The real Baikal. Active kayaking tour

10 more

You can see the real Baikal only in the north of the lake! Wild, untouched nature delights people accustomed to civilization. Impassable taiga on the coast of northern Baikal, stunning mountain lakes – a world without trails and roads. The last oasis of wildlife on the lake.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

from

Early
booking

Contact the tour coordinator

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

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Relaxation in thermal springs

We will visit the most powerful hot healing spring on Lake Baikal – Hakusy

Sandy beaches of Lake Baikal

We will swim and bask in the sun on a beautiful sandy beach

Climbing the Bear Mountain

Let's enjoy a stunning bird's-eye view of Lake Frolikha and Lake Baikal!

An exciting kayaking experience

We will see the amazingly beautiful landscapes of the vast expanses of Lake Baikal from an unusual angle

A rich catch

Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy good fishing

Itinerary

Day 1 - Gathering a group. Transfer Irkutsk – Severobaikalsk – Nizhneangarsk
Guided tours in the tour (priority) can be rearranged by day without changing the volume and quality of services provided.
Gathering of the group at the airport or train station in Irkutsk from 9:00 to 10:00 (local time).
Boarding the vehicle at 10:00.
We are starting the transfer Irkutsk – Severobaikalsk – Nizhneangarsk.
Overnight transfer.
First we move along the Kachugsky highway, then along the picturesque banks of the famous Lena River.
After Zhigalovo, a difficult road section begins.
We arrive in Nizhneangarsk at 4:00.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Rest.
Power supply: no.
Accommodation: North Baikal Hotel, standard room, double occupancy (Nizhneangarsk).

1 more photo
Day 2 - The beginning of the alloy
Breakfast.
Assembling kayaks.
The briefing.
Practicing kayak management skills.
Today we have to cross the delta of the Upper Angara River along the famous and extremely beautiful island of Yarky!
We can walk both from Lake Baikal (with good weather and calm water) and from Verkhnyaya Angara (with strong waves on the lake).
There are long sandy beaches, warm water and good fishing.
Organization of a tent camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 3 - The section of the route Yarki Island – Cape Birakan
Breakfast.
We continue our journey.
Yarki Island – Cape Birakan section of the route.
Amazingly beautiful landscapes of the vast expanses of Lake Baikal!
Wild taiga on the left, Baikal on the right.
The camp is at the mouth of the river. Fishing enthusiasts can "take their souls away" here.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 4 - Cape Birakan – Frolikha Bay
Breakfast. Cape Birakan – Frolikha Bay.
Today we will reach the famous Frolich's lip.
It juts into the mainland for 3 km. Its width at the entrance is 4 km.
Then it narrows to 1.5 km.
There are many large underwater rocks on the shores of the bay, which are dangerous for navigation.
This is the result of a glacier that sank 10-12 thousand years ago from the Barguzin range.
2 km from Lake Baikal on the banks of the Frolikha River, a thermal spring with a water temperature has been known since the last century. +35-+36 degrees.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 5 - A small transition Frolich lip – Ayaya lip
There are still natural places in the North of Lake Baikal where animals and spirits live in harmony.
One magic of the names is able to fascinate any traveler – Ayaya Bay, the name of which arose from the exclamation of an Evenk hunter: “Ay-ayaya, what a beauty!".
Ayaya, deeply embedded in the land, surrounded on all sides by steep shores, has the fame of one of the most beautiful places on the northeast coast.
Ayaya has a beautiful sandy beach.
And it's time for us to go swimming and soak up the sun!
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 6 - Ascent to the picturesque glacial lake Frolicha
Ascent to the picturesque glacial lake Frolikha (8 km).
It is a 2-hour walk along a good trail to Frolicha Lake.
The place is incredibly beautiful!
Among the high mountain peaks, in the silence of the taiga forest, there is a surprisingly heart-shaped lake.
Everyone who has visited here once remains in love with this place forever.
The picturesque lake annually attracts tourists from all over the world.
After lunch, drive to the impressive waterfall.
We will take a catamaran across Lake Frolikha to the Pravaya Frolikha River, and take a short hike along the path to the waterfall.
Swimming in the waterfall is optional!
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 7 - Climbing the Bear Mountain
Ferry across Lake Frolikha by catamaran to the eastern shore of the lake.
Climbing Mount Medvezhya (1200 m).
A bird's-eye view of Lake Frolikha and Lake Baikal!
We return along the trail to Lake Baikal.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 8 - The Ayaya Lip – Hakusa Lip transition
We are at the cherished goal!
Today, the Ayaya lip – Hakusa lip transition is coming.
Cape Hakusa is visible from afar.
Having rounded it, we observe a beautiful beach, and in the distance the curved stone cape Hamankit, translated from Evenki as "rock of arrows".
The cape is interesting because the sounds are reflected like arrows from the rocky granite pillars.
You won't find a cleaner and more powerful echo on Lake Baikal.
We dock at the four-kilometer-long Hakusa Bay beach.
Today we will definitely visit our cherished goal – the most powerful hot spring on Lake Baikal, with a water temperature of about 47 degrees.
The mineral waters of Khakus are similar in composition to the mineral springs of Pyatigorsk!
Organization of the camp.
We take hot baths at the healing spring.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 9 - Visiting the sources
Visiting the sources.
Time to relax, explore the nature of Lake Baikal, enjoy the fascinating views of the lake, the mountain necklace of Lake Baikal.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

