A trip to Olkhon. Cruise

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Baikal water is unique and amazing, just like Lake Baikal itself. It is extremely transparent, pure and saturated with oxygen. In not so long ago, it was considered curative, and diseases were treated with its help. We invite you to an exciting cruise on a comfort-class motor ship through the waters of Lake Baikal. A friendly atmosphere, magical nature and amazing discoveries await us.

Location

Listvyanka work settlement, Irkutsk district, Russia

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Tour highlights

Mental rest

Let's recharge with the energy of Lake Baikal, if desired, we will go to a real Siberian bathhouse on the shore of the lake

Local flavor

We will visit the sacred places of the Buryat people and get acquainted with the shamanistic religion

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sandy Bay – the pearl of Lake Baikal
12:00 Boarding a cruise ship in the village of Listvyanka.
The tourist village of Listvyanka is located on the southwestern coast of Lake Baikal, 65 kilometers from Irkutsk, at the source of the Angara River, the city and the village are connected by a picturesque paved highway.
Accommodation in the cabins of the ship.
Meeting with the crew, safety instructions and rules of conduct on board and on Lake Baikal.
Transfer to Sandy Bay.
The bay is famous for its stilted trees, magnificent views of the lake from the cliffs surrounding the bay, and an excellent sandy beach.
Lunch on board the ship.
A 2-hour walking trip to Sennaya Bay, the cordon of the Baikal National Park, along a picturesque mountain trail passing over the lake shore along the spurs of the Primorsky Ridge (optional).
On the way, you will visit Babushka Bay, one of the most beautiful on Lake Baikal.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight on board the ship.
The water crossing is 80 kilometers, the journey time is 6 hours.

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Day 2 - Petroglyphs of the Sagan-Zaba cliff
At about 6 a.m., exit Sennaya Bay and head north along the west coast to Olkhon Island (travel time about 8-10 hours), the largest island on Lake Baikal and one of the sacred sites of the Buryat people and shamanic religion.
Baikal is the blue heart of Siberia, and Olkhon is the heart of Lake Baikal.
The island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake – the center of ancient legends and historical traditions.
Breakfast on board the ship.
Lunch on board the ship.
On the way, it is possible to stop at the white marble rock of Sahagan-Zaba (in the absence of a wave) and inspect rock carvings (petroglyphs) of the III-V centuries AD.
According to academician A.P. Okladnikov, the petroglyphs of Sagan-Zaba are a genuine pearl of ancient culture and art of the peoples of Eastern Siberia.
In terms of composition, writing style and variety of subjects, they are the most complex of all known rock carvings in the entire area from the Urals to the Pacific Ocean."
Passage of the Small Olkhon Gate Strait, a narrow strait between the island of Olkhon and the mainland.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight on board the ship in one of the bays of the southern tip of Olkhon Island.
The water crossing is 120 kilometers, the journey time is 8 hours.

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Day 3 - Islands of the Small Sea
Breakfast on board the ship.
Small boat trip on the Small Sea.
At about 11:00-12:00, passengers disembark in the village of Sakhyurt (MRS) on the Small Sea.
The end of the cruise "Journey to Olkhon".
The water crossing is 30 kilometers, the journey time is 2 hours.
The time of boarding and disembarkation may vary, please specify when booking a cruise.
In case of deterioration of weather conditions (increased wind, strong waves, fog, etc.), the captain has the right to make a decision to change the program by increasing the stay time in a place closed from bad weather or choosing other parking spots.
For all questions that arise during the cruise program (departure time, route, changes in the program related to weather conditions, number of people, places of embarkation and disembarkation of tourists – contact the escort.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Cabin on the boat

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation on a comfort class ship.

The last place with male accommodation in a double cabin is 35,000 rubles.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

CABINS	Double cabin For 2-bed accommodation	Double cabin For 1-bed accommodation	Triple cabin	Four-person cabin
Improved (№ 2 twin, 3 Twin/DBL)	90 000	170 000	77 000	70 000
The twin standard (No.1,4)	75 000	120 000	-	-
Internal Twin/DBL (No.5)	70 000	80 000	65 000	-

The motor ship "Pennant".

The Vimpel motor ship is a modern and comfortable motor ship for traveling around Lake Baikal.

A comfort class motor ship with a passenger capacity of up to 15 people.

Most cabins have a shower, toilet, upholstered furniture, and carpeted floors.

Each cabin has a telephone connection to the captain's cabin.

Spacious cabins provide more comfort and individual space for each passenger.

There is a comfortable lounge on the second deck, where you can watch movies and listen to music.

Or just sit for conversations and a cup of tea with the cruise guests, because nothing can replace simple human communication.

Navigation equipment: the ship is equipped with modern navigation equipment and radio communications, an echo sounder, and rescue equipment that meet the requirements of the Russian River Register.

Life-saving equipment: inflatable motorboat and unsinkable lifeboat. Life jackets and lifebuoys.

Cabin No. 1 standard

Cabin No. 1 standard + "TWIN" entrance to the cabin from the corridor, double, separate beds.

