9 open-type compartments, 9 side seats. The maximum number of people in the car is 54 seats
The general Ruskeala ExpressThe train is stylized for the beginning of the 20th century. The train is pulling - a real steam locomotive. There are 6 seats in each compartment. The train has a restaurant car and a photo compartment.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 40 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Moscow

Included in price

  • railway travel in a carriage of the selected type on the route: Moscow - Perm - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk - Krasnoyarsk - Irkutsk - KBZHD - Port Baikal;
  • water transfer on the route Port Baikal - village Listvyanka - Baikal Port;
  • water transfer on the route Port Baikal - O.Olkhon – village Listvyanka;
  • transportation and excursion services according to the program, including entrance tickets to the excursion facilities according to the program;
  • meals according to the program (7 breakfasts on the train, 4 lunches and 3 dinners in a cafe).

Paid extra

  • personal expenses;
  • air travel (and/or other type of transport) from Irkutsk.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

We recommend taking comfortable clothes and shoes, bath towels and rubber slippers for taking a shower on the train. Documents (passport, birth certificate for children), medical insurance policy.

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Dates and Prices

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    12 – 19 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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