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Weekend on Baikal

from 14400Р (2 days 12 hours)


Travel attractions: the spiritual capital of Siberia, the oldest church in Siberia in one of the largest open-air museums in Russia, the best museum of Baikal in the world, the widest source of the river on the planet, the most complex and interesting railway in Russia, the oldest mountain range on the planet, the place of origin of the Mongolian people, mineralogical pearl of Siberia, symbolic beginning of Baikal.

1 DAY (Saturday): Meeting with Baikal
9:00
Meeting with the guide. Transfer to the museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy".
10:00-13:00 Excursion around the territory of the Taltsy museum. The museum is located on a picturesque glade, descending to a sandy beach on the banks of the Angara River. At the site of the museum was once the first glass factory in Siberia, founded by the famous scientist Laxmann and "King of Alaska" Alexander Baranov. Here you will see more than 9 thousand exhibits and more than 100 monuments of wooden architecture, among which the wooden Kazan church is the oldest in Siberia, and also the real towers of the 350 years old Ilim wooden fortress.13:00-14:00 Lunch at the museum in an old wooden manor house.
14:00-15:00 Transfer to Listvyanka and check-in at one of the hotels, according to the selected accommodation level.
15:00-16:00 Excursion to the nerpinarium (pool with a trained seals) in Listvyanka. Meeting with the charming Queen of Baikal, one of the three freshwater seals on the planet – the Baikal nerpa. You will not only learn all the secrets of its underwater life, but also appreciate its natural talents to show tricks and amaze the public with its insight. After performance visit to the largest souvenir market on Baikal.16:00-17:00 Transfer to the ski lift to the observation platform "Stone of Chersky". Climb to the observation deck with one of the best panoramic views at the source of Angara river, the port of Baikal and the Listvyanichniy bay.
17:00-19:00 Transfer to the museum of Baikal in Listvyanka. Excursion to the Museum of Baikal at the Limnological Institute of the SB RAS. A walk along the dendropark "Kamenushki", where almost all kinds of vegetation of the Baikal shore are collected. Virtual dive to the bottom of the deepest lake in the world. Inspection of aquariums with unique representatives of the fauna of Lake Baikal. Acquaintance with microscopic inhabitants of waters with the help of microscopes. A walk along the dendropark "Kamenushki" among evergreen Siberian cedars, to one of the best observation platforms in Listvyanka.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
 
2 DAY (Sunday): Journey through the Circum-Baikal Railway
08:00-08:30
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30-9:00 Meeting with the guide. Transfer to the pier in the village Listvyanka.
9:00-10:00 Ferry to Port Baikal through the source of the Angara River.10:00-10:30 Visit to the museum of the Circum-Baikal Railway (CBR) in Port Baikal.10:38-11:30 Departure from Port Baikal on a comfortable tourist train along the Circum-Baikal Railway (in winter excursion trip is carried out on an hovercraft). Transfer to the station Ulanovo.
11:30-12:10 Excursion stop at Ulanovo station. Inspection of the old building of the station and the water tower.12:10-12:20 Transfer to the stop point 102 km (Shumikha).
12:20-13:00 Sightseeing tour near the village of Shumikha. Overlook of the Italian section of the CBR, passing through the longest gallery called Shumikhinskaya, acquaintance with the "Italian" retaining wall.13:00-13:30 Transfer to the stopping point 110 km (Polovinnaya).
13:30-15:20 Stop at the village of Polovinniy. Lunch at local residents. Free time. Passage through the longest tunnel on the CBR. Swimming on a sandy beach.15:20-16:20 Transfer to the stop point 129 km (Kirkirey).
16:20-17:00 Excursion walk along Cape Kirkirey. Inspection of the place of the link of the Trans-Siberian Railway, passing through the abandoned tunnel No. 18, acquaintance with a set of retaining walls.17:00-18:30 Transfer to Slyudyanka-1 station.
18:30-19:00 A walk to the building of the station Slyudyanka-1, entirely faced with marble and built by Italian craftsmen.19:00-20:00 Dinner in the car of a tourist train.
22:00 Arrival at the station Irutsk. Transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk. Check in the hotel in accordance with the chosen level of accommodation.

3 DAY (Monday): Return back home
8:00-10:00
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, railway or bus station.Attention! If you intend to visit other places during the trip, we are ready to develop an individual program for you. In addition, you can change the number of excursions in the trip, replacing them with free days for rest.

The cost of the tour includes:
  • Meeting in Irkutsk.
  • Guide service throughout the trip.
  • All transfers by the program.
  • Accommodation in Listvyanka (1 night).
  • Accommodation in Irkutsk (1 night)
  • All breakfasts and meals during the trip on CBR.
  • Entrance tickets to museums.
  • Recreational fees for visiting nature conservation areas.
  • Excursion around the Circum-Baikal railway.
  • Excursion to the village Listvyanka and the museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy".
The tour price does not include:
  • The cost of air travel, railway crossing or road to the starting point of travel.
  • The cost of additional services and excursions not indicated in the travel program.
Attention! Children under 12 years old receive a 10% discount.

Attention! The cost of the air flight Moscow-Irkutsk-Moscow (12 flying hours) for 2020 is from 11,400 rubles for 1 person in the economy class. Most flights from Moscow are at the evening time, so arrival to Irkutsk will take place the next morning. The cost of the Moscow-Irkutsk-Moscow railway travel (7 days of travel) for 2020 is from 18,300 rubles for 1 person in the "coupe" class. All this must be taken into account when you planning your trip. When you’re buying a trip, we can book tickets for the dates of interest for you at the lowest price on the market.

