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Ride the famous trans-siberian railway and visit nearby Lake Baikal - the deepest lake in the world. During summer, its crystalline blue waters are transparent to a depth of forty metres and its shores are ringed with the brilliant colours of seasonal wildflowers. Spend a few days here and you’ll feel like you’re in heaven.

Trip Price: USD $1699

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Itinerary

Day 1 (Saturday)
All aboard for the Trans-Siberian. Departing to the train station we head out to Siberia’s largest train station and board the train that covers the world’s longest route. A third of the globe is covered, although we will be traveling just a short (ish!!) section. Heading east to Irkutsk and Lake Baikal.

Day 2 (Sunday)
Aboard train.

Day 3 (Monday)
07.00 Arrival in Irkutsk. Upon arrival transfer to our hotel for the night for a chance to stretch out and freshen up. After some relaxation we will head out to for a guided tour of Irkutsk, with its Asiatic influences of nearby Mongolia and China the architecture is both varied a curious – the heritage of Siberia’s aristocratic past. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this pretty little town. Overnight – Irkutsk.

Day 4 (Tuesday)
Irkutsk – breakfast. After breakfast we transfer to the stunning town of Listvyanka. With panoramic views of Lake Baikal – Siberia’s inland sea – this is our base for the exploring the true heart of Siberia. An included guided visit to the Baikal museum we will soon understand the importance of the lake to the local and global ecosystems and economy of the area. For the daring a traditional banya (Russian Sauna) will be arranged – the perfect way to slip under the skin of Siberia. This afternoon we head out onto the lake itself with a boat ride that gives a true sense of the size, isolation and importance of the lake. The rest of the day is free. Lunch and overnight – Listvyanka.

Day 5 (Wednesday)
Listvyanka – breakfast. Today we will head out trekking through the stunning taiga – forest of the surrounding Primorsky Mountain to nearby bay on the shores of Lake Baikal. For the more relaxed there is an optional full day out on the lake for deep water fishing in the world’s oldest and deepest fresh water lake. After the days events we will make the short return journey to Irkutsk. Overnight – Irkutsk.

Day 6 (Thursday)
Irkutsk – breakfast. After breakfast tour ends. Onward transfer to airport.

What you see

• UNESCO-listed Lake Baikal and surrounding area.

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Tran-Siberian rail

• Listvyanka

• Irkutsk

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Departure transfer included on day 6. Remember to advise your arrival flight details on our Booking Form.

What you get

• 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch

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3 nights 3 superior tourist class hotels

• 2 nights Trans-Siberian train Novosibirsk - Irkutsk

• Departure transfers

• Guided sightseeing Irkutsk

• Russian banya (sauna) experience

• Lake Baikal trekking

• Relevant transfers on tour

Eastbound adventures from Moscow to Beijing

Westbound adventures from Beijing to Moscow

On the go is a specialist operator of cultural overland adventures by Trans-Siberian train from Moscow to Beijing and vice versa. Fun and informative, from the express route of some 7 days to an 18 day journey studded with awesome stops at Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, Ulan Ude in Eastern Buryatia and Ulaan Baatar in Mongolia plus the original route all the way to Vladivostok, on the go offer 2 types of Trans-Siberian train packages with a range of inclusions to suit all pockets. A 2-night stay is included at the departure city of Moscow or Beijing, and accommodation offered at stops ranges from home stays or hotel stays to Mongolian gers at Terelj National Park. Catch a ride on the greatest train of all – the Trans-Siberian.