Christmas on Lake Baikal. Winter fairy tale

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On this tour, you will skate on the pristine Baikal ice, climb the Chersky stone, from where you can enjoy a panorama of Lake Baikal and the mouth of the Angara River and admire the incredible beauty of the views from the top of Cape Khoboy. You will also have an informative excursion to the Baikal Museum and an interactive acquaintance with its inhabitants, mysterious beliefs of shamans and legendary places of power.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

The largest ice rink in the world!

Let's skate on the pristine Baikal ice

Cycling on ice

If desired, we will take a bike ride along the shores of the Small Sea right on the ice

Delicious omul fish soup

Let's try an extremely delicious fish soup from Baikal omul

The original Baikal transport

We will cut through the vast expanses of Lake Baikal on Khivus and UAZ

The first ice

Let's see the crystal ice, explore its patterns and diversity

Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk – Listvyanka – Sakhyurt
The group will meet at 8:30 at the Irkutsk airport, at 9:00 at the railway station.
After meeting all the members of the group and placing ourselves in a minibus, we will go to the shores of Lake Baikal.
On the way, we will make a small loop to stop at Listvyanka.
This is a famous tourist village where we will have the opportunity to visit the Baikal Museum.
Here we will learn about the origin of the lake, its climate, flora and fauna, see real seals in huge aquariums and even, if desired, take a virtual dive to the bottom of Lake Baikal.
After visiting the museum, we will climb the Chersky stone, which offers a panorama of Lake Baikal and the mouth of the Angara River, the only river flowing out of the lake.
Next, we will move to the village of Sakhyurt.
After accommodation at the recreation center, we will arrange an acquaintance and share our expectations from this trip.
Bus: 400 km. Walking distance: 4 km. Accommodation: camp site. Meals: dinner.

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Day 2 - Sakhyurt – Cape Krest – Sakhyurt
Today we will take a walk to Cape Krest, which offers a magnificent panorama of the great ice kingdom of Lake Baikal.
We will also climb to the neighboring hill overlooking the Olkhon Gate, Cape Kobylya Golova and the Strait of the Small Sea.
This is the first and exciting trip to the ice of Lake Baikal, so we will study the numerous patterns, marvel at its structure and enjoy this beauty.
Walking distance: 12 km. Accommodation: camp site. Meals: breakfast, lunch snack, dinner.
Day 3 - Sahyurta – Khuzhir – Cape Burkhan – Khuzhir
Today we will leave Sakhyurt and go to Olkhon Island, we will be ferried by khivus (hovercraft) and transferred by bus or cross-country car.
The scenic road runs along the Small Sea Bay, where there are many different islands of bizarre shapes, including Ogoy and Zamogoy.
On Olkhon, we will settle down at one of the cozy bases of the village of Khuzhir.
After lunch, we will visit Cape Burkhan, where the famous Shamanka Rock is located.
Shaman Rock, one of the nine shrines of Asia, has become a kind of calling card of the lake, one of the most recognizable images of Lake Baikal.
It will be possible to rent skates in Khuzhir, so today everyone will have the opportunity to ride on the shiny ice of the lake.
Let's take amazing photos of coastal rocks and ice formations in the light of the setting sun.
Off-road vehicles: 35 km + ferry on Khivuses. Walking distance: 1-2 km. Accommodation: camp site. Meals: breakfast.

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Day 4 - Khuzhir – Cape Khoboy – Khuzhir
Today we will take an excursion to Cape Khoboy, because of the quality of the road we will go by UAZ, which in itself is still an adventure!
The geographical feature of Cape Khoboy is that it is located in the widest part of Lake Baikal, where the distance from shore to shore is almost 80 kilometers.
The cape itself is a flat stone slab, resembling the shape of a beast's fang.
“Khoboy” in Buryat means a canine tooth, a molar.
Cape Khoboy is an extremely picturesque place on the island of Olkhon.
One of its main features is the traces of erosion.
The fierce Baikal wind, the scorching sun, as well as storm waves of considerable height cut many through holes in the stone.
You will find one of them in the Deva Rock.
It is so big that an adult can stand up in it at full height.
From the top of Cape Khoboy, there are incredibly beautiful views of the Baikal ridge, its natural continuation rising from the water – Ushkany Islands, Cape Ryty and Barguzin Bay.
Off-road vehicles: 80 km. Accommodation: camp site. Meals: breakfast, lunch at the cape (omul fish soup).

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Day 5 - Hoosier
Leaving our base at dawn, we will visit the neighboring hill, where a gazebo is installed and from where beautiful panoramas of the village of Khuzhir and the strait of the Small Sea open.
And during the day, you can rent a bicycle on studded wheels and take a bike ride along the shores of the Small Sea right on the ice, go ice skating, go to the museum, walk through souvenir shops (not included in the price).
This is our last day on Lake Baikal, so in the evening we will definitely gather at a large table to share our impressions of the trip.
Walking distance: 4-10 km. Bike or skates: 6-10 km. Accommodation: camp site. Meals: breakfast.

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Day 6 - Khuzhir – Irkutsk
After breakfast, we will pack our things and set off on our way back to the city of Irkutsk.
We are waiting for a long road, which will be brightened up by communication with the tour participants, who have already become very close.
We recommend taking return tickets at 18:00 and later.
Off-road vehicles: 35 km + crossing on Khivuses. Bus: 250 km. Meals: breakfast.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at tourist bases in the village. Sahyurt and the village Hoosier.

Guest houses with 2, 3, 4-bed accommodation, shower and toilet in the house.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfer from Irkutsk to the village. Listvyanka village. Sakhyurt, village Sakhyurt – Irkutsk by minibus of tourist class;
transfer to the village Sakhyurt – village Khuzhir, village Khuzhir is a village . Sahyurt ferry crossing (khivusy) + cross-country vehicles;
excursion to Cape Khoboy by all-terrain vehicle;
accommodation at camp sites during the tour (2 nights in Sakhyurt, 3 nights in Khuzhir);
breakfast at the camp sites;
dinners at the base in Sakhyurt;
lunches during excursions (1 snack and an ear of omul);
instructor support;
permission to visit the reserve;
visit to the Baikal Museum;
group first aid kit;
consultations on the selection of clothes, ticket purchase;
a signature buff.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals: lunches and dinners in Khuzhir (500-600 rubles per meal);
skate and bicycle rental (we recommend taking your own skates);
insurance against n/a;
tips for the guide.

It's important to know

a small backpack of 15-20 liters for walking;
skates (you can rent skates in Khuzhir, but not in Sakhyurt, so we recommend that you take skates with you);
hoba (podpopnik);
sunglasses (ski mask);
chemical hand and foot warmers;

Clothes and shoes:

warm winter boots;
windproof, insulated trousers (overalls);
insulated jacket (down jacket, ski jacket);
insulated hat, warm buff;
balaclava (windproof mask);
insulated mittens, windproof (ski gloves);
warm socks (wool, synthetic) and cotton (2 pairs each);
insulated jacket (fleece);
a set of thermal underwear;
underwear;
clothes for home;
slippers;

What else to take:

first-aid kit is personal, in case of chronic diseases (the instructor will have a group first-aid kit with a standard set of medicines);
personal hygiene products (toothpaste, brush, soap, lipstick, accessories for girls, etc.);
sunscreen;
thermos flask (useful on sightseeing trips);
camera (video camera);

Documents:

passport;
insurance policy;
money for additional expenses.

Dates and Prices

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$748

31 Dec, 2024 – 5 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

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