The radiance of the Baikal ice and ice skating

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A short but scenic route. In 3 days you will see the transparent Baikal ice, its hummocks, icicle rocks, skate and khivus, and also see winter Baikal from a bird's eye view!

The tour is held for groups of 4 people or more.

Location

Irkutsk

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Ice picnic

Let's have a picnic right on the ice of Lake Baikal

The largest ice rink in the world!

We will skate on the ice of Lake Baikal

Baikal sunrises

At dawn, the ice plays with unique colors, the beauty of which is fascinating

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting with Lake Baikal. Transfer to Sandy Bay
Arrival in Irkutsk.
The meeting of the group at the airport of the city at 7:45 o'clock near the information desk.
Transfer to Listvyanka village (1.5 hours).
A super trip to the Sandy Bay with an inspection of the ice and unusual rocks.
Preparing for the trip.
Today we are going on a trip across the ice of Lake Baikal.
On this day, we will drive along the route from Listvyanka village along the famous and very picturesque Sandy Bay past the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
Boarding a hovercraft called "Hivus".
Transfer across Lake Baikal to one of the most picturesque bays on Lake Baikal.
Lunch on the ice of Lake Baikal in the form of a picnic.
Sightseeing tour of the bay, where we take the most beautiful photos of transparent ice, hummocks, etc.
Transfer to the Village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
Accommodation at the recreation center.
Rest.

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Day 2 - Ice skating on the ice of Lake Baikal
Breakfast.
If you want to take beautiful photos of the sunrise, you will need to get up early.
At dawn, the ice plays with unique colors, the beauty of which is fascinating.
After breakfast, we walk around Lake Baikal or put on skates and go for a ride on Lake Baikal (rental of skates is paid separately).
You can easily walk 10-20 km on skates without feeling tired at all.
If you do not know how to ride, then you can walk perfectly well.
Beyond the cape, where we will go, you can see the bottom through the ice, it feels like there is a glass floor under your feet.
Then we will have a tour of the interesting places of the village.
Dinner on your own (not included in the price).

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Day 3 - Departure
Breakfast at the recreation center.
Fees.
Departure to Irkutsk.
Completion of the program.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at the economy campsite.

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

	Double room	Single room
economy (without amenities)	55 000	59 000
standard (room amenities)	60 000	65 000

You can charge your phones at the campsite, but the mobile connection is weak and there is no wi-fi.

Please specify additional information about the conditions of your stay at the time of booking the tour.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation depending on the selected option;
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch;
the work of a guide;
hivus;
transfer to the national team.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
insurance;
snowmobiling, dog sledding;
hovercraft;
rental of skates.

It's important to know

Documents:

It is necessary to have with you:

Passport (for children — birth certificate).
A compulsory medical insurance policy.

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, informing 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!

Time zone
+5 o'clock Moscow time (MSK +5).
Weather conditions
In winter and spring during the tours. The days are usually sunny. During the day from 0 to -10, at night to -20-30. The sun is very bright.
Rules of conduct
We do not recommend drinking alcoholic beverages before and during the tour. Tourists must follow the rules of personal safety, strictly follow the recommendations of the accompanying persons and not endanger their lives and the lives of others.
During the trip, it is necessary to take care of the equipment of hotels and catering facilities, vehicles, as well as natural, historical and cultural monuments.
Mobile communication
On the territory of the Baikal region, mobile communication services are provided by the following operators: Megafon OJSC, MTS OJSC, Beeline OJSC and Ulan-Ude Cellular Network (UUSS), BBK.
Meeting of tourists
Upon arrival at the railway station /airport at the meeting point of the group, it is necessary to check in with a representative of the host party, who will indicate the location of the bus. At the place of accommodation, you will be presented with a program of stay for the entire period of service (the order of accommodation, meals, a list of excursions, the schedule of transport), as well as a program for the day of arrival. You should check with your tour guide the address of the accommodation and the number (type) of transport by which you can get to the accommodation.
Security during programs
Safety instructions are provided by the guides immediately before entering the active part of the excursions. It is necessary to comply with the requirements of the instructions and to exercise personal caution. From each point of the routes, you can get to settlements in the shortest possible time, almost everywhere there is a mobile connection. In case of minor injuries, bus drivers have a first aid kit.
Each participant of the tour can independently insure themselves before the trip.
Crossovers by off-road vehicles, buses and hovercraft
All crossings along Lake Baikal or across Lake Baikal are carried out on special transport, it is provided by the company on request. Regular buses also operate in the region, mainly departing from two places: from the bus station and from the city center. Minibuses are delivered from the forecourt to anywhere in the city, as well as to coastal settlements on Lake Baikal.

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