Rafting down the river to Lake Baikal

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You will remember rafting along the Selenga River delta, as if in the jungle we will make our way through the thickets as pioneers, and then you will be amazed and surprised by the great Baikal! During the rafting you will see the nesting sites of a wide variety of bird species.

And of course the amazing sunsets on this tour of Lake Baikal, which can only be observed from the eastern side of Lake Baikal!

Location

Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude

Rafting

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Tour highlights

Sandy beaches

We will relax, sunbathe and swim on beautiful sandy beaches away from noise and people

Exciting fishing

If you are a fan of fishing, be sure to bring a fishing rod with you to treat yourself to fresh local fish

Rafting on Lake Baikal

We will feel the power and spaciousness when entering the "open sea" of the deepest lake on earth

Amazing sunsets

We will feel the tranquility and harmony of nature, watching the unique golden shimmers on the water surface

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. Transfer to the starting point of the rafting. Preparing for a hike
We will meet in Ulan-Ude at 10 a.m. on Sovetov Square near the largest Lenin's head, it is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Transfer to the Selenga river.
Selenga is the largest river that flows into Lake Baikal.
Its length is 1024 km. It originates in Mongolia.
Stop.
We have lunch on the way (self-paid).
Arrival, we unload things on the shore.
Collecting ships.
It usually takes at least an hour for each kayak.
Each crew assembles a kayak by themselves, under the guidance of a guide.
Instruction, training, departure, mooring.
Preparing for the campaign.
Installation of tents.
During dinner, we get acquainted and relax.
Overnight in tents on the shore.
Attention! In case of delay, the participants catch up with the group on their own.
Meals: dinner.

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Day 2 - Rafting to the village of Fofonovo
We have breakfast and start rafting to the village of Fofonovo.
The route passes through the winding and picturesque places of the Selenga River downstream.
We stop for lunch and rest.
Fofonovo — its name comes from the name of Pyatka Fofonov, a military man who accompanied and guarded the delegations of the Mungal ambassadors.
The village of Fofonov has a number of attractions: The Fofon birch stake is one of them.
This is a small grove at the turn to the village — a sacred cult place of worship of shamanists.
Fofonovskaya Mountain — after all, it is here that the world—famous "Fofon Acropolis" is located - an ancient burial ground.
Exhibits from the excavations on Fofanovskaya Mountain are kept in museums in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Ulan-Ude, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk.
Stop for dinner and overnight in tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - Rafting to the village of Krasny Yar with access to the river delta
After breakfast, we will go rafting to the village of Krasny Yar with access to the delta of the Selenga River.
The village is located in Kabansky district and its population is no more than 500 people.
The main occupation of the local population is fishing, animal husbandry.
The closer we get to Lake Baikal, the gradually the height of the shore becomes less and less.
You can feel the expanse, you can see the floodplain meadows and you can already feel Lake Baikal.
Stop for lunch.
Continuation of rafting along the river Delta.
Rafting in the Delta along winding channels, in thickets is very unusual and quite interesting.
We stop for the night (in tents).
Dinner is a rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 4 - Rafting along the river delta to the lake. Baikal
After breakfast, rafting along the river delta to Lake Baikal.
Delta is a unique place where, if desired, you can get lost.
Tall grass, lots of channels…
There are various birds.
Lunch on one of the islands.
Access to the "sea".
Rafting on Lake Baikal.
We go out of the thickets by kayak into the lake, the spaciousness and power are felt immediately…
Supper.
The Selenga Delta stretches from the Bolshaya Sukhoi River basin to the Boyarskaya River basin (inclusive), going inland to the slopes of the Morskoye and Khamar-Daban ridges.
The delta is interesting as a habitat for many near-water birds, there are 251 species on the territory.
During the autumn migration, 5-7 million birds, including geese and swans, fly through the delta.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 5 - Rafting to the Bolshaya Rechka river and the village of Zarechye
After breakfast— continue rafting to the Bolshaya Rechka River and the village of Zarechye.
The rafting goes along the shore of Lake Baikal.
A sandy beach where you can sunbathe and swim in time for lunch.
Lunch.
Continuation of rafting on Lake Baikal.
Rafting takes place only in the absence of waves and strong winds.
Periodically we go out to the sandy shore.
The nature of the coastal strip of Lake Baikal is very beautiful.
A sandy beach, trees, a lake that plays with colors depending on the illumination of the sun.
Stop on the shore, near the recreation centers (walking distance).
Dinner, rest.
The sunset of Lake Baikal is just super!
In the evening, for those who wish, you can arrange a sauna at the campsite.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - Rafting to the Cormorant Cliff
Breakfast.
Rafting to the Cormorant Cliff.
After passing the District, we go north and with every kilometer we see how the water in Lake Baikal is changing.
From the turbidity in the delta, the water acquires amazing purity and transparency and becomes colder.
Lunch.
Continuation of the rafting to the Talanka area.
There are already beautiful sandy beaches, lack of population, roads.
Silence and complete immersion in the nature of Lake Baikal.
Dinner and rest.
The village of Zarechye was founded in 1897.
It is located on the right bank of the Bolshaya Sukhaya River. The population is no more than 500 people.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 7 - Recreation in the Talanki area
Breakfast, rest in the Talanka area.
There is a great clearing on the shore, surrounded by inflorescences of plants.
Talanki is an amazing place on Lake Baikal with a sandy beach near the river.
The water in the river warms up warmer than in the lake, and this makes it a great place to swim.
Lunch, walking tour to solontsy, berry picking (August).
Dinner with a view of the amazing Lake Baikal, rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 8 - Return to Ulan-Ude
Breakfast.
Continuation of rafting on Lake Baikal to the fishing village of Gremyachinsk.
Dismantling of ships. Lunch at the cafe (self-paid).
Departure to Ulan-Ude.
Completion of the program.
Meals: breakfast.
We recommend taking return tickets the next morning. A night in Ulan-Ude is not included in the price of the tour.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The route is for the physically prepared, the experience of kayaking is welcome.

