The planet Baikal. Sightseeing and active tour

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It is best to admire Lake Baikal from the water. Traveling around the lake by kayak, you will get a lot of unforgettable impressions, you will be able to visit the most secluded corners and fully feel the unity with the unique natural world of Lake Baikal!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

from

US$ 908

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Tour highlights

The mysterious Olkhon

You will learn about shamanism on Lake Baikal and perform a thanksgiving ceremony to appease the spirits of the island

Delicious Buryat dishes

We will have lunch at the yurt cafe and get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine

Kayaking trip to Lake Baikal

We will learn how to drive a kayak, work in a crew, and admire the beauty of Lake Baikal

The picturesque Sandy Bay

A wonderful sandy beach with famous "stilted" trees awaits us

Cape Khoboy

Let's go on an exciting trip to the northernmost cape of Olkhon Island

Itinerary

Day 1 - The mysterious Olkhon
The meeting is from 9:00 to 10:00.
Today you will meet with one of the most experienced guides on Lake Baikal, take a comfortable car to the legendary and mysterious island of Olkhon!
During the trip, you will learn a lot about the life and traditions of the Buryats, visit sacred Buryat places, have lunch in a yurt cafe, where you can get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine.
You will have a ferry crossing through the Olkhonsky Gate Strait and a small transfer to the camp site.
After accommodation in cozy rooms, you will go to the famous rock with the mysterious name "Shamanka" (Cape Burkhan), learn about shamanism on Lake Baikal, perform a thanksgiving ceremony to appease the spirits of the island.
Shamans all over the world consider this revenge sacred.
In the evening you can visit the "Buryat village" (for an additional fee).
An excursion that will immerse you in the customs and traditions of the local population.
In the "Buryat village" you will be greeted as dear guests according to all the rules, you will be told the peculiarities of the life and culture of the Buryats, the legends of the local places, of course, you will be invited to the table and treated (tasting) with products of your own production and national alcoholic beverage (tarasun).
Accommodation: Bencarova Manor, double occupancy;
Meals included: lunch, dinner.

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Day 2 - Cape Khoboy
Excursion “Journey to the ends of the Earth!” (designed for the whole day, lunch is included).
Cape Khoboy is the northernmost cape of Olkhon Island.
To get to the north of the island, you need to overcome: a steppe landscape with incredible ascents and descents, very similar to a roller coaster, a sandy tract and an impassable taiga.
During the trip, you will be able to see the face of Father Baikal on the slopes of the Primorsky Ridge, admire the three brothers, whose silhouettes were immortalized in stone by a mighty and just father, visit the edge of the Earth, make a wish on the rock of Love, and also taste fish soup prepared according to an ancient Buryat recipe.
You will learn a lot about Lake Baikal, hear fascinating legends, get acquainted with the traditions and customs of local residents.
Everyone can do the route, but the impressions will remain the most vivid and, of course, unforgettable!
Accommodation: Bencarova Manor, double occupancy;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - Olkhon – Buguldeika
Transfer Olkhon – Buguldeika (a small Buryat village at the mouth of the Buguldeika river of the same name).
The transfer takes about 3-4 hours.
Today we have to pack kayaks and prepare for the upcoming trip.
Accommodation: camping on the shore of Lake Baikal;
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Day 4 - Kayaking
Safety instructions.
We learn to drive a kayak, work in a crew, and do not forget to admire the beauty of Lake Baikal.
To our right, the Primorsky Ridge appeared in all its splendor.
During the trip, he will surprise us with his rocky cliffs, taiga slopes, and unforgettable landscapes.
We will stay overnight in a picturesque place (depends on the group's capabilities, weather conditions).
Accommodation: camping on the shore of Lake Baikal;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5 - Cape Holey
We continue the journey.
We will see Cape Holey, famous for its bizarre arch, under which you can go by kayak.
Today we arrive at an amazing place – Sandy Bay!
Like two watchtowers, the bay is framed by pyramidal rocks – the Small and Large bell towers.
Accommodation: camping on the shore of Lake Baikal;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 6 - Climbing the Review Cliff
Ascent to the Obzor Rock (2-2.5 hours), from where you can enjoy a stunning view of the perfectly correct semi-oval of the bay!
A picturesque sandy beach is at our disposal.
There are still famous "stilted" trees in Peschanaya Bay, but, unfortunately, they are no longer the largest specimens.
Accommodation: camping on the shore of Lake Baikal;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7 - Arrival in Bolshoe Goloustnoe
We continue our journey through Lake Baikal.
4 km away. from the Small Bell Tower there is a rock Cormorant stone, shaped like a watchtower, on which proud birds, cormorants, who returned to Baikal not so long ago, keep their post.
Our path passes by her.
Today we arrive in Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
Camping on the shore of Lake Baikal.
In the evening, you can order a sauna (paid separately).
Accommodation: camping;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 8 - A walk around the neighborhood
Ascent to the observation peak.
Sightseeing of local attractions.
A visit to St. Nicholas Church with an amazing renaissance history.
The dramatic story of the rescue of the icon of Nicholas of Myra, carefully preserved under the arches of the sacred domes, is especially striking.
A walk (on foot, on horseback at the request of tourists) along a picturesque forest trail to a lake hidden in the depths of the taiga forest, which is filled with spring water with healing properties only once every 4 years.
The rest of the time, the lake remains waterless, and looks more like a clearing strewn with meadow flowers.
Transfer Goloustnoe – Irkutsk.
Accommodation: Angara Hotel/Air harbor, standard room, double occupancy;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch.
Day 9 - Departure
Breakfast.
Self-service transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

