A great journey around Baikal
Description:
1st
Group meeting. Museum of Baikal in the village Listvyanka. Departure to the village of Slyudyanka
Meeting at the airport of Irkutsk at 10 am near the reference room.
A trip to the Museum of Listvyanka village (70 km) along the picturesque road that goes along the Angara.
The museum will tell you about the uniqueness of the lake and why it is still so clean.
On the first floor you will visit the aquarium, where you will definitely want to see the Baikal Nerpa.
Lunch in Listvyanka (Lunch time - 1 hour, we will visit the market, where we come all year round to buy fish). You can buy yourself what you like, whether it is salted or smoked fish. We advise you to try omul cold and hot smoking.
Return to Irkutsk by a familiar road.
Getting provisions for the first days of the route.
Transfer to the village of Slyudyanka (2-3 hours) on the road among the mountains and exit to the observation point.
From here opens a panorama of the southern part of Baikal.
Dinner. Night at the recreation center.
Rooms are 4-5 local with amenities on the street.
Dinner.
Distribution of products and equipment for each participant.
2.
Beginning of the hike. Climb to the Hamar-Daban weather station
Breakfast. The hike begins with the ascent to the Hamar-Daban weather station.
The route runs along the mountain river Slyudyanka. In backpacks, everyone has personal belongings for 3-4 days (part can be left in the storage room at the recreation center), food for 4-5 days and equipment.
The first 18 km will be covered by car (paid separately).
The road will pass by a marble quarry (huge pieces of marble lie right on the road), then we will overcome several water crossings.
We will have lunch on the clearing, near the mountain river, where we will rest.
Next, on foot and with backpacks, we will go to the weather station along a picturesque path.
If you want to go without a backpack and cargo, you should warn us before the route so that we can hire you a horse or a porter for an additional fee (9 km on foot with a climb).
In the evening, relax, burn a fire, dinner and overnight in tents.
3
Climbing Chersky Peak. Waterfalls of the Subcomarnaya River
Breakfast and leaving things at the base, take jackets and snacks with you and begin the ascent to Chersky Peak, where a view of Lake Heart opens.
Walking will take about 4-6 hours depending on weather conditions, as well as the preparedness of the participants.
In the beginning there will be a small serpentine, which we will overcome along the forest road.
At the same time, we will have an amazing panorama of the mountain peaks and surroundings of the Hamar-Daban ridge, and then our route will go with the lowest climb.
On the saddle leading directly to the Peak, you can see how the transparent Heart Lake is located below (swimming in it you need to make a wish, and it will come true).
Climbing to the top of Chersky Peak (2090), we will see picturesque views of the “Siberian Alps”.
The return road lies along the same path where you will return to the tree with offerings for local spirits with colored ribbons or pennies.
Lush vegetation, abundance of flowers, makes this place truly beautiful.
Lunch and for those who go to the waterfalls descent to the river Podkomarnaya, who get tired descend to the base camp.
By the decision of the guide, and who still has a lot of strength, walking tour to the waterfalls of the Podkomarnaya River (3-4 hours).
Amazing cascade of waterfalls (14 pcs).
Each waterfall is unique and original in its own way.
4.
Descent to the recreation center. Excursion to the mineral museum
Breakfast.
Down the trail. (18 km).
In backpacks, participants have things, equipment and products for 1-2 days.
Lunch. Bath by a mountain river in the forest.
Nearby is a small shelter where you can buy soft drinks and enjoy life.
Payment for the bath is made at the shelter.
On request, an excursion to a private museum of minerals.
Tickets are purchased at the entrance (about 150 rubles, the Museum is private and therefore all organized by the owners themselves). The guide takes the group to the gate, a private museum.
A unique collection that is one of the three most famous museums in Russia.
Night in a tourist shelter, accommodation with the whole group.
Dinner.
It is possible to join from day 5 on this tour.
Meeting with the group from 09 to 10 hours at the railway station.
5
Departure to Olkhon Island. Walk to the shore of Baikal and Shamanka rock
Breakfast. Walking to the train station.
Early in the morning transfer to Irkutsk by train or motor vehicle (2-3.5 hours).
Transplantation (free time for rest, about an hour).
Departure to Olkhon Island (5-6 hours).
Lunch on the way to the cafe (paid independently).
You can get to Olkhon only by public ferry. Often in the season there are traffic jams and queues. To reduce travel time, you will be taken to the ferry, disembarked, you will pass as pedestrian passengers (the queue is much smaller than with a car).
Transition through the ferry, each participant carries out with his own and group things independently.
After the ferry transfer on UAZ to the recreation center.
Accommodation at the recreation center of economical class (for an additional fee, booked and paid when buying a tour).
