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Cruise Following the Outgoing Baikal Ice
1550 € 11 days/10 nights
Regions: Baikal lake
Cities and locations: Irkutsk - Olkhon Island - Listvyanka - Severobaikalsk - The Small Sea
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Tour description

Lake Baikal is magnificent in spring. When the nature wakes up, brown bears leave their lairs and come to the Baikal shore, where the traveler can observe them from the boat. When Baikal is already free of ice in the South, and its Northern part is still dreaming under the ice cover… One of the best ways to admire our Great and Mighty Sea – Baikal is to cruise along this beautiful lake in the spring. You will be able to observe the endemic of the lake, fresh water seals - nerpas, to visit Olkhon Island with Burkhan Rock, residence of God of the Lake, one of the nine sanctuaries of Asia, and the Ogoy Island with Buddhist Stupa, which symbolized Sumeru, the central world-mountain in Buddhist cosmology, and the famous Chivyrkuysky Bay with its crystal-clear hot spring in Zmeyinnaya creek (of «snake» - because of the colony of inoffensive grass snakes).

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Cruises / Tours in groups

Briefly about tour

Total duration: 11 days/10 nights

Season: May-June

Number of people in a group: 8-10 pax

Age: no age limits

Level of physical training: no special physical training

  • Day 1. Irkutsk, Small Sea
    Arrival in Irkutsk, meeting at the airport or railway station.
    Transfer to the Small Sea, to the village Sahyurta (also known as MRS).
    Boarding the ship, the expedition starts.
    Moving through the strait of the Small Sea along the Western Baikal shore to the North.
    Overnight close to the Cape Zunduk (the Northern edge of Small Sea strait).

    Full day program

    Day 2. The Peschanaya Bay
    About 6 am the exit from Sennaya bay and the transition along the west coast to the north, to Olkhon Island (travel time is 8-10 hours).
    Baikal is the blue heart of Siberia, and Olkhon is the heart of Lake Baikal. The island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake - the center of ancient and historical legends.
    Passage to the strait of Maloe More (the Small Sea)
    Tour around the islands of Maloe More (the Small Sea)
    There are 15 rocky islands on Maloe More (the Small Sea) including Olkhon Island. The islands Zamogoy, Ogoy, Oltrek and others are the largest of them.
    Overnight stay on board the ship in one of the gulfs of the southern Olkhon’s extremity.

    Full day program

    Day 3. Maloe More (the Small Sea)
    Breakfast on the board.
    Exit from the board to pier in the village of MRS (Sahurta) on the Small Sea.
    Free time and walks around the village.
    Passage through the strait of Maloe More (the Small Sea)
    Dinner on board the ship
    Further passage through the western coast on the North of Baikal
    Supper
    Overnight stay on board the motor-ship near Cape Zunduk (the northern extremity of the strait of Maloe More (the Small Sea))

    Full day program

    Day 4. Baikal-Lena Nature Reserve
    Moving along the western coast to Cape Zavorotny
    If the weather is favorable there are sightseeng stops near Сape Ryty and Сape Pokoiniki (meteorological station “Solnechnaya”) which are territory of Baikal-Lena Nature Reserve

    Full day program

    Day 5. The transition to the east coast
    Long passage to Chivyrkuisky gulf
    Dinner and supper on board the ship
    Overnight stay on board the ship

    Full day program

    Day 6. Bays of Chivyrkuisky gulf
    The day in the Chivyrkuysky Bay.
    Visiting Zmeinaya bay, known for its healing sulfuric water baths with water temperatures ranging from +41 to +45 degrees.
    Observation from water side a nesting spot of cormorants.
    Visiting to Krohalinaya bay.

    Full day program

    Day 7. Ushkani Islands
    Deprature to the Ushkani Islands, a nature monument.
    Stony shores of the islands are the rookery of Baikal seal. The seal is careful, and if you talk loudly and make noise on the way, the animals dive off the rocks into the water. During waves or immediately after a storm there are no seals on the rookery.
    The archipelago consists of four islands: Big, Thin, Round and Long.
    Overnight near to the Big Ushkani Island.

    Full day program

    Day 8. Small Sea Islands, Olkhon Island
    Departure to the strait of the Small Sea.
    Stop on the Olkhon Island near the Saraysky Beach, visit to Burkhan Cape (Shaman rock), one of the nine holy places of Asia, formerly known as stone-temple.
    Visit to the Ogoy island with Buddhist Stupa.
    Overnight in the southern part of Olkhon island.

