Irkutsk

Irkutsk (Lake Baikal) Variations

Here are a selection of programmes that can be organised when you stop over at Irkutsk and Lake Baikal, replacing the stopover programmes shown with each rail option. Naturally the cost does vary.

When is the best time to visit?

Hiking and climbing tours in the area of Lake Baikal - from mid May until late September.
Cross-country skiing through the Taiga and across the ice of Lake Baikal - from late February until mid March.
Ice skating on Lake Baikal - end of January to the beginning of February, when there is the least amount of snow on the ice.
Typically, the coldest period is the first part of February (-35 to -40 C).

Monthly average day and night temperature in Irkutsk

	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
DAY	-16	-12	-3	8	13	20	22	20	14	5	-6	-11
NIGHT	-26	-25	-16	2	1	7	10	9	2	-6	-16	-15

Sightseeing options and Adventure Tours.
You can add these to one of our existing train journey packages or take the package on its own.

Summer + or - a bit

Irkutsk & Lake Baikal ‘Island Adventure’ Stopover - 6 nights	Walking Tour along the Southern Shores of Lake Baikal
Irkutsk & Lake Baikal ‘Island Adventure’ 4WD - 4 nights	Cycling along the Western Shore of Lake Baikal
Circumbaikal Railroad Irkutsk and Lake Baikal - 3 nights	Cycling along the Southern Shore of Lake Baikal

Winter and other seasons.

Lake Baikal ‘Island Adventure’ 4WD Stopover 4 - nights	Huskie Dog Sledding Lake Baikal Tour and Museums
Circumbaikal Railroad Irkutsk and Lake Baikal - 3 nights
Irkutsk Lake Baikal & Siberian Cross Country Ski experience - 4night option

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