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Circumbaikal Railway

Kultuk Village | Station Kultuk, Sludyanka, Irkutsk, Russia
Ranked #1 of 31 attractions in Irkutsk
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
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Moscow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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Each meter of Circumbaikal Railaway is a brathtaking view of Baikal impossible to forget. I travelled by the local train from Sludyanka in June 2009. One way trip takes about 4 hours 30 minutes so it makes sense to stay for at least 1 night in Port Baikal (final station) and to enjoy local nature and hospitality. Circumbaikal Railway was... More

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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

travelled along the road by boat - the best way to see its beauty. Take a private boat and you will get unique experience and photos More

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Asia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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We booked this railway tour with the local agent who arranged our lodgings and everything for our TranSiberian trip. The train moves slowly around the lake, bringing you various views of the lakes and the surroundings. There are stops to venture the villages and other scenic spots. Though the tour comes with a sandwich pack, we prefer the local meals... More

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North Wales
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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Travelling on the original Circumbaikal line was a spectacular experience. We were travelling on the "Zarengold" and found the journey, at very slow speed to be one of the 'journeys of a lifetime'. We readily took advantage of paying a few Euros to ride on the outside of the engine for part of the journey - something that will live... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
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Must take this excursion. No words can describe the beauty of the lake, you just have to see for yourself. More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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I found out about this trip long before we got there .We arranged the tickets by internet connection to a local travel agent and since we ordered in time we asked and obtained two tickets first class, near the window and in the direction of travel. Everything went according to plan.The agency sent a car, they picked us up at... More

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Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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