Heart of Baikal
Description:
Heart of Baikal
(7 days/6 nights)
(Irkutsk – Listvyanka – Irkutsk – Olkhon – Irkutsk)
The cost of the tour: 19 700 rubles
When booking a tour and making an advance payment or full payment for the tour from February 1 to March 15, 2012: 17 350 rubles
Supplement for single accommodation under the standard program 3,800 rubles
Dates of arrivals on the tour Heart of Baikal 2012
June 27, 2012
July 4, 2012
July 11, 2012
July 18, 2012
July 25, 2012
August 1, 2012
August 8, 2012
15 August 2012
Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, with unique features, and the largest freshwater reservoir on the planet. It has no equal in the world in age, depth, reserves and properties of fresh water, diversity and endemism of organic life. Having resorted to poetic images, we can say that Baikal & # 61485; is the blue heart of Siberia, and Olkhon & # 61485; the heart of Baikal. The island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake the center of ancient legends and historical legends. Located in the central part of Baikal, near the greatest depth mark (1637 m), at an equal distance from the northern and southern extremities of the lake, Olkhon concentrated on its territory all the diversity of natural landscapes of the Baikal shores. Even in its shape, it resembles the outlines of Baikal.
However, it is worth warning you that rest on Lake Baikal differs from the usual beach holiday on the sea coast with a well-developed infrastructure. Tourism here is just beginning to develop, but the lack of infrastructure more than pays off the surrounding nature and energy of our Sacred Lake.
Tour programme
1 day
Arrival in Irkutsk.
Gathering of the group (from 9.30 to 10.00 near the Angara Hotel at 7 Sukhe-Batora Street. Guide with a sign «Heart of Baikal» public transport stop Kirov Square, to the right of the entrance, if you stand facing the hotel. Attention! Do not board buses going to the Small Sea and Olkhon, the first day excursion with an overnight stay in Listvyanka. When late to the gathering place of the group, the tourist gets to the group along the route independently, at his own expense. It is possible to meet at the airport or at the railway station (for additional payment).
Meet the guide.
Breakfast at the bistro.
Sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will get acquainted with the most interesting places of Irkutsk (Spasskaya Church, Epiphany Cathedral, Polish Church, Moscow Gate, Angara Embankment and Monument to Alexander III, White House, Znamensky Monastery, on the territory of which there are graves of the Decembrists, as well as the famous merchant and traveler Grigory Shelikhov).
Then we will go to Baikal in Listvyanka.
On the way, we will visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture, where more than 30 samples of Siberian architecture are collected, including the Buryat yurt and the Evenki plague.
During the tour you will have the opportunity to have lunch in the inn (additional payment).
Next stop at the Shaman Stone.
Visit to the Baikal Museum. The museum contains a rich exposition of the flora and fauna of Baikal, an aquarium with Baikal fish and seal. Then a tour of Listvyanka.
A visit to the souvenir market, the fish market is a good opportunity to buy souvenirs of Siberian craftsmen made of stone, wood, birch bark and glass, as well as to taste Baikal fish, omul, garius, whitefish, cold and hot smoking.
Dinner (picnic – lunch box, omul hot smoking, tea with Siberian herbs).
Transfer to the campground. Accommodation (accommodation on the territory, for an additional fee, accommodation is possible in tourist centers and hotels with amenities).
Accommodation surcharge (!) Please check the availability of seats:
Hotel Legend of Baikal: 1700 rubles per person (standard room)
Hotel Cross Pad: 1900 rubles per person (standard number)
Mayak Hotel : 1900 rubles per person (standard room)
Other categories of rooms, hotels on request
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
2 days
Breakfast.
Free time.
In addition, an excursion to the KBZD on a sightseeing train is possible. payment (1600 rubles per person, the cost includes: ticket for the ship – crossing Listvyanka – port of Baikal, train ticket, transfer to Irkutsk railway station – hotel).
Attention! The tour is booked in advance, otherwise the travel agency does not guarantee the possibility of purchasing tickets.
