Baikal and the Sayans. Happy climbing to the peak of Love

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Immerse yourself in the majestic expanses and beauty of Lake Baikal during our active tour, which will give you unforgettable impressions and a feeling of complete unity with nature.

To truly experience the power and might of nature, you will go on an ascent to the Peak of Love. This trip will be a unique adventure filled with natural wonders and active activities. You will enjoy the solitude with nature and see with your own eyes the beauty that can only be given by a unique place that cannot be found anywhere else on the planet.

You can find the extended version of the tour at the link https://bolshayastrana.com/bajkal/bajkal-i-sayany-rasshirennyj-tur-170530 .

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

from

US$ 715

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Tour highlights

The personification of Lake Baikal

Let's see with our own eyes the authentic sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal" by Dasha Namdakov

Mineral springs

We will visit the village of Arshan in the Eastern Sayan Mountains – a place rich in mineral springs

Places of Power

Let's feel the energy power of the sacred Cape Burkhan, Shamanka Rock

Climbing the peak of Love

We will hear the romantic legend of this peak and enjoy the stunning view of the Tunka Valley

Itinerary

Day 1 - The beginning of the journey. The road to Olkhon
The meeting of the group in Irkutsk at 10.00
Important! The tour can be organized along classic and mirror routes, depending on the date of arrival. This means that all the activities and excursions described in the tour program will be organized in different sequences by day. For more information, see the Important to Know section.
Group transfer to Olkhon Island. The path will run along a comfortable route along the "Martian Road", as our tourists often speak about the Tazheran steppes.
Ferry crossing to the island.
Check-in.
Free time.
Within walking distance is the business card of Lake Baikal, the most popular, recognizable and at the same time energetically strong location — Cape Burkhan, Shamanka rock. We recommend a walk there at sunset — the rays of the setting sun color the waters of Lake Baikal with burning shades.
Rest.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Olkhon.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Cape Khoboy
Breakfast.
Excursion to Cape Khoboy. The cape is located in the very north of the island. Its name is translated from the language of the local population as "fang", and indeed, the rocky steep shores in these places resemble animal fangs. And together with the amazingly blue water surface, they create beautiful bright natural paintings.
We will visit Cape of Love (or Cape Shunte-Left). Locals say that childless couples used to come to the cape, and after the rituals and prayers, they soon had children. It is believed that the cape has not lost its magical power to this day.
As part of the tour, we will capture Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers") — a sheer cliff of snow-white marble; we will see with our own eyes the unusual and impressive sculpture of Dasha Namdakov "The Guardian of Lake Baikal".
Lunch on the background of the beautiful Baikal nature.
The tour takes place with stops in the most beautiful places where you can take wonderful photos for memory.
Returning to the hotel, you can devote the evening to horseback riding (you must book in advance before leaving for Olkhon), rest.
Included in the price: accommodation, breakfast, excursion, picnic lunch, group transfer, permits to visit the national park.

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Day 3 - Farewell to Olkhon
On this day, our amazing journey through Olkhon is coming to an end.
Breakfast awaits you in the morning and you will have the opportunity to take a last walk around Olkhon.
In the morning, departure to Irkutsk, from where your adventure to the Eastern Sayans will begin tomorrow.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, group transfer, lunch on the way to Irkutsk.

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Day 4 - Towards the Eastern Sayans. Arshan sightseeing tour to the springs and waterfalls
Today begins an exciting journey to the mountains of Eastern Sayan, to the village of Arshan, located at their foot.
In the early morning after breakfast, you will set off from Irkutsk on a scenic road through the village of Kultuk, located in the very south of Lake Baikal.
And then you will drive along the Tunka valley, where the mountains of the Eastern Sayan rise on the right hand, and at the foot lies the steppe, where you can often find herds of graceful horses, cozy settlements, villages.
If desired, you can visit the maral farm, where about 100 marals (Altai deer) live.
The village of Arshan is a village nestled next to the mountains, a place rich in mineral springs.
The composition of Arshan mineral water is close to the Caucasian Narzan.
Your acquaintance with this place will take place under the guidance of an experienced guide.
You will go to the thundering waterfalls, walk along the path along the picturesque gorge, a briskly running mountain river.
Along the way, you can visit the local market with Siberian goods (herbs, nuts, souvenirs) and the local datsan.
In the evening, you will have free time to relax before tomorrow's active day.
Included in the price: transfer, accommodation, breakfast, excursion, guide, permission to visit the national park.
The road to Arshan takes approximately 4 hours, there is no guide.

