In the beginning of the tour you'll get to see the settlements of indigenous people of Siberia and find out their way of living. The Circum-Baikal train will take you on a journey through the beautiful tunnels and bridges. In Sludyanka you'll visit the famous station building made of plain marble. The Baikal Sable might catch you with surprise on one of the trails of the Tankhoy village. You'll explore the Buryat (indigenous people of Siberia) culture and traditions in the capital of the Buryat region, Ulan-Ude. Old believers will tell you the tremendous story about the hard time the ancestors had back in the 17th century in attempt to preserve their religion.
Group size: 5-10
Duration: 9 days
Price: 24300 rub. or $792 or €618
Departure dates: 31 May 2010 - 7 June 2010 28 June 2010 - 5 July 2010 2 August 2010 - 9 August 2010
Baikal Observation
This tour starts in one of the oldest cities of Siberia - Irkutsk. The local guide will take you to the back streets of the city with wooden houses that still have the 17th century old merchant Irkutsk character. You'll enjoy your visit to the remains of an old gold mine in Bolshie Koty. Spending a few days on the Olkhon Island, the place famous for its spiritual power, will give you an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Lake Baikal and its only populated island. You’ll get acquainted with the Buryat (indigenous people of Siberia) culture and traditions. The trip will take you to the remains of the fortification wall of ancient Siberian people, the Kurykans. You'll hear all of the legends that Olkhon holds and, certainly, it will help you to understand why Baikal is considered to be the sacred place.
Group size: 5-10
Duration: 10 days
Price: 30450 rub. or $993 or €774
Departure dates: 9 June 2010 - 17 June 2010 7 July 2010 - 15 July 2010 11 August 2010 - 19 August 2010
West To East
In the little cozy village of Listvyanka you'll visit the museum of Baikal and see a real Baikal seal show. You’ll take a trip to Olkhon Island to discover the stunning beauty of Lake Baikal. The Buryat people (indigenous people of Siberia) will introduce you to their history and culture. A cruise to Ust-Barguzin will make your trip unforgettable. The home land of Genghis Khan’s mother will surprise you with the indescribable mountain scene that will always stay in your memory. The local guide will take you to the mysterious rock where you can make up a wish and, according to the legend, it will definitely come true. In Ivolginsky Datsan you'll get a unique chance to see the incorruptible relics of the Dalai Lama whose body was buried in the beginning of the 20th century.
Group size: 5-10
Duration: 11 days
Price: 43600 rub. or $1421 or €1108
Departure dates: 11 June 2010 - 21 June 2010 20 July 2010 - 30 July 2010 24 August 2010 - 3 September 2010
Baikal Sable Tracing