Transfer to Irkutsk and accommodation in an economy class hotel (for an additional fee, accommodation of another level is possible)
Dinner – independently
Supplement for accommodation (double room):
Hotel Frigate: 700 rubles per person (room without amenities)
Hotel Angara: 1150 rubles per person (room economy), 1300 rubles per person (room improved)
Hotel Victoria: 1550 rubles per person
Hotel Marriott: 2750 rubles per person
Hotel Sayen: 3600 rubles per person
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner* (when purchasing a tour of the KBZH, dinner is replaced by lunch)
3 days
After breakfast we will go to Olkhon Island.
(Warning!) Transport – minibuses and buses take you to the ferry, where you pick up the bus and take you to the base.
Among the three dozen Baikal islands, Olkhon Island, surrounded by many ancient myths and legends, stands out especially for its size, diversity of landscapes, grandeur of natural monuments and is considered one of the most beautiful places of Baikal.
The most famous natural monument of Baikal –Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock).
Arriving on the island, we will be located on a tourist base / in a private estate (convenience on the territory, description and photos see below).
Then we'll walk around the village.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
4 days
Breakfast.
All-day trip to Cape Hoboy. Cape Khoboy (in & # 61485; Buryat «oboe» - fang, molar tooth) - the northernmost on the island of Olkhon. Spectacular columnar rock, resembling an externally sharp fang, from the sea, has a pronounced similarity with the profile of the female head and bust, as in ancient Greek galleys. Cape Khoboy is located near the widest place of Baikal (79.5 km), and only in good weather from it you can see the opposite shore, the mountainous contour of the St. Nos peninsula. On the cape there is a platform where all-Olkhon shaman tailagans are performed. Near it, to the north, two meters above the beach of the Small Sea, there is a through cave with a branching deep into the mountain.
On the way, we'll stop for a picnic.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
5-6 days
Rest at the base.
Free time.
Excursions can be ordered for an additional fee.
Visit to the Local History Museum
The founder of the museum is a wonderful, talented teacher and teacher of local history in the only school on the island of Olkhon, a researcher and just a beautiful and energetic person.
The museum created by this outstanding man is only a small part of his great soul, great love for nature and people. You will be amazed by the abundance of archaeological material from the sites of ancient man, household items of the Buryats, the indigenous inhabitants of Olkhon Island; and no one will remain indifferent to the beauty of the flora and fauna of Lake Baikal, the Small Sea and the island of Olkhon. Objects of religious worship will cause the visitors to plunge into a certain mystery and magic.
Lake Khankhoy or Yalga – 24 km, 3-4 hours, swimming
Lake Khankhoy is located in the middle part of the western coast of Olkhon Island. It is known for very warm water and an abundance of fish. The size of the lake is approximately 800 m by 500 m. From the north, the lake is separated from Lake Baikal by a powerful rock ridge. From the ridge there is a picturesque view of the Small Sea, the Small Sea Islands, the Primorsky Range. From the east, the lake is separated from Lake Baikal by a sand spit 30-50 m wide.
The lake communicates with Baikal through a narrow, width of only 1-2 m, duct in the spit. The duct is very small - only 15-30 cm. Sometimes the duct is completely covered with sand.
There are no trees on the lake. The western part of the lake is a little waterlogged. The bottom is sluggish. Lake Khanhoi almost everywhere - except for the part adjacent to the sand spit - overgrown with algae, which only 20-30 cm do not reach the surface. The depth of the lake is 2-4 m. The water is warm and quite transparent.
In the lake there is a frog, perch and pike.
There are several archaeological sites near the lake. Not far from the western end of the lake found the remains of an ancient (VII century BC - X century AD) ritual complex, which includes more than twenty stone structures, next - more modern (XVII-XIX centuries) cult complex with three stone walls. At the top of the steeply rocky crest breaking into Baikal, separating the lake from the Small Sea, ancient burials and remains of religious buildings were found.
