Active recreation and tours Ulan-Ude

Q: What routes on Baikal offer active tours from Ulan-Ude?

Active tours offer ascent to the Holy Nose and rafting along the river to Baikal. The climb starts from the village of Ust-Barguzin, where participants spend the night, and then follow to the picturesque Chivyrkui Bay. The rafting along the Selenga River, the longest river flowing into Baikal, begins with the Soviet Square in Ulan-Ude and continues on kayaks.

Q: What time does the road to Baikal from Ulan-Ude take?

The road to Lake Baikal from Ulan-Ude takes about 5 hours, depending on the destination. For example, the path to the village of Ust-Barguzin can be part of a combined tour, which also provides stops for exploring ice formations and natural beauty. The program may include lunch at a cafe on the way.

Q: What interesting places can you visit during a tour of South Buryatia?

The tour of South Buryatia covers many interesting places, including the Baikal Zapovedny Visit Center, ancient Buddhist and Orthodox temples, as well as picturesque steppe landscapes and stone structures. The journey takes a circular route from Ulan-Ude to Kyakhta with stops on picturesque views and cultural monuments.

Q: How is the combined tour around Baikal?

The combined tour around Lake Baikal includes both walking and water trips by kayaking. Tourists climb the Holy Nose Plateau and can enjoy traditional dishes such as the ear. The program begins in Ulan-Ude, with a move to the Trans-Baikal National Park, where briefings and assembly of ships are held.