Crossing of Baikal
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1 DAY
Description of the day
Arrival in Irkutsk, the capital of Eastern Siberia. Meeting at the airport or railway station. Irkutsk does not boast a thousand-year history, but over the 360 years that it has, many important events, intersections and extraordinary stories have occurred here. We will give you a sightseeing tour, during which you will see the historical center, the most beautiful temples, learn what the discoverers were like, see the monument to Admiral Kolchak. We will show the most beautiful wooden and stone buildings of the city and the pearl of the city, the 130th quarter. You will have lunch during the tour. Accommodation in a hotel or mini-hotel. Free time.
Lunch
2 DAY
Description of the day
Breakfast. Transfer to Olkhon Island by minibus (280 km, travel time about 6 hours). Arrival in Khuzhir p. (tourist center of the island), accommodation at the recreation center. Late lunch. After lunch - a walking tour to Cape Burhan (Shamanka Rock), a sacred, revered place since the appearance of the first shamans. Dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
3 DAY
Description of the day
Breakfast. Today you will visit the south of Olkhon Island: the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment on Ogoi Island. After lunch in the fresh air you can admire the unique ice caves of Baikal. You will make amazing shots, your Instagram will be replenished with cool photos, and the impressions of the Baikal ice will remain in the soul. The southern excursion is rich in ice landscapes, we explore and see different types of ice and ice. You will learn who are hummocks and colobans, where in the ice bubbles and much more. Our guides will give you master classes on the most interesting methods of photographing ice, people in ice, ice caps and ice grottoes. Back to base, dinner. If desired, a bath (for an additional fee).
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
4 DAYS
Description of the day
Breakfast. Early in the morning departure by SUV (UAZ) to the northern tip of the island, Cape Khoboy. On the way, stop in the most interesting places, explore the ice caves and grottoes. Picnic lunch at Cape Hoboy. Next - the crossing of Lake Baikal from Olkhon Island to Barguzin Bay. We will cross Baikal and visit the border of two regions of Russia. The path will pass near the place where Baikal has the maximum depth. In the evening, arrival in Ust-Barguzin. Accommodation in the guest house, dinner.
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
5 DAY
Description of the day
Breakfast. Today the group goes on an excursion to one of the most famous places of Baikal - Chivyrkui Bay. Today you will drive through picturesque places, among snow-white mountain peaks, real taiga and forests. After lunch, visit the hot thermal spring in Snake Bay, where you can swim. The water temperature is +45 degrees. Hot springs will give you a feeling of relaxation, peace and incredible calm. In the evening, return to the recreation center. Dinner.
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
6 DAY
Description of the day
Breakfast. Departure by minibus in Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia. Stop for lunch in the cafe of Buryat cuisine. A trip to Ivolginsky Datsan, the main center of Buddhism in Russia. Dinner. In the evening boarding the train (coupe) to Irkutsk.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
7 DAY
Description of the day
Irkutsk-Taltsy-Listvyanka-Irkutsk
Arrival in Irkutsk in the morning at 07:30. Breakfast, early accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk. After a little rest, we go by minibus to Listvyanka. On the way we will visit the architectural and ethnographic open-air museum - Taltsy. Here we are waiting for an inspection of ancient wooden buildings, acquaintance with the life of the Siberians. After the museum, we go to Listvyanka. Lunch at the cafe. After - visit the Baikal Museum, here you will get acquainted with the underwater world of Baikal. Aquariums with the inhabitants of the lake, from the most microscopic to the largest. Interesting facts about the water of Baikal. After visiting the museum, we will climb to the observation deck, which offers a wonderful view of Baikal. Additional option: dog sled riding with Siberian husky (only upon prior request). Back to the hotel tonight.
Breakfast and lunch. Dinner on your own.
8 DAY
Description of the day
Breakfast. Release rooms up to 12 hours, the end of the program. Your tour of Baikal has come to an end, before new meetings!
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