Lake Shara-Nur; 36 km, 4-5 hours, swimming,
Shara-Nur is the only lake on the island of Olkhon, located in the forest. Translated from Buryat means “yellow lake”, and in fact the water has a yellow tint, as well as some vegetation along its banks.
The lake is revered by locals for its salty mineral waters and healing mud. Mud from the lake helps with various diseases, such as arthritis. According to legend, the healing powers of the lake were discovered after hunters began to notice the miraculous healing of game in its waters.
The chemical composition of the lake includes hydrogen sulfide, which gives the water a peculiar smell.
The lake surrounds a heterogeneous natural landscape, different from the usual paintings of Olkhon Island, you can observe the life of wildlife here.
Fall Tashkina – 48 km, 5-6 hours, fishing
Fall Tashkina – this is one of the most beautiful transverse valleys facing the Big Sea. It is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges. Rocks of bizarre shapes are covered with multicolored lichens. At the bottom of the valley flows a cool stream, hidden in dense thickets of bushes.
This valley is known for its archaeological monuments of Kurykan culture (8-9 centuries AD), altar and burial grounds, about which you can learn in detail in the local history museum of the village of Khuzhir.
At the entrance to the pad Tashkina near the creek was an old small house. According to ancient legends, a hermit lived in this house. A water mill was erected on the stream. And this man grinded grain to all those who brought it. And they brought grain even from the other side of Baikal. And now some parts of the water wheel that turned the millstone are preserved.
This tour can be combined with fishing:
One of the most affordable places for fishing on the island (in terms of highways) is Tashkina Pad.
The fall of Tashkina stretched between the rocky hills. The large lagoon is covered on both sides from the Baikal winds. The excitement of the sea here is not so strong, almost always you can easily launch a motor boat. If you fish from the shore, it is best to go right along the path. Fifteen or twenty minutes of a quick step will lead the angler to the pinch. Near it, sitting on huge stones, you can try your gear.
And if you organize fishing by boat, the best place for fishing will be the vicinity of Cape Wuhan, which is located ten kilometers to the left of the lagoon Tashkina. The boat journey takes about twenty minutes. This is a real paradise for lovers of spinning and flyover! Morning hours, when the sea is still quiet and the Baikal winds have not yet rocked the wave, it is better to devote fly fishing. And the time is closer to lunch and until the evening to devote spinning fishing to the load setting or a small splash.
Fishing from a boat brings more catch. The boat should be anchored with two heavy stones, from the bow and from the stern, so that the boat does not spin with the wind. Throwing towards the shore, at a distance of 10-20 meters. Cut off quickly, boldly and sharply.
Buryat Village (Ethnographic Trip)
This trip is your chance to see the life of the Buryat family, national struggle, get acquainted with folklore, crafts, economy, way of life, beliefs. In the neighboring village you will visit a kind of open-air museum, your guide will conduct an interesting excursion and answer questions. Souvenirs are sold here. You can return by car or walk on the beach.
Ogoi Island
The Buddhist stupa, erected on the island of Ogoi in the summer of 2005 on Lake Baikal, is officially referred to as the Stupa of Enlightenment, the Conquest of Demons, containing a statue of the Female Form, the mother of all Buddhas. In other words, this stupa refers to a type of stupa in which various Buddhist relics are nested. The island of Ogoi, stretching a narrow wriggling strip of land from south to north for 6 km, from the air strongly resembles a dancing Dikanja with outstretched arms, facing north. The stupa, built at the highest point of the island (512 m), at an altitude of 60 meters above the level of Lake Baikal, was located just in the heart of the island. Volunteers from different places took part in the construction of the stupa: from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Minsk, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, New York, London, Lisbon. Everything necessary for construction was transferred on boats and then manually lifted to the top, and the heaviest cargoes were carried by helicopters. The stupa project was designed by an Irkutsk architect. The construction was led by a lama from Bhutan.
Buddhists believe that the more often to make a tour of holy places (stupas, Buddhist hills, sacred mountain peaks) the more likely that the made good desire will be heard by the gods and soon come true. The most zealous believers try to circumvent the shrines 108 times, believed to guarantee purification and liberation.