1 more photo
Day 10 - Direction to Severobaikalsk
Breakfast.
Collecting equipment.
Trekking to a unique place to ancient caves (you can take a boat for an additional fee).
After exploring the caves by boat, we cross Lake Baikal.
We are heading to Severobaikalsk.
Accommodation in the hotel.
For those who wish, for an additional fee: sightseeing (you can visit the destroyed tunnels with remnants of mica deposits, crystal clear, deep Slyudyansk lakes, Bastille – a natural site, a high fortress on the shore of Lake Baikal).
Visit the village of Baikalskoye and the picturesque Cape Ludar.
Dinner at a cafe at your own expense.
Meals: breakfast, lunch. Accommodation: hotel, standard room, double room (Severobaikalsk).

1 more photo
Day 11 - Severobaikalsk
Breakfast.
Time to rest and sleep.
It is possible to buy souvenirs, a tour of Severobaikalsk.
Boarding the vehicle at 14:00.
We are starting the Severobaikalsk – Irkutsk transfer.
Overnight transfer.
In the morning we arrive in Irkutsk, accommodation at the Cozy House hotel.
Meals: breakfast. Accommodation: Cozy House hotel, standard room, double occupancy (Irkutsk).

1 more photo
Day 12 - Departure
The rest time is until 12:00.
For an additional fee, we can offer a guided tour of Irkutsk or an excursion to the village of Listvyanka.
Self-service transfer to the airport.
Departure at any time.

1 more photo

Difficulty

Only for experienced and physically fit hikers. Requires specific skills and equipment

Tour organizer's comments

Experience in kayaking is required. Skills of spending the night in tents, setting up a base camp, cooking in field conditions (on a campfire, on a gas burner) are required.

Accommodation

Guest House

1 night
Tent

8 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a tent camp, guest houses and hotels.

Single occupancy is possible with an additional charge. Surcharge for a single: 2500*3 nights = 7,500 rub..

The tour is calculated in the basic standard accommodation. If you liked our tour, but there is a desire to change the hotel to a higher category hotel or improve the room category in the declared hotel, please indicate this when applying and we will recalculate the cost of the tour.

The Severny Baikal Guest House is located in Nizhneangarsk. The 2-storey complex includes cozy rooms, a comfortable kitchen area, a guest room, a truly homely warm atmosphere. There is a recreation area with a gazebo and a barbecue on the territory of the hotel. Shower/toilet on the floor.

Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

12 days 11 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

all types of transfers according to the program: minivan/minibus on the highway, UAZ off-road;
permission to visit the Barguzin Nature Reserve and the Frolikhinsky nature Reserve;
services of a guide, a water tourism instructor;
rental of rafting equipment: kayaks (2.3-seater), life jackets, paddles, air bags;
general camping equipment rental: 2-3-4-bed tents, awning, campfire equipment, gas equipment;
placement according to the program;
entrance tickets to museums listed in the program, excursions announced in the program;
meals according to the program:
- 1 day – not included;
- Day 2-9 – breakfast, lunch and dinner (camping meals);
- Day 10 – breakfast, lunch;
- Day 11 – breakfast;
in the active part, tourists cook on their own! The cook's services are paid separately at the request of the group.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
rent of personal equipment: sleeping bag, backpack, mat;
meals at the cafe;
cook's services: 6,000 day.;
bathhouse;
vaccination against encephalitis;
additional drinks and food (except those specified in the program).

It's important to know

A hermetic bag is used instead of a backpack.
Sleeping bag (2-layer, synthetic filler). The comfort temperature is +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...)
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.
Trousers and jacket are wind- and moisture–proof - for alloy.
Thermal underwear (leggings and jacket down).
Sweatpants (for overnight stays and sushi).
T–shirts - 2 pcs.
Woolen hat or ears.
The sweater is warm or fleece (it is much lighter in weight and easy to dry).
A warm jacket or vest.
A rain cape (this is an important point, the cape must be strong).
Headdress: panama hat, kerchief, cap or bandana.
Sunglasses.
Work gloves (for working around the campfire).
Matches in an airtight package – everyone must! Any means of ignition!
Inflatable seat cushion for kayaks.
The thermos is small with a metal flask.

Dates and Prices

$1,664

24 Aug – 4 Sep 12 days 11 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
$1,664

2 – 13 Sep 12 days 11 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now

Reviews

O
Olga

about provider

29 Dec, 2024

Everything was top-notch!!! Thank you so much for the excellent organization!!
N
Natalia

about provider

28 Dec, 2024

Everything was impeccably organized, with no hiccups at all. The coordination was seamless. Our group consisted entirely of travelers aged 50 and above, but that didn’t stop us from exploring the most remote and stunning spots around Lake Baikal. We were fortunate to have the wonderful guide Irina Perlova, who made it all possible. Many thanks to the tour operator for an unforgettable experience.
S
Sergei

about provider

19 Nov, 2024

Everything was great