Harmony of Baikal

from 102800Р (14 days) 6+

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, Buryat navel of the world, rock paintings of the mountain of Sakhurta, the largest island of Lake Baikal, the heart of Lake Baikal, the only island of Buddhism on Lake Baikal, the vertex of the Baikal triangle, the deepest place of Lake Baikal, the largest seal rookery on Baikal, the largest bay on Lake Baikal, the image of the Buddhist goddess Yangzhima, the small Kailas of Siberia, stone remains of Suvo Saxony, the capital of the Republic of Buryatia, the main center of Russian Buddhism, one of the lifetime images of Buddha, the main Buddhist temple of tsarist Russia, the tea capital of the Russian Empire Kyakhta, miraculous sign with the main Buddhist prayer in the area of Ranjour, village of old-believers, the main mountain resort of Pribaikalye on Mount Sobolinaya, the oldest mountain range of the planet Khamar-Daban, warm lakes on the Snowy River, the origin of the Mongolian people, the hot mineral springs of the Tunka Valley, the mineralogical pearl of Siberia, the symbolic beginning of Baikal.

1 DAY (Saturday): Meeting with Baikal
09:00-10:00 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): The road to the heart of Baikal
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Meeting with the guide. Departure from Irkutsk to the island of Olkhon in the village of Khuzhir in a minibus.

11:00-13:00 Visit to the ethnographic museum in the village of Ust-Ordynsky. Meeting with the real shaman and participating in the ancient ritual on a good journey.

13:00-14:00 Lunch in one of the cafes in the traditions of Buryat cuisine.
14:00-19:00 Transfer to the village of Khuzhir on the island of Olkhon.
19:00 Check in the hotel in accordance with the chosen level of accommodation. Dinner at the hotel.

3 DAY (Monday): Journey to the Baikal Triangle
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-11:00 Jeep ride to the northern extremity of the island of Olkhon to Cape Khoboy. The route will take place in a variety of landscapes from the sandy barkhans of the Sasa tract to the pine groves of the northern tip of the island.

11:00-12:00 On the way, a overlook of the sacred Cape Sagan-Khushun.

12:00-13:00 A walk to Cape Khoboy which is one of the vertex of the famous Baikal Triangle and one of the most beautiful capes on Lake Baikal. In auspicious weather, at the foot of cape likes to bask in the sun the nerpa – a Baikal seal (in the winter, an inspection of ice caves and grottoes).

13:00-14:00 After a walk to the cape a lunch of freshly caught Baikal fish is waiting in the bosom of nature.
14:00-15:00 On the way back, an overlook of the Uzury valley, in the immediate vicinity of which the deepest point of Lake Baikal is located – 1637 m. Return to the village of Khuzhir in the evening.

17:00-19:00 A ride to the Cape Burhan which is considered as one of the 9 great shrines of Asia. Ascent to the observation deck at the top of the mountain above the village of Khuzhir.

19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

4 DAY (Tuesday): Cruise to the island of Buddhism on Lake Baikal
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-12:00 Water cruise through the Small Sea Strait with a visit to the island of Ogoy (in winter the transfer is carried out by jeeps along the same route). Sailing along the western shore of Olkhon Island known for its beautiful grottoes.
12:00-13:00 Excursion around the island of Ogoy. The Island from the air resembles the outline silhouette of a dancing woman, in place of whose heart there is a Buddhist stupa in the name of the goddess of enlightenment and the destruction of all illusions of Troma Nagmo. In the stupa there are sacred relics are embedded: unique texts in Sanskrit, soil and water from all continents and seas and many other sacred objects. The desires of those who walk around the stupa in a circle are come true.

13:00-14:00 Lunch on the ship in a picnic format after a walk.
14:00-16:00 Continuation of cruise to Surkhaytor on the mainland of the Small Sea Strait.