Rules of conduct during a visit to the Buddhist stupa on the island of Ogoi:
Any sacrifice is prohibited (it is forbidden to bring cigarettes, splash alcohol), it is also impossible to break glass and litter. The most basic: near the stupa, you need to keep only pure thoughts and pure motivations; for many people this is the most difficult. Of course, if a person has only good thoughts in his head, it simply does not occur to him to throw garbage in such a place. It doesn’t really matter what you believe, it’s about keeping good thoughts. Good thoughts for the common good will inevitably bring good results sooner or later.
Holy Springs, Ogoi Island
Excursion by boat to the West coast of the Small Sea (Holy Source), visit the island of Ogoi and climb to the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment.
The excursion boat follows from the pier of the fish factory in Khuzhir, crossing the Small Sea, to its West coast, where, having descended to the shore, tourists visit the Holy Spring, drink and collect water. Upon returning to the boat, the participants wait for lunch, and then the ship goes to the island of Ogoi. The opportunity to land on the island and climb to the sacred Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, established in 2005 and dedicated to Dakin Tromo Nagmo, the Buddhist goddess who suppresses all negative manifestations in the world. The opportunity to go around the Stupa of Enlightenment (bypassing sacred places with good thoughts and motives, according to Buddhism, promises the fulfillment of the wishes made at the same time).
On the islands of the Small Sea
Sailing from Khuzhir, the ship circles Cape Burkhan, a rock that has long become a symbol of Baikal. Then the ship sails along the long sandy spit of the Sarai Bay, a favorite place for vacationers. The water in it warms up well, and the sandy bottom makes swimming even more pleasant. Having toured the island of Harantsy with its grottoes, the ship heads to the neighboring bay, where two more islands are located, better known under the names Belenkoy and Crocodilchik.
In addition to excursions, it is possible to organize: trekking, horseback riding, quad bike tours, rent bicycles.
7 days
Breakfast at the camp/manor.
Free time.
At 12.00, the group will be assembled, sent to the designated meeting place. Departure by minibuses or buses to the ferry (on the ferry you move without a car, after disembarking from the ferry, take the bus).
Departure to Irkutsk (about 15.00).
Attention!!!
It is highly recommended to take tickets for the return trip home after 22.00, as there may be a delay. (Approximate time of arrival in Irkutsk 19.00 – 20.30, place: Angara Hotel).
The tour price includes:
1. Accommodation (two - three-bed accommodation) : in Listvyanka (tourbase – amenities on the territory), in Irkutsk (hotel – amenities on the floor), on Olkhon (private estate « Olkhon courtyard», amenities on the territory)
2. Food: 1 day – ZOU, 2 day - ZU, on Olkhon – ZU
3. Guide services: 1.2.3 days, on Olkhon – local escort/driver
4. Excursions and entrance tickets: the museum in Irkutsk, Taltsy, the Baikal Museum, Cape Burkhan, all-day to Cape Khoboi
5. Transfers under the program on route transport
Payable in addition:
1.Flight or transfer to Irkutsk from the place of arrival and then departure or transfer to the next place of arrival after the end of the program
2. Food, if the program is specified independently or at your own expense
3. Additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program
4. Accommodation in rooms of another category
You need to know:
Listvyanka is an urban-type village, near Irkutsk, with all the benefits of civilization. There are a sufficient number of cafes and restaurants, there is a theater of bard songs.
Olkhon – one of the most popular places on Baikal. All campgrounds and estates are located directly in the village "Khuzhir". Electricity was introduced a few years ago and the water was imported. Shower is usually paid. There are plenty of cafes in the village. Discotheques are held periodically. Distance to the shore of Baikal from 1000 m.
Food at the campgrounds on a complex menu. The sample menu can be found in advance on our website. In addition to the main menu, you can order some dishes from the additional menu (additional payment).
In late July, early August, there may be temporary interruptions in the supply of fish, as the water warms up, the fish “goes to depth” and the number of catches is sharply reduced.
