All the colors of Lake Baikal. Kayaking around the Holy Nose Peninsula

An exciting kayaking trip around the largest peninsula of Lake. Baikal is a Holy Nose. In addition to all the adventures on Lake Baikal, tourists will have to climb the plateau. The Holy Nose is a unique natural area with rich vegetation and a habitat for rare species of animals of the national park. 

In the tour you will walk through the water area in the most deserted places of the lake. We invite those who are prepared and not very well, but who like hiking conditions. If you don't know how to kayak, our guides will teach you how.

Location

the city of Ulan-Ude
from
$822
$703
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 30 June – 9 July, 2025
    • 21 – 30 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
the city of Ulan-Ude
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Alloy
We will go kayaking around the largest peninsula of Lake Svyatoy Nos
Tents
Let's take a break from civilization and the hustle and bustle of the city
Outdoor recreation
We will swim in the thermal springs and meet the sunset in the bosom of the pristine Baikal nature
Walking trip
We will climb to the highest point of the peninsula to see a panorama of mountain ranges and bays

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ulan-Ude. Transfer to the Trans-Baikal National Park. Preparation for the alloy

    Meeting in Ulan-Ude near the Barguzin hotel (Sovetskaya str. 28) at 6:45 a.m. local time, without delay.

    In case of delay, the participants catch up with the group on their own.

    Transfer along the scenic highway to the village of Ust-Barguzin.

    Lunch will be at a cafe with a national flavor, where you can buy what you like on your own.

    Outside the window, we will be accompanied by a view of Lake Baikal.

    Departure to the Trans-Baikal National Park.

    Almost everything that can be seen on Lake Baikal is collected in the park.

    Ship assembly, safety instructions, training.

    Dinner, dating night.

    Meals included: dinner.

    Duration of the route: by car about 5-6 hours.

  • Day 2 - Ascent to the Holy Nose Plateau
  • Day 3 - Rafting to the Lower Headboard
  • Day 4 - Transfer to Cape Markov
  • Day 5 - Rafting to Cape Orlovy
  • Day 6 - Rafting to Zmeinaya Bay, Shaggy Island
  • Day 7 - Rest in the bay. The thermal spring "Snake"
  • Day 8 - Day of rest
  • Day 9 - Rafting to Sorozhya Bay. The Great Baikal Trail
  • Day 10 - Rafting to the area of Monakhovo. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    9 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

On the active part of the route, overnight stays in 4-5-person tourist tents.

The surcharge for 2-bed accommodation is 2,800 rubles.

The surcharge for 1-room accommodation is 4,000 rubles.

Tent camp 9 nights

Overnight stays in 4-5-person tents on the route. Accommodation in tents is common, there is no gender separation, when making an application, be sure to clarify to the manager your wishes for accommodation in a tent (for example, if you have a married couple, you want to live alone and other basic wishes for settlement).

Participants independently take turns cooking along the entire route, set up tents, harvest firewood and carry out the transfer of all necessary equipment (including kayaks).

Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
the city of Ulan-Ude

Included in price

  • payment for visiting the national park;
  • group first aid kit and equipment;
  • kayak and rafting equipment rental;
  • transfer and transportation according to the program;
  • meeting and guide services;
  • meals according to the program, as well as the purchase of products and their delivery to the beginning of the route;
  • accommodation in a tent according to the program;
  • bathing in the "Snake" spring.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Ulan-Ude and back;
  • accommodation in hotels and recreation centers;
  • bathhouse;
  • cook's services (on request). Payment at the time of booking;
  • translation services. Payment at the time of booking.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Equipment and accessories:

  • a backpack for women with a volume of at least 70-80 liters, for men 80-90 liters.;
  • polyurethane mat;
  • a plastic bag or a hermetic bag (inserted inside the backpack to protect against moisture);
  • headlamp;
  • sunglasses;
  • sleeping bag — temperature regime depending on the time of year and place of travel ;
  • spoon, mug, knife;
  • rain cover — only for routes where the temperature stays above zero;
  • matches sealed in polyethylene or plastic packaging or a lighter.
  • individual first aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 g by weight);
  • photo camera;
  • thermos or plastic bottle;
  • protective equipment against blood-sucking insect bites on routes (mainly on routes where the temperature does not drop below zero);
  • sunburn products (required in the mountains and traveling by water)

Clothes, shoes, etc.:

  • underwear — at least 2-3 sets ;
  • thermal underwear (set, depending on the time of year. Jacket + tights) — 1-2 pcs .;
  • trousers are lightweight, sporty, for daily wear, depending on the time of year ;
  • jacket, fleece, etc. 1-2 pcs. (preferably made of modern materials);
  • storm suit – jacket + trousers. Availability is mandatory (In summer — protection from wind and rain. The jacket is better insulated with a hood (according to the time of the year. As a rule, it must be available in the mountains and on Lake Baikal. Trousers – protection from wind and moisture. In the cold season, you can use a ski suit or the like, depending on climatic conditions;
  • plain socks (or trekking socks) — 2-4 pairs;
  • wool socks (trekking, insulated) — at least 2 pairs;
  • shoes 2 pairs — trekking boots and sneakers with thick soles or sneakers + rubber boots with a liner and a warm insole;
  • for rafting on mountain rivers, it is desirable to wear neoprene (you can rent it, request in advance);
  • for climbing – mountain climbing boots + trekking boots;
  • light sneakers on request (for crossings, recreation centers, on trains, etc.);
  • trekking poles are recommended only for hiking routes, combined at the discretion of the participants;

Note: During the day in the mountains, the sun is active and snowmelt is possible, so shoes should have good water-repellent properties (rubber boots (in addition to boots)).

  • warm sports hat — 2 pcs. (in summer, a cap with a visor + a cap);
  • personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.);
  • gloves in summer are a simple 2 pairs.

Important! It is mandatory to have the following documents on the entire route – a passport, a compulsory medical insurance policy, a birth certificate for the child, a certificate from a therapist if there are chronic diseases (the tourist assumes responsibility for his health on the tour).

The requirement for a set of "personal belongings" is nothing superfluous and heavy, since besides them you will have to carry food (about 600—800g. per day per person) for the entire route and group equipment (tents, axes, boilers, etc.).

Personal equipment for the water route should include a waterproof suit and rubber boots (please take care of your health and do not stay in cold water for a long time without special shoes). 

Tour clarifications
What is included in the group equipment?
What rules should a tourist follow during rafting?
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
What will be the meals during the tour? Who's going to cook?
Safety during the tour.
What day do I need to purchase tickets for?
How is the settlement in tents?

Dates and Prices

  • $703
    30 Jun – 9 Jul, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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  • $703
    21 – 30 Jul, 2025 10 days 9 nights
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