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Travel plan

Irkutsk - Tazheran steppe - Talovskoye.
Welcome to Irkutsk! A guide will meet you in the airport lounge and will accompany you for the next few days. He will become not just a guide for you, but also a friend! While we are driving along the highway (and it will last about three hours), we advise you to write to all your family and friends so that they do not lose you - for the next six days you will be in beautiful places where there is no connection at all, or there is one, but it is very unstable. Your transport today will be powerful cars - expeditionary SUVs, which are comfortable, fun and safe. On the way out of the city, we’ll make a stop, during which we’ll find out what “burkhanit” is and try it out in practice with the help of a small amount of delicious homemade moonshine. After three hours on the road, it’s time to have lunch - by this time a lunch of national Buryat dishes will be prepared for our team. Poses, sagudai from the most delicate fresh fish and herbal tea. And now the most interesting thing awaits you - the Tazheran steppes. They spread over several tens of kilometers from the highway to the shore of Lake Baikal. There is something to see here - a gorgeous panoramic view of Lake Baikal and its eastern side, ancient remains that stretch upward with their sharp rocks, relict plants and much more. Gradually, the silence of the Tazheran steppes will turn into a dense coniferous forest, in the middle of which, at a distance from Lake Baikal, stands a cozy wooden house. Here it is - your overnight stay for today. Hiking is a hike, and relaxing and refreshing after a long flight is the key to a successful trip, which is why we are spending the night here today. The culmination of today will be a welcome dinner and a hot bathhouse.
Overnight in a guest house.
Meals: lunch, dinner.

Talovskoe - Kurta.
In the morning we have breakfast, say “thank you” to the owners for the comfort and warmth that they create in this wonderful place, and set off to Lake Baikal. The beginning of our hike will begin from the village of Buguldeika. In the past it was an ancient Buryat ulus, and in the present it is a favorite shelter for ships, where you can hide from the strong Baikal winds. Our brave catamaran captain will be waiting for you on the shore, who will lovingly transport your backpacks throughout the route. The trail in this section is easy and suitable for people of almost any fitness level. You will see Baikal all the time - the trail goes near the shore. In the evening you will have your first overnight stay under the Baikal starry sky and a delicious dinner by the fire.
Night in a tent.

Kurta - Cape Black.
Good Baikal morning! You, a mug of coffee in the morning and a hammock - these are the three components of a great start to the day! After getting ready, we go out onto the trail - it is still beautiful. Enjoy the absence of a large number of people, listen to the sound of the Baikal sea, tell funny stories, tune every string of your soul to the Baikal way - only relaxation and rest, for this we tried to do everything possible. Your luggage still goes on the catamaran, under the sensitive attention of our caring captain. By the way, in addition to backpacks, the catamaran carries a mobile sauna, which will come in very handy today. Steam in a hot bath, run barefoot on the pebbles and plunge into the invigorating Baikal water - such moments are remembered by the mind and body for a long time!
Night in a tent.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cape Black - Sukhaya Bay.
Today you will have an overcoming - overcoming yourself and the mountain called Lokhmatka. Therefore, we have a hearty breakfast, it will take a lot of strength and energy! At first, the trail will follow our usual route – along the coast. Then she will begin to climb the mountain, and we, accordingly, will follow her. The tent camp will be set up as usual near Lake Baikal - the evening will be occupied with sincere conversations accompanied by the crackling of a fire and the sound of waves.
Night in a tent.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Peschanaya Bay - Srednie Khomuty.
The walking part of the route is over; for the next two days you will plow through Father Baikal, cutting through its waves in a kayak. For safety reasons and to ensure that the kayaks are not cluttered with backpacks and kettles, our permanent radiant captain still accompanies us on his craft. During the crossings, provided the weather is good, you may be lucky enough to see a seal, which will look out of the water every now and then. By evening you will arrive at Srednie Khomuty Bay. This is where you will spend your final night on this route.
Night in a tent.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Active tours to Baikal - impressive excursions. An active tour will provide you with an active tour to celebrate Christmas or New Year on Lake Baikal. Summer holidays will also give you unforgettable impressions. Tourists are provided with many impressive excursion trips that will be remembered for a long time.