16:00-17:00 You can choose from swimming in a warm lake or walking to a healing mountain spring healing eye diseases. At the request the tasting of Buryat cuisine in the coastal cafe.
17:00-18:00 Return to the village of Khuzhir. On the way, overlook of the island of Izhilhey, famous for its bird colonies of cormorants and gulls.

18:00-19:00 Free time.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

5 DAY (Wednesday): Cruise along the Olkhon Island to Ushkany Archipelago
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-12:00 Free time.
12:00-19:00 Water cruise to Ushkaniy islands in the waters of the Small Sea Strait (winter trip by jeeps to the Snake Bay at Chivyrkuy Bay). Lunch and snack on the ship.

19:00-20:00 Excursion to Ushkaniy Islands, where you can see the largest rookery of Baikal seal on Lake Baikal and walk along the paths of archipelago a truly untouched by humans. Dinner on the ship.

20:00-00:00 In the evening transfer to Maksimikha through the Barguzin Bay. Overnight at the hotel in the village of Maksimikha.

6 DAY (Thursday): Excursion through Barguzin Valley
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-11:00 Meet with the ancient village of Barguzin, where lived Decembrists brothers Kuchelbecker and the famous Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi.
11:00-13:00 Tour of the Barguzin Valley. Acquaintance with the place of finding the miraculous image of the Buddhist goddess Yangzhima. We will walk along a forest path surrounded by high mountains and slender pines. Many pray to the goddess about the offspring and often get what they want.

13:00-14:00 Lunch in the village of Yarikta at the Buddhist temple.
14:00-16:00 Overcoming the floodplain of the Barguzin River, a visit to "Suvo Saxony" – the birthplace of the mother of Genghis Khan. Visiting the habitat of the guardian spirit of the Barguzin Valley of Bukhe-Noyon.

16:00-17:00 Overlook of the Ina stone garden.

17:00-19:00 Return to Maksimikha village.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel in the village of Maksimikha.

7 DAY (Friday): Excursion to the center of Buddhism of Russia
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-13:00 Transfer to the city of Ulan-Ude.
13:00-14:00 Check in at the hotel according to the selected accommodation level. Lunch in a cafe in the city of Ulan-Ude in the tradition of Buryat cuisine.
14:00-17:00 A sightseeing bus tour through the historic center of Ulan-Ude with a visit to the Rinpoche Bagsha Buddhist Center. The program includes a visit to the central square of the city, the monument to Vladimir Lenin, the site of the Verkhneudinsk wooden fortress, the Hodegetrian Cathedral, the observation deck on the highest residential point of the city from which you can see the city from a bird's eye view.

17:00-20:00 Transfer to the Ivolginsky datsan. Excursion through the territory of the Ivolginsky datsan, visiting Sogchen Dugan, Sahuusan Sume, Maanin Dugan, Jouyud-Dugan, and also the Palace where the imperishable body of the last Pandito Hambo lama of Tsarist Russia Dashy Etigelov rests. Meeting in the traditional style. Visiting lamas of astrologers and Tibetologists. Meeting in the traditional style.

20:00 Dinner at the hotel.

8 DAY (Saturday): Buddhist shrines of the Uda Valley
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Meeting with the guide. Transfer to the village of Naryn-Atsagat. Excursion on the Atsagatsky Datsan and the house-museum of the teacher of the Dalai Lama XIII Agvan Dorzhiev.

13:00-14:00 Lunch from dishes of Buryat cuisine in the village of Khorinsk.
14:00-15:00 Transfer to the village of Ust-Egita to the Egituysky datsan, where the shrine of the Buddhist world is located – the standing Sandal Buddha "Zandan Jou".

15:00-16:00 Excursion around the Egituysky complex of Buddhist temples.

16:00-20:00 Return to Ulan-Ude.
20:00 Dinner at the hotel.

