A trip to the east of Lake Baikal

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A trip to the East of Lake Baikal is not only the water surface, but also the culture of Buryatia. You will be immersed in the world of Baikal beauties. A tour, after which you will have a more complete idea of Lake Baikal and vivid emotions will remain.

Location

Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude

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Tour highlights

Baikal seals

Let's watch how seals bask and bask on the rocks in their natural habitat on the famous Ushkany Islands

Lighthouse on the Baikal coast

We will see the lighthouse in Turk, which entered the top 8 most interesting lighthouses in Russia

Hot springs

We will reach the Serpentine Bay, which is known for its healing hot springs

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Ulan-Ude. The road to the village of Maksimikha
The program starts at 10:00.
After arriving in Ulan-Ude, your Baikal journey will begin.
After gathering the group, you will go towards the southern shore of the Barguzin Bay – the village of Maksimikha.
On the way, we will stop at the Sretensky Monastery.
The village of Baturino, located in the Zabaikalsky district, is home to the Sretensky Convent, the only Orthodox women's monastery in the Republic of Buryatia.
The monastery is located in the valley of the Itantsa River, among picturesque hills, just 50 km from Lake Baikal.
In the spring of 2000, Bishop Eustathius of Chita and Transbaikalia founded this monastery.
Despite its young age, the monastery already attracts many spiritual pilgrims.
Our path will also pass through the village of Turka.
It is located on the east coast of Lake Baikal, 169 km from Ulan-Ude.
"Turka" in translation from Evenki means "omul road".
The village is known for its picturesque nature and hot mineral springs, and is part of the Baikal Harbor special economic zone.
It is planned to build about 45 recreational facilities here: hotels, yacht clubs, cottage settlements, etc.
On the way to Maksimikha, we will stop at the Turtle boulder, which is located in front of the Turk, officially recognized as a natural monument protected by the state.
The boulder is named for a reason: it really looks like a turtle that has entered the water.
One of the most famous symbols of Turki is the lighthouse.
It entered the top 8 most interesting lighthouses in Russia.
In the evening in Maximikha you will have free time, if you wish, you can walk along the embankment or relax in a hotel room.
Tomorrow you will have a tour of the Chivyrkuy Bay.
You will see: Turk, lighthouse, Turtle boulder, Maximikha, Sretensky Monastery.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, guide, excursion.

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Day 2 - Chivyrkuy Bay Tour
In the morning, after breakfast, we set off.
The first point of our trip today is Monakhovo, where we will transfer to a boat and go towards the Ushkany Islands.
The Ushkany Islands are an archipelago, a very special place, because here is the largest seal rookery on Lake Baikal, in summer you can see hundreds of these animals here.
It consists of 4 islands, namely Large, Thin, Long and Round.
An eco-trail has been laid to the rookery near the island of Tonkiy and a camouflaged observation deck has been equipped to observe Baikal seals.
Before that, we'll listen to the story for 15 minutes, and then we can go watch them.
You need a special permit to visit the island, you just can't get here!
Upon reaching the observation point, it is necessary to observe silence – seals can be very timid!
But it is here that they like to bask on the rocks, bask, because this is the perfect place to see what seals are like in their natural habitat.
The total time spent on the island is about an hour, after which we go further to the Holy Nose Peninsula.
This is the largest peninsula on Lake Baikal.
Once the Holy Nose was an island, but gradually the sandy isthmus was washed away by water, connecting it with the land.
This isthmus separates two large bays – Barguzinsky and Chivyrkuysky.
Chivyrkuy Bay has a shallow depth – from 9 to 11 meters, so it warms up well.
Here we will reach the Serpentine Bay, which is known for its healing hot springs, similar in composition to Pyatigorsk water.
We will make a stop in the bay, if desired, you can visit the springs.
The recommended total time in the water is no more than five minutes.
A trip along the Chivyrkuy Bay is a real "exhibition" of incredibly beautiful natural objects along the way.
Many picturesque islands, shores, and the water surface amaze with their colors and picturesqueness!
In the evening we will return to Monakhovo, where we will transfer to a car that will take you to Maximikha.
You will see: Ushkany Islands, the Holy Nose Peninsula, Chivyrkuysky Bay, Zmeevaya Bay, Monakhovo, Barguzin Bay.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, visit to the observation deck on the Ushkany Islands, guide, boat, picnic lunch, group transfer.

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Day 3 - The road to Ulan-Ude
Today will be the final day of the tour.
In the morning, after breakfast, we set off for the capital of Buryatia – Ulan-Ude.
This is the largest city in Buryatia, the name literally translates from the Buryat "Krasnaya Uda" ("Uda" is the name of the river).
The road is more than 260 km, it will take approximately 3 hours.
If you wish, you can take a walk around the city – there is something to see in Ulan-Ude.
Here we say goodbye to you.
We believe that during the days of the tour you have fully experienced the energy of Lake Baikal.
Now you have an idea of Lake Baikal from the side of Buryatia!
You will see: Ulan-Ude. Included in the price: group transfer, breakfast.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

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

Placement	2-3-local	Surcharge for 1-bed
Standard	41 000	8 000
Comfort	44 000	15 000

Hotels at the "Standard" rate

BO "Rainbow", hotel "Lukomorye", hotel "Baikal Park", GD "Mayak", BO "Dalai.

A comfortable room equipped with a private bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents.

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Another option

Hotels at the Comfort rate

Park hotel "Kumutkan", glamping "Taiga", eco-hotel "Baikal Chalet".

A more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category (shower and toilet inside), made in a modern design.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude

Included in price

transfers throughout the tour;
meals according to the tour program;
excursions specified in the program;
permits to visit the national park;
habitation;
guide services (if specified);
support of the organizer.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ulan-Ude and back;
meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the
the program;
additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
equipment rental.

It's important to know

Required: passport, MHI policy;
headdress (cap / hat / bandana);
sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
mosquito and tick repellents (recommended to purchase in Irkutsk);
personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
rain cape (raincoat);
photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
portable charger (power bank);
comfortable shoes (athletic shoes / sandals);
toiletries;
small backpack (for excursions and walks);
sealed packaging for documents;
insulated clothing (jacket / light hat / hoodies / thin gloves);
binoculars;
a seat (a tourist hob).

Dates and Prices

$480

28 – 30 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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29 – 31 Jul 3 days 2 nights
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12 – 14 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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13 – 15 Aug 3 days 2 nights
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19 – 21 Aug 3 days 2 nights
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