The total area of the cabin is 7.8 m2

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (2 pcs)
Safe, place for clothes, heater
Sleeps: 2 beds 70cm by 1.90m. TWIN
Accommodation: 2 people

Another option

Cabin No.2 Improved

Cabin No. 2 improved "TWIN" - Entrance to the cabin from the corridor, quadruple, spacious, separate beds (compartment).

The total area of the cabin is 8.4 m2

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (2 pcs)
Safe, wardrobe, heater
Table
Sleeps: 4 beds, TWIN
Accommodation: 4 people

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Cabin No.3 Improved

Cabin No. 3 is improved: entrance to the cabin from the mess, quadruple, spacious, 2 separate beds (compartment), large double sofa.

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (3 pcs)
Wardrobe, safe, heater
Sleeps: 2 beds 70cm by 1.90m. TWIN/DBL
Accommodation: 4 people

Another option

Cabin No. 4 Standard

Cabin No. 4: entrance to the cabin from the stern, double, ceiling height 180 cm, beds are separated by stairs.

The total area of the cabin is 6.6 m2

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (1 pc.)
A place for clothes, a safe, a heater
Sleeps: 2 beds 65cm by 2 m. TWIN
Accommodation: 2 people

Another option

Cabin No. 5 Standard internal

Cabin No. 5 standard: located on the upper deck, spacious, 1 bed and a sofa.

Total cabin area: 5.7m2

Bathroom next to the cabin

In the cabin:

Windows on the promenade
Sockets (2 pcs)
A place for clothes, a safe, a heater
Coffee table
Sleeps: 1 110cm bed and a sofa. TWIN/DBL
Accommodation: 2-3 people

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

2 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Listvyanka work settlement, Irkutsk district, Russia

Included in price

accommodation on board the ship;
accompanying guide;
meals 3 times a day on board;
daily excursion program along the entire route with landings;
tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water and snacks throughout the cruise;
fees for visiting the national Parks (except Ushkany Islands);
information material provided before the start of the trip;
medical insurance;
memorable gifts and souvenirs;
optional photos and videos.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
hotel accommodation and excursions before and after the expedition cruise;
Irkutsk – Listvyanka transfer;
Maloe More – Irkutsk transfer;
accident insurance;
baggage insurance and travel cancellation risks (optional);
tips for staff and team (optional).

It's important to know

1. Clothes:

a fleece jacket and a sweater that will be useful to you in cool weather;
windproof and waterproof jacket and trousers (it is windy on the open deck during transitions);
a pair of T-shirts and a long-sleeved shirt, thermal underwear;
shoes – light, comfortable, sporty (sneakers, light trekking boots) (without heels!);
headdress – to choose from: a hat with a brim or a panama hat, a cap with a long visor to protect from the blinding low sun, a light fleece or wool cap;
socks – 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 1 pair of wool;
bathing suit;
toiletries and hygiene products, including lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor;
sunglasses that protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays;

2. waterproof liner (bag) to protect especially valuable personal items (money, documents, camera, etc.) from water;

3. A small flashlight powered by finger batteries, binoculars (if you have one);

4. Medicines that you may need personally (for allergies, headaches and gastrointestinal disorders) or that you need for regular use;

5. repellents that protect against mosquito bites and midges (while walking on the mainland);

6. Camera (with spare batteries or charger);

7. Safety pin, needle and thread;

8. Documents: an identity card or a photocopy of the first pages and the page with the registration registration of the passport, a voucher or a document replacing it (voucher, reservation sheet) and a medical insurance policy.

The cruise does not require special training and all physically healthy tourists can participate in it.

Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision are not recommended to participate in the cruise.

No one knows better than you about your state of health, therefore, if there are individual deviations in your state of health, be sure to warn the guide accompanying you about this, and if you see signs of malaise or illness that you know, immediately contact the guide. Confidentiality is guaranteed at the same time.

In case of unforeseen minor injuries, the guide has a first aid kit.

Before leaving for the cruise, a safety briefing is conducted by the accompanying guide. The tourist is obliged to comply with the rules of personal safety and the rules set out in the instructions, follow the instructions and commands of the guide, the captain of the ship.

The group is accompanied along the route by an experienced guide who has experience working on the route. An escort on a cruise is a person who will tell you about Lake Baikal, arrange on the spot, for example, with the organization of a bathhouse, helps the cook set the table and solves situations that arise during the journey.

The ship's crew consists of a captain, a mechanic, a cook and a guide. All members of the team are highly qualified and have extensive experience in navigating Lake Baikal. The captain has the right to change course in case of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions or other circumstances, as well as in case of serious illness or injury to cruise participants.

It is always worth considering the weather conditions! You may be rocked by a wave and in this regard, be prepared to change the route, to unplanned parking. During bad weather, experienced captains act according to circumstances. Therefore, be aware that the program is not final and may be changed depending on weather conditions. But in most cases, these are small changes that do not greatly affect the cruise route. Captains always try to catch up with the time by "early transitions"

Dates and Prices

$965

22 – 24 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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A trip to Olkhon. Cruise

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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