Towards the Baikal autumn. Baikal Cruise

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Autumn is the most beautiful time to explore the sacred sea. A cruise in autumn is not a boring trip between the sights. Bright colors combined with the pristine power of the great lake will not leave anyone indifferent!

Route: Listvyanka village – Circum-Baikal Railway – Sandy Bay – Small Sea Strait – Olkhon Island – Chivyrkuysky Bay – Small Sea – Sandy Bay – Listvyanka village.

Location

Irkutsk district, Listvyanka village

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Tour highlights

The famous KBZHD

We will walk with a guide through the abandoned tunnels and galleries of the Circum-Baikal Railway

Baikal seal

Let's go to the Ushkany Islands to watch the seal rookery

Delicious fishing

For fans, we will organize fishing for grayling, pike, perch and carp, and the cook will be happy to cook our catch for lunch

Hospitable Chivyrkui

Let's spend the day relaxing, swimming or boating in the bay

Pleasant walks

Enjoy hiking in unique natural places

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Golden Buckle of Russia
12:00 Boarding a cruise ship in the village of Listvyanka.
The tourist village of Listvyanka is located on the southwestern coast of Lake Baikal, 65 kilometers from Irkutsk, at the source of the Angara River, the city and the village are connected by a picturesque paved highway.
Accommodation in the cabins of the ship.
Getting to know the team, safety instructions and rules of conduct on board and on Lake Baikal.
Transfer to the Circum–Baikal railway (travel time is about 2 hours).
Lunch on board the ship.
After lunch, a guided walking tour of abandoned tunnels and galleries of the early 20th century, the route starts from Ulanovo station (Khvoynaya – 98 km KBZHD) and runs along the lake shore (about 1.5 km) among extremely picturesque nature.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight on board the ship in one of the convenient bays of the KBZHD.
In adverse weather conditions, by the decision of the captain, the ship can go for an overnight stay in the village of Bolshye Koty, which is located 40 km from the KBZHD.
The water crossing is 160 kilometers, the journey time is 10 hours.

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Day 2 - Sandy Bay
At about 6 a.m., we leave the place of overnight stay and go to Sandy Bay.

The bay is famous for its stilted trees, magnificent views of the lake from the cliffs surrounding the bay, and an excellent sandy beach.

Breakfast on board the ship.

Lunch on board the ship.

On request, a pedestrian crossing to Babushka Bay or Sennaya Bay (negotiated on site with a guide) along a picturesque mountain trail passing over the lake shore along the spurs of the Primorsky Ridge.

In the evening, a Russian bath on the shore of Lake Baikal (paid separately on the spot to the accompanying person).

After you warm up perfectly in the sauna, you can swim in the cool waters of Lake Baikal.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight on board the ship.

The water crossing is 100 kilometers, the journey time is 6 hours.

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Day 3 - Petroglyphs of the Sagan-Zaba Cliff
At about 6 a.m., the ship leaves and goes north along the west coast to Olkhon Island (travel time is about 8-10 hours), the largest island on Lake Baikal and one of the sacred places of the Buryat people and shamanistic religion.

Baikal is the blue heart of Siberia, and Olkhon is the heart of Lake Baikal.

The island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake – the center of ancient legends and historical legends.

Breakfast on board the ship.

Lunch on board the ship.

On the way, it is possible to stop at the white marble rock of Sahagan-Zaba (in the absence of a wave and a sufficient water level) and inspect rock carvings (petroglyphs) of the III-V centuries AD.

Passage of the strait of the Small Olkhon Gate – a narrow strait between the island of Olkhon and the mainland.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight on board the ship in one of the bays of the southern tip of Olkhon Island.

The water crossing is 120 kilometers, the journey time is 8 hours.

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Day 4 - Islands of the Small Sea
Breakfast on board the ship.

A short boat trip on the Small Sea.

Lunch on board the ship.

Crossing the Small Sea from the southern tip of Olkhon Island to the northern one.

On the way, if time and weather conditions permit, visit Ogoy Island, on top of which a Buddhist temple (stupa) was built in 2004.

From the top of the island there is a magnificent view of Olkhon and the Small Sea.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight at the discretion of the captain in one of the bays of the Small Sea.

The water crossing is 70 kilometers, the journey time is 5 hours.

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Day 5 - Wildlife of the Chivyrkuy Bay
Breakfast on board the ship.

Early departure of the ship from the Small Sea.

A water crossing over open Lake Baikal from the West to the East coast to the Chivyrkuysky Bay.

Lunch on board the ship.

In the evening, arrival in Chivyrkuy Bay is one of the most unique places on Lake Baikal.