(7 days/6 nights)
(Irkutsk – Listvyanka – Irkutsk – Olkhon – Irkutsk)
The cost of the tour: 19 700 rubles
When booking a tour and making an advance payment or full payment for the tour from February 1 to March 15, 2012: 17 350 rubles
Supplement for single accommodation under the standard program 3,800 rubles
Dates of arrivals on the tour Heart of Baikal 2012
June 27, 2012
July 4, 2012
July 11, 2012
July 18, 2012
July 25, 2012
August 1, 2012
August 8, 2012
15 August 2012
Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, with unique features, and the largest freshwater reservoir on the planet. It has no equal in the world in age, depth, reserves and properties of fresh water, diversity and endemism of organic life. Having resorted to poetic images, we can say that Baikal & # 61485; is the blue heart of Siberia, and Olkhon & # 61485; the heart of Baikal. The island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake the center of ancient legends and historical legends. Located in the central part of Baikal, near the greatest depth mark (1637 m), at an equal distance from the northern and southern extremities of the lake, Olkhon concentrated on its territory all the diversity of natural landscapes of the Baikal shores. Even in its shape, it resembles the outlines of Baikal.
However, it is worth warning you that rest on Lake Baikal differs from the usual beach holiday on the sea coast with a well-developed infrastructure. Tourism here is just beginning to develop, but the lack of infrastructure more than pays off the surrounding nature and energy of our Sacred Lake.
Tour programme
1 day
Arrival in Irkutsk.
Gathering of the group (from 9.30 to 10.00 near the Angara Hotel at 7 Sukhe-Batora Street. Guide with a sign «Heart of Baikal» public transport stop Kirov Square, to the right of the entrance, if you stand facing the hotel. Attention! Do not board buses going to the Small Sea and Olkhon, the first day excursion with an overnight stay in Listvyanka. When late to the gathering place of the group, the tourist gets to the group along the route independently, at his own expense. It is possible to meet at the airport or at the railway station (for additional payment).
Meet the guide.
Breakfast at the bistro.
Sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will get acquainted with the most interesting places of Irkutsk (Spasskaya Church, Epiphany Cathedral, Polish Church, Moscow Gate, Angara Embankment and Monument to Alexander III, White House, Znamensky Monastery, on the territory of which there are graves of the Decembrists, as well as the famous merchant and traveler Grigory Shelikhov).
Then we will go to Baikal in Listvyanka.
On the way, we will visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture, where more than 30 samples of Siberian architecture are collected, including the Buryat yurt and the Evenki plague.
During the tour you will have the opportunity to have lunch in the inn (additional payment).
Next stop at the Shaman Stone.
Visit to the Baikal Museum. The museum contains a rich exposition of the flora and fauna of Baikal, an aquarium with Baikal fish and seal. Then a tour of Listvyanka.
A visit to the souvenir market, the fish market is a good opportunity to buy souvenirs of Siberian craftsmen made of stone, wood, birch bark and glass, as well as to taste Baikal fish, omul, garius, whitefish, cold and hot smoking.
Dinner (picnic – lunch box, omul hot smoking, tea with Siberian herbs).
Transfer to the campground. Accommodation (accommodation on the territory, for an additional fee, accommodation is possible in tourist centers and hotels with amenities).
Accommodation surcharge (!) Please check the availability of seats:
Hotel Legend of Baikal: 1700 rubles per person (standard room)
Hotel Cross Pad: 1900 rubles per person (standard number)
Mayak Hotel : 1900 rubles per person (standard room)
Other categories of rooms, hotels on request
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
2 days
Breakfast.
Free time.
In addition, an excursion to the KBZD on a sightseeing train is possible. payment (1600 rubles per person, the cost includes: ticket for the ship – crossing Listvyanka – port of Baikal, train ticket, transfer to Irkutsk railway station – hotel).
Attention! The tour is booked in advance, otherwise the travel agency does not guarantee the possibility of purchasing tickets.
