Five days on the ice of Lake Baikal. Active tour

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This trip is a small expedition on the ice of Lake Baikal. You will forget about civilization for a while, feel like real pioneers, admire the view of ice cliffs, hummocks and grottos, be alone with pristine nature, test your endurance and gain Siberian health.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

The beauty of Baikal nature

We will see Angara and Lake Baikal from a bird's eye view

Inhabitants of Lake Baikal

Let's dive interactively to the bottom of Lake Baikal

Climbing the Skriper Mountain

We will see a panorama of the lake, huge hummocks of Baikal ice, up to 1 meter thick

An invigorating hike on Lake Baikal

We will skate, ski or walk and walk about 43 km along the Great Lake

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting with Lake Baikal. Visit to the Baikal Museum and Chersky Peak
Meeting at 11:00 a.m., at Irkutsk airport (near the information desk, 1st floor).
Transfer to the village of Listvyanka (70 km).
The beautiful Angara will appear in front of the village of Listvyanka.
The trip takes 60 minutes and is very scenic.
We make a short ascent to the Chersky stone and a panoramic view of the Angara opens up before us.
Visit to the museum, with full information about Lake Baikal.
Lunch in the village of Listvyanka (payment on the spot).
Accommodation at an economy class recreation center.
Accommodation for 2-3-4 people.
Discussion of plans, distribution of products.
Getting to know the participants.
Distribution of duty!
Safety precautions on the route.
Preparation and inspection of equipment (skis, skates, poles — for those who took with them or rented. It will be much easier to walk if you have a sled or a travois with you. In this case, the sleigh can be ordinary, children's. Rental is available on request).
If there is time, an inspection of Lake Baikal according to the state of the snow on the ice.
In good weather, sunset photos right on the ice.
Dinner on your own (try local cuisine).
Note: In case of delay for any reason, tourists catch up with the group on their own.

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Day 2 - Crossing the ice of Lake Baikal to the village of Bolshye Koty
Breakfast.
Crossing Lake Baikal to the village of Bolshye Koty.
Warm-up and easy crossing (about 15 km).
It's a picturesque area, especially in sunny weather, but Lake Baikal is often covered with snow here, but the best is yet to come.
Rocks, ice, and glaciers.
Baikal is very beautiful on the ice.
The transition is carried out on skates, skis or on foot (it is necessary to buy rubber bands with spikes for walking on ice, ice, as a rule, they are sold in winter in every city, otherwise you will have to screw the screws directly into your shoes).
Each participant goes to Lake Baikal in warm boots, and takes his skates with him.
If the ice is in good condition, we put on skates.
We'll usually be there by lunchtime.
After lunch, climb to the observation point for those who wish.
Overnight at the recreation center.
Supper.

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Day 3 - The passage to Cape Kadilny. Climbing the Skriper Mountain
Breakfast at 9:00.
Transfer to Cape Kadilny (12 km).
The start is around 11 o'clock.
At the beginning there is a small crossing, about 2 km.
Then we climb Mount Skriper (we leave our things at the bottom), from where a super panorama of the lake opens in all its beauty!
Below, under the rocks, you can observe huge hummocks of Baikal ice, up to 1 meter thick.
The crossing is 9 km.
It is here that you can observe the pure and amazing Baikal ice.
Overnight at the recreation center in the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye or at the cordon at Cape Kadilny (overnight in a warm house. There are two rooms for 5 and 10 people with bunk beds, stove heating. Group accommodation in one building. There is no double or single room here).
Supper.

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Day 4 - Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe
Breakfast.
The exit is about 10-11 hours.
Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye (17 km).
Ice skating.
We go skating, skiing or on foot.
If the ice condition is poor, detour along the shore. We make stops at the photo shoot.
The ice of Lake Baikal is unique and you can look at it for hours.
Lunch as a snack.
Transfer to the cafe.
Independent snack (coffee, tea, you can order dishes from the menu).
Departure to Irkutsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Arrival time is approximately 19-21 hours.

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Day 5 - Departure
The breakfast is independent.
You can cook something for yourself in the hotel kitchen or for those who are not leaving, take a walk around the city and have breakfast in a cafe.
It is possible to book a guided tour of Irkutsk for an additional fee.
Departure on your own to the airport or to the railway station of Irkutsk.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in the villages of Listvyanka, Bolshye Koty, Bolshoe Goloustnoye at economy class recreation centers for 3-5 people per room and at Cape Kadilny (overnight in a warm house. There are two rooms for 4 and 10 people with bunk beds, stove heating. Group accommodation in one building. There is no double or single room here).

The facilities are on the floor or in a separate warm room, in the Censer — on the street.

The surcharge for 2-bed accommodation is 2600 rubles/person.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 5,000 rubles/person.

Except Cape Kadilny.

You can charge your phones at the campsites, but the mobile connection is weak and there is no wi-fi. Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking the tour.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation according to the program (facilities on the floor or in a separate warm room, in the Censer — on the street);
transportation according to the program;
meals according to the program (meals are prepared by the participants themselves);
Instructor's job;
obtaining a permit to visit the national park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
insurance;
rent of children's sleds or travois (when booking a tour);
rent skates or skis.

It's important to know

Documents:

It is necessary to have with you:

Passport (for children — birth certificate).
A compulsory health insurance policy.
A certificate from the therapist, if there are chronic diseases (the tourist assumes responsibility for his health on the tour).

Necessary personal equipment for winter and spring travel:

We offer a list of necessary equipment that includes what you are wearing.:

Equipment and accessories:

Backpack for personal belongings of 60 liters.
The headlamp.
Sunglasses.
A spoon, a mug, a cup, a knife.
Matches, or a lighter.
An individual first-aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines, no more than 200 grams by weight).
Sunburn products (required in the mountains and traveling on the ice of Lake Baikal).

Necessary clothes:

Lingerie.
Thermal underwear 1 pc.
A sweatshirt, fleece, etc. (preferably made of modern materials).
Storm suit – jacket + trousers. Availability is mandatory. The jacket is insulated with a hood. Trousers – protection from wind and moisture. You can use a ski suit.
Simple (or tracking) socks — 2 pairs.
Wool socks (trekking, insulated).
Shoes preferably 2 pairs (trekking boots or other warm boots with a warm insole, without high heels, boots).
Trekking poles are recommended only for hiking routes, combined at the discretion of the participants.
Warm sports cap — 2 pcs.
Personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.).
Insulated gloves and winter mittens.

Special equipment (on certain routes):

*ice skates

*rubber bands with spikes for shoes are A MUST when hiking on ice

Note: if special equipment is not included in the price of the tour, it can be rented from the company by notifying your manager in advance.

Important! It is mandatory to have the following documents on the entire route: a passport, a compulsory medical insurance policy, and a birth certificate for the child.

The requirement for a set of "personal belongings" is nothing superfluous and heavy!

Dates and Prices

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