The fastest way is to get to Irkutsk by plane from Moscow. There are 6 direct flights per day, duration is 5h 40m.
Usually travellers to Russia visit Moscow for several days before a trip to Baikal. Moscow is the capital of Russia and transport hub for journeys to the rest of Russia. UVisitRussia recommends our partner Aeroflot Russian Airlines for your flight.

If you want to have a fun, memorable and completely unique Russian experience - we would recommend you to get to Irkutsk by train from Moscow. There are 3 to 6 direct trains per day, duration is 3 - 3.5 days. UVisitRussia recommends our partner Russian Train Schedule for your train travel.

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Morning transfer by private car to settlement of  Listvyanka Village, small but tourist-wise village of Listvyanka is located on the western shore of Lake Baikal, 70 km from Irkutsk.  Accommodation in hotel "Mayak" 3*** - New Modern Conference Hotel Mayak is situated at the lakeside of Baikal. Supply conference hall- restaurant and different services- Conference Hall with all the necessary equipment for holding conferences- Sauna- Billiard room- Steam room make the hotel a perfect choice either for business or leisure. 
Excursion of Listvyanka Village town by car includes the most interesting sites and providesgood piece of information about local history, culture, traditions and nature. The small but tourist-wise village of Listvyanka is located on the western shore of Lake Baikal, 70 km from Irkutsk. This old-style Siberian village is famous for its trade history. From the 18th century its ferry took merchants across the lake to Mongolia and China and the Far East. The best museum of Lake Baikal's flora and fauna (Limnological Museum) has a great collection of unique facts, samples and creatures as well as a new aquarium with seals, fish, sponges and Crustacea. It is a real highlight of the tour. The old church of St. Nicolas, chair lift to the Cherskiy peak view point, Angara river outlet with shaman stone, souvenir market are the other attractions of Listvyanka. In the town, a variety of hot- or cold-smoked and salted omul and grayling fish is on sale. A great snack on the shore is omul, a delicacy of Lake Baikal, which has been just smoked for you.
1 night in Mayak hotel, Irkutsk
Meals: -

Mid-day transfer to Irkutsk and during transfer  visit to the Baikal Museum of Wooden Architecture (Taltsy) - are over 40 monuments of architectural heritage and 8,000 exhibits of high historical value. Two architectural-ethnographical areas - Russian and Buryat - show a large variety of housing and life of the Siberians. Transfer  to  the hotel Victoria 3***,  small but classy modern hotel conveniently located in the heart of Irkutsk City. Comfortable and spacious rooms, European cuisine, helpful and freindly staff. After time to relax, your knowledgeable and experienced guide will invite you for a glorious overview tour. Irkutsk, known as the "Paris of Siberia", is an unique old city, the ancient crossroads of trade routes. During this 3-hour  city tour in private car of Irkutsk the guide will show you the city's beautiful historical center, you will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk and will see the city's main streets, amazing churches, traditional wooden buildings and incredible monuments. There are many great museums keeping historical and cultural heritage of the city. You will visit one of the most famous museums.
1 night in Victoria hotel, Irkutsk
Meals: Breakfast

This day is at your leisure. Following free time, You will be transferred to Irkutsk train station/airport to begin your journey home.
Meals: Breakfast