Paints of Northern Baikal
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Arrival in Irkutsk
The day after the flight is very difficult, so you need to book a hotel for the day of arrival in one of the hotels in Irkutsk.
You can book the hotel yourself, or you can contact us - we will gladly advise you accommodation and book it.
Please note that the flight schedule of Angara Airlines (Irkutsk – Nizhneangarsk – Irkutsk flights) is usually set at the end of March.
Depending on the schedule, the dates of the tour may change.
Please purchase tickets to Irkutsk and back with the possibility of changing flight dates.
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Irkutsk – Severobaikalsk – Goujekit
Until 7:30, the group gathers at the Irkutsk airport.
The representative of the company will arrive at the designated time at the airport, will give you the necessary documents.
Check-in for the flight, get to know each other.
9:00 Departure by An-24 / An-26-100 aircraft of Angara Airlines
10:30 Arrival in Nizhneangarsk.
At Nizhneangarsk airport your guide will meet you.
We are waiting to board a minibus, move to the city. Severobaikalsk, settling in guest houses.
After a delicious lunch, we will have our first acquaintance with the hot springs of northern Baikal - Goudzhekit.
This place is not only famous for its healing water, but also very picturesque landscapes!
Local water is good for the skin, joints and nervous system.
Its temperature reaches 50 degrees.
Having taken a hot bath, you will relax perfectly, breathe in fresh air, after which you will have a delicious home dinner, everyone will be able to tell a little about themselves and learn something new about your team.
A good night's sleep is guaranteed.
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Severobaikalsk – Yarki Island – Dagara Lips – Ayay Bay
After a dense Baikal breakfast, you will have to go on a journey to meet the protected beauty of Northern Baikal.
Our journey will begin with a trip on a speedboat, and the first stop along the route will be the stele “The northernmost point of Baikal”.
Everything here is imbued with the spirit of the harsh first builders of BAM - touch the history, feel yourself a part of it!
Here you will see the beautiful island of Yarki, which is a giant sand spit separating Baikal from the Upper Angara.
The beaches with white sand, the cedar stlanik leaning towards the water, and the surroundings of the high mountains of the Barguzin and Baikal ranges are a real natural idyll!
On the way, at one of the stops, you first swim in Baikal water in the refreshing waters of Baikal, walks and lunch in the fresh air.
At the Dagara Bay, famous for its chic landscapes and bird bazaars, if you are lucky, you can see ducks, swans and rare white-tailed eagles.
Your cruise will end at Aaya Bay.
Here they are, the long awaited sandy beaches!
A few more hours before dark, it is time for sunbathing and swimming.
We are waiting for the first accommodation in the tent camp, a hiking dinner and songs by the hot fire.
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Bay Aaya - Cape Lakanda - Bay Aya
Remember the famous canned food “tourist’s breakfast”?
No, we will not feed you canned porridge - but eat fresh porridge for breakfast - why not?
You are waiting for trekking to Cape Lakanda - we will take a snack for lunch and go on the road.
A couple of hours on the way, and here we are at the Cape with the mysterious name Lakanda.
In these places we will have lunch, admire the incredible views, and then go back.
The best human contribution to nature is the principle of “do no harm”.
Let’s help nature together – on the way back we will collect a few garbage that gets on the way and take it to the camp.
By evening, arrival at camp, dinner and rest.
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Aaya Bay - Lake Froliha
The morning of the new day will begin with breakfast under the uniform rustle of the incoming wave and the singing of birds.
In the morning we will leave the camp and take the ecological trail up the Aaya River to the beautiful lake Froliha!
The lake is hidden among the mountains of the Barguzin ridge, and to see this miracle of nature, we will have a small occupational therapy - you need to stretch your muscles and overcome the path of 6 km.
Before going out, of course, we will do exercises - it is more fun and easier to go along any path!
The lake leaves no one indifferent: a bowl of turquoise water framed by a real Siberian taiga.
Breathe in this air, breathe fully - long live detox!
Where we will see this again, where we will breathe this air, you should not miss this opportunity, enjoy it.
In the lake, there are a large number of taimen, sloth, pike, garius, frog, perch, as well as the Davatian red fish, unique for Siberia.
Please note that fishing is prohibited here.
We will have a tour of the lake on a motokatamaran accompanied by an inspector of the Frolikhinsky reserve.
As well as a visit to the 30-meter waterfall located on the Right Froliha River.
The bravest here can swim and arrange an unforgettable photo shoot!
After the tour, we will arrive at the place of overnight stay on the Boulder Peninsula – these places can definitely be called wild.
Located on the shore of the lake, we will be able after a busy day to relax, swim and steam in a real taiga bath, which is located in a special tent.
And in the evening, by the fire, we will brew delicious tea with lingonberry leaves and currants.
Under the light of lanterns and the crackling of a fire, we recall the old days, share our impressions of the past day.
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Lake Froliha - Bay Aaya
Good morning!