Transfer to Irkutsk and accommodation in an economy class hotel (for an additional fee, accommodation of another level is possible)
Dinner – independently
Supplement for accommodation (double room):
Hotel Frigate: 700 rubles per person (room without amenities)
Hotel Angara: 1150 rubles per person (room economy), 1300 rubles per person (room improved)
Hotel Victoria: 1550 rubles per person
Hotel Marriott: 2750 rubles per person
Hotel Sayen: 3600 rubles per person
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner* (when purchasing a tour of the KBZH, dinner is replaced by lunch)
3 days
After breakfast we will go to Olkhon Island.
(Warning!) Transport – minibuses and buses take you to the ferry, where you pick up the bus and take you to the base.
Among the three dozen Baikal islands, Olkhon Island, surrounded by many ancient myths and legends, stands out especially for its size, diversity of landscapes, grandeur of natural monuments and is considered one of the most beautiful places of Baikal.
The most famous natural monument of Baikal –Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock).
Arriving on the island, we will be located on a tourist base / in a private estate (convenience on the territory, description and photos see below).
Then we'll walk around the village.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
4 days
Breakfast.
All-day trip to Cape Hoboy. Cape Khoboy (in & # 61485; Buryat «oboe» - fang, molar tooth) - the northernmost on the island of Olkhon. Spectacular columnar rock, resembling an externally sharp fang, from the sea, has a pronounced similarity with the profile of the female head and bust, as in ancient Greek galleys. Cape Khoboy is located near the widest place of Baikal (79.5 km), and only in good weather from it you can see the opposite shore, the mountainous contour of the St. Nos peninsula. On the cape there is a platform where all-Olkhon shaman tailagans are performed. Near it, to the north, two meters above the beach of the Small Sea, there is a through cave with a branching deep into the mountain.
On the way, we'll stop for a picnic.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
5-6 days
Rest at the base.
Free time.
Excursions can be ordered for an additional fee.
Visit to the Local History Museum
The founder of the museum is a wonderful, talented teacher and teacher of local history in the only school on the island of Olkhon, a researcher and just a beautiful and energetic person.
The museum created by this outstanding man is only a small part of his great soul, great love for nature and people. You will be amazed by the abundance of archaeological material from the sites of ancient man, household items of the Buryats, the indigenous inhabitants of Olkhon Island; and no one will remain indifferent to the beauty of the flora and fauna of Lake Baikal, the Small Sea and the island of Olkhon. Objects of religious worship will cause the visitors to plunge into a certain mystery and magic.
Lake Khankhoy or Yalga – 24 km, 3-4 hours, swimming
Lake Khankhoy is located in the middle part of the western coast of Olkhon Island. It is known for very warm water and an abundance of fish. The size of the lake is approximately 800 m by 500 m. From the north, the lake is separated from Lake Baikal by a powerful rock ridge. From the ridge there is a picturesque view of the Small Sea, the Small Sea Islands, the Primorsky Range. From the east, the lake is separated from Lake Baikal by a sand spit 30-50 m wide.
The lake communicates with Baikal through a narrow, width of only 1-2 m, duct in the spit. The duct is very small - only 15-30 cm. Sometimes the duct is completely covered with sand.
There are no trees on the lake. The western part of the lake is a little waterlogged. The bottom is sluggish. Lake Khanhoi almost everywhere - except for the part adjacent to the sand spit - overgrown with algae, which only 20-30 cm do not reach the surface. The depth of the lake is 2-4 m. The water is warm and quite transparent.
In the lake there is a frog, perch and pike.
There are several archaeological sites near the lake. Not far from the western end of the lake found the remains of an ancient (VII century BC - X century AD) ritual complex, which includes more than twenty stone structures, next - more modern (XVII-XIX centuries) cult complex with three stone walls. At the top of the steeply rocky crest breaking into Baikal, separating the lake from the Small Sea, ancient burials and remains of religious buildings were found.
