Northern Baikal and Charsky Sands

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What you will see with your own eyes on this tour is not just legendary or indescribable, it is unlike anything in the world. The wild nature of northern Baikal, where the human footprint is barely noticeable, and the information noise is not heard at all.

Eleven days to slow down and let nature remind us where we all came from. One day is one place, each of which is unique. And the synergy of all four elements to make a complete reboot.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Airplane flight over the lake

Let's see the northern beauty of Lake Baikal from a bird's eye view

Hot springs

Let's enjoy the healing and relaxing effect of the thermal waters of Hakus

Two shores of Lake Baikal

An exciting speedboat crossing of the lake awaits us

Sand dunes

We will visit the Charsky desert – the smallest and northernmost desert in the world

All-terrain vehicle rides

We will explore the surroundings on an all–terrain vehicle - transport for real explorers

Non-touristic routes

Let's get acquainted with the magical lake of Leprindo and the picturesque Slyudinsky lakes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Free day before the start of the trip
Welcome to Siberia!
You are at the starting point of a big, exciting journey.
Use this day to take a break from the flight, get used to the new time zone and get ready for adventures.
We will be happy to share walking routes if you want to see the city, and tell you where the most delicious poses are.
Meals: on your own.
Place of residence: independently.
You can additionally book accommodation in Irkutsk, transfer from the airport to the hotel or a sightseeing tour of the city. To order additional options, you can contact your manager.

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Day 2 - Irkutsk – Nizhneangarsk – Severobaikalsk
Today you will find:
AN-24 flight;
spectacular bird's-eye view of Lake Baikal;
getting to know the small town of BAM builders;
delicious homemade dinner accompanied by an interesting story about Lake Baikal;
11:10 Departure from Irkutsk airport, you will have an hour and a half in the sky with an amazing view.
12:40 The guide meets everyone at the airport of Nizhneangarsk, and the group goes to their place of residence.
13:00 Transfer from the airport to the guest house.
14:00 Lunch to gain strength.
15:30 Walk to the museum of the grandiose Soviet project of the Baikal-Amur mainline.
16:00-17:00 Guided tour of the BAM Museum with an interesting story by the guide.
18:00 Return to the guest house and dinner.
Meals: lunch, dinner at the guest house.
Place of residence: guest house.
519 km by plane, ~ 25 km of car crossings on a gravel road.

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Day 3 - Severobaikalsk – Severnaya tochka – Yarki – Khakusy
Today you will find:
breathtaking view from the stele "The northernmost point of Lake Baikal";
a giant sand spit separating Lake Baikal from the Upper Angara, the amazing island of Yarki;
swimming in the refreshing waters of Lake Baikal;
probably, a meeting with wild ducks, swans and rare white-tailed eagles near the Dagara Bay;
relax in an atmospheric hotel complex right on the shore of Lake Baikal;
09:00 We have breakfast at the guest house and hit the road.
09:30 Transfer to the boat.
10:00 Departure by boat, the exciting water excursion "Severobaikalsk – Yarki – Hakusy" begins.
14:00 Lunch with local cuisine in a cafe in Hakusa.
15:00 We check into the hotel complex.
15:00-19:00 Free time, swimming in hot springs.
19:00 Dinner at the cafe.
Meals: breakfast – guest house, lunch, dinner – in a cafe on Hakusy.
Place of residence: campsite "Laskovy Bereg".
~125 km.

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Day 4 - Hakusy – Ayaya Bay – Frolikha Lake
Today you will find:
morning exercises on the shore of Lake Baikal to the sound of waves and birdsong;
a boat trip with a breeze on a speedboat to Ayaya Bay;
easy trekking through the fabulous forest to Lake Frolikha;
view of the lake bowl filled with water of striking turquoise color and framed by a real Siberian taiga;
an inspiring tour of the lake on a motorcycle catamaran accompanied by an inspector of the Frolikhinsky reserve;
a visit to the 30-meter forest waterfall located on the Pravaya Frolikha River;
real taiga tea with lingonberry and currant leaves and its magical effect on the soul and body;
overnight in a tent camp on the Valunny Peninsula;
09:00 We have breakfast in the cafe.
10:00-11:00 Transfer by speedboat to Ayaya Bay.
11:00 Trekking to Lake Frolikha.
14:00 Picnic lunch surrounded by the Siberian taiga;
15:00 Motorcycle catamaran ride on Lake Frolikha.
19:00 We have dinner in the tent camp with a camp kitchen: fragrant bonfire soup, fragrant tea from taiga herbs collected during the day.
Meals: breakfast in a cafe, lunch, dinner – camp kitchen.
Place of residence: camping in nature.
~15 km of water walks, ~7 km of hiking.