Skills are required to spend the night in tents, set up a base camp, and cook in

camping conditions (on a campfire, on a gas burner).

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Tent

5 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation:

at the tourist base on Olkhon – 2 nights;
in the tent camp on the active part – 5 nights;
in a hotel in Irkutsk – 1 night.

The surcharge for single accommodation at the campsite and in the hotel is 7,500 rubles/ 3 nights.

The Angara Hotel

The three-star hotel is located in Irkutsk, next to the City Hall building on Kirov Square. It offers a beauty salon and 3 international restaurants. Free Wi-Fi is available. All rooms are decorated in bright colors.

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Another option

The Air Harbor Hotel

The Air Harbor Hotel is known to many as a hotel for the accommodation of air crews, as it is located on the territory of the Airport. Despite this, the hotel boasts peace and quiet in the rooms. It offers a large number of additional services, such as laundry, lobby bar, conference room, hairdresser and more.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

all types of transfers in accordance with the program: minivan/ minibus on the highway, UAZ off-road;
permission to visit the Baikal National Park;
services of a guide, a water tourism instructor;
rental of rafting equipment: kayaks (2.3-seater), life jackets, paddles, hermetic bags;
rent of general camping equipment: 2, 3, 4-bed tents, awning, campfire equipment, gas equipment;
placement according to the program;
entrance tickets to the museums listed in the program, excursions announced in the program;
meals according to the program;
in the active part, tourists cook on their own! For groups of 10 people or more, we cook for free.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
accommodation in Irkutsk before the start of the trip;
rent a sleeping bag, backpack, rug;
additional drinks and food (except as indicated in the program);
meals not specified in the program (meals at the cafe);
cook's services – 5,000 rubles/day;
bathhouse;
encephalitis vaccination/insurance.

It's important to know

Hermetic bag – used instead of a backpack;
Sleeping bag (2-layer, synthetic filler). Comfort temperature +5;
Foam (polyurethane foam mat);
Foam (for sitting);
A mug, a bowl, a spoon, a knife (a slinger) – everyone must!
Individual first aid kit: medicines for you personally, Band-Aid, elastic bandage, insect repellent, sunscreen;
Documents: passport, MHI insurance policy – packed in an airtight package;
Flashlight (with a spare set of batteries);
Photo camera;
Toiletries (soap, towel, toothbrush, etc.);
Alloy shoes: sneakers, sandals or sneakers – they will be wet!
Sushi shoes: sneakers, rubber boots or sandals;
Woolen or polartek socks (for overnight stays) – 2 p.;
Socks x/b– 2 p.;
Change of underwear;
Swimsuit;
Wind- and moisture–proof trousers and jacket - for alloy;
Thermal underwear (leggings and jacket down);
Sweatpants (for overnight stays and sushi);
T–shirts - 2 pcs.;
Woolen hat or ears;
A warm sweater or fleece (it is much lighter in weight and easy to dry);
A warm jacket or vest;
Rain cape (this is an important point, the cape must be strong);
Headdress: panama hat, kerchief, cap or bandana;
Sunglasses;
Work gloves (for campfire work);
Matches in an airtight package – everyone must! Any means of ignition!
Inflatable Kayak Seat Cushion;
The thermos is small with a metal flask.

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