Baikal history. Active kayaking tour

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Kayaking alone with Lake Baikal. Traveling around the lake by kayak, you will get a lot of positive impressions, you will be able to visit clean sandy beaches in picturesque coves and climb the observation peaks to fully enjoy the magnificent nature of Lake Baikal.

It is also possible to hold on individual dates for groups of 5 people or more.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Campfire Songs

We will meet the Baikal sunsets with a friendly company

An unusual angle

Let's admire the beauty of the shores of Lake Baikal and visit non-tourist places

Sandy beaches

Let's relax in the protected coves and enjoy the purest waters of the lake

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting with Lake Baikal
Guided tours in the tour (priority) can be rearranged by day without changing the volume and quality of services provided.
Gathering of the group at Irkutsk airport (no later than 10 a.m.).
Transfer Irkutsk – Buguldeika (a small Buryat village at the mouth of the Buguldeika River).
The transfer takes 4-5 hours.
Lunch at a cafe where you can get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine (not included in the price).
Today we have to pack kayaks and prepare for the upcoming trip and, of course, celebrate our first, such a long-awaited meeting with Lake Baikal!
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: dinner.
Day 2 - The beginning of the alloy
Safety briefing.
The journey begins!
We learn how to manage a kayak, work in a crew and do not forget to admire the beauty of Lake Baikal.
To our right, the Primorsky Ridge appeared in all its splendor.
Throughout our journey, it will surprise us with its rocky cliffs, taiga slopes, and unforgettable landscapes.
We will stay overnight in a picturesque place (depending on the group's capabilities and weather conditions).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner (camping).
Day 3 - Sandy Bay
We continue our journey.
We will see Cape Holey, famous for its arch, under which you can go kayaking.
Today we arrive at an amazing place – the Sandy Bay!
Like two watchtowers, the bay is framed by pyramidal cliffs – the Small and Large bell towers.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner (camping).
Day 4 - Climbing the observation cliff
Ascent to the Obzor Rock (2-2.5 hours), from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the perfectly correct semi-oval of the bay!
A picturesque sandy beach is at our disposal.
There are still famous "stilted" trees in Peschanaya Bay, but unfortunately they are no longer the largest specimens.
Sightseeing of the surroundings.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner (camping).
Day 5 - Vacation in B. Goloustny
We continue our journey around Lake Baikal.
The Baklaniy Kamen rock, shaped like a watchtower, is located 4 km from the Small Bell Tower.
Our path passes by her.
Today we arrive in Bolshoe Goloustnoye in an area called Podkamenny.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner (camping).
Day 6 - Day of rest and excursions
Breakfast.
Today we will cross the 6-kilometer mouth of the Goloustnaya River.
It flows into Lake Baikal in a beautiful delta!
We arrive in the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
Guided tours to choose from if this day is left unused:
climb to the observation peak, which offers a picturesque view of the huge delta of the Goloustnaya River and the relict poplar grove.
a walk (walking distance of about 8 km) along a picturesque forest path to a lake hidden in the depths of the taiga forest, which is filled with spring water with healing properties only once every 4 years. The rest of the time, the lake remains waterless, and looks more like a clearing dotted with meadow flowers.
Lunch-picnic.
In the evening, transfer Goloustnoye – Irkutsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Final dinner at a cafe to suit your taste (self-paid).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, picnic (camping).
Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Self-service transfer to the airport/train station.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Skills of spending the night in tents, setting up a base camp, cooking in field conditions (on a campfire, on a gas burner) are required.

Accommodation

Tent

5 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents and in a hotel in Irkutsk (1 night).

The surcharge for a single stay in a hotel is 3,500 rubles/1 night.

The tour is calculated in the basic standard accommodation. If you liked our tour, but there is a desire to change the hotel to a higher category hotel or improve the room category in the declared hotel, please indicate this when applying and we will recalculate the cost of the tour.

Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 10 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

100 kg

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

all types of transfers according to the program (minivan/minibus on the highway, UAZ off-road);
permission to visit the National Park;
services of a guide, a water tourism instructor;
rafting equipment rental: kayaks (2.3-seater), life jackets, paddles;
general camping equipment rental: 2, 3, 4-person tents, awning, campfire equipment, gas equipment;
accommodation according to the program: tent camp, hotel in Irkutsk;
guided tours included in the program;
meals specified in the program. In the active part, tourists cook on their own! The cook's services are paid separately at the request of the group. For groups of 10 people or more, we cook for free.
catamaran escort for a group of 10 people or more.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals at the cafe;
rent a sleeping bag, backpack, rug;
accommodation in Irkutsk before the start of the tour;
bathhouse;
encephalitis vaccination /insurance;
cook's services at the request of the group;
additional drinks and food (except those specified in the program).

It's important to know

A hermetic bag is used instead of a backpack (a backpack is not needed on this tour. A hermetic bag is needed).
Sleeping bag (2-layer, synthetic filler). The comfort temperature is +5!
Foam (polyurethane foam mat).
Foam (for sitting).
A mug, a bowl, a spoon, a knife (a slinger) - everyone must!
Individual first aid kit: medicines for you personally, Band-Aid, elastic bandage, insect repellent, sunscreen.
Documents: passport, MHI insurance policy – packed in an airtight package.
Flashlight (with a spare set of batteries).
Photo camera.
Toiletries (soap, towel, toothbrush...)
Alloy shoes: sneakers, sandals or sneakers - they will be wet!
Sushi shoes: sneakers, rubber boots or sandals.
Woolen or polartek socks (for overnight stays) – 2 p.
Socks x/b – 2 p.
Change of underwear.
Swimsuit.
Wind- and moisture-proof trousers and jacket - for alloy
Thermal underwear (leggings and jacket down)
Sweatpants (for overnight stays and sushi).
T–shirts - 2 pcs..
Woolen hat or ears
The sweater is warm or fleece (it is much lighter in weight and easy to dry).
A warm jacket or vest.
A rain cape (this is an important point, the cape must be strong).
Headdress: panama hat, kerchief, cap or bandana.
Sunglasses.
Work gloves (for campfire work).
Matches in an airtight package – everyone must! Any means of ignition!
Inflatable seat cushion for kayaks.
The thermos is small with a metal flask.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Jun – 31 Aug

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1 – 7 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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15 – 21 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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29 Jul – 4 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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12 – 18 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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26 Aug – 1 Sep 7 days 6 nights

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Reviews Leave a review

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Olga

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29 Dec, 2024

Everything was top-notch!!! Thank you so much for the excellent organization!!
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Natalia

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28 Dec, 2024

Everything was impeccably organized, with no hiccups at all. The coordination was seamless. Our group consisted entirely of travelers aged 50 and above, but that didn’t stop us from exploring the most remote and stunning spots around Lake Baikal. We were fortunate to have the wonderful guide Irina Perlova, who made it all possible. Many thanks to the tour operator for an unforgettable experience.