The splendor of Lake Baikal

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Lake Baikal is especially beautiful in winter. Only in winter you can see magnificent grottoes and bizarre hummocks, rocky capes majestically towering over the mirrored surface of the Baikal ice. And fascinating legends, familiarity with the traditions and customs of local residents will give the journey a unique flavor.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Visit to the only museum about Lake Baikal in Russia

The history of the lake's origin, features of natural landscapes, seismic conditions, wildlife and the history of lake exploration

Getting to know Malamutes

Getting to know the strongest sled dogs, learning how to drive a sled and a sled ride

Getting to know the traditions

We will meet with the shaman, taste the Buryat national cuisine

Itinerary

Day 1 - Listvyanka
Gathering of the group at the Irkutsk airport. It is necessary to arrive at the meeting place no later than 10:00.
Transfer to the village of Listvyanka (65 km from Irkutsk).
On the way we will stop at the ethnographic museum of Taltsy.
A unique open-air park-museum, where architectural exhibits are collected, which are subject to flooding during the construction of numerous hydroelectric power plants on the Hangar.
Lunch at the Inn.
Stop at the Shaman Stone.
Let's admire the beauties and remember one of the most famous Baikal legends about the beautiful Angara.
Ascent to the observation peak – "Chersky Stone"
A picturesque panorama opens from the observation deck: a view of the entire Larch Bay, the famous source of the Angara River and the legendary Shaman stone.
Accommodation at the hotel.
A little rest.
Excursion to the museum of Lake Baikal.
In the Baikal Museum we will learn a lot of information about the famous lake: the history of the lake's origin, the peculiarities of natural landscapes, the seismic situation, about the fauna of Lake Baikal.
We will see aquariums in which Baikal fish, crustaceans and even cute and modest seals are eagerly awaiting tourist guests.
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
The Legend of Lake Baikal/Demidov Manor or similar, standard room, double occupancy
lunch, dinner.

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Day 2 - Circum-Baikal Railway
Breakfast.
A trip along the Circum–Baikal Railway, a monument of architectural and engineering art.
We will visit the most interesting tunnels, viaducts, arches and galleries of the KBZHD.
The tour is conducted on a Khivus (hovercraft) or on an excursion train.
Arrival in Irkutsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Supper.
Hangar, standard room, double occupancy.
breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - An ethno-complex in the village of Ust-Orda. Olkhon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Olkhon Island.
Stop at the ethno-complex in the village of Ust-Orda.
We will get acquainted with the traditions and peculiarities of the local population, meet with a shaman, and also taste the Buryat national cuisine.
Then we go to the village of Sakhyurt.
We pass the Olkhonsky Gate Strait along the ice crossing.
Arrival to Olkhon Island.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Supper.
Bencharov Manor/ Olkhonili Camping Hotel similar, standard room, double occupancy.
breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 4 - A trip to Cape Khoboy
Breakfast.
The tour is conducted on UAZ trucks, designed for the whole day, lunch is included.
Cape Khoboy is the northernmost cape of Olkhon Island.
We will move along the ice of the Small Sea with stops in the most interesting places.
During the trip, you will be able to race through the icy expanses of Lake Baikal, visit the edge of the Earth, admire the three brothers, whose silhouettes were immortalized in stone by a mighty and just father.
Lunch on the ice table of Lake Baikal.
We will hear fascinating legends, get acquainted with the traditions and customs of local residents.
The route is within everyone's power.
We return to the hotel.
Supper.
Bencarova Manor/ Olkhon Camping Hotel or similar, standard room, double occupancy.
breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 5 - Tour of the southern part of the island
Breakfast.
We will get acquainted with the main Place of Strength of Lake Baikal – the legendary Shamanka rock (Cape Burkhan). We go for a walk to the sacred place where, according to legends, the formidable owner of Olkhon lives.
A tour of the southern part of the island.
During the tour, we will have a walk on the ice to Ogoy Island (about 4 km on foot).
A visit to the largest island on the Small Sea, where the Buddhist stupa of enlightenment is located.
As a sign of respect for a culture that is not familiar to us, we will walk clockwise through the City to purify ourselves from the deeds that we have committed in our current and past lives.
You need to walk along the stone path without turning off thoughts, doubts, and worries.
For enlightenment, clarification of thoughts, you need to go through 108 circles!
Lunch.
Transfer to Irkutsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Supper.
Hangar, standard room, double occupancy.
breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - Dog sledding. Irkutsk City Tour
Breakfast.
Transfer Irkutsk – Maloe Goloustnoe.
Getting to know the strongest and kindest human friends – sled dogs (malamutes)!
Training in sled management.
A great trip and positive emotions are waiting for us!
Transfer to the village. Bolshoe Goloustnoe.
Photo shoot on bubble ice.
A hearty homemade lunch and hot herbal tea are so pleasant after walking in the fresh air!
Ice skating on the ice of Lake Baikal (rental of skates is not included in the price).
Return to Irkutsk.
Evening tour of Irkutsk.
Dinner (on your own, to your taste).
Hangar, standard room, double occupancy.
breakfast, lunch.

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Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Self-service transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in hotels (standard double rooms).

The surcharge for single accommodation is 2,500 rubles/day

Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation specified in the program;
excursions announced in the program, including entrance tickets;
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners.;
all types of transfers according to the program;
guide services;
payment for a permit to visit the Baikal National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
skate rental;
bathhouse;
accommodation in Irkutsk before the start of the route;
additional drinks and food (except those specified in the program).

It's important to know

Suitcase /bag / backpack + small backpack for active excursions.;
Individual first aid kit: medicines for you personally, Band-aid, elastic bandage, cream, etc;
Documents: passport, MHI insurance policy – packed in an airtight package;
Flashlight (with a spare set of batteries);
Photo camera;
Toiletries (toothbrush, etc.);
Shoes: comfortable shoes for the season! Boots/valenki/winter boots/EVA boots;
Replaceable shoes: favorite slippers;
Socks – 2 p., warm socks – 2 p.;
Change of underwear;
Swimsuit (for visiting thermal springs, if they are in the program);
Thermal underwear;
Insulated trousers and jacket, wind- and moisture–proof - insulated suit or down jacket, WINDPROOF WITH HOOD;
Comfortable clothes for staying indoors (tracksuit, jeans + T-shirt);
T–shirts/turtlenecks- the quantity is at your discretion;
A warm sweater or fleece (it is much lighter in weight and easy to dry);
Hat + scarf, balaclava is possible;
Mittens/gloves;
Sunglasses;
Sunscreen (snow strongly reflects sunlight!);
Hot water bottles.

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