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Day 5 - Climbing the peak of Love. Visiting the hot springs. Return to Irkutsk
It's great to walk at the foot of the mountains, feeling the energy from their majestic neighborhood, but the view of the valley to the neighboring mountains from the top is especially impressive!
Today you will climb one of the most popular peaks in the Eastern Sayan Mountains - the peak of Love (height 2124 m).
We start at 6:00 in the morning!
The path to the peak of Love leaves Arshan.
You will set off on a journey accompanied by an experienced guide.
He will tell you the romantic legend of this peak, guide you along a reliable path, and you will definitely be able to persevere all the way and get a reward: a stunning view of the Tunka Valley, which stretches somewhere down there. The endless series of mountain peaks creates a feeling as if you have entered the land of mountain giants!
The average climbing time is 4-5 hours.
Climbing the peak is an opportunity to test your strength and get an unforgettable experience as a result!
After climbing, you will be invited to visit the healing hot springs in Arshan.
Hot mineral springs have a healing effect and give a pleasant feeling of relaxation and rebooting.
In the evening, you will return to Irkutsk, where the program of your tour will end.
In 5 days you got acquainted with the mountains of the Eastern Sayan and with the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
You will bring unforgettable, vivid memories from your trip!
Included in the price: group transfer, breakfast; escort of a guide to the Peak of Love

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

or

Camp Site, Hotel

2 nights
Hotel

1 night
or

Guest House, Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

During the tour we will stop at Olkhon Island, Irkutsk and Arshan village. It is possible to accommodate up to 4 people in a room (if it is a family).

The cost of accommodation depends on the chosen comfort level:

Economy – accommodation at a recreation center or in a hotel (facilities on the floor or in an adjacent building);
Standard – a comfortable room equipped with a private bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The possibility of staying in a particular accommodation facility also depends on the workload and available dates. For more information, please contact the tour operator.

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

Economy	Standard	Comfort
63 000	72 000	93 000

Surcharge for single accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

Economy	Standard	Comfort
9 000	16 000	30 000

BO "Aldartai", GC "Tatiana's" or similar

The objects of the Economy level accommodation are cozy comfortable houses (amenities on the floor or in the neighboring building).

Another option

BO "Aldartai", Camping hotel "Olkhon" or similar

The Standard level accommodation facilities are cozy rooms with their own bathroom.

Another option

Villa "Malina", hotel "Baikal Khan" or similar

Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

2 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfers throughout the tour;
accommodation specified in the program;
meals specified in the program: breakfast (except for the first day), picnic lunch at Cape Khoboy, lunch on the way to Olkhon, lunch on the way to Irkutsk;
excursions specified in the program;
entrance to National Park;
guide services (if specified).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
additional excursions and transfers not included in the program.

It's important to know

Required: passport, MHI policy;
headdress (cap / hat / bandana);
sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
mosquito and tick repellents (recommended to purchase in Irkutsk);
personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
rain cape (raincoat);
photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
portable charger (power bank);
comfortable shoes (athletic shoes / sandals);
toiletries;
small backpack (for excursions and walks);
sealed packaging for documents;
insulated clothing (jacket / light hat / hoodies / thin gloves);
binoculars;
a seat (a tourist hob).

The tour operator reserves the right to swap excursions according to the tour program, replace them with equivalent ones in situations related to changes in weather conditions, force majeure or at the discretion of the organizer, but undertakes to fulfill the entire tour program and provide all excursions specified in it in full.
The tour is a combined group, the number of people in the tour can reach 18 people.
The tour program starts in the morning at 10.00. It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 local time. Collection points: the Angara hotel and the airport, approximately from 8 to 10 a.m. (the time is set individually in each group). The exact time is reported to tourists by the organizer on the eve of the tour;
The end of the tour program is around 20:00 local time. Keep this in mind when planning the purchase of tickets.
A day before the start of the tour, a group will be created in the Telegram messenger, where all organizational information on the tour will be provided. Please install the Telegram app on your phone in advance.
Olkhon Island is reached by ice crossing in the winter season and by ferry in the summer.
In the off-season on khivus (hovercraft). If the ice crossing does not work for climatic reasons, then the tourist pays for the crossing on Khivus himself.
"Economy" is a one-room room with a number of beds according to the number of residents. Bathroom (shower and toilet) It is located on the floor or in an adjacent building and is shared by all hotel guests.
"Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents.
"Comfort" is a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).
The presented classification of hotel rooms does not depend on the star rating of the accommodation facility.
The tour operator does not guarantee the tourist accommodation in a specific hotel selected by the tourist from the list.
The tour operator has the right to replace the hotel listed in the list with a similar one in terms of category and cost.
The check-in involves the accommodation of up to 3 tourists in the room.
Each tourist is provided with a separate sleeping place.
If, for reasons beyond the control of the tour operator (cancellation or postponement of other tourists' accommodation with check-in on the same dates), there was no check-in at any point on the route, the tour operator has the right to put the tourist in an economy single room (shower and toilet on the floor or in an adjacent building).
The tourist, for whom there was no accommodation, has the opportunity to stay in a single room "standard" with an additional fee.
To do this, the tourist must independently check with the tour operator no later than 14 days before the start of the tour whether there was a check-in for him and inform him of his desire to make an additional payment for accommodation in a single room "standard".

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