9 DAY (Sunday): Journey through the Selenga Valley Buddhist shrines
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-13:00 Excursion trip to the place of birth of the famous imperishable Buddhist lama Etigelov in the area Ulzita-Dovo. Visit the memorial complex and the Buddhist stupa, visit to the mineral spring Ulzita (translated from the Buryat "giving good") and the summer house of Dashy Etigelov.

13:00-14:00 Lunch at a roadside cafe in the tradition of Buryat cuisine.
14:00-16:00 Visiting to Tamchinsky datsan – the residence of the heads of Buddhism throughout Russia in the XIX-XX centuries. Visiting the Talyn-Khargan area, where the first hambo-lama of Russia Damba Zayayev went to nirvana. Visit to the Palace of White Tara.

16:00-17:00 Visiting the countryside called Sheep Meadow (Khonina Nougat) were constructed suburgans in honor of the four pandito-humbo lamas, the abbots of the Tamchinsky datsan.

18:00 Arrival in the historical city of Russia called Kyakhta. Accommodation in hotel.

19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

10 DAY (Monday): The oldest Buddhist temple in Siberia
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-13:00 Sightseeing tour around Kyakhta. A visit to the main historical monuments and one of the best museums of local lore in Russia – the museum named after academician Vladimir Obruchev.

13:00-14:00 Lunch in one of the city cafes.
14:00-16:00 Departure to the Tsongolsky datsan in the village of Murochi bordering with Mongolia. Visiting the Ranjung area. Not far from the main temple complex near the sacred rock in the Ranjun area, where the prayer inscription "Om mani padme hum" is displayed, the "Aryabala" temple is located, in which services are also held. This inscription was discovered by the first rector of Datsan more than 200 years ago, and the place became the object of pilgrimage of Buddhists from all over Central Asia and Transbaikalia, as well as one of the 9 Great shrines of Asia.

16:00-20:00 Transfer to Ulan-Ude. Dinner at the hotel.
17:00-19:00 Free time.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

11 DAY (Tuesday): Old Believers of Transbaikalia and the road to Baikalsk
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-11:30 Transfer to the village of Tarbagatay (Bolshoy Kunaley, Desyatnikovo) with a stop on the observation platform at Mount Omulyovaya.

11:30-13:00 Excursion program on the territory of the Old Believers' village. A traditional reception in a family house with a folkloric program, a show of family costumes, as well as rituals and old games with guests. The program includes an excursion to the unique museum of the Old Believers 'everyday life, a visit to the Old Believers' Orthodox church and an old manor. Visit to the ancient church of the Cross Exaltation in the village of Tarbagatay.

13:00-14:00 Old Believers traditional feast lunch.
14:00-16:00 Return to Ulan-Ude. Transfer to the railway station of the city of Ulan-Ude.

16:06-20:22 Accommodation in a compartment of cars of a train. Departure to Baikalsk. Dinner on the train.
20:22-21:00 Arrival at the station of Baikalsk. Transfer to the hotel in Baikalsk and check-in according to the chosen accommodation level.

12 DAY (Wednesday): Journey to the Baikal Jungle
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-11:00 A trip to the Snowy River, where at the foot of the ancient mountain ridge of the planet three picturesque lakes nestle comfortably: Emerald, Warm and Fairy. Water in the lakes in summer warms up to 28 degrees and is great for swimming (in winter time is good for skating). The road to these places goes along the Snowy mountain river through a dense forest with relic poplars in two or three girths, which mysteriously survived after the ice age.

12:00-13:00 Walk through the forest and around the lakes.
13:00-14:00 Lunch at the tourist base.
14:00-15:00 Free time for swimming.
15:00-18:00 A small hike along the Snowy River to the observation place.

18:00-19:00 Return to Baikalsk. Dinner at the hotel.

13 DAY (Thursday): Journey to the mineral springs of the sacred Tunka Valley
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-11:00 Entering the territory of Tunkinsky National Park, visiting the stupa Dashi Gama on the border with the Republic of Buryatia and in the sacred place of Khoryooma Shuneken.