Walk to the shore of Lake Baikal and Shamanka Rock (one of the nine shrines of Asia).
Dinner at the recreation center on your own.
Night at the recreation center.
6
Survey trip to Cape Hoboi
Breakfast on your own at the base or in a cafe.
A sightseeing trip along Olkhon at UAZ to Cape Khoboy. Hoboi is a place of power, a holy place and the most picturesque place in the north of the island.
Lunch with the Baikal ear (depends on the season and the availability of fish). If possible, visit the Three Brothers Rock.
Dinner by yourself.
Night at the recreation center.
7
Caves in AY Bay or a trip to Ogoi Island
Breakfast on your own. Excursions to choose from (for an additional fee):
- Travel through the caves in the Bay of AJ - for the whole day (booked in advance). Wet suits and helmets are issued.
In them you will find music halls, mysterious traces. Guides will talk about the formation of caves and their features. You will see how our ancestors lived in ancient times. You will test yourself in the labyrinths of the AYA-Redovaya cave.
After dining and resting, you can feel the whole expanse of Lake Baikal, because it is here that the rocks break into the lake from a huge height.
Even if you do not like caves, you should still go, as you will be surrounded by picturesque views of Lake Baikal. Especially beautiful in A.A. Bay. While people descend into the caves you can take great pictures from the rocks.
Return to the recreation center, usually late in the evening and sometimes at night.
- Excursion to the island of Ogoi, with a visit to the Buddhist stupa.
The Buddhist Stupa is a building that has a cult significance and means in translation “support for offerings”. There are several thousand such stupas in the world, and in our country there are only in Kalmykia.
There you will pass through three stages, past, future and present. You will make a wish that will come true. In addition, from the height of the island, an amazing view of the Small Sea, Olkhon Island opens.
Dinner at the recreation center on your own.
8.
Cycling along the coast of Olkhon Island
Breakfast on your own.
Rest on bicycles (payment on the spot) – ride independently along the coast of Olkhon Island. Rocks, steep shores and a space from which breathtaking.
Rest on the beach. Buying souvenirs.
Lunch alone in one of the cafes of the village.
After lunch, free time.
Bicycles are issued for a day, so in the afternoon, those who wish can continue riding on their own.
Or you can go on a helicopter tour "Olkhon from the air".
Flying by helicopter or small plane.
Inspection from the main attractions of the central part of the island: Cape Burhan, Saray Bay, Cape Budun, sacred mountain Zhima, picturesque landscapes of the central part of the island and the Strait of Little Sea. Flight time is 20 minutes.
Dinner by yourself.
9.
Transfer by boat to the village of Ust-Barguzin
Early ascent for departure, tolls.
The boat can move at any time, including night (depending on the weather).
Transfer by ship from Olkhon Island across Lake Baikal.
Here many people feel the very power of Baikal and its harsh character!
Do not forget that Baikal is the deepest lake in the world!
We will pass near the deepest place on Baikal.
Travel by boat is paid additionally - 50 000 rubles. per group.
If the group is small and there is no opportunity to pay for the ship and there are no other groups to join on this day, then the transfer is carried out through Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude - Ust-Barguzin (Auto - train - car).
Tea on the ship yourself, we recommend taking sandwiches on the road.
The duration of the move from 4 to 10 hours.
It depends on the weather and the type of boat.
Arrival in the village of Ust-Barguzin.
Moving to the Spit in National Park.
We set up a camp on the shore of Baikal, on the sandy shore.
Dinner. Tent night.
10
Climbing to the observation point of the peninsula Saint Nose
Breakfast.
Climb to the observation point of the peninsula of the Holy Nose.
Exit light, take a snack and at least 1 liter of water per person (as the whole walk will take 7-9 hours).
At the beginning, the trail winds through the forest, and then goes up the mountainside. In small transitions, we climb to the observation point called the Cross. From above opens an amazing panorama of Baikal, Chivyrkuisky and Barguzin Bay.
Snack.
For those who are not tired, climb the St. Nose plateau (climbing is possible strictly until 15:00, so there is time for the return trip). In the south and north there is one horizon and only in the distance in the west you can see the mountains, where even in summer there is snow.
Descent from the top of the peninsula is quite steep, so caution should be exercised.
Back to camp.
Dinner. Night on the shore.
In this place there is very warm water and no wind, who will be able to swim after a busy day.
11.
Kayak rafting in the Chivyrkui Bay
Early rise.
Kayaking. Breakfast.
Kayak rafting in the Chivyrkui Bay (Monakhovo - Snake Bay (with good group preparation - the upper headboard of the Holy Nose - Snake Bay + 30 km) - Monakhovo, only about 30 km.) with an inspection of the islands and picturesque bays.
