Pearls of Siberia
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1 DAY
Description of the day
Welcome to Siberia! In the morning at 09:30 we meet at the airport and railway station, get acquainted, get luggage. After collecting by minibus, we go to the village of Arshan (220 km), the road will take about 4 hours. Lunch at your own expense in a roadside cafe. Arshan is famous for its medicinal mineral springs and crystal clear mountain air. On the way, you can see how the Siberian taiga is gradually replaced by mountain landscapes. Upon arrival - accommodation at one of the recreation centers in Arshan. After a short rest, you will find a simple climb along the mountain river Kyngarga to the waterfalls. Back to base, dinner.
Dinner.
2 DAY
Description of the day
After breakfast you will visit the Buddhist Datsan. Datsan was founded at the beginning of the twentieth century with the blessing of the great holy lama Agvan Dorjiev. This is a place where it is calm, beautiful and soulful, you can relax from extraneous thoughts. Near the datsan open beautiful landscapes: the tops of the mountains, clean and tasty air, high pines and many squirrels. After visiting the datsana, lunch at your own expense at a local cafe, then free time. You can visit the village of Pearls, which has swimming pools and baths with therapeutic thermal water, as well as salt showers. Also, those who wish can go to the valley of extinct volcanoes or climb the peak of Love. Dinner in one of the cafes of the village or at the base.
Breakfast. Lunch and dinner are on their own.
3 DAY
Description of the day
In the morning after breakfast, eviction from the hotel and departure to Irkutsk. Upon arrival, you will have a 3-hour tour of ancient Irkutsk. During the tour you will visit the historical center of the city, the monument to the pioneers, the Moscow Gate, the monument to Alexander III and other attractions, walk along the embankment of the Angara River. Lunch at one of the restaurants in Irkutsk. After the tour, accommodation in the hotel, and then - free time. If desired, you can visit the Museum of Decembrists, Nerpinarium. Dinner at the hotel tonight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
4 DAYS
Description of the day
Breakfast at the hotel. Preparations before departure. We take a minibus to Olkhon Island. Lunch at your own expense in a roadside cafe. Arrive at the ferry crossing, where you will first see Little Baikal and the island itself. Passing by ferry through the strait, we get to Olkhon. Transfer by UAZ car to the village of Khuzhir, accommodation in the mini-hotel "Baikal". After accommodation, you will walk to the beautiful and mysterious Shamanka Rock. The guide will tell you interesting and exciting stories about Cape Burhan. After the tour, return to base, dinner.
Breakfast and dinner. Lunch on your own.
5 DAY
Description of the day
We'll have breakfast and go on a tour. Today you are waiting for a trip to the northernmost point of the island – Cape Khoboy. The tour will allow you to see the bright colors of the velvet season on Lake Baikal, which will not leave you indifferent. Once on Khoboya, you will understand how big and beautiful Baikal is, because you will have the opportunity to visit the edge of the Earth and admire the beauty of the endless lake and steep cliffs. After dining with a delicious Baikal ear, we go to Cape Shunte, where you can make a wish. Return to base. Dinner.
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
6 DAY
Description of the day
It is time to say goodbye to Baikal. After breakfast, we take a minibus to Irkutsk. Lunch in a roadside cafe on your own. Baikal, see you again!
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