Siberia is here. Novosibirsk to Irkutsk Railway Tour

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Immerse yourself in an amazing journey through the Siberian hearts of Novosibirsk, Novokuznetsk, Abakan and Irkutsk!

Exciting guided tours of the historical streets, bridges and monuments tell about the rich culture and industry of the region. Experience the atmosphere of opera houses, ancient temples and museums imbued with the spirit of the times.

You will be amazed by the grandeur of the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP, one of the most powerful engineering wonders of Russia, and the picturesque landscapes of Lake Baikal with its legends. Walking through ancient villages, getting to know crafts and traditions will give you unforgettable emotions and new discoveries.

Location

Novosibirsk

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Tour highlights

Cultural immersion

Visit the Opera and Ballet Theater in Novosibirsk. Experience the atmosphere of classical drama, see the backstage and historical costumes

An engineering miracle

You will see the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP, one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world, and feel the power of nature and man that conquered the Yenisei.

The Water Pearl of Siberia

Take a walk through the historical center of Irkutsk and take a boat trip along Lake Baikal, a natural wonder.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Novosibirsk. Visit to the zoo and the Opera and Ballet Theater
Meeting at Tolmachevo airport from 07:00 to 08:00.
Breakfast at a restaurant in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Novosibirsk. During the tour you will walk through the old streets, squares and squares. You will see the main city buildings, the opera House, the Commercial Building, wooden and merchant houses.
You will find out why Novosibirsk is compared to St. Petersburg, how the fate of the city developed, and how it lives today. Walking through the center of Novosibirsk, you will hear the history of the appearance of modern symbols of the city and get acquainted with the creations of Siberian constructivist architects.
Visit to the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre. During the tour, you will learn about the role of the theater in preserving the country's cultural heritage during the Great Patriotic War.
You will hear a story about the creative path of the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theater, see costumes, props and props from the theater's performances of previous years.
You are given a unique opportunity to experience the extraordinary atmosphere of the theater when there are no spectators in it.
Lunch at a restaurant in the city.
Visit to Novosibirsk Zoo named after R. A. Shilo.
The Six Bridges of Novosibirsk tour. You will see 6 Novosibirsk bridges from the water, including the new Bugrinsky Bridge.
The ship will pass by the area of the oldest village in the future Novosibirsk – Krivoshchekovo. There has been a prayer house here since 1746, and then a church in the name of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, where the first inhabitants of Novo-Nikolaevsk were baptized and crowned.
09/05/25 Replacement of the Urban Beginning Park with a walk along Mikhailovskaya Embankment and a ride on the Ferris Wheel.
Dinner at a restaurant in the city.
Transfer to the railway station.
21:41 Departure of the train to Novokuznetsk.