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Day 5 - Frolikha Lake – Ayaya Bay – Hakusa
Today you will find:
relax-a day in a forest fairy tale – on the shore of a unique taiga lake;
for those who are more daring – swimming in the cool turquoise waters of Frolikha;
easy trekking back to Ayaya Bay under the watchful eyes of chipmunks and squirrels;
speedboat boat trip to Hakus;
09:00 Breakfast at the campground.
10:00 Rest on the shore of Lake Frolikha.
12:00 Trekking back to Ayaya Bay.
13:00 Transfer by speedboat to Hakusa.
15:00 Lunch at the cafe.
16:00-19:00 Free time, which you can devote to guided forest trekking, swimming in Lake Baikal or in hot springs, as well as relaxing on the shore of Lake Baikal.
19:00 Delicious dinner at the cafe.
Meals: breakfast at the campground, lunch, dinner at the cafe.
Place of residence: campsite "Laskovy Bereg".
~7 km of hiking, ~15 km of water walks.

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Day 6 - Hakusy – Severobaikalsk – Novaya Chara
Today you will find:
wellness in the famous hot springs "Hakusa";
crossing the Great Baikal by water to be back on the eastern shore;
getting to know the grandiose Baikal-Amur
09:00 We gain strength at breakfast for an active day.
14:00 Lunch in the canteen on the Hacks.
15:30 Transfer to Severobaikalsk by boat.
16.30 We arrive in Severobaikalsk, where a transfer to the guest house will be waiting for you.
16:45 Transfer to the guest house.
Arrival at the guest house, where you can relax, review all the cosmic beauty of today, which was filmed on the phone.
19:00 Dinner at the guest house.
20:30 Transfer to the railway station.
22:05 Departure to Novaya Chara by train (type of carriage compartment / reserved seat) for new experiences!
Meals: breakfast, lunch at the campsite, dinner at the guest house.
Place of residence: guest house, overnight on the train.
~45 km of water crossings, ~567 km.

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Day 7 - Novaya Chara – Lake Leprindo
Today you will find:
getting to know the remote corners of the Baikal land;
abandoned tunnels where mica was mined by GULAG prisoners;
visit to the mountain lake of Leprindo;
view picnic on the lake shore;
11:03 Arrival in Novaya Chara, where new adventures await you.
11:30 We arrive at the hotel and have breakfast.
12:30-14:30 We go on an excursion to Lake Leprindo.
15:00 Lunch-picnic in the open air with a picturesque panorama.
16:00-19:00 Walking on the lake.
19:00 We return to the hotel and have dinner there.
from 20:00 Rest, free time.
Meals: brunch at the hotel, lunch in nature, dinner at the guest house.
Accommodation: overnight on the train, Kodar Hotel.
~ 55 km of road crossings.

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Day 8 - Novaya Chara – Charsky Sands
Today you will find:
getting to know the legendary Charsky sands;
a unique sight: sand dunes spread at the foot of glaciers, framed by a larch forest;
travel through the wild northern taiga on a non–standard vehicle - a passable all-terrain vehicle;
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-10:30 Transfer by minibus to Staraya Chara.
11:00 Boarding the all-terrain vehicle.
Departure to Charsky Sands
13:00 Lunch – snack on the site near the river.
18:00 Return to the Old Chara.
Transfer to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
From 20:00 free time.
03:08 Boarding the railway train and going to Severobaikalsk.
Meals: breakfast, dinner at the hotel, lunch-picnic.
Place of residence: Kodar Hotel, overnight train transfer.
~ 80 km of road crossings.

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Day 9 - Novaya Chara – Severobaikalsk – Slyudyansk Lakes
Today you will find:
a visit to the Slyudinsky lakes, a popular recreation area not only for residents of the adjacent Severobaikalsk;
in the 30s of the last century, political prisoners of the Gulag were engaged in the extraction of mica for the defense industry;
In 2009, the lakes took the 3rd place in the list of "7 wonders of nature of Buryatia";
03:08-13:56 Railway crossing from Novaya Chara to Severobaikalsk.
14:00 Transfer from the train station to the guest house.
14:30 Check-in at the guest house.
15:00 Lunch at the guest house.
16:00-19:00 Drive to the Slyudinsky lakes by car.
19:00 Dinner at the guest house.
Meals: breakfast on the train, lunch, dinner at the guest house.
Place of residence: Kodar hotel, railway train, guest house.
~567 km by rail train, ~50 km of road crossings.