    Full day program

    Day 9. Sandy Bay
    A transition through the strait Small Olkhon Gates – a narrow strait between the island and the mainland.
    The stop at the white-marble rock Sagan-Zaba, to view the petroglyphs of 3-4 century. Sagan-Zaba petrogliphs are a real pearl of ancient culture and art of people of Eastern Siberia.
    Arrival to the Sandy Bay being famous for "stilted" trees, splendid views of the lake from the surrounding rocks and an excellent sandy beach.

    Full day program

    Day 10. Circum-Baikal Railway
    Transition from Sandy Bay to the Circum-Baikal Railway, one of the most beautiful railways in the world.
    Walking tour on the abandoned tunnels and galleries of the early 20th century.
    Overnight near the mouth of the river Shumiha.
    In the bay there is a small sandy beach, located near the small fishing village, which was found in times of the Circum-Baikal Railway construction.

    Full day program

    Day 11. Listvyanka village. The end.
    From the Circum-Baikal Railway departure to Listvyanka village.
    The finish point of our expedition is the main pier of Listvyanka village, a touristic center. It's 70 km far from Irkutsk.
    We can recommend you to stay longer in Listvyanka to look around.
    Irkutsk city tour is also recommended.

    Full day program

    • transfers as per itinerary
    • full board
    • guide's service (Russian or English speaking)
    • excursions
    • permission for visiting nature reserves and national parks
    • insurance
    • air or train tickets to/from Irkutsk
    • excursions, hotels in Irkutsk and Listvyanka
    • wildlife photography
    • alcohol drinks
    • tick-borne encephalitis insurance
    • laundry service
    • souvenirs
    • satellite phone
    • extra service

    +1350€ for single accommodation 

    • The expedition is carried out in a unique period of release from ice cover and is held only once a year.

      The purpose of the expedition is promotion of Lake Baikal. The expansion of the tourist season.

      The tasks of the expedition is to catch "the outgoing ice" and see the beauty of spring in remote and inaccessible Baikal areas by comfortable conditions.

      What is more, to tring a lot of beautiful pictures of the Baikal, to have something to show off to friends.

      The expedition route goes along the entire lake and includes the most spectacular and significant natural features. The length of the route is more than a thousand kilometers.

      Personal equipment recommendations

      1. Suitable clothes:

      • fleece jacket

      • warm sweater

      • windproof and waterproof jacket and trousers

      • light jacket for good weather

      • a couple of t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts, thermal underwear

      • shoes - better trekking boots, non-slip shoes  (without heels!)

      • headdress: a cap with a long visor to protect against blinding low sun; warm wool hat

      • gloves

      • socks - 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 1 pair of wool socks

      • bathing suit

      • hygiene and toilet items, including lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor, face-cream from the wind

      • sunglasses to protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays

      • towel to visit hot springs

      2. waterproof liner (bag) to protect valuable personal belongings (money, documents, camera and so on) from the water

      3. small flashlight powered by AA batteries, binoculars (if you have)

      4. drugs that may be needed for you personally (from allergies, headaches and gastrointestinal disorders), or that you need for the regular intake

      5. repellents to protect against mosquito bites and midges (during walks on the mainland)

      6. camera (with spare batteries or charger)

      7. safety pin, needle and thread

      8. for those who are going to participate in fishing - Low rubber boots and gloves (Baikal water is very cold at this time of year)

      Ships

      The cruise is operated by the motor-boats Sibiryak and Tatiana. Both of the same model: Yaroslavets.

      The history of this boat model begins in 1953 at the Yaroslavl shipyard. One of the requirements to the design of the ship was the possibility of rail transportation. It was suitable to a railway platform, and it facilitates the delivery of boats to the Baikal. The small water draft allows to approach the coast to disembark passengers almost anywhere that is a huge advantage on the Baikal. Also during the operation on Lake Baikal it revealed that it is the most resistant to sudden and sharp Baikal winds and has optimal design for Baikal steep waves.

      Due to these characteristics, Yaroslavets boats remain the most common boats on the Baikal for more than half a century.

      Ship Tatiana and Siberyak can accommodate 13 to 15 passengers. Cabins have 2-3-4 beds with soft sofas and a plasma on the wall in each cabin. The ships have 4 toilets with shower and sauna. Cozy saloon are located on the upper deck. The ships are equipped with low-noise engine and all the necessary navigation and safety equipment. Hot water is not limited.


