Winter acquaintance with Lake Baikal

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The first and unforgettable meeting with the legendary Lake Baikal. Irkutsk, the famous Olkhon, the Tazheran steppes, The Circum-Baikal Railway and many other interesting places are waiting for you on this tour!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Inhabitants of Lake Baikal

We will visit the Baikal Museum, where we can see the Baikal inhabitants in aquariums

Stunning panoramas of Lake Baikal

We will climb the cable car to the Chersky Stone observation deck

Circum-Baikal Railway

Let's drive through the tunnels of the tsarist times

Itinerary

Day 1 - Acquaintance. Irkutsk. The Small Sea
Excursions in the tour (order) can be rearranged by day without changing the volume and quality of services provided.
Our guide will meet you at the Irkutsk airport.
It is best to arrive in Irkutsk before 10:00 (local time).
While the group is gathering, you can have breakfast at a cafe near the airport.
At the airport, we get into a comfortable vehicle and go on a tour of Irkutsk.
You will visit the places where the history of the city originates, see the first churches, merchant houses, get acquainted with the unique architectural style "Siberian Baroque", walk along the embankments and hear a lot of useful and interesting information.
After exploring the city, we will go to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
During lunch, we will get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine.
We arrive at a cozy campsite.
Placement.
Supper.
Meals: lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: "Bencarova Manor", standard, double occupancy (Olkhon).
Day 2 - A journey to the ends of the Earth
Breakfast is at 9:00.
9:30 – boarding a retro car (UAZ).
We cross the Olkhonsky Gate Strait and go to get acquainted with the most famous island of Olkhon on Lake Baikal.
First of all, we will visit the legendary Shamanka rock (Cape Burkhan).
A conversation about the traditions and religion of the local population.
We are immersed in the wonderful world of winter Lake Baikal.
Only in winter you can see magnificent grottoes and bizarre hummocks, rocky capes majestically towering over the mirrored surface of the Baikal ice!
We are going "to the edge of the Earth" – Cape Khoboy, we will visit the Three Brothers rock ensemble (Sagan Khushun), whose silhouettes were immortalized in stone by a mighty and just father.
You will learn a lot about Lake Baikal, hear fascinating legends, and the impressions will remain the most vivid and, of course, unforgettable!
A hot lunch awaits you during the tour.
We return to the hotel.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: "Bencarova Manor", standard, double occupancy (Olkhon).
Day 3 - The Tazheran steppe or the South of the island of Olkhon
Breakfast.
In the morning, one of two excursions will be held:
A tour of the Tazheran steppe. You will see the mouth of the Anga River and Mount Erd, ancient petroglyphs, the valley of stone spirits and Mount Tan Khan.
Tour of the southern part of Olkhon Island. You will see Lake Hankhoi, the Trident rock, the remains of the ancient Kurykan wall, Cape Kobylya Golova.
Lunch at the cafe (to your taste, not included in the price).
Transfer to Irkutsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Accommodation: Angara Hotel, standard, double occupancy (Irkutsk).
Day 4 - Arshan
Breakfast.
Transfer to the southern part of Lake Baikal to the village of Arshan, located at the foot of the Eastern Sayan mountain range in the central part of the Tunka Valley.
You can have lunch in a cafe to your taste (not included in the price).
A walk to the drinking pump room.
There is such a law in the Buryat land: if you took something, then give something else in return.
If a person has drunk the healing water given by the spirits (ezhins) of the sacred place, be kind and leave thanks for the generosity.
As guests, we will be very happy to perform a thanksgiving ceremony, treat Eugene with wine, tie satin ribbons as a sign of great respect and continue our journey in peace.
On the day of departure, we will also not forget to honor the spirits of Arshan with a request to grant health and longevity, and gratitude for a wonderful vacation.
A walk along the waterfalls of the Kyngargi River.
The mineral waters of Arshan have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
We will definitely visit the Khoimorsky datsan, located in a quiet and peaceful place near the village of Arshan.
A traditional building made in Oriental style in compliance with all Buddhist rules.
Then we go to Slyudyanka.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Accommodation: Arshan Hotel, standard, double occupancy (Slyudyanka).
Day 5 - Circum-Baikal Railway
Breakfast.
Inspection of the unique station building made of marble, the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
At 10:00, boarding the Train (NOT an excursion train!), on which we will pass along the Circum-Baikal railway, built back in tsarist times (1900-1905).
The stops will not be long – 1-7 minutes, so it is not advisable to get out of the car.
Lunch lunch box in the train carriage.
At the request of the group, we will get off the train and walk a 10-kilometer section of the way to admire this magnificent monument of engineering art, as well as walk through the tunnels.
In the evening we arrive at Listvyanka village.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Supper.
The sauna is optional at your own expense.
Meals: breakfast, lunch box, dinner.
Accommodation: The Legend of Baikal Hotel, standard, double occupancy (Listvyanka).

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Day 6 - Listvyanka. The source of the Angara. Tallies
Breakfast.
Visit to the only museum in Russia about Lake Baikal.
The Limnological museum provides very accessible information about the great lake.
Visit the aquariums of the museum and a virtual dive to the bottom of Lake Baikal!
The ascent to the observation peak is the "Chersky Stone".
A picturesque panorama opens from the observation deck: a view of the entire Larch Bay, the famous source of the Angara and the legendary Shaman stone.
Lunch at the cafe of your choice (not included in the price).
After lunch, have some free time to buy souvenirs, you can also visit the sled dog center (for an additional fee), where you will meet the strongest and kindest human friends – sled dogs (huskies)!
At 15:00 Transfer Listvyanka – Irkutsk.
On the way back we will visit the ethnographic museum of Taltsy.
Arrival in Irkutsk is approximately at 18:00.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast.
Accommodation: Air Harbor Hotel/ Angara Hotel (on request when extending the tour), standard, double occupancy (Irkutsk),
Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Self-service transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

2 nights
Hotel

3 nights
or

Guest House, Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and at the campsite.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 3,000 rubles/day.

The cost of the tour for 1 person on public holidays (05.01 to 11.01) is 85,000 rubles. for double occupancy.

Featuring a private bar, Nikita Bencarov Manor Hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir. Guests can relax on the terrace.

All rooms at the Nikita Bencarov Manor Hotel have a wardrobe, towels and bed linen.

A buffet breakfast is served.

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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 according to the program: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners;
all types of transfers according to the program;
guide services;
payment for permits to visit National parks and reserves.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
skate rental;
bathhouse;
accommodation in Irkutsk before and after 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! winter boots/EVA boots – waterproof! You can take a shoe dryer!
Replacement shoes;
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 are wind- and moisture–proof - you can use a ski insulated suit or a down jacket. WINDPROOF WITH A 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!).

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Sergei

19 Nov, 2024

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Everything was great

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Daria

18 Nov, 2024

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Special thanks to the tour team. They were always available, providing guidance and answering all our questions. Thank you so much for an incredible journey!

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