Accommodation

Tent

7 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles: 53,600 rubles.

Children from 5 to 12 years old from 48,240 rubles (10% discount).

Children under 5 years old from 42,880 rubles (20% discount).

The cost of an additional payment for alternative accommodation in tents for the entire tour:

The surcharge for 2-bed accommodation is 1,300 rubles/person.
The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 2,600 rubles/person.

Overnight stays in 3-4-bed tents on the route, 1 and 2-bed are paid additionally.

Accommodation in tents is common, there is no gender separation, when making an application, be sure to clarify to the manager your wishes for accommodation in a tent (for example, if you have a married couple, you want to live alone and other basic wishes for settlement).

Participants independently take turns cooking along the entire route, set up tents, harvest firewood and carry out the transfer of all necessary equipment (including kayaks).

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude

Included in price

purchase of products and drop them off at the beginning of the route;
guide services on the route;
accommodation in tents;
transportation and transfer;
kayak rental and transportation;
organizational costs;
collection for the first-aid kit.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ulan-Ude and back;
accommodation before and after the start of the route;
meals not specified in the program;
personal expenses;
bathhouse.

It's important to know

General equipment provided:

a shared first aid kit (with a common set of medicines that may be needed during the hike);
fire set (boilers, axe, fire mittens, dish sponge, ladle, matches);
tents (you need to inform about the provision of a tent in advance — at the same time, only! a place in the tent. Individual tents are available for a fee, you need to inform your manager at the office of the travel agency 7 days before the start of the route.

Necessary personal equipment:

Equipment and accessories:

A backpack for women with a volume of at least 70-80 liters, for men 80-90 liters.;
Polyurethane mat;
A plastic bag or a hermetic bag (inserted inside the backpack to protect against moisture);
Headlamp;
Sunglasses;
Sleeping bag — temperature regime depending on the time of year and place of travel ;
Spoon, mug, knife;
Rain cover — only for routes where the temperature stays above zero;
Matches sealed in polyethylene or plastic packaging or a lighter.
Individual first aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 g by weight);
Photo camera;
Thermos or plastic bottle;
Have protective equipment against blood-sucking insect bites on routes (mainly on routes where the temperature does not drop below zero);
Sunburn products (required in the mountains and traveling by water)

Clothes, shoes, etc.

Underwear — at least 2-3 sets;
Thermal underwear (set, depending on the time of year. Jacket + tights) — 1-2 pieces;
Trousers are light, sporty, for daily wear, depending on the time of the year;
Jacket, fleece, etc. 1-2 pcs. (preferably made of modern materials);
Storm suit – jacket + trousers. Availability is mandatory (In summer — protection from wind and rain. The jacket is better insulated with a hood (according to the time of the year. As a rule, it must be available in the mountains and on Lake Baikal. Trousers – protection from wind and moisture. In the cold season, you can use a ski suit or the like, depending on the climatic conditions;
Plain socks (or trekking socks) — 2-4 pairs;
Wool socks (trekking, insulated) — at least 2 pairs;
2 pairs of shoes (for summer — trekking boots and sneakers with thick soles or sneakers + rubber boots with a liner and a warm insole (recommended for water routes along Lake Baikal). For rafting on mountain rivers, it is desirable to wear neoprene (you can rent it)); For winter, two pairs of insulated boots are required or designed for the temperature conditions where you have chosen the route; for climbing, mountain climbing boots + trekking boots. Lightweight sneakers on request (for crossings, recreation centers, on trains, etc.)
Trekking poles are recommended only for hiking routes, combined at the discretion of the participants.
Note: During the day in the mountains, the sun is active and snowmelt is possible, so shoes should have good water-repellent properties. (Rubber boots (in addition to boots) – at the discretion of the participants)
Warm sports hat — 2 pcs (in summer, a cap with a visor + a cap);
Personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.);
Gloves in summer are a simple 2 pairs. In winter and climbing – insulated gloves – 1 pair and very warm mittens – 1 pair;

Important! It is mandatory to have the following documents on the entire route – a passport, a compulsory medical insurance policy, and a birth certificate for the child.

The requirement for a set of "personal belongings" is nothing superfluous and heavy, since besides them you will have to carry food (about 600—800g. per day per person) for the entire route and group equipment (tents, axes, boilers, etc..

Personal equipment for the water route should include a waterproof suit and rubber boots (please take care of your health and do not stay in cold water without special shoes).

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