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Day 2 - Novokuznetsk. Visit to the Church of St. John the Warrior. Kuznetsk Fortress. The F. M. Dostoevsky Museum
05:34 Early arrival of the train and accommodation of the group in the comfort hall of the railway station.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Visit to the Church of St. John the Warrior. The temple is built entirely of wood and resembles a carved wooden tower from Russian fairy tales. The interior is decorated in the style of the XVI-XVII centuries. The wooden domes, decorated with hand-carved plaques, resemble the famous Kizhi.
A program in the Kuznetsk Fortress Museum-Reserve on the history of the region and indigenous peoples with a master class on iron ore smelting using ancient Chinese technologies.
Theatrical tour in the literary museum of F. M. Dostoevsky.
Lunch at a restaurant in the city.
Sightseeing tour "From the prison to the city".
Visit to Victory Square of the Kuznetsk Metallurgical Plant with information about the history of its construction and up to the present day. Mayakovsky Square, one of the recognizable symbols of the city, with a visit to the Circle of Friends art space.
Walk along the historical avenue of the city from the cinema from the social city to Gagarin Park.
Visit to the retro park with a walk through Ermakov Square.
Dinner at a restaurant in the city.
Transfer to the railway station.
21:37 Departure of the train to Abakan.
Day 3 - The Abakan. Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP. Shushenskoye Museum-Reserve. Visit to the Khakass Museum named after Katanova
07:10 Arrival of the train, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding buses.
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
Departure to Cheryomushki village.
Excursion at the dam of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station, near the monument to the Conquerors of the Yenisei. The mighty and majestic Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station on the Yenisei River is an example of the realization of one of man's most cherished desires – to conquer nature.
This is one of the most ambitious industrial structures not only in Russia, but also in the world. The height of the gravity arch dam is 242 meters, and its length is more than a kilometer (1074 m). It is also the most powerful power plant in Russia.
Departure to Shushenskoye.
Excursion to the Shushenskoye Museum-Reserve, a unique historical, architectural, and ethnographic complex located in the open air. The museum represents the historically developed central part of an ancient Siberian village.
The economic activity, way of life, social life, and spiritual culture of Siberian peasants at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries are represented in monuments of rural architecture, in the interiors of peasant houses and public buildings, in rich collections of tools and household peasant art.
Performance of the ensemble "Songs of the Siberian Cossacks".
Lunch at a cafe in the New Village.
Departure to Abakan.
Visit to the Khakass National Museum of Local Lore. Katanova. The monuments of fine art of Khakassia from the Neolithic to the Late Middle Ages are collected here.
The main treasures of the collection are the famous Ancient Jewish stone sculptures of the Okunevskaya archaeological culture (kon.III – beginning.II millennium BC), carved from sandstone and granite.
The new exhibition is based on stone sculptures and slabs of Okunevskaya (late III – early II millennia BC) and Tagara (VIII-III centuries BC) archaeological cultures.
The performance of performers of throat singing "hai".
Transfer to the railway station.
19:10 Departure of the train to Krasnoyarsk.
Dinner on the train (lunch box).

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Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk with a visit to the Bobrovy Log fan Park
07:21 Arrival of the train, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding buses.
Breakfast at a restaurant in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Krasnoyarsk with a visit to the Bobrovy Log fan Park. During the sightseeing tour you will see the most iconic places of the city.
Visit the Bobrovy Log fan Park, where you will climb a chairlift, from where you will enjoy a wonderful panorama of the Krasnoyarsk Pillars National Park, stroll through the forest and admire the magnificent views of the city and the endless taiga.
Transfer to the railway station.
12:36 Departure of the train to Irkutsk.
Lunch on the train (lunch box).
Dinner on the train.

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Day 5 - Irkutsk. Visit to the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture. Boat trip on Lake Baikal
Breakfast on the train.
08:24 Arrival of the train, meeting with the guide on the platform, boarding buses.
Guided tour of the historic city center.
Visit the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture, located in a picturesque location on the banks of the Angara River. This unique museum will tell you about the daily life of people in this region in the past.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Ascent /descent by cable car to the Kamen Chersky observation deck.
Boat trip on Lake Baikal.
Transfer to Irkutsk.
Dinner at a restaurant in the city.
Walk through the evening 130 block with beautiful wooden houses.
The end of the program.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

On some routes, climbing heights, long walks and being outdoors are possible to complete the experience. In such situations, tourists may require some physical effort, comfortable and appropriate to the weather and terrain, reliable shoes and clothing.

Accommodation

Train

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
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The tour includes accommodation in compartment cars.

The cost per 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Category	Four-seater compartment
For adults	120 300

THE COMPARTMENT

1 shower + 2 toilets with sinks per car. The compartment has 2 lower + 2 upper shelves. 1 medium-sized towel + travel kit (soft slippers + a set of toothpaste with a brush + a shoe sponge).

Tour conditions

Group

From 15 to 36 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Novosibirsk

Included in price

travel in a compartment car;
transportation and tour service according to the program;
entrance tickets to tourist sites according to the program;
meals according to the program: breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Novosibirsk and back;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Reviews

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Nariman

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24 May, 2025

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The tour was excellently organized, with great guides and fascinating destinations. Truly an unforgettable experience.
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Marina

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5 Mar, 2025

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Great team! Well done! Thank you all!