Sunny Baikal

Day 1

Arrival in Ulan-Ude, meeting at the airport at the entrance to the city, outside the building at 9:30-10:00; at the railway station at 11:00-11:30 with a sign "Baikal Sun". Breakfast at the cafe.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of Ulan-Ude:
St. Odigitrievsky Cathedral (the first stone building of Verkhneudinsk); shopping rows of merchant Kurbatov in 1820, Revolution Square; walk along the pedestrian street "Arbat"; Museum of History of Ulan-Ude; I. F. Goldobin estate in 1880; Triumph Arch; Theater Square; the house of the merchant Rosenstein; the Square of Soviets; a monument to V.I. Lenin.
Then we move from the central part to the highest place of the city, from where there is a panoramic view of the entire capital of Buryatia, here is the Buddhist center "Rinpoche Bagsha" (precious teacher, translated from Tibetan). The territory of the Buddhist center is carefully planned and maintained.
In 2004, in the datsan "Rinpoche Bagsha" was installed the largest in Russia bronze, covered with gold leaf, six-meter statue of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Hotel check-in. Rest. Free time.
Guide: Yes.

Meals: Breakfast.

Cities: Ulan-Ude

Attractions: Revolution Square in Ulan-Ude, Soviet Square in Ulan-Ude

 

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel, departure for a tour.
Today we will go to Ivolginsky datsan, which is located 30 kilometers from Ulan-Ude.
In the Ivolginsk valley, at the foot of the Hamar Daban range, there are Buddhist dugans, sacred stupas, this is the territory of pacification and the strongest energy.
Beautiful and bright architecture of Buddhist temples, combining Tibetan, Chinese, Mongolian styles.
The tour route starts from the main gate of the datsan and goes in a circle along the movement of the sun (left to right), during which the guide will tell the story of the creation of the datsan, about rituals, traditions, about everyday life in the datsan and about the main deities worshiped by Buddhists.
On the way, tourists spin "Hurde" - prayer drums, inside which Buddhist mantras are laid, while rotating the drums, prayers for the welfare and health of pilgrims and guests of the datsan are practically read.
Then we will visit the village of Old Believers – Tarbagatai.
Tarbagatai district is one of the places of compact residence of the Old Believers of Transbaikalia. In these parts they are called family.
This is a very bright and ancient branch of the Russian people – a particle of pre-Petrine Moscow Rus. Through the centuries, they have preserved traditions and customs, everyday life, which we will get acquainted with during our excursion.
Lunch during the tour. Free time. Dinner (independently, additional fee).
Guide: Yes.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Cities: Ulan-Ude, Ivolginsk, Tarbagatai

Attractions: Ivolginsky datsan "Hambyn Sume", Hamar-Daban Mountain Massif

 

Day 3.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Maximiha.
The village of Maksimikha is one of the remarkable places in the Barguzin Bay of Lake Baikal. This is the largest bay on Baikal, with chic sandy beaches and beautiful pine trees.
Arrival, accommodation at the camp.
Lunch.
Free time, independent walks along the coast.
Guide: Yes.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Ulan-Ude, Maximikha

Attractions: Barguzin Bay

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

4th day

Breakfast
Water excursion on the Chivyrkui Bay.
Chivyrkui Bay is one of the most beautiful places on Baikal. Warm coves, islets, sandy beaches, wonderful views of the Holy Nose Peninsula. The depth in the bay is small and the water here warms up very well.
Lunch during the tour.
Back to the hotel.
Guide: Yes.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Maximikha

Attractions: Chivyrkui Bay

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

5th day

Breakfast. Free time.
For an additional fee, you can book excursions:
In the Barguzin Valley (estimated cost - 3700 rubles / person).
At 50 km from the shore of Lake Baikal, the expanses of the Barguzin River valley stretch. According to legend, the motherland of Genghis Khan, with numerous monuments of nature and archaeology. Rock paintings 3000 thousand years ago, Ininsky garden of stones, Shrine of Barguzin valley - stone Bukhe-Shuloun (Bull stone), Suvinsky Saxon castle. Here is a sharp contrast with the Baikal nature of the Barguzin Bay. We will also visit the village of Barguzin, the first Russian settlement beyond Baikal. Duration of 7-8 hours.
On the Ushkany Islands Archipelago (estimated cost of 8900 rubles / person).
A particularly strict visitation regime. The opportunity to see the Baikal seal on the rookery and endemic nature. Contrast the forest of the northern and southern slopes on the 100 meter route. Duration of 10 hours.
Guide: During the tour.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Maximikha

Attractions: Barguzin Valley, Ushkany Islands, Barguzin Bay

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

Day 6

Breakfast. Free time. Eviction before 12:00. Lunch.
14:00 Transfer to Ulan-Ude (departure by minibus).
Note: the time can be changed, the exact time of departure must be checked in the evening by the administrator of the recreation center.
Check-in at a hotel in Ulan-Ude.
Guide: No.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch.

Cities: Maximikha, Ulan-Ude

Attractions: Barguzin Bay

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

Day 7.

Breakfast. Room release. Checkout time at the hotel is 12:00.
Group transfer to the airport / railway station.
Guide: No.

Meals: Breakfast.

Cities: Ulan-Ude