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Day 10 - Severobaikalsk – Cape Kotelnikovsky – Severobaikalsk
Today you will find:
healing hot springs in an almost inaccessible place;
amazing view of the Baikal expanses directly from the thermal waters;
09:00 Breakfast at the guest house.
09:45 Transfer to the pier, boarding a speedboat and transfer to m. Kotelnikovsky.
12:00 Arrival at the territory of the tourist complex.
12:00-15:00 Swimming in thermal springs.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at the cafe.
15:00-17:00 Transfer by speedboat to Severobaikalsk.
17:00-17:15 Transfer to the guest house.
18:00 Farewell dinner.
Meals: breakfast at the guest house, lunch at the cafe, dinner at the guest house.
Place of residence: guest house.
~ 140 km of water crossings.

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Day 11 - Severobaikalsk – Nizhneangarsk – Irkutsk
Our journey has come to an end.
There are dozens of kilometers of tracking behind your back, hundreds of pictures of Lake Baikal, mountains and sunsets in your phone, and an immeasurable number of impressions, live, real, deep in your heart.
It's time to say goodbye to those who shared camping life with you, walked shoulder to shoulder on mountain trails and talked about the most important things around the campfire.
You opened the heart of Lake Baikal together!
08:00 Breakfast at the guest house.
09:00 Transfer to the airport.
The flight is at 11:30.
11:30 Departure from Severobaikalsk.
13:00 Arrival in Irkutsk.
See you again on Lake Baikal!
Meals: breakfast at the guest house.
~519 km by plane, ~25 km of car crossings on a gravel road.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Guest House

4 nights
Tent

1 night
Hotel

2 nights
Camp Site

1 night

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels, tourist bases, tents along the route.

The cost of the tour for 1 person when booking a group tour, RUB.:

2-3-person	Surcharge for 1-bed
190 900	19 700

The cost of the promotion is 171,810 rubles. The benefit is 19,090 rubles!

The cost of the tour for 1 person when booking an individual tour, depending on the number of people, RUB.:

group of 6 people.	222 800
group of 4 people.	267 300
group of 2 people.	446 300

Double rooms, in-room amenities.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 8 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

11 days 10 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting in Severobaikalsk;
guest house in Severobaikalsk, double rooms, room amenities (4 nights);
tourist base "Laskovy Bereg", Huts, standard double rooms, room amenities (2 nights);
tent camp, two- /three-person tents (1 day) with the provision of a sleeping bag, a rug;
the hotel in Novaya Chara "Kodar", two- and three-bed comfortable rooms, 2 days;
services of a professional guide to Lake Baikal;
visiting the hot springs on the m. Kotelnikovsky;
excursion to the lake. Frolicha;
excursion to the local history museum of BAM;
transfer to Charsky sands;
visit to Lake Leprindo;
visiting the "Northernmost point";
visit to Ayaya Bay;
all transfers according to the program;
meals according to the program;
rent of dishes, tents and campfire equipment;
boat charter and transfers on the Severobaikalsk – o-v Yarki – bukh route. Ayaya; Hakusy – Severobaikalsk; Severobaikalsk – M. Kotelnikovsky Severoaikalsk; Hakusy – bay of Ayaya – Hakusy;
recreational fees of the Frolikhinsky nature reserve;
free access to Hakusa springs;
railway ticket on the Severobaikalsk – Novaya Chara – Severobaikalsk route.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
alcohol and tobacco products;
souvenir products;
tickets for the Irkutsk–Nizhneangarsk–Irkutsk plane. The cost of air tickets is 25,000 rubles for 1 person in both directions;
tobacco and alcohol products;
accommodation in Irkutsk on the first and last day. The estimated cost for a standard double room with breakfast starts from 7,500 rubles;
meals not included in the program.

