We are flying over Lake Baikal

In the morning, after breakfast, we go on an excursion to the datsan of the Goddess Yanzhima. 

To drive 175 km, it's about 2.5 hours. You will not notice how quickly time will fly by – the views outside the car window will fascinate you so much!

The Datsan is located in a picturesque place among the forest at the foot of the Barguzin ridge.

It is very harmoniously combined with the beauty of nature around. 

Goddess Yanjima is the patroness of arts, sciences, crafts, family and wisdom, the creator of the ancient Indian language – Sanskrit. 

It is said that the goddess Yanjima has the ability to give happiness to motherhood. 

You can see her face on a boulder stone, discovered in 2005. 

An eco-trail leads to the stone, from which Mount Uulzaha is visible. 

It is necessary to visit this place with pure thoughts and an open heart. 

To see the face, try to calm your mind, relax and immerse yourself in a state of flow. 

Around the stone you will see a large number of offerings in the form of children's toys – they are brought when they ask for children. 

If desired, you can leave your gift. 

In the Barguzin Valley, you will find many more interesting sights, such as the Ininsky Stone Garden, picturesque rocks called Suva Saxony, where the worship of spirits takes place, and many others!

After the tour, we go to Ust-Barguzin, where we will stay for the night. 

A hearty lunch awaits you throughout the day. 

You will see: the mountains of the Barguzin range, the datsan of the goddess Yanzhima, the stone with the face of the goddess Yanzhima, the Shamanic Threshold, the stone Garden, Buhe Shulun, Suva Saxony.

Included in the price: guide, group transfer, breakfast, accommodation, excursion.

Today you will go by boat to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island. 

Having sailed to the village of Uzura, you will dismount and the tour of Olkhon will begin! 

You will travel around the island: there are picturesque steppes around and suddenly an almost eight–meter bronze sculpture in the form of an unusual tree appears in front of your eyes - this is the creation of the famous sculptor Dasha Namdakov "Keeper of Lake Baikal", his gift to Lake Baikal. 

The sculpture is located at some distance from the roads, on a hill. 

It looks extremely authentic and majestic! 

You will also visit Cape of Love (or Cape Shunte-Left). 

Locals say that childless couples used to come to the cape, and after the rituals and prayers, they soon had children. 

It is believed that the cape has not lost its magical power to this day. 

The cape is distinguished by the characteristic shapes of the rocks, and the views from there are fascinating! 

After that, you will visit Cape Hoboy, located in the very north of the island. 

Its name is translated from the language of the local population as "fang", and indeed, the rocky steep shores in these places resemble animal fangs. 

And together with the amazingly blue water surface, they create beautiful bright natural paintings. 

Being near the edge of the cape, Lake Baikal seems endless, its greatness and spaciousness are felt! 

In addition, as part of the tour, you will capture Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers"), a sheer cliff of snow–white marble. 

A beautiful legend about the three brothers is associated with this cape – they will definitely tell it to you, and being there, listening to the legend, you feel like a participant or at least a witness of the events described.

In the middle of the day, you will strengthen your strength by eating a fragrant lunch against the backdrop of beautiful Baikal nature!

The tour takes place with stops in the most beautiful places where you can take wonderful photos for memory. 

In the evening we will go to Khuzhir, where you will have a walk to the famous Shamanka rock!

After you check into the hotel, you can devote the evening to horseback riding (you must book in advance before leaving for Olkhon), rest. 

You will see: Cape Sagan-Khushun, Cape of Love, Cape Khoboy, sculpture by Dasha Namdakov "Keeper of Lake Baikal", Shamanka rock.

Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, picnic lunch, guided tour, group transfer, permits to visit the national park.

Today we are leaving Olkhon on a small aircraft and heading across Lake Baikal to the capital of Buryatia – Ulan-Ude! 

Upon arrival, your journey through colorful Buryatia begins.

After arriving in the city, we will meet you and go to get acquainted with the center of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia – Ivolginsky Datsan, located 36 km west of Ulan-Ude. 

Ivolginsky datsan is a monastery–university in the Buddhist tradition, it is a whole complex, which includes many buildings. 

It is the only university in Russia where philosophy and traditional Tibetan medicine are studied.

But this is not the only reason why this complex is interesting. 

The story of the Buddhist leader of the early 20th century, the Khambo Lama Dashi–Dorjo Itigelov, brought widespread fame to datsan.

After his death in 1927, his body continues to be "alive" to this day: the joints remained mobile, and the skin was soft. 

Even after examining the body, scientists were unable to explain this phenomenon. 

You will have a unique opportunity to see it with your own eyes! 

As soon as you enter the building where the decayed body of the Hambo Lama is located, Itigelov's skin crawls, the incredible energy of the place is felt. 

After visiting the Ivolginsky datsan, we go to get acquainted with the capital of Buryatia – the city of Ulan-Ude. 

It is a major cultural, scientific and industrial center of Eastern Siberia. 

It is the center of Buryat culture, Buddhism and Orthodoxy. 

The tour will be accompanied by a guide. 

Today we will visit Sovetov Square, the main square of the city, and see the symbol of the city – an unusual monument to Lenin in the form of a head. 

The height of this sculpture reaches 7.7 meters, and the whole exceeds 42 tons. 

Another recognizable symbol of the city is the magnificent palace, which houses the Opera and Ballet Theater. 

This is the pride of the republic, because there is no opera house of this level in the Far East anymore. 

Classical performances are regularly held here. 

You will see the Arc de Triomphe – it is visible from afar.

It was erected in the XIX century in honor of the visit of the future Emperor Tsarevich Nikolai Alexandrovich. 

The arch has an interesting history – after its destruction in 1936, it was restored in 2006.

And now the guests of the city like to be photographed against its background. 

Arbat, the main pedestrian street of the city, is very close by. 

The most beautiful merchant houses have been preserved on the Arbat, and here you will see unusual modern sculptures. 

You will visit the large trade center of the XIX century – the living rooms. 

They were first built of wood at the end of the XVIII century. 

You will see the first stone building in Ulan-Ude – the Cathedral of St. Odigitrievsky Cathedral, made in the style of the Siberian Baroque. 

Saint Hodegetria is the patroness of merchants and travelers, it is very symbolic for all guests of Buryatia to visit here! 

You will also see another datsan – Rimpoche-Bagsha, which was officially and solemnly opened on June 27, 2004 for the benefit of all living beings.

It is located on Bald Mountain.

In the evening you will go to the hotel. 

You will see: Ivolginsky Datsan, sculpture "Lenin's Head", St. Odigitrievsky Cathedral, Sovetov Square, Triumphal Arch, Arbat, living rooms, Rimpoche Bagsha datsan.

Included in the price: guided tour, accommodation, group transfer, breakfast.

Today will be the final day of the tour. 

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!

Included in the price: breakfast, hotel until 12:00.