Lake Shara-Nur; 36 km, 4-5 hours, swimming,
Shara-Nur is the only lake on the island of Olkhon, located in the forest. Translated from Buryat means “yellow lake”, and in fact the water has a yellow tint, as well as some vegetation along its banks.
The lake is revered by locals for its salty mineral waters and healing mud. Mud from the lake helps with various diseases, such as arthritis. According to legend, the healing powers of the lake were discovered after hunters began to notice the miraculous healing of game in its waters.
The chemical composition of the lake includes hydrogen sulfide, which gives the water a peculiar smell.
The lake surrounds a heterogeneous natural landscape, different from the usual paintings of Olkhon Island, you can observe the life of wildlife here.
Fall Tashkina – 48 km, 5-6 hours, fishing
Fall Tashkina – this is one of the most beautiful transverse valleys facing the Big Sea. It is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges. Rocks of bizarre shapes are covered with multicolored lichens. At the bottom of the valley flows a cool stream, hidden in dense thickets of bushes.
This valley is known for its archaeological monuments of Kurykan culture (8-9 centuries AD), altar and burial grounds, about which you can learn in detail in the local history museum of the village of Khuzhir.
At the entrance to the pad Tashkina near the creek was an old small house. According to ancient legends, a hermit lived in this house. A water mill was erected on the stream. And this man grinded grain to all those who brought it. And they brought grain even from the other side of Baikal. And now some parts of the water wheel that turned the millstone are preserved.
This tour can be combined with fishing:
One of the most affordable places for fishing on the island (in terms of highways) is Tashkina Pad.
The fall of Tashkina stretched between the rocky hills. The large lagoon is covered on both sides from the Baikal winds. The excitement of the sea here is not so strong, almost always you can easily launch a motor boat. If you fish from the shore, it is best to go right along the path. Fifteen or twenty minutes of a quick step will lead the angler to the pinch. Near it, sitting on huge stones, you can try your gear.
And if you organize fishing by boat, the best place for fishing will be the vicinity of Cape Wuhan, which is located ten kilometers to the left of the lagoon Tashkina. The boat journey takes about twenty minutes. This is a real paradise for lovers of spinning and flyover! Morning hours, when the sea is still quiet and the Baikal winds have not yet rocked the wave, it is better to devote fly fishing. And the time is closer to lunch and until the evening to devote spinning fishing to the load setting or a small splash.
Fishing from a boat brings more catch. The boat should be anchored with two heavy stones, from the bow and from the stern, so that the boat does not spin with the wind. Throwing towards the shore, at a distance of 10-20 meters. Cut off quickly, boldly and sharply.
Buryat Village (Ethnographic Trip)
This trip is your chance to see the life of the Buryat family, national struggle, get acquainted with folklore, crafts, economy, way of life, beliefs. In the neighboring village you will visit a kind of open-air museum, your guide will conduct an interesting excursion and answer questions. Souvenirs are sold here. You can return by car or walk on the beach.
Ogoi Island
The Buddhist stupa, erected on the island of Ogoi in the summer of 2005 on Lake Baikal, is officially referred to as the Stupa of Enlightenment, the Conquest of Demons, containing a statue of the Female Form, the mother of all Buddhas. In other words, this stupa refers to a type of stupa in which various Buddhist relics are nested. The island of Ogoi, stretching a narrow wriggling strip of land from south to north for 6 km, from the air strongly resembles a dancing Dikanja with outstretched arms, facing north. The stupa, built at the highest point of the island (512 m), at an altitude of 60 meters above the level of Lake Baikal, was located just in the heart of the island. Volunteers from different places took part in the construction of the stupa: from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Minsk, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, New York, London, Lisbon. Everything necessary for construction was transferred on boats and then manually lifted to the top, and the heaviest cargoes were carried by helicopters. The stupa project was designed by an Irkutsk architect. The construction was led by a lama from Bhutan.
Buddhists believe that the more often to make a tour of holy places (stupas, Buddhist hills, sacred mountain peaks) the more likely that the made good desire will be heard by the gods and soon come true. The most zealous believers try to circumvent the shrines 108 times, believed to guarantee purification and liberation.