It's important to know

karemat and sleeping bag (optional – the tour includes karemats and sleeping bags with individual inserts);
waterproof and windproof clothing;
insulation: we recommend that you bring a jacket and trousers from Polartec;
individual tourist seat with elastic band (hob);
dishes (optional – the tour provides sets of dishes for each guest);
hiking shoes (trekking sneakers, half-boots or boots);
rubber sandals with closed toe;
rubber boots we recommend soft, light and warm EVA boots. Shorter versions of boots are suitable;
a cap or a bandana;
a warm light hat;
sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
headlamp (spare batteries);
raincoat made of non-soaked fabric (NOT film – it will quickly tear on branches);
mosquito and tick repellents (it is better to buy in Irkutsk, because they may not be allowed on the plane);
photo and video equipment, as well as spare flash cards and batteries/accumulators;
portable charger (power bank) and wires for charging personal electronics;
neoprene hydraulic socks with a thickness of at least 3mm for rafting, swimming;
folding knife;
personal hygiene products (including wet wipes, towels, toilet paper, shampoo, etc.);
windbreaker (a good hooded jacket against rain and wind);
a warm vest (synthetic / down) or a jacket with insulation;
fleece jacket 1-2 pcs.;
pants 1-2 pcs. (from wind, rain, polyester);
warm pants (fleece);
shorts 1-2 pcs. (polyester);
socks (including warm and trekking ones);
T-shirt 4-5 pcs.;
gloves (sports gloves for alloy);
trekking poles;
bathing accessories;
a personal first aid kit (if you have any specific diseases);
An MHI policy and a passport are required.

Restrictions and general recommendations on equipment and luggage.

We draw your attention to the need for a reasonable approach to collecting equipment. We kindly ask you not to take unnecessary things with you: gas cylinders, cooking utensils, tents, meteorological instruments, tools (axes, saws), etc. Everything you need for catering, overnight stays, and water safety will be provided to you. The total volume of personal equipment should not exceed 90 liters in volume and 20 kg in weight. Your personal belongings will accompany you on your journey by land and water transport, so it's better to transport everything in a good backpack or suitcase.

1. Karemat and sleeping bag (optional – the tour includes karemats and sleeping bags with individual inserts)

The karemat should be light, soft, at least 10 mm thick, and not allow moisture and cold to pass through.

The sleeping bag is selected according to temperature and filler material. For summer tours to Lake Baikal, hooded sleeping bags with synthetic fillers with a comfort temperature from -5 to 5 degrees are suitable.

Please note that the extreme temperature is not an indicator of the comfort of a sleeping bag. Do not forget to take into account that the sleeping bags differ in size and right/left zipper. Of the brands, we recommend watching Alexika, Vertical, Red Fox, Ferrino, Bask.

2. Waterproof and windproof clothes are primarily trousers and a jacket. Both items should cover the lower back, ideally contain membrane fabrics (which allow clothes not to get wet and at the same time "breathe"), tighten on sleeves and gachs. Pleasant moments are the presence of ventilation, pockets, reflective elements and puffs. Look at the products of companies such as Red Fox, Sivera, Bask, Marmot, Salewa. Be sure to bring a rain cape with you, which will cover both you and your backpack.

3. Insulation

We recommend that you bring a sweatshirt and trousers from Polartec. It is a very pleasant to the body, warm, lightweight and quick-drying material. On Baikal evenings, you will be very comfortable in clothes made of such fabric. The recommended brands are the same as for jackets and trousers.

4. The seat is an individual tourist seat with an elastic band.

It will be more pleasant for you to sit with it, for example, in a kayak, and it can also additionally protect the lower back from the wind during walks.

5. Dishes (optional – the tour provides sets of dishes for each guest) Take only "iron" dishes made of light alloys. A mug (preferably thermo, so that the Baikal tea does not cool down), a deep plate, a fork, a spoon and a knife.

6. Shoes

Hiking shoes (trekking sneakers, half-boots or boots). Shoes should be in size, comfortable, worn in advance, and fix the shin. We recommend shoes from the companies Asolo, LaSportiva, Meindl, Scarpa, Campus, Solomon. You can take light sneakers or sandals for a shift.

Rubber sandals with a closed toe. This pair of shoes will be used for recreation in the camp, taking water treatments. The so-called "flip-flops" will not go due to their unreliability.

Rubber boots we recommend soft, light and warm EVA boots. Shorter versions of boots are suitable.

Dates and Prices

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30 Jul – 9 Aug, 2025 11 days 10 nights

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