11:00-12:00 Visit the ancient Russian settlement of Tunka, where we will visit the Intercession Church and the cone of the extinct volcano Noyony-Habtash.
12:00-13:00 Visit to the Khoymorsk datsan in the village of Arshan, founded by the outstanding Buddhist figure and teacher of the Dalai Lama XIII Agvan Dorzhiev.

13:00-14:00 Lunch in the village of Arshan in the traditions of Buryat cuisine.
14:00-15:30 Walk along the mineral springs along the Kyngarga River along the forest trail to the first waterfall.

15:30-16:00 Tasting the mineral water of the resort Arshan from natural sources. Walk along the market of healing Sayan herbs.
16:00-17:00 Transfer to the village of Zhemchug. Bathing in hot methane terms of Zhemchug mineral springs to wash off tiredness after a long journey.
17:00-19:00 Transfer to Baikalsk.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

14 DAY (Friday): Excursion around the spiritual capital of Siberia
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-10:00 Transfer to the village of Slyudyanka.
10:00-11:00 Excursion to the largest in Russia private mineralogical museum in the village of Slyudyanka.

11:00-13:00 Transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk and check-in according to the selected level of accommodation.
13:00-14:00 Lunch in one of the cafe in Irkutsk.
14:00-15:00 The beginning of a sightseeing tour around the city of Irkutsk. Stopping at the place of Irkutsk foundation near the Church of the Savior. Walking along the veterans alley to the memorial of the Eternal Flame, the overlook of the Epiphany Cathedral.

15:00-15:30 A ride along the embankment of the Angara River to the oldest in Siberia triumphal arch of the Moscow Gate. On the way, overlook of the central square of the city, across the main merchant street of the city with old mansions.
15:30-16:00 Visit to the oldest in Siberia nunnery in the name of the Sign of the Mother of God with burials of writers, public figures and Decembrists. The worship of the relics of St. Innocent Kulchitsky - the first ruler of the largest diocese in the world. Overlook of the only monument in Russia to Admiral Alexander Kolchak.
16:00-16:20 A ride along the Labor District of Irkutsk, on the way overlook one of the most famous prisons in Russia - the Irkutsk "White Swan". Visit to the most beatiful church of Siberia in the name of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God.
16:20-16:30 Drive along the central avenues of the city of Irkutsk. On the way, an inspection of the lacy wooden mansion of A.I. Shastin (House of Europe), a block of Decembrists with the old manors of princes S.G.Volkonsky and S.P.Trubetskoy.
16:30-16:40 Stop at the most beautiful monument in Russia to Emperor Alexander III, walk around Alexander Square, visit to the "Moorish Castle" and the White House.
16:40-17:00 The tour ends at the famous 130th Quarter near the monument to the symbol of the city of Irkutsk – the mighty Babr next to the famous Cross Exaltation Church.

17:00-19:00 Return to the hotel. Free time.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 15 (Saturday): 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 Khuzhir (3 nights).
Accommodation in Maksimikha (2 nights).
Accommodation in Ulan-Ude (3 nights).
Accommodation in Kyakhta (1 night).
Accommodation in Baikalsk (3 nights).
Accommodation in Irkutsk (1 night)
All breakfasts, lunch on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 12th day.
Entrance tickets to museums.
Recreational fees for visiting nature conservation areas.
Excursion to the village Listvyanka and the museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy".
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of the city of Ulan-Ude.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of the city of Irkutsk.
Excursion to the Warm lakes.
Tour through Barguzin Valley.
Water cruise to the island of Ogoi.
Excursion to Cape Khoboy.
Water cruise to the Ushkany islands.
Excursion to the Ivolginsky datsan.
Excursion program for the village Kyakhta.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of the city of Irkutsk.
Tour of the Selenga Valley shrines.
Excursion to the village of Old Believers in Tarbagatai.
Excursion to the Warm lakes.
Excursion to the Tunka valley.