Extreme, unique and interesting recreation options during an active tour to Lake Baikal provide a huge adrenaline rush. We invite you to learn more about the types of extreme recreation offered by our tour operator:

• summer tours;
• winter fishing on Lake Baikal;
• New Year's Eve in nature;
• cruises.

Advantages of holidays on Lake Baikal

This lake is the cleanest and deepest on the planet. On its coast there are three magnificent nature reserves and two national natural parks and hot springs. Fans of winter travel have the opportunity to purchase a tour of any class: economical, with increased comfort and luxury. They vary in price and amenities, but allow all tourism lovers to see many attractions at their vacation spot.

What to consider when traveling to Baikal

Weather conditions on Lake Baikal are variable and very capricious. They are determined by local and transit winds. Since the lake is huge, the weather is noticeably different in different parts of it, both in summer and winter. When setting out on an adventure, be sure to take the following items, based on the time of year:

• comfortable boots;
• water-repellent jacket;
• replacement shoes;
• hat or cap;
• swimwear;
• insect repellent;
• sunscreen and glasses;
• a camera that makes it possible to capture unforgettable moments: fishing, mountain rafting on the river, hiking or horseback riding - there is always something to show to friends and remember at home.

What time of year is best to relax?

It is interesting to relax and travel around Lake Baikal in any season. Summer tours are notable for their walking tours. We also always recommend a lake cruise to our clients. Its added bonus is comfort, since all travelers are provided with maximum amenities on the ship.

The most impressive time to visit Baikal is golden autumn. Tourists will see many colorful and impressive views. Traveling on a boat will allow fans to have a good time fishing. For those who prefer to spend time on their own, we recommend traveling along the winter routes we have prepared in advance.

By contacting us, you will save time, since our company is a full-service tour operator, thanks to which we process customer requests very quickly. You can independently combine the route from those proposed or do this work with us, expressing only your wishes regarding certain places to visit.

Once upon a time, when I was still a child, my parents and I went to Baikal. For some reason, this trip remained in my memory, and I often had dreams about Baikal and dreamed of an unforgettable journey, vacation, and Lake Baikal seemed to be calling me after years and kilometers. School, studying at college and university... All this took quite a lot of time. But as soon as the opportunity arose, I immediately planned to go to this wonderful place. Now I’m again thinking about finding out how much a vacation on Lake Baikal will cost in 2019. In the meantime, I’ll tell you about my first independent trip.
As a source of inspiration, I chose a tour with a very beautiful name “New Year in Baikal style”. I knew for sure that my holiday on Lake Baikal should be active. Of course, it was important for me to know how much a vacation on Lake Baikal costs. As it turned out, not too expensive. I even got a discount for booking the tour early, which was especially nice.

In another reality...

About six months after payment, I finally got to Lake Baikal, the vacation spot where the group was accommodated was incredibly cozy. I liked our estate from afar. A wonderful place surrounded by coniferous trees and with a beautiful canvas of pure white snow greeted me so warmly and cordially that it felt like I was at home. A completely logical question arose: why do we need these Egypt, Turkey and other foreign countries? Here it is, happiness: vacation on Lake Baikal.
Coming to Baikal and not seeing everything this amazing lake offers seemed like a crime to me. That’s why I went to study everything that was on the estate.
Coming out of the room, I saw areas for Internet access, a library, a gym and, my favorite, a game of tennis that lifted my mood to the skies! I spent the entire time until lunch playing at the tennis table. For food, we were offered simple, but at the same time, delicious food, prepared only from natural products. In general, whatever you say, the dinner was quite a success.

Walk around the area.

Since I had little time to relax on Lake Baikal, I decided to break away from my sports research and went for a walk around the outskirts of this quiet, magnificent and unique region.
First I walked to the lake itself. Beauty... How much happiness is in every sip of this healing air... And the ice! The purest, providing the opportunity to experience a huge portion of adrenaline while walking along it. You won’t believe it – it took your breath away, and yet there are also cars driving along it. I especially liked watching the mesmerizing stone patterns of the Baikal bottom, which can be seen on the shallows in the bay. You can see it perfectly, because the ice is absolutely transparent! In general, I didn’t go anywhere else that day - I had to go back for dinner.
On the second day, my Baikal vacation continued actively. An excursion to a mountainous country called Tunkinskaya Valley awaited us. First we visited the amazing village of Arshan, located at the foot of the mountain peaks. Thermal mineral springs and fabulous landscapes awaited us here. After lunch we went to the hot springs of Baikal with the interesting name Pearl. Divided into two parts, they emitted a nice steam with a feeling of warmth from a long distance. Two guys were swimming in one part, and a couple of girls were swimming in the other. After changing in the locker room, I ran across the ice and plunged into the spring. Warmth, bliss and relaxation throughout the body instantly spread inside. I stayed here for about two hours and went to change clothes. And soon the whole group returned to the estate.