Rules of conduct during a visit to the Buddhist stupa on the island of Ogoi:
Any sacrifice is prohibited (it is forbidden to bring cigarettes, splash alcohol), it is also impossible to break glass and litter. The most basic: near the stupa, you need to keep only pure thoughts and pure motivations; for many people this is the most difficult. Of course, if a person has only good thoughts in his head, it simply does not occur to him to throw garbage in such a place. It doesn’t really matter what you believe, it’s about keeping good thoughts. Good thoughts for the common good will inevitably bring good results sooner or later.
Holy Springs, Ogoi Island
Excursion by boat to the West coast of the Small Sea (Holy Source), visit the island of Ogoi and climb to the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment.
The excursion boat follows from the pier of the fish factory in Khuzhir, crossing the Small Sea, to its West coast, where, having descended to the shore, tourists visit the Holy Spring, drink and collect water. Upon returning to the boat, the participants wait for lunch, and then the ship goes to the island of Ogoi. The opportunity to land on the island and climb to the sacred Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, established in 2005 and dedicated to Dakin Tromo Nagmo, the Buddhist goddess who suppresses all negative manifestations in the world. The opportunity to go around the Stupa of Enlightenment (bypassing sacred places with good thoughts and motives, according to Buddhism, promises the fulfillment of the wishes made at the same time).
On the islands of the Small Sea
Sailing from Khuzhir, the ship circles Cape Burkhan, a rock that has long become a symbol of Baikal. Then the ship sails along the long sandy spit of the Sarai Bay, a favorite place for vacationers. The water in it warms up well, and the sandy bottom makes swimming even more pleasant. Having toured the island of Harantsy with its grottoes, the ship heads to the neighboring bay, where two more islands are located, better known under the names Belenkoy and Crocodilchik.
In addition to excursions, it is possible to organize: trekking, horseback riding, quad bike tours, rent bicycles.
7 days
Breakfast at the camp/manor.
Free time.
At 12.00, the group will be assembled, sent to the designated meeting place. Departure by minibuses or buses to the ferry (on the ferry you move without a car, after disembarking from the ferry, take the bus).
Departure to Irkutsk (about 15.00).
Attention!!!
It is highly recommended to take tickets for the return trip home after 22.00, as there may be a delay. (Approximate time of arrival in Irkutsk 19.00 – 20.30, place: Angara Hotel).
The tour price includes:
1. Accommodation (two - three-bed accommodation) : in Listvyanka (tourbase – amenities on the territory), in Irkutsk (hotel – amenities on the floor), on Olkhon (private estate « Olkhon courtyard», amenities on the territory)
2. Food: 1 day – ZOU, 2 day - ZU, on Olkhon – ZU
3. Guide services: 1.2.3 days, on Olkhon – local escort/driver
4. Excursions and entrance tickets: the museum in Irkutsk, Taltsy, the Baikal Museum, Cape Burkhan, all-day to Cape Khoboi
5. Transfers under the program on route transport
Payable in addition:
1.Flight or transfer to Irkutsk from the place of arrival and then departure or transfer to the next place of arrival after the end of the program
2. Food, if the program is specified independently or at your own expense
3. Additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program
4. Accommodation in rooms of another category
You need to know:
Listvyanka is an urban-type village, near Irkutsk, with all the benefits of civilization. There are a sufficient number of cafes and restaurants, there is a theater of bard songs.
Olkhon – one of the most popular places on Baikal. All campgrounds and estates are located directly in the village "Khuzhir". Electricity was introduced a few years ago and the water was imported. Shower is usually paid. There are plenty of cafes in the village. Discotheques are held periodically. Distance to the shore of Baikal from 1000 m.
Food at the campgrounds on a complex menu. The sample menu can be found in advance on our website. In addition to the main menu, you can order some dishes from the additional menu (additional payment).
In late July, early August, there may be temporary interruptions in the supply of fish, as the water warms up, the fish “goes to depth” and the number of catches is sharply reduced.
The price includes:
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