Today we will spend the first half of the day on the shore of the lake, and after lunch we will have a return road to Baikal.
Of course, it is impossible not to mention water procedures - you just imagine what a wonderful feeling it is, plunge into a cold lake, rub yourself with a towel, and then sit with a mug of hot drink and relax.
In the evening we will arrive on the shore of Baikal.
We'll rest, have dinner and sit by the fire.
More stories, songs, laughter or meditation together – let all sorrows fly with the sparks of a fire right into the sky!
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Aaya Bay
This wonderful summer day on the shore of the lake will allow us to be completely saturated with the energy of Baikal!
Swimming on the beach and sunbathing, walking in the forest – all this is for us!
Or maybe there will be an opportunity to try your luck in the morning or evening fishing - spinning is at your disposal.
Those who do not sit still, together with the guide will climb to the top of the Shaman's Head or nearby Baikalik peak, from the top of which there is a beautiful view of Baikal and Frolikha.
For those who want to relax, we offer a complex of healing procedures - the beautiful Baikal sun in combination with psammotherapy (hot sand treatment) is useful for joints, skin and internal organs.
Perhaps this is the therapy you have been looking for all your life?
You have badminton, volleyball.
Golden beach, crystal clear water, low cedars - this place always admires and amazes with its harmony.
No wonder from Evenki (the language of the indigenous Baikal people) "Aya" is translated as "beautiful"!
Here you will find accommodation in a tent camp, a hiking dinner.
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Bay of Ayaya - Bay of Tukalaragdy
Breakfast on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Today we are waiting for a walking passage of eight kilometers along the shore of Lake Baikal to the Gulf of Tukalaragda.
And everything will go on a motor catamaran.
The whole route runs directly along the shore of Baikal.
At the exit from the lip of Aya is a large bed of nerp.
If we are lucky with the weather, we can watch seals in the wild up close – these cute and funny creatures will definitely not leave you indifferent!
Along the way, you will have the opportunity to collect the gifts of nature: mushrooms and taiga herbs!
In the evening, you can cook dishes with the gifts of the forest, collected with your own hands - potatoes with mushrooms on the fire and tea with thyme and currants - why not?
Accommodation in tents on the shore of Lake Baikal, gatherings at the campfire - the best end of the day.
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Guba Tukalaragdy - Hakus Bay
Today we will continue the hiking route, today we will walk another eight kilometers to Hakusa Bay, where you will find dinner and hot mineral springs.
Let’s say goodbye to our catamaran – and with it the garbage collected on the shore.
Accommodation at the tourist base "Tender Coast".
Before we go to bed, we will sit on the beach and watch the sunset.
You will be told interesting stories about Baikal, its beautiful nature, local residents.
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Rest at the hot springs of Hakusa
All this day is dedicated to rest on the hot springs of Hakus – these are one of the best hot springs on Baikal.
At 500 meters from the shore, two hot springs come to the surface, the chemical composition of the water is very similar to the famous mineral waters of Pyatigorsk.
Water is recommended for skin diseases (dermatosis, eczema, psoriasis), diseases of the joints and musculoskeletal system, as well as for chronic gynecological diseases.
But you can just relax in hot baths and enjoy the views of taiga around, because the water temperature in Hakus reaches +46 degrees!
In addition to beaches and hot springs, you will be offered fishing gear and hiking.
Just imagine – there is no need to rush anywhere, you can relax in a hot bath in the fresh air – such spa treatments have a great effect on the body after an active week in a hike through the wild places of Baikal.
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Hakus Bay - North Baikalsk
The first half of the day is devoted to rest, bathing and visiting springs.
After lunch, we will move by boat to the city of Severobaikalsk, where we will again be accommodated in a guest house.
In the evening, those who wish will be able to visit the BAM Museum (Baikal-Amur Mainline) - dedicated to one of the greatest "buildings of the XX century" or take a walk around the city. (Excursion to the museum is not included in the price)
There is also an opportunity to climb to the observation deck in Panoramnaya.
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Severobaikalsk – Nizhneangarsk – Irkutsk
On this day we will get acquainted with the culture and traditions of the peoples of northern Baikal.
On the way to Nizhneangarsk, we will make several stops at points that have taken a special place in the history of the development of the North.
In Nizhneangarsk we are waiting for a visit to the local history museum.
Here you will learn who the Evenks are, how they live, learn about their culture and traditions, as well as the history of the development of this beautiful wild land.
After visiting the museum, we are waiting for a transfer to the airport.
It is difficult to say goodbye to Baikal, but do not worry – it will forever remain in your hearts.
Arrival in Irkutsk approximately at 17:30.
At the airport you will say goodbye to the team.
Your wonderful squad already connects a lot - after all, you spent so many days and nights together, shared wonderful evenings and breathed the same air - this cannot but bring together and unite!
Real Baikal, real people, real friendship!
See you again at Baikal!
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