Chivyrkui Bay is considered the most picturesque on Baikal.
Every island in the bay is a natural monument.
The shores of the bay are cut by picturesque sand coves.
It is worth watching the dawn!
The sun seems to slowly appear because of the Barguzin mountains, which are located on the other side of the bay and are very picturesque.
In the Snake Bay, in the bay there is a hot spring, or rather there are three of them.
Currently, they are made of wooden baths, which can be visited by anyone.
The average speed of the kayak is 5-7 km / h.
Kayak rafting is possible for almost anyone, but you should strictly follow all the instructions of the instructor!
Special training is not required, but a little physical training is desirable.
The beauty of the islands and leisurely rest on various picturesque shores will please you.
All nights in tents, no civilization.
Lunch and dinner.
Rest at the spring.
12.
Continued kayaking
Early rise.
Kayaking. Breakfast.
Kayak rafting in the Chivyrkui Bay (Monakhovo - Snake Bay (with good group preparation - the upper headboard of the Holy Nose - Snake Bay + 30 km) - Monakhovo, only about 30 km.) with an inspection of the islands and picturesque bays.
Chivyrkui Bay is considered the most picturesque on Baikal.
Every island in the bay is a natural monument.
The shores of the bay are cut by picturesque sand coves.
It is worth watching the dawn!
The sun seems to slowly appear because of the Barguzin mountains, which are located on the other side of the bay and are very picturesque.
In the Snake Bay, in the bay there is a hot spring, or rather there are three of them.
Currently, they are made of wooden baths, which can be visited by anyone.
The average speed of the kayak is 5-7 km / h.
Kayak rafting is possible for almost anyone, but you should strictly follow all the instructions of the instructor!
Special training is not required, but a little physical training is desirable.
The beauty of the islands and leisurely rest on various picturesque shores will please you.
All nights in tents, no civilization.
Lunch and dinner.
Rest at the spring.
13
Continued kayaking
Early rise.
Kayaking. Breakfast.
Kayak rafting in the Chivyrkui Bay (Monakhovo - Snake Bay (with good group preparation - the upper headboard of the Holy Nose - Snake Bay + 30 km) - Monakhovo, only about 30 km.) with an inspection of the islands and picturesque bays.
Chivyrkui Bay is considered the most picturesque on Baikal.
Every island in the bay is a natural monument.
The shores of the bay are cut by picturesque sand coves.
It is worth watching the dawn!
The sun seems to slowly appear because of the Barguzin mountains, which are located on the other side of the bay and are very picturesque.
In the Snake Bay, in the bay there is a hot spring, or rather there are three of them.
Currently, they are made of wooden baths, which can be visited by anyone.
The average speed of the kayak is 5-7 km / h.
Kayak rafting is possible for almost anyone, but you should strictly follow all the instructions of the instructor!
Special training is not required, but a little physical training is desirable.
The beauty of the islands and leisurely rest on various picturesque shores will please you.
All nights in tents, no civilization.
Lunch and dinner.
Rest at the spring.
14.
Completion of kayaking
Early rise.
Kayaking. Breakfast.
Kayak rafting in the Chivyrkui Bay (Monakhovo - Snake Bay (with good group preparation - the upper headboard of the Holy Nose - Snake Bay + 30 km) - Monakhovo, only about 30 km.) with an inspection of the islands and picturesque bays.
Chivyrkui Bay is considered the most picturesque on Baikal.
Every island in the bay is a natural monument.
The shores of the bay are cut by picturesque sand coves.
It is worth watching the dawn!
The sun seems to slowly appear because of the Barguzin mountains, which are located on the other side of the bay and are very picturesque.
In the Snake Bay, in the bay there is a hot spring, or rather there are three of them.
Currently, they are made of wooden baths, which can be visited by anyone.
The average speed of the kayak is 5-7 km / h.
Kayak rafting is possible for almost anyone, but you should strictly follow all the instructions of the instructor!
Special training is not required, but a little physical training is desirable.
The beauty of the islands and leisurely rest on various picturesque shores will please you.
All nights in tents, no civilization.
Lunch and dinner.
Rest at the spring.
The rafting passes as close as possible to the area of Monakhovo.
15.
Transition to Monakhovo. Kayaking. Departure to Ulan-Ude. Completion of the programme
Breakfast.
Transition to Monakhovo.
Kayaking. Departure to Ust-Barguzin by road.
Lunch in the village of Ust-Barguzin (paid separately).
Departure to Ulan-Ude (travel time 4-5 hours). Arrival in the city approximately after 19:00.
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