"Baikal-Sugrob-mega-party"

There were two days of drive ahead! We visited the ski resort in Baikalsk, where we were able to have a lot of fun!
I went skiing for the first time. On the first day I never managed to move down the mountain; all the time was spent on training and preparation. We had a simply wonderful instructor who inspired me to perform a feat on the second day. I didn’t just slide down the mountain, but got a lot of impressions and positive emotions from it. Mount Sobolinaya has steep slopes, clean air and crazy drive. Simply unforgettable! We were delighted with this part of the tour and came up with a very appropriate name for this vacation “Baikal-snowdrift-mega-party”!

It's a pity that it all ends someday...

On the last day, I saw Lake Baikal in all its splendor from the window of the excursion train. The Circum-Baikal Express took us along the golden buckle to the village of Listvyanka, where we were accommodated in a fairly good hotel. Our vacation in Listvyanka was very short, but active! In addition to visiting a unique museum dedicated to Lake Baikal, I had the opportunity to ride a snowmobile on the smooth and incredibly transparent ice of Lake Baikal. The holiday was a success! It was great! I spent 6 days on Baikal, and my journey was exciting, active and very positive. And taking into account the fact that I had a vacation on Lake Baikal in winter, the prices turned out to be quite reasonable (unlike the summer season). After this, the preparations and flight home began.
Having arrived home, I felt an inexorable desire to return back - to that fairy tale, to that dream. The only pity is that the winter holiday has come to an end. But I firmly believe: next time I will definitely come back. By the way, a holiday on Baikal 2019 is an ideal solution for celebrating the New Year and Christmas. For those who are considering various options for a celebration, I will boldly say - do not hesitate: Lake Baikal, vacation, photos, prices - all this will forever remain pleasant memories in your heart, especially since the Baikal vacation 2019 involves discounts and the most convenient conditions for flights to this wonderful land.

Day 1 Heading to Olkhon

You will be met at the Irkutsk airport, you will meet the guide and other group members. Then, in a comfortable minibus, you will head to Lake Baikal. Along the way, you will make several stops at sacred places, where you will honor local spirits and feel the energy of the Baikal land.

In the Tazheran steppe you will get acquainted with the colorful life of the local residents, take part in the performance of the national dance ekhr and learn about other Buryat customs. During an ethnic-style lunch, you will try buchler - lamb cooked in the traditional way.

In the afternoon you will take a ferry to Olkhon Island, stay at a camp site and relax. After dinner, take a walk to the Shamanka rock and Saraisky beach, where you will see your first sunset on Lake Baikal.

Day 2 Khuzhir and Cape Khoboy

Before lunch, you will visit the center of shamanism, where you will learn a lot of interesting things about the features and origins of this ancient teaching. In the afternoon, head to a new overnight location in the very north of the island. The road will pass through forests, sandy beaches and pink sand dunes. In good weather, from Cape Khoboy you will see the Baikal seal rookery and watch the animals in the wild.

You will stay at the tent camp, then cook dinner over the fire. This evening you will try Baikal fish with potatoes and Siberian cold appetizers. At night you can admire the starry sky and listen to the waves splashing against the rocks.

Day 3 Along the Small Sea

On this day you will get up early. You will have time to meet the golden-pink sunrise and have breakfast in the open air overlooking the blue expanse of Lake Baikal.

Then go to the pier, from where you will take a speedboat to the starting point of the hike. The path will pass along numerous islands of the Small Sea Strait. Upon arrival at the campsite, you will have lunch, and then plunge into taiga life: go with a guide in search of firewood and learn how to make a fire.

