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

Hiking & Trekking Tours

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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
Meeting at the airport of the city at 11:00. (guests get to the meeting place on their own, they are not picked up from the hotels).
Transfer by bus to the village of Listvyanka (70 km).
Visit to the Baikal Museum.
Visit to the Chersky stone, panoramic view of the Angara.
The museum in the village is unique and the only one with a small aquarium with lake representatives.
Lunch in the village of Listvyanka (lunch at a cafe, payment on the spot, try the omul).
Accommodation at the economy class recreation center for 2-3-4 people.
Getting to know the participants.
Preparation and inspection of equipment.
It will be much easier to walk if you have a sled or a travois with you. Rental is available on request.
Safety precautions on the route.
Dinner at a cafe on your own.
Note: In case of delay for any reason, tourists catch up with the group on their own. We recommend that you arrive the day before the start of the tour! The products are distributed among the participants. Distribution of duty!

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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 and 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 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.
We'll usually be there by lunchtime.
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).
The place is secluded and very exotic for our times.
On the way, we climb Mount Skriper (we leave our 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.
Supper.
Overnight at the Recreation Center in the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye or on the cardona at Cape Kadilny. An economical option for everyone. There are no bunk beds, 1-bed and 2-bed accommodation.
Day 4 - Transfer to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe
Breakfast.
In the morning, you can watch a very beautiful sunrise right in the window.
Today we are leaving this place and moving to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye (17-20 km).
As a rule, the largest ice fields are very often here.
We go skating, skiing or on foot.
Lunch in the form of a snack on ice.
If the ice condition is poor, detour along the shore.
Sauna in the evening.
Overnight at the recreation center.
Day 5 - Crossing the ice to Sandy Bay
Breakfast.
Baikal crossing (about 25 km).
This area is very picturesque, especially in sunny weather.
Rocks, ice, and glaciers.
And Lake 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 facilities. There is a hand basin 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 to walk.
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!
During the day, in good weather, there is a great bright sun!
Climb to the observation point in the Sandy Bay.
Bird's-eye view of beauty.
Taking pictures from a bird's-eye view.
We return to the Sandy Bay.
Lunch.
We skate around Lake Baikal and explore the amazing caves.
Climb and walk along a scenic 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 explore the best places.
We relax, play, communicate.

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Day 8 - Ice skating in the village of Goloustnoe
Breakfast.
We go out skating or on foot early in the morning, almost at dawn.
Let's stop at the Cormorant stone once again, let's see how the morning sun highlights the rocks and hummocks.
For an additional fee, you can take a Khivus boat to Listvyanka or to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye (extra charge).
Overnight in the village of Goloustny or in Listvyanka.
Final dinner together.
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 the museum, etc. You can also go snowboarding and skiing in Baikalsk (not included in the price of the tour, extra charge).
Please note that if you want to purchase these services, you must do so in advance (especially dog sledding). It is advisable to indicate this in the application.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Accommodation

Camp Site

8 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in economy class bases for 3-6 people in a room with facilities 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 the tour.

The placement is common and sometimes mixed male and female (separation is sometimes not possible).

Tour conditions

Group

From 4 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;
Hivus hovercraft (cost per group 70,000-80,000 rubles one way);
skate or ski rental (booking in advance, fitness or hockey models, make a request for a specific model. Skates are issued for the tour, payment is made immediately. Figure skates on request, the cost is more expensive)

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:

A backpack for personal belongings of 60 liters (if you take a travois, you can do it without a backpack with a bag).
Thermos;
Disposable heating pads 1-2 pcs.
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, a roll of adhesive tape is required).
Sunburn products (required in the mountains and traveling on the ice of Lake Baikal).

Necessary clothing:

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. Used and tested shoes).
Slippers;
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 informing your manager in advance. Equipment rental is only and strictly for all days of the tour. It is taken at the beginning of the tour and surrendered at the end. The cost per day of multiplication for all days, regardless of whether it was used or not, is non-refundable.

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!

If you have extra things or a suitcase, then you decide on your own where to leave it (luggage storage). The organizers do not store things.

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