The bay is shallow, warms up well and has huge hydrobiological resources.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight in Zmeinaya Bay, famous for its healing radon baths with water temperatures from +41 to +45 degrees.

The water crossing over Lake Baikal is 110-120 kilometers, the journey time is 8-10 hours.

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Day 6 - Hospitable Chivyrkui
Breakfast on board the ship.

Vacation in the Chivyrkuy Bay.

Walking along the bays of Chivyrkuy, fishing will be organized for everyone.

Those who are not interested in fishing can devote a day to rest, swimming or just boating in the bay.

Spinning fishing for pike, perch and carp is possible.

Our chef will be happy to cook your catch for lunch.

Lunch on board the ship.

Water crossing to the island of Bolshoy Baklaniy.

Cormorants (karmarans) used to settle on the island.

Currently, black grouse settle here, which, with the onset of spring, arrange passionate black grouse currents here.

Sometimes you can meet a moose on the island.

Walking around the island, it is possible to organize spinning fishing for grayling, pike.

For lovers of beach holidays and sunbathing, there is a magnificent shore and warm water.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight in one of the bays of the Chivyrkuy Bay.

The water crossing is 20-30 km kilometers, the travel time is 1-2 hours.

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Day 7 - The mystery of the Ushkany Islands
At about 6 a.m., exit from the Chivyrkuysky Bay, transfer to the western coast of Lake Baikal, to the Small Sea.
Breakfast on board the ship.
Along the way, from the Chivyrkuy Bay there are the most famous islands on Lake Baikal – the Ushkany Islands.
The rocky shores of the islands serve as a rookery for the only mammal on Lake Baikal – the Baikal seal, the seal.
The seal is careful, and if you talk loudly and make noise on the approach, the animals dive from the rocks into the water. As a rule, there are no seals on the rookery during a wave or immediately after a storm.
Lunch on board the ship.
In the evening, return to the Strait of the Small Sea.
Stop at Sarai beach, visit Burkhan (Shaman Rocks).
Shaman is a rock, one of the nine shrines of Asia (formerly called the temple stone).
The most revered holy place on Lake Baikal was a cave in the rock of this cape Shamanka, to which sacrifices were made and vows were made since the appearance of the first shamans.
Excursion to the village of Khuzhir (the main village of Olkhon Island).
Overnight at the discretion of the captain in one of the bays of the Small Sea.
Dinner on board the ship.
The water crossing is 120 kilometers, the travel time is 8-10 hours.

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Day 8 - The bays of Olkhon
Breakfast on board the ship.
Stop in the village of Sakhyurt (MRS).
Exit to the Big Baikal is across the Vorota Strait.
Lunch on board the ship.
After passing through the strait, the ship enters Bolshoy Baikal – its middle basin with maximum depths up to 1400 meters and moves along the extremely picturesque western shore of the lake in a southerly direction.
On the way, it is possible to stop at the white marble rock of Sahagan-Zaba (in the absence of a wave at a high water level) and inspect rock carvings (petroglyphs) of the III-V centuries AD.
In the evening, arrival at the Sennaya Bay – cordon of the Baikal National Park.
In the evening, if desired, you can visit the Russian bathhouse, which is located on the very shore of Lake Baikal (paid on site).
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight on board the ship.
The water day trip is 120 kilometers, the journey time is 8-10 hours.

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Day 9 - Listvyanka
Breakfast on board the ship.
After breakfast, transfer to the village of Listvyanka (5 hours), located at the source of the Angara River.
The end of the cruise.
12:00 disembarkation at Listvyanka village on the main pier, opposite the hotel on Lake Baikal - the Mayak Hotel.
The water day trip is 75 kilometers, the journey time is about 5 hours.
The time of boarding and disembarkation may vary, please specify further when booking a cruise.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Cabin on the boat

8 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation on a comfort class ship.

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

cabin type	double occupancy
standard	135 000
improved	143 000
internal	116 000

The comfort class ship (length 25 m, width 4.5 meters) has four cabins: the forward VIP, two cabins in the middle part of the ship and one cabin aft. Cabins

In the bow and middle part of the hull there are 3 cabins and 2 combined bathrooms (latrines), the entrance to the cabins and bathrooms from the corridor leading from the company cabins.

The cabin also has a wardrobe, lockers for personal belongings, a TV and a DVD player.

All cabins are equipped with a ventilation and heating system.

The latrines have a shower, an electric toilet, a sink, heated floors. The consumption of hot water is unlimited.

There are 2 cabins and a combined toilet in the aft part of the ship. The entrance to the cabins and bathrooms is from the corridor leading from the deck.

