The whole of Lake Baikal in 7 days

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This unique tour gives a complete picture of the nature and population of Lake Baikal. In 7 days you will travel around two coasts: you will start your journey from the eastern side, get acquainted with the city of Ulan-Ude and its Buddhist shrine – Ivolginsky Datsan. You will cross the deepest point of Lake Baikal and visit the western rocky shore, where you will admire the Chivyrkuy Bay and Cape Khoboy. And the tour will end in Irkutsk, where you will get by ferry, through the Olkhon gate.

The two shores of Lake Baikal are two different worlds. We can say that after visiting them, you will get the most complete and best idea of the whole of Lake Baikal.

The tour is available on any dates on request during the summer period for groups of 4 people or more. Leave a request to find out how many people are in the group at the moment.

Location

Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

The Center of Buddhism in Russia

Visit the incredible Ivolginsky Datsan, where you will feel the atmosphere of peace and tranquility

Two shores – two capitals

You will get acquainted with the stories of two cities at once – Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk

Boat trip

Take a breezy ride along Chivyrkuysky Bay, one of the most picturesque bays of Lake Baikal

The choice is yours

The program will include free days that you can spend at your discretion: relax or go on interesting excursions

Olkhon Island

Endless sandy beaches, beautiful coves and picturesque cliffs will open up for you on this amazing island

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Ulan-Ude. Ivolginsky datsan – the center of Buddhism in Russia, moving to Lake Baikal
We will meet at the airport in Ulan-Ude at 9:00 (waiting 15 minutes).
From the airport we go to the Center of Buddhism in Russia – Ivolginsky Datsan.
We visit the temples of the datsan, usually in the morning there are khurals, which you can attend.
On request, an independent visit to the temple of Itegilov (incorruptible body).
After visiting the temple, breakfast at the datsan cafe (payment on site).
You can try poses, khushurs, etc. Buryat dishes.
Return to Ulan-Ude, where you will take a short sightseeing tour of the city with a visit and an inspection of the "huge head of Lenin", which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
The monument is located on the Central Square of the Soviets.
Walking tour of the historical part of the city.
We have lunch in cafes or restaurants in Ulan-Ude (self-paid).
After exploring the city, transfer about 4-5 hours to Lake Baikal (accommodation in Maksimikh, Goryachinsk or Turk).
We are staying at a tourist recreation center.
We rest, walk along the shore of Lake Baikal.
We're having dinner at the base.
Meals: dinner.

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Day 2 - Chivyrkuysky Bay
After an early breakfast, we go to the national park, visit the unique bay.
We reach the area of Monakhovo and transfer to the boat.
And now we are rushing along the Chivyrkuysky Bay – one of the most picturesque bays of the lake, where unique islands are located – natural monuments.
In Snake Bay, you can swim in hot springs (be sure to take a towel and a swimsuit), along the way you will see several unique lizard–like islands, as well as birds whose population has recently been restored - cormorants.
A small picnic snack will be organized during the trip.
Be sure to bring a bottle of water with you.
Do not forget that Lake Baikal is harsh, and very often there is excitement on the water and wind (preferably warm clothes and a headdress).
Dinner on your own.
Additionally: upon request (inform in advance), you can order: a visit to the Ushkany Island with the possibility of observing the seal.
Meals: breakfast and lunch snack.

