Summer and autumn charm of Lake Baikal: Baikal Nature Reserve, Irkutsk and Listvyanka

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Maybe you wanted to see the "Ear of Baikal", "Devil's Finger", visit the ancient villages of Lake Baikal and actively relax from the hustle and bustle? Then this eventful family tour is perfect for you. Observation decks, a lot of interesting places and entertainment of Lake Baikal will help you get away from business and have a good rest.

The tour is also held on any date on an individual request.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

The largest telescope in Russia

Let's go to the Baikal Astrophysical Observatory and get acquainted with the most powerful telescopes in the country

A fascinating view of the Shaman Stone

We will take a chairlift up to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers a view of the Shaman Stone

A walk along the protected trail

Let's admire the flora and fauna of the Baikal State Biosphere Reserve

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the city of Baikalsk
Meeting at the airport (at 8 a.m. local time), at the railway station, or at a hotel in Irkutsk.
Meeting in Irkutsk and departure to Baikalsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals included: dinner.
By road: about 150 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 2 - Baikal State Biosphere Reserve
Excursion to the Baikal State Biosphere Reserve.
Visit to the interactive visitor center. A walk along the protected eco-trail.
Lunch-picnic during the tour.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The total length of the route on foot: about 2 km.
By road: about 150 km.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 3 - A day in Baikalsk
Free day in Baikalsk.
The opportunity to walk around Baikalsk and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Day 4 - A trip to the village of Listvyanka
Transfer from Baikalsk to Irkutsk.
Transfer.
A trip to the village of Listvyanka.
Check-in at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 220 km.
Total duration: approximately 4 hours.
Day 5 - The observation deck of the Chersky Stone. Limnological Museum
Visit to the museum of Lake Baikal with a virtual dive to the bottom in a bathyscaphe.
Getting to know the underwater inhabitants, including the Baikal seal.
A chairlift tour to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers stunning views of the source of the Angara River.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
The total length of the route on foot: about 3 km.
By road: about 10 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 6 - A day in Listvyanka
Free day in Listvyanka.
The opportunity to walk around Baikalsk and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 7 - Baikal Astrophysical Observatory
Excursion to the Baikal Astrophysical Observatory.
An introduction to two telescopes, one of which is the world's largest lens telescope.
Walk to the observation deck with a charming view of Lake Baikal.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
The total length of the route on foot: about 5 kmBy road: about 10 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 8 - Exit
Departure from Listvyanka, arrival in Irkutsk.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 70 km.
Total duration: approximately 1 hour.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
or

Camp Site, Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and/or at a campsite.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category of accommodation, RUB.:

accommodation/dates	The hostel		Economy		Standard
accommodation/dates	regular	festive	regular	festive	regular	festive
2-bed room (2-16 bed hostel)	106 100	110 500	105 700	109 500	120 800	126 200
surcharge for single occupancy	-	-	14 000	16 500	24 300	27 800

Accommodation in a hostel / without landscaping:

Accommodation: Baikalsk — Margobai Hotel — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on the floor). 3 nights: night 1-3;
Accommodation: Listvyanka — Campsite Inhabited Island — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible accommodation (facilities on the floor). 4 nights: night 4-7.

Partially landscaped accommodation:

Accommodation: Baikalsk — Margobai Hotel — 2-bed room (facilities in the section for several rooms). 3 nights: night 1-3;
Accommodation: Listvyanka — Arabesque Hotel — 2-bed room (facilities in the section for several rooms). 4 nights: night 4-7.

Comfortable accommodation:

Accommodation: Baikalsk — Margobai Hotel — 2-bed room (room amenities). 3 nights: night 1-3;
Accommodation: Listvyanka — Baikal Cedar Hotel — 2-bed room (room amenities). 4 nights: night 4-7.

Located 200 metres from Lake Baikal, Margobai Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish steam bath, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, an a la carte restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.

It offers simply furnished rooms with wooden furniture and a TV. Some of the rooms have a spacious seating area and a private bathroom.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation, according to the selected price;
nutrition:
- Day 1: Dinner;
- Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 3: Breakfast, dinner;
- Day 4-8: breakfast;
transportation services:
- Day 1: Irkutsk – Baikalsk;
- Day 2: Baikalsk – Tankhoy – Baikalsk;
- Day 4: Baikalsk – Irkutsk – Listvyanka;
- Day 5: Listvyanka;
- Day 7: Listvyanka;
- Day 8: Listvyanka – Irkutsk;
sightseeing services:
- Day 2: Visit to the Baikal State Nature Reserve in Tankhoy;
- Day 5: Visit the Kamen Chersky observation deck on a chairlift;
- Day 5: Visit to the Baikal Museum (Limnological Museum);
- Day 7: Baikal Astrophysical Observatory.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
recreational fees (payment for entry to the national park, nature reserve, etc.);
other services are not included in the price of the tour and are paid additionally.

It's important to know

comfortable shoes and warm socks;
replacement shoes;
warm jacket and trousers;
sweater or sweatshirt;
a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
sunglasses;
sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
If you are taking medications, take them with you.

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