The cabin of the ship is located in the superstructure and consists of a lounge with an entrance from the deck, in the cabin there is a soft sofa and a dining table, a plasma TV, a DVD player.

There is also a galley in the superstructure, isolated from the salon and a latrine with an entrance from the deck.

Between the superstructure and the vestibule leading to the aft cabins on the deck there is a table and benches for outdoor dining. The dining space is covered from above by an awning.

In the aft part of the ship there is a sauna with a separate entrance from the deck. The sauna has a shower.

There is a diving and fishing area on the stern, located at the waterline level.

Note: It is recommended to take a bathrobe and slippers with you on your trip.

Cabin differences:

The improved No. 1 has its own bathroom, a large DBL bed;

In standard No. 2 and No. 3 bathrooms for 3 cabins, 2 beds as in a compartment car, one under one;

In the Improved No. 5 and No. 6 bathrooms for 2 cabins + they are located separately, they have windows that open and a more convenient descent to the cabins. Cabin No. 5 has a large DBL cabin + a single folding bunk bed above the main one, as if the second tier. There are 2 beds in cabin No. 6, as in a compartment car, one under one;

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk district, Listvyanka village

Included in price

accommodation on board the ship;
accompanying guide;
full board;
daily excursion program along the entire route with landings;
tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water and snacks throughout the cruise;
medical insurance;
fees for visiting the national Parks (except Ushkany Islands);
information material provided before the start of the trip;
memorable gifts and souvenirs;
optional photos and videos.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
hotel accommodation and excursions before and after the expedition cruise;
accident insurance;
baggage insurance and travel cancellation risks (recommended);
tips for staff and team (recommended);
group transfer Irkutsk – Small Sea 4,000 rubles/person , Small Sea — Irkutsk 4,000 rubles/person.
group transfer Irkutsk – Listvyanka 3,000 rubles/person, Listvyanka — Irkutsk 3,000 rubles/person.

It's important to know

windproof, water-repellent jacket, fleece jacket, lightweight beanie;
windproof and waterproof warm pants for bad weather and evenings;
light windbreaker or jacket for good weather;
a warm sweater;
a warm hat, a cap or a panama hat from the sun;
thermal underwear;
gloves;
warm socks (1 pair), thin socks;
boots or sneakers with mountain tread for cross-country walks;
lightweight shoes for staying inside the ship (moccasins, sneakers with anti-slip tread to avoid sliding on the deck of the ship);
sunglasses;
sunscreen and anti-weathering cream;
swimsuit or bathing trunks for visiting baths, hot springs on the route;
all personal hygiene products;
a personal mini-first aid kit (motion sickness, colds, stomach upset, headache, etc.);
repellents that protect against mosquito bites and midges (while walking on the mainland);
waterproof liner (bag) to protect especially valuable personal items (money, documents, camera, etc.) from water;
a small flashlight powered by finger batteries, binoculars (if you have one);
camera (with spare batteries or charger);
documents: an identity card or a photocopy of the first pages and the page with the registration registration of the passport, a voucher or a document replacing it (voucher, reservation sheet) and a medical insurance policy.

The cruise does not require special training and all physically healthy tourists can participate in it.

Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision are not recommended to participate in the cruise.

No one knows better than you about your state of health, therefore, if there are individual deviations in your state of health, be sure to warn the guide accompanying you about this, and if you see signs of malaise or illness that you know, immediately contact the guide. Confidentiality is guaranteed at the same time.

In case of unforeseen minor injuries, the guide has a first aid kit.

Before leaving for the cruise, a safety briefing is conducted by the accompanying guide. The tourist is obliged to comply with the rules of personal safety and the rules set out in the instructions, follow the instructions and commands of the guide, the captain of the ship.

The group is accompanied along the route by an experienced guide who has experience working on the route. An escort on a cruise is a person who will tell you about Lake Baikal, arrange on the spot, for example, with the organization of a sauna, helps the cook set the table and solves situations that arise during the journey.

The ship's crew consists of a captain, a mechanic, a cook and a guide. All members of the team are highly qualified and have extensive experience in navigating Lake Baikal. The captain has the right to change course in case of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions or other circumstances, as well as in case of serious illness or injury to cruise participants.

It is always worth considering the weather conditions! You may be rocked by a wave and in this regard, be prepared to change the route, to unplanned parking. During bad weather, experienced captains act according to circumstances. Therefore, be aware that the program is not final and may be changed depending on weather conditions. But in most cases, these are small changes that do not greatly affect the cruise route. Captains always try to catch up with the time by "early transitions"

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10 – 18 Sep 9 days 8 nights

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