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Day 3 - Olkhon Island. Transfer to the village of Khuzhir
Today is a very interesting day, we will cross the lake with you by boat, moving to Olkhon Island.
After an early breakfast, we will walk through the entire Baikal over the deepest place.
We will see from the water, in good weather, the virgo rock on Cape Khoboy (in Buryat, Khoboy means "fang, molar tooth").
Nowhere on the shore is the full power of Lake Baikal felt, as when moving by boat!
No wonder the locals call it the sea and always speak respectfully about it.
(Attention! The weather on Lake Baikal changes very often, so delays are possible, i.e. boats are waiting for the weather)
Moving by boat across Lake Baikal, make a wish, it comes true almost all the time, transfer to UAZ cars and go to Cape Khoboy (the northernmost point of the island).
After exploring the cape, we go to the village of Khuzhir.
Check-in at the base, rest.
(Attention! In case of a storm or strong wind, the program may be changed and the transfer will be carried out overnight or the next morning)
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 4 - Free day. Excursions to choose from for an additional fee
Today is a free day to stay on Olkhon Island.
Olkhon Island is the largest island of Lake. Baikal.
It has long been considered the sacred center of the northern shamanic world, where Mongolian shamans fled during the persecution of their lamas in the era of Genghis Khan.
Due to its isolation, Olkhon Island became the last stronghold of the shamans of Northern Asia.
The village (formerly ulus) of Khuzhir is located next to the famous Cape Burkhan, just behind it is a magnificent sandy beach.
A great opportunity to ride horses or bicycles.
We advise you to take a walk along the Saraysky Bay, relax on the sandy shore, and sunbathe.
When buying a tour, we recommend that you purchase water excursions to Ogoy and rock viewing in advance.
Visit the Shamanka rock, which has been considered a sacred place since ancient times, covered with secrets and legends, take a photo for memory.
There is a through cave in the rock, where women are not recommended to go.
Lunch and dinner on your own, in any cafe in the village.
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 5 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Listvyanka and excursion to the Limnological Museum
After an early breakfast at the campsite, we are going on the road, we leave for Irkutsk (5-6 hours) as part of a team group (we move by minibus, for small groups of up to 6 people, only accompanied by a driver).
We move to the mainland by ferry through the Olkhon Gate in the Small Sea and drive along an asphalt road.
We have lunch on the way (at our own expense).
In Irkutsk, we check into a hotel (leave our things), and after a short sightseeing tour of the city, we drive along the Baikal tract to the village of Listvyanka (about 1 hour), where the Angara River originates.
Excursion to the Limnological Museum, where the most complete information about the nature of Lake Baikal is collected, there are 11 large aquariums with a unique water supply system.
Two separate combined aquariums contain seals.
After the tour, we go to the fish market, have dinner (at our own expense).
We recommend trying a hot smoked omul.
We return to Irkutsk, have a rest.
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 6 - Free day. Excursions to choose from for an additional fee.The fee
We have breakfast at the hotel.
On this day, you can plan a vacation in the city or various excursions.
We offer you to make excursions of your choice (additional payment):
along the Circum-Baikal railway (duration about 13-14 hours) is a unique monument of engineering art, attractions of the Baikal region;
boat trip to Sandy Bay;
There are healing and hot springs in the Tunka Valley, the Bolshoy Vostochny Sayan mountain range.
It is advisable to decide on the purchase of excursions in advance
You can order meals at will (the place of gathering of the group is indicated by the accompanying person).
The end of the excursions is at 22-23 hours.
Transfer to the hotel.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 7 - Completion of the program
We have breakfast at the hotel, the end of the program and independent departure from the hotel.
A taxi can be ordered through the reception.
Meals: breakfast.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Camp Site

4 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation:

recreation center in Maksimikh, Goryachinsk or Turk;
recreation center in the village of Khuzhir;
a hotel in Irkutsk.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the accommodation:

	Double	Single room
Economy	93 300	102 400
Standard	118 200	134 100
Junior Suite	139 200	175 200
Luxury	157 200	–

Discounts on the tour:

children from 5 to 12 years old – 10%;
for children under 5 years old – 20%.

Facilities depending on the accommodation:

economy facilities on the floor or in a separate room;
standard – room amenities;
junior suite and suite – the room size is slightly larger, usually there is a sofa and a table.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude

Included in price

guided tour service according to the program;
tickets to national parks and museums;
transfer;
escort services for groups of 6 or more people.;
meals according to the program;
accommodation in rooms of selected categories;
sightseeing trip to Chivyrkuy Bay, visit to the national park;
visit to Shamanka rock and a trip to Cape Khoboy;
excursion to Irkutsk and the Baikal Museum in Listvyanka;
meeting, transportation.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ulan-Ude and back from Irkutsk;
visits to discos, casinos, clubs, alcoholic beverages;
personal expenses (souvenirs, etc.);
additional services not specified in the program (video shooting, equipment rental, etc.);
Russian sauna, horseback riding, sports equipment rental, fishing gear rental, etc. services;
ticket for KBZHD 8000 (June, September), 8500 rubles (July, August);
additional payment for places on the Baikal side is 1,500 rubles.;
complex meals 2000 rubles.;
children get a 10% discount on the ticket (up to and including 12 years old);
It is carried out on a rail bus and a diesel locomotive. Please specify the transport when booking;
translation services (English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish);
transfer by boat across Lake Baikal – on request;
excursion to Sandy Bay – on request;
An excursion to the Tunka Valley is available on request.

It's important to know

Travelers traveling to Lake Baikal should take into account its specific features. Take the minimum of things that you will need. You need multifunctional and reliable things. The weather on Lake Baikal is not always sunny and it is quite cool in the evenings, so you need to take warm clothes with you. Do not forget comfortable shoes and a hat.

An approximate list of things:

passport;
tickets, travel package, payment documents for accommodation, etc.;
a compulsory medical insurance policy and a mini first aid kit;
cosmetics, sunscreen, insects, etc. (depending on the time of year);
underwear, cotton socks + woolen;
track suit;
swimsuit;
a jacket with a hood;
a cape or an umbrella from the rain;
sweater;
jeans or trousers;
shirt;
T-shirt;
shorts;
a hat or a cap;
personal hygiene products;
fan;
cup;
shoes (approximately – sneakers, slippers, sandals, etc.);
photo camera;
sunglasses.

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