If you need assistance in obtaining a visa in the Russian Federation we can help you in a collection of complete package of documents (it will cost you from 7900 to 77200 rubles, depending on the type of visa and the consular fee).

WHAT TO BRING?

- IN WINTER TIME:
  • сrampons for walking on Baikal ice;
  • set of moisture-removing thermal underwear;
  • 2-3 pairs of wool socks;
  • mountain winter gloves;
  • hat, covering the ears and face or balaclava with a hood;
  • fleece or wool jacket;
  • down jacket or Alaska-style jacket;
  • windproof light jacket or windbreaker;
  • warm waterproof shoes or trekking boots;
  • sunglasses and sunblock cream;
  • swimwear and plastic slippers;
  • thermos and a small hiking backpack;
  • cash, since there are few ATMs at Baikal;
  • camera, video camera, extra batteries and a tripod;
  • If you are taking any medications, do not forget to take them with you!

- IN SUMMER TIME:
  • windproof light jacket or windbreaker;
  • warm waterproof jacket or fleece jacket;
  • cap or bandana;
  • fleece hat;
  • trekking boots (preferably with a hard sole);
  • beach slippers;
  • swimwear;
  • sunglasses and sunblock cream;
  • thermos and a small hiking backpack;
  • spray for clothes, which includes the substance permethrin and alpha-cypermethrin;
  • cash, since there are few ATMs at Baikal;
  • camera, video camera, extra batteries and a tripod;
  • If you are taking any medications, do not forget to take them with you!
The price of travel depends on the level of accommodation:
Below are shown the hotels in Listvyanka and Irkutsk.

Attention! Surcharge for single occupancy + 20% of travel cost

Accommodation level: ECONOM

Hotel "Baikal" (Listvyanka)
Country hotel "Baikal" is located in the village of Listvyanka, at the source of the Angara River, at the height of the bird's flight. This is a modern hotel with a wide range of additional services: a ski resort, a restaurant "Tsarsky" and a bath-house, a tennis court, a children's room, a conference room. Each room has a refrigerator, TV, telephone with a city number and the possibility of long-distance and international communication, a toilet room with a bath. The hotel windows offer a picturesque view of Lake Baikal. A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Hotel "Fregat"
Hotel "Fregat" is located near the banks of the Angara River, in an ecologically clean and quiet area of the city. The convenient location of the hotel complex will allow you to reach the city center in 10 minutes, 5 minutes from Irkutsk International Airport and 15 minutes from the railway station. You will have everything you need for a pleasant stay and active life. Each room has a single or double bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a coffee table with comfortable chairs, TV and a telephone. The room rate includes breakfast buffet.

Accommodation level: STANDARD

Hotel "Mayak" (Listvyanka)
Rest in the hotel on the shore of Lake Baikal - all this is a modern country hotel "Mayak", which is located in the heart of Listvyanka. Elegant and spacious rooms. The interior is decorated in pastel colors, on the floor the high quality carpet. Furniture from natural wood will please with convenience and beauty. Each room has one double or two single beds, wardrobe, bedside table, chest of drawers, mirror, full bathroom, air conditioning. Some rooms have a large area, which makes it possible to install additional space. Most rooms offer breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Baikal. A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Hotel "Irkutsk" (Irkutsk)Hotel "Irkutsk" is a modern hotel complex with developed infrastructure. Located on the embankment of the Angara River, in a quiet historical part of the city, within walking distance of the main cultural and historical sights of Irkutsk. For your rest - the restaurant "Irkutsk" with European cuisine, a lobby bar. In the room - a comfortable double or two twin beds, desk, cable TV, telephone, free Internet access, refrigerator, air conditioning. In the bathroom - hairdryer, bath accessories. In the hallway there is a large wardrobe. For guests of the hotel "Irkutsk", visit the gym - for free!  A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Accommodation level: LUXURY

Hotel "Mayak" (Listvyanka)
Rest in a hotel on the shores of Baikal - all this is a modern country hotel "Mayak", which is located in the heart of the village Listvyanka. Elegant spacious rooms. The interior is decorated in pastel colors, on the floor - carpet of high quality. Natural wood furniture will delight the convenience and beauty. In each spacious and bright room you will find a large double bed (or two separate), bedside tables, dressing table with mirror, wardrobe, TV, as well as a telephone, air conditioning and a full bathroom. There is enough space in the rooms of this category to receive guests and spend time in good company, admiring the beauty of Baikal from your window. A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Hotel complex «North Sea»
The fashionable nine-storey hotel complex “North Sea” is located right on the embankment of the Angara River, exactly in the middle between the center of Irkutsk and the airport, being only 5km from both points. Walking distance to supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, nearby promenade is ideal for walking. For guests there is a large secure parking and luggage storage. The cozy room with beautiful comfortable furniture made of natural wood and is equipped with a large double bed or two twin beds, a working place and a seating area. In-room air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, kettle, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, free Wi-Fi. The room rate includes breakfast buffet.


Price list:

Number of people in the group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-10 11-13 14-18 19-23 24-32 33-39 40-49
Adult, RUB 62200 35900 30500 29800 28200 27100 26700 24100 23900 22900 22200 21700 21500
School, RUB 50500 30800 25400 24600 23000 22900 21500 18900 18700 17800 17100 16600 16400
Preschool, RUB 45200 28900 23400 22700 21100 20900 19600 16900 16800 15800 15100 14600 14400