Classical Listy
Description:
1 day (09.00-18.00)
Tour route: Irkutsk-Taltsy-Listvyanka-Irkutsk
Period: All year round
Listvyanka is a small village on the shore of Lake Baikal and the closest point to Irkutsk near the lake. You need to go to Listvyanka if you have very little time to get acquainted with the region. If you are interested in the history of Siberia. This tour includes the most important sights of Listvyanka.
Programme:
- Visit to the museum "Taltsy" on the way to Listvyanka
This is a huge open-air museum. All about life in Siberia in the 17-19 centuries. We are waiting for the winter forest, the historical reconstruction of the Siberian village on the banks of the Angara River and the opportunity to try Russian winter fun (ice slides, snowball games, skiing "on four", stilts, tug of war). There are also many authentic photo locations.
- Baikal Museum.
Lake Baikal is the most explored lake in the world, but still holds many secrets. We will learn about what we already know and what mysteries are yet to be solved in the museum about Baikal. And in the aquarium of the museum you can see a real Baikal seal.
- Lunch in Listvyanka (not included in the price). The place can be chosen based on your preferences.
- Lift to the observation deck "The Stone of Chersky" '
On the funicular we will climb the mountain, which offers an excellent view of Baikal and the Angara River.
- Fish and souvenir market
Colorful place. Here we will meet omul fish and see what the residents of the village live.
We will also walk along the shore of Baikal outside the tourist areas to feel the real Baikal.
In the evening we return to Irkutsk or check into a hotel in Listvyanka.