       

      Guide service

      The group is accompanied by an experienced guide, who has worked on the route. The guide is a person who will tell you about the lake, make arrangements on-site, helps the cook to set the table and solve some travel problems. Do not confuse this person with the huntsman or fisherman who tells you the exact location where to throw the bait and catch guaranteed a 25-kg pike!

      For all matters arising during the tour (departure time, route, change the program due to the weather conditions, the number of persons, places of embarkation and disembarkation of tourists), please contact the guide!

      The crew consists of the ship captain, engineer, cook and guide. All team members are highly qualified, рфму extensive experience of navigation on Lake Baikal. The captain has the right to change the course due to the weather conditions or other circumstances, as well as the serious illness or injury of the cruise participants.

      It is not recommended to offer alcohol drinks to the crew to prevent unusual situations!

      Always worth considering the weather conditions! You can swing on the waves and therefore be prepared for the route change, unplanned stops. In bad weather the experienced captain acts according to circumstances. Therefore, be aware that the program is not final and may be changed due to the weather conditions. But in most cases it is only the small changes that do not greatly affect the cruise itinerary. Captains are always trying to catch up with "early transitions".

      With deteriorating weather conditions (strengthening wind, rough seas, fog and so on) the captain has the right to decide to change the program, increasing the time of a stop in a closed weatherproof location or choose another place of overnight.

      Meals

      Standard food aboard - this is the usual home cooking, such as borscht, solyanka soup, meatballs, vegetable stew, fried meat, fish dishes. For breakfast - pancakes, yogurt, cakes, scrambled eggs. Fresh fruit, vegetables, juice. BBQ, delicatessen, fish menu is negotiated separately and are usually for extra charge. Cook prepares in a cookhouse, which is located in the ship's deck, and is isolated from the tourists, well-equipped kitchen with everything you need: refrigerator, microwave, kitchen machine, gas stove with oven, etc. Tourists eat in the spacious wardroom at a common table. Tourists get meals from a dispensing window from the cookhouse. In good weather meals may be served on the ship's stern, closed the tent from the rain with a table and benches there.

      Vegetarians and people with food allergies please immediately notify the cook and the guide about your eating habits, and it is desirable to indicate your manager even when booking the tour, in order to avoid further unpleasant situations on board.

      Attention: alcohol drinks and snacks are not provided. Tourists purchase it independent.

      Security

      You purchased the tour voluntarily and you know that the lake, river, forest are places of increased danger for life and health for city residents dived in the wild nature conditions. There are rains, high winds, prolonged bad weather, low and high temperature, a sharp change of weather, fires, floods. The temperature drops, increased ultraviolet solar activity and other factors affect a person.

      Cruise does not require special physical training and all physically healthy tourists are welcome.

      You decide to purchase a place in the team cruise. You already know that, for sure, you'll have to be on board with strangers, which is likely, after the cruise will be your friends. The average number of participants is 8-10 people.

      Before leaving on a cruise the guide helds the safety training. Tourist is obliged to follow the rules of personal safety and the rules set out in the instructions, follow the instructions of your guide and the ship's captain.

      Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision, are not recommended to participate in the cruise.

      Anybody knows about your state of health better than you, so if you have individual variations in health status is required to warn the guide, in case of signs of sickness or illness please immediately inform your guide. Privacy is guaranteed.

      In case of unforeseen minor injuries the guide has a first aid kit.

      Insurance

      The insurance is included in the tour price. Insurance company Energogarant: health insurance coverage amount $ 10 000, accident insurance $ 1 000.

      Other

      When purchasing the tour you need to get acquainted with the tour program and general information, which should meet your expectations and opportunities, including the physical and technical ones.

      Please inform your agency about time of your arrival to Irkutsk (flight number, arrival time, train number). If your transport (train, bus, car) delays, be sure to notify your tour operator.

      Every tourist should always carry an identity card, tour voucher, insurance (provided by the tour operator for the period of travel).

      Personal Responsibility of every tourist: in case of damage, breakage and loss of companies property through carelessness or due to violation of safety rules you should repay the cost of full replacement or repair.

      For any claims you need to immediately contact a representative of the host organization (the guide or per phone +7 (3952) 550-464). We will do our best to solve the problem, if not, please make a writing act of disagreement and sign it by the guide.

      Enjoy your trip!

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