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 meals, services and excursions not indicated in the travel program.

Attention! Children under 12 years old receive a 20% 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 the hotels in Listvyanka, Khuzhir, Maximikha, Ulan-Ude, Kyakhta, Baikalsk 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.

Homestead of Bencharovs (Olkhon)

For more than 10 years, Nikita and Natalia Bencharov have been receiving tourists from all over the world at home, in the estate. The homestead is located in the village of Khuzhir, a 5-minute walk from Cape Burkhan. The rooms are mainly designed for two people, with possibility of single accommodation for additional payment. There are two-bedroom houses, there are houses designed for groups. All of them are heating with stove or electric. All houses in the estate are equipped with toilets and washbasins.

Tourist Base "Kumutkan" (Maksimikha)

The tourist base "Kumutkan" is located in 150 meters from the golden sandy beach of the Barguzinsky Bay of Baikal. All rooms are well-equipped with TV, toilet, comfortable beds, in winter they are perfectly heated. The room has two single beds or one double bed, coffee table, satellite TV, shower, toilet. On the territory there are neat walking paths, unique flower plantations, a barbecue zone and cozy gazebos for picnics, a pond with fish and a fountain. Safe playground equipped with various sports towns, swings and play areas.

Hotel "Odon" (Ulan-Ude)

Hotel "Odon" runs a short way from the railway station at the foot of Bald Mountain. The hotel offers rooms with two single beds or one double bed, table, chairs, TV, refrigerator. In the bathroom: toilet, sink, bath and shower. On the territory of the hotel it is possible to relax from everyday worries. For this there are a swimming pool, sauna and massage room. Delicious breakfasts are served in the hotel’s restaurant.

Hotel "Yuzhnaya" (Kyakhta)

Hotel "Yuzhnaya" is located not far from the center of the historical city of Kyakhta. Modern service and cozy atmosphere are the main advantages of the hotel. The hotel strives to provide its guests with the most attractive accommodation facilities. The rooms are equipped with all the most necessary and are designed for both demanding guests and economical visitors. Each room has a digital TV, shower cabins, and refrigerator. The hotel have a gym, laundry and Wi-Fi.

Hotel "Molodezhnaya" (Baikalsk)

The hotel is located in the administrative center of Baikalsk, a 15-minute walk to Baikal, and the same time to the Sobolinaya Mountain resort. Rooms kept clean and tidy. The staff is friendly and courteous. Landscaped and well-groomed adjoining territory, with the creative compositions of stone and wood placed on it. There is a cafe, Wi-Fi, sauna, billiards, children's corner. Two-room rooms with 2 single or 1 double bed, equipped with TV, shower and small dining room (refrigerator, kettle, microwave oven).

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 - 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.

Guest House “Flagman” (Olkhon)

Guest House Flagman is located in Khuzhir. It offers cozy family rooms in pleasant colors and a terrace. Each room has underfloor heating. Each has a private bathroom. The room has comfortable very comfortable beds. Very clean shower, marble tiles. From the window and from the terrace you can see Baikal and the mountains, stunning sunsets. All in walking distance to the sandy beach.

Tourist Base "Kumutkan" (Maksimikha)

The first 4-star hotel in Buryatia is the perfect choice for the most demanding guests who prefer the highest quality of service. The hotel is located in the heart of the city at the intersection of major traffic lines and close to the main administrative buildings. In close proximity there are museums, theaters, cinemas and shopping centers. The hotel is located 15 minutes from the international airport "Baikal" and only 5 minutes from the railway station. Rooms with two separate or one double bed, decorated in a modern, elegant style and equipped with a comfortable work space. All rooms in this category have air conditioning and a minibar.

