Patterns of Baikal Ice

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Baikal is jokingly called the largest skating rink in Russia. To visit here in winter means to see the unusual in the ordinary. Even if you are an experienced traveler, you will not be left indifferent by the large-scale quirks of transparent ice and the beauty of these places, they fall in love with themselves at first sight.

Location

Irkutsk

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US$ 844

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Tour highlights

The Winter Fairy tale of Lake Baikal

We will visit the corners far from civilization, see the bizarre ice caves and hummocks of the Baikal ice

Ice skating or skiing transitions

We will go hiking on the ice of Lake Baikal on skates, skis or on foot

Picnic on the ice

We will have lunch right on the ice of Lake Baikal

The famous Baikal ice

We will arrange a lot of photo shoots of the transparent ice of Lake Baikal

Baikal Museum

We will visit a unique Museum in the village of Listvyanka, see an aquarium with representatives of the lake

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to Listvyanka village. Visit to the Baikal Museum and the Chersky Stone
Arrival in Irkutsk.
The meeting of the group at the airport of the city at 11:00.
Boarding a vehicle.
Getting provisions and obtaining a permit to the national park (payment is included in the price of the tour).
Transfer by bus to Listvyanka village (70 km).
Visit to the Baikal Museum.
The road resembles a rollercoaster ride along the mountains and hills, from where the beauty of the Hangar flashes.
The trip takes 60 minutes and is very scenic.
Visit to the Chersky stone, panoramic view of the Angara.
Visit to the museum. The museum in the village is unique and the only one with a small aquarium with representatives of the lake.
Here you can read about Lake Baikal, consider various models of the lake, and eventually learn as much as possible, so that later our trip would be a pleasant addition to the knowledge gained.
Lunch in the village of Listvyanka (on your own, you will have the opportunity to buy and taste all kinds of cooking Baikal omul, lunch time is 1 hour).
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!
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).
Safety precautions on the route.
Dinner at the cafe on your own (not included in the price).

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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 and 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, they are sold in winter in every city. Otherwise, you will have to screw the screws directly into the 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.
Day 3 - The passage to Cape Kadilny. Climbing the Skriper Mountain
Breakfast.
Transfer to Cape Kadilny (11 km).
On the way, we climb the Skriper mountain (we leave things at the bottom), from where the 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.
Overnight at the kadilny cordon or the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
It depends on the pace of the group.
Supper.
Overnight at the Recreation center in the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe or on the cardona at Cape Kadilny (super economy, wooden beds, etc. there is no 1-bed and 2-bed accommodation).
Day 4 - Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe
Breakfast.
Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe (17-20 km).
We go skating, skiing or on foot.
Lunch in the form of a snack on ice.
In case of poor ice condition, detour along the shore.
Sauna in the evening.
Overnight at the recreation center.
Day 5 - Crossing the ice to Sandy Bay
Breakfast.
Crossing Lake Baikal (about 25 km).
This area is very picturesque, especially in sunny weather.
Rocks, ice, ice.
And Baikal is very beautiful from the water (in this case, from the ice).
You can move to Khivus for an additional fee. payment. It depends on the weather conditions or the wishes of the participant.
If the ice is in good condition, we put on skates.
Today we have to walk along the coast to the Sandy Bay.
Snack or lunch (depends on the weather).
Inspection of the transparent ice of Lake Baikal.
Surprisingly transparent.
In the evening — the famous Sandy Bay.
Overnight in cabins with outdoor amenities.
There is a washbasin in the room.
Experience shows that speed skating is quite high, as a rule, this distance is easily overcome in 4-5 hours.
It takes 8 — 9 hours on foot.
Supper.

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Day 6 - Exploring Lake Baikal in the Sandy Bay area
Breakfast.
Today we will make only radial exits, inspect the Large Bell Tower, ice on the rocks!
We take photos.
Lunch on the ice of Lake Baikal!
In the afternoon, in good weather — great bright sun!
Ascent to the observation point in the Sandy Bay.
A bird's-eye view of beauty.
We take pictures from a bird's-eye view.
We return to the Sandy Bay.
Lunch.
We skate around Lake Baikal and explore the amazing grottoes.
Climb and walk along a picturesque path among rocks and trees.
Sauna (extra charge).
Supper.
Overnight at the Recreation Center.

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Day 7 - Free day
A spare day. In case of bad weather.
Ice skating on Lake Baikal.
Photo shoots.
We are looking at the best places.
We relax, play, communicate.

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Day 8 - Ice skating in the village of Goloustnoe
We have breakfast and go skating or on foot to the village of Goloustnoe early in the morning, almost at dawn.
For an additional fee, you can take the Khivus boat to Listvyanka or to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe. (extra charge).
Overnight in the village of Goloustnoe or in Listvyanka.
A farewell dinner.
Day 9 - Departure
Early breakfast.
Departure to Irkutsk by regular transport on your own.
Those who wish can stay and spend a couple of days riding snowmobiles, dog sledding, visiting a museum, etc. You can also go snowboarding and downhill skiing in Baikalsk (not included in the tour price, extra charge).
We inform you that if you want to purchase these services, then you need to do it in advance (especially dog sleds). It is advisable to indicate this in the application.

Difficulty

Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.

Accommodation

Camp Site

8 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour involves accommodation in economy class bases for 3-6 people in a room with amenities on the street or on the floor.

The surcharge for double occupancy is 5,600 rubles/person.
The surcharge for single occupancy is 16,000 rubles/person.

Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking a tour.

Accommodation in economy class bases for 3-6 people in a room with facilities on the street or on the floor. You can charge your phones at the camp sites, but the mobile connection is weak and there is no wi-fi.

At the cordon Censer placement is super-economical – on the floor or on wooden beds in sleeping bags.

In Sandy Bay, accommodation in houses with outdoor amenities, in the room there is a washbasin.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meals according to the program (prepared by the participants themselves);
transport;
accommodation in bases and shelters for 3-6 people in a room (facilities on the street or floor);
the work of an instructor;
obtaining a permit to visit the national park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back.
transfer to Irkutsk at the end of the tour;
insurance;
a hovercraft.

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

US$ 844

3 – 11 Mar, 2025 9 days 8 nights

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11 – 19 Mar, 2025 9 days 8 nights

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