Day 4 Light along the shore of Lake Baikal

On this day your hiking route along the shore of Lake Baikal will begin. Your belongings will travel on an accompanying catamaran, and you will travel light. Take a break from civilization and thoroughly enjoy the changing landscapes along the way: you will walk along the edge of the water surface, then through clearings overgrown with wild roses and a forest path along a rocky cliff. There will be no one around you for many tens of kilometers. Just you and the wild beauty of Lake Baikal.

In the evening you will arrive at the second parking spot. A fire, a delicious dinner and a sauna await you. From the hotly heated bathhouse you will plunge straight into the invigorating water of Lake Baikal. There is nothing better than relaxing like this after an active day.

Day 5 Trekking

You will continue on foot. Along the way you will find beautiful views of the lake. On the way, you can collect aromatic scatterings of forest berries and herbs: thyme, nettle, Kuril tea, currant leaves, wormwood - from this wonderful bouquet in the evening you will prepare a delicious and healthy tea, saturated with the smell of taiga and smoke from the fire.

You will have a camp lunch in a secluded place on the shore of Lake Baikal, a short afternoon rest and continued trekking to your overnight stay.

Day 6 The path to Sandy Bay and arrival in Listvyanka

You will complete the hiking trip and reach Sandy Bay, which is famous for its snow-white beaches, azure water and trees on stilt roots. In this wonderful place you will feel how wonderful and unique everything that is created by nature is.

After lunch, a boat will pick you up and take you to the village of Listvyanka. In the evening you will take a walk around the village and relax.

Day 7 Baikal Museum, Circum-Baikal Railway and the beginning of rafting

In the morning you will visit the Baikal Museum, where you will see a variety of inhabitants of the lake: fish and seals swimming in huge aquariums, and very tiny organisms, visible only under a microscope in a drop of Baikal water.

Then you will have a ride on a high-speed boat along the Circum-Baikal Railway. Along the way you will make stops to explore tunnels and walk along the railway. You will pass through a dark tunnel, carved into solid rock more than a century ago. While exploring the railway, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in a cozy cafe in the forest on the shore of Lake Baikal.

Towards the evening you will reach the village of Bystraya to the starting point of the rafting, which will pass along the picturesque Irkut River in the middle of a dense forest, where a calm and measured current alternates with simple rapids of categories 2 and 3. After packing your personal belongings into dry bags and receiving safety instructions, you will begin rafting to your overnight stay (1 hour). Set up a tent camp there, have dinner and relax.

Day 8 Rafting on Irkut, rifts and rapids

You have another day away from civilization. After an early rise and breakfast, you will continue rafting along the Zyrkuzun Gorge, overcoming rifts and rapids. Along the way there will be an opportunity to swim and sunbathe.

A delicious camp lunch awaits you in a beautiful location. After overcoming the Great Rapids, you will arrive at your overnight stay, where you will cook your dinner over the fire.

Day 9 The end of the rafting and return to Irkutsk

After breakfast you will continue rafting along the Irkut River. You will overcome the Oblique Shivera, the Byk rapids, the Motsky and Muromsky rapids. Along the way there will be an opportunity to swim, sunbathe and go fishing.

In the evening you will arrive in the village of Shamanka, rest a little and go to Irkutsk. After checking into the hotel of your choice, you will be able to walk around the city and have dinner (additional charge).

Baikal is an amazing place! If your soul needs unforgettable impressions and active activities, then you simply need to visit here.

There are not many places in Russia where you can plunge into a bright kaleidoscope of active recreation. Multi-day excursion trips and active tours around Baikal are held here year-round, charging tourists with genuine drive and positive energy for the whole year.

Bicycle tours, extreme rafting on mountain rivers, kayaking, cruises on a motor ship, jeeping, climbing to the tops of bizarre rocks - such a wide variety of opportunities to spend an unforgettable active holiday on Lake Baikal will take your breath away. If you miss real adrenaline, blood-chilling adrenaline, and incredible positive emotions, then here you will get all of this with interest! And the beautiful views that you can take with you, capturing them on camera, will remain a vivid memory for a lifetime.

If you decide to go on a trip to Lake Baikal on your own, then the Club of Tourists and Travelers “Irida Baikal” offers you unforgettable active tours to Lake Baikal. With us you can get an individual itinerary designed to suit your preferences and financial capabilities.

Do you want to see a real seal, the famous Olkhon Island and the Baikal Riviera - Peschanaya Bay? Call us or leave a request online!