Hotel "Yuzhnaya" (Kyakhta)

The recreation center "White Sable" is located in the city of Baikalsk at the foot of the mountain "Sobolinaya". "White Sable" has everything for a comfortable stay: a sauna, a playground, a summer swimming pool, gazebos on greenery. Nearby is a beautiful two-story cafe, connected by a warm transition to the hotel. Free Wi-fi in the entire hotel. The small cozy double rooms are decorated in pastel colors, with carpeted floors. In each room: one large double bed or two single beds, bedside tables, a coffee table, a hanger with a mirror, a plasma TV, a minibar, an individual safe, a separate bathroom (an individual set of towels, a hairdryer, a shower, a washbasin, toilet). The windows of all rooms overlook the resort "Sobolinaya Mountain". In the room you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay. 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.

Tourist complex "SaRaisky" (Olkhon)

The tourist complex "SaRaisky" is located on the island of Olkhon on the shore of the Saray Gulf, not far from Cape Burkhan. Ten completely equipped cottages in a closed area are provided for guests. Each house has a double bed (or 2 single beds), bedside tables, entrance hall, TV, refrigerator, bathroom with shower. On the territory of the complex there is a cafe with a panoramic view of Baikal and a zone of free Wi-Fi.

Tourist Base "Kumutkan" (Maksimikha)

The tourist base "Kumutkan" is located in 150 meters from the golden sandy beach of the Barguzinsky Bay of Baikal. All rooms are well-equipped with TV, toilet, comfortable beds, in winter they are perfectly heated. The rooms have two rooms: a living room and a bedroom. Two single beds or one double bed, chair-bed, sofa, coffee table, dresser, wardrobe, satellite TV, shower, toilet. On the territory there are neat walking paths, unique flower plantations, a barbecue zone and cozy gazebos for picnics, a pond with fish and a fountain. Safe playground equipped with various sports towns, swings and play areas.

Hotel "Mergen-Bator" (Ulan-Ude)

The five-star hotel "Mergen Bator", located in the Buryat Business Center - for those who appreciate European comfort and Siberian hospitality! The Buryat Business Center, combining national architectural motifs and modern technologies, is a complex that offers you everything for efficient work and rest: modern offices, conference rooms, the Hotel "Mergen Bator", the restaurant "Mergen", bar "12" , fitness club of premium class "Bagatur". All rooms are equipped with a smart home system (temperature and climate control in the room, lighting devices, personnel call). Each room has one double bed or two separate, a bathroom equipped with bathtubs, shower cabins and Japanese bidets. The room rate includes a breakfast buffet in the restaurant "Mergen", as well as a visit to the fitness club "Bagatur" with a swimming pool, hamam and sauna.

Hotel "Yuzhnaya" (Kyakhta)

The hotel is located at the foot of the mountain "Sobolinaya", 500 meters from the ski resort and is one of the most elite places of residence of Baikalsk. The cozy atmosphere, the aroma of the coniferous forest and the service at the highest level make the rest here unforgettable. A wireless Internet connection is available. A spacious restaurant with a fireplace, where you can prepare Russian cuisine. Billiards with a real Russian bath. Each room has an entrance hall, a large bedroom, dressing furniture, a double or two single beds and a sofa, a TV and a telephone, a radio, a fully equipped kitchen, a toilet room (bath, shower, toilet). 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
SUITE, RUB.	558500	312100	234600	196800	174300	159500	152200	144100	140500	134400	129400	124600	123200
STANDARD, RUB	525500	279800	202600	164900	142600	127800	120500	112500	108900	102800	97900	93100	91700
ECONOM, RUB	512000	266700	189700	152000	129700	114900	108700	99800	96200	90100	85200	80300	78900

At the Edge of the World

Baikal Jungle

Baikal Triangle

Complete Russia from Atlantic to Pacific

Crystals of Baikal

Golden Buckle of Transsib

Great Baikal Trail

Legends of Olkhon

Pearls of Baikal

Pristine Ice of Baikal

Small Sea Islands (Summer)

Small Sea Islands (Winter)

Weekend on Baikal

Yan Side of Baikal

Yin Side of Baikal