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

from

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

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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 the Irkutsk airport (near the information desk on the 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 small ascent to the Chersky stone and a panoramic view of the Angara opens in front of us.
Visit to the museum, with full information about Lake Baikal.
Lunch in the village of Listvyanka (payment on site).
Accommodation at the 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. On request, rental is possible).
If there is time, an inspection of Lake Baikal according to the state of snow on ice.
In good weather, photos of the sunset right on the ice.
Dinner on our own (we try the local cuisine).
Note: In case of being late 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 transition (about 15 km).
It is 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, ice.
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, are sold in winter in every city, otherwise you will have to screw screws directly into 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.
As a rule, we will be there by lunch.
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 is at 9:00.
Transfer to Cape Kadilny (12 km).
The start is about 11 o'clock.
At first, there is a small crossing, about 2 km.
Then we climb the Skriper mountain (we leave 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 Goloustnoe or at the cordon on 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 are no double and single rooms here).
Supper.

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Day 4 - Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe
Breakfast.
The output is about 10-11 hours.
Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe (17 km).
Ice skating.
We go skating, skiing or on foot.
In case of poor ice condition, detour along the shore. We make stops at a photo shoot.
The ice of Lake Baikal is unique and you can look at it for hours.
Lunch in the form of 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
Breakfast is independent.
You can cook something for yourself in the hotel kitchen or for those who do not leave, 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 railway station in Irkutsk.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in the villages of Listvyanka, Bolshye Koty, Bolshoe Goloustnoe at economy class recreation centers for 3-5 people in a 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 are no double and single rooms here).

Facilities on the floor or in a separate warm room, in the Censer - on the street.

The surcharge for 2-bed accommodation is 2,600 rubles/person.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 5000 rubles/person.

Except Cape Kadilny.

You can charge your phones at the camp sites, but the mobile connection is weak and there is no wi-fi. Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking a 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);
the work of an instructor;
obtaining a permit to visit the national park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
insurance;
rent of a children's sled or a 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 medical insurance policy.
A certificate from a therapist, if there are chronic diseases (the tourist takes 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:

A backpack for personal belongings of 60 liters.
The headlamp.
Sunglasses.
Spoon, mug, cup, 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 jacket, 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.
Socks are simple (or trekking) — 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 hat — 2 pcs.
Personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.).
Insulated gloves and winter mittens.

Special equipment (on certain routes):

*ice skates

*elastic bands with spikes for shoes – A MUST-HAVE 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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17 – 21 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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