Great Baikal Trail

from 29900Р (7 days) 12+

1 DAY (Monday / Wednesday / Saturday): The route to the first center of science on Baikal
08:00-09:00 Meeting with a guide in Irkutsk. Transfer to Listvyanka village.
09:00-11:00 The beginning of the trek along the Great Baikal trail from Listvyanka. The first 4.5 km trail goes uphill. Then, not reaching the top, the path divides and leads to the Black Pass (860 m above sea level, 404 m above level of Baikal) from where open a beautiful view of Lake Baikal.
11:00-12:00 Descent along the serpentine along the Emelyanikha river to Lake Baikal, where there is a camping place with a table.
12:00-13:00 Walk along the picturesque path to the Smorodova Fold at Cape Tolstiy.

13:00-14:00 Lunch on the shore of Lake Baikal.
14:00-17:00 Continue of the hike to the village of Bolshiye Koty.
17:00-18:00 Visit to the Baikal Museum in the village of Bolshiye Koty.

18:00-19:00 Ascent to the observation platform Crest peak or the passage to the Sennaya Fold, followed by an overnight stay.

19:00-20:00 Dinner and overnight in the village of Bolshiye Koty. Upon request, accommodation in one of the guest houses is possible.
Day distance of the route: 94 km (25 km on foot).

2 DAY (Tuesday / Thursday / Sunday): The best panoramas of Baikal
08:00-09:00 Breakfast in the village of Bolshiye Koty.
09:00-11:00 Continue of the hike along the shore of Lake Baikal. On the way to Sennaya Fold, a tour of the unique natural monument - Cape Skriper.

11:00-12:00 Passage from the Chayachy cliff along the dangerous section "Devil's Bridge" to Cape Big Kadilny, where the cordon of the Cesbaikal National Park is located. The name of the cape “Kadilny” comes from the fact that earlier lime was burned at this place. Near the cordon is an abandoned limestone quarry.

12:00-13:00 Passage to the Small Kadiliy Fold

13:00-14:00 Lunch on the shore of Lake Baikal.
14:00-15:00 Overlook of the cave Chapel - one of several caves in the Small Kadilniy Fold, a natural monument of regional significance. Absolutely small in area, the cave has a through opening in the upper part of the vault. In 1865, the scientist Peter Kropotkin discovered bones here, as well as traces of the habitation of ancient people: arrowheads, iron knives, fragments of pottery.

15:00-19:00 Continue of the hike with descents to the shore of Lake Baikal to the village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye.

19:00-20:00 Dinner and overnight in the village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye. Optionally, a walk to Lake Sukhoye along a picturesque forest trail (2 km). Upon request, accommodation in one of the guest houses is possible.
Day distance of the route: 30 km on foot.

DAY 3 (Wednesday / Friday / Monday): The wildest places on the West Shore of Baikal
08:00-09:00 Breakfast in the village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye. Optionally, before breakfast, walk to the Holy Mountain to meet the dawn (3 km).

09:00-13:00 Continue of the hike along the shore of Lake Baikal to Cape Rogovik.
13:00-14:00 Lunch on the shore of Lake Baikal.
14:00-16:00 Continue of the hike along the shore of Lake Baikal to the Elovka Fold.
16:00-19:00 Trekking to Cape Dyrovaty, visiting the picturesque Elephant Rock. Return for the overnight to the Elovka Fold. Free time.

19:00-20:00 Dinner and overnight on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Day distance of the route: 22 km on foot.

DAY 4 (Thursday / Saturday / Tuesday): Immersion into the Secrets of the Siberian Taiga
08:00-09:00 Breakfast on the shore of Lake Baikal.
09:00-13:00 Ascent to the Kedrovy pass along a picturesque taiga path.

13:00-14:00 Lunch in the hunting hut in the forest.

14:00-19:00 Descent to the shore of Lake Baikal through the Middle Khomuty Fold, where the cordon of the Cesbaikal National Park is located.

19:00-20:00 Dinner and overnight on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Day distance of the route: 28 km on foot.

5 DAY (Wednesday / Friday / Sunday): The warmest place in Lake Baikal in Sandy Bay
08:00-09:00 Breakfast on the shore of Lake Baikal.
08:00-13:00 Continue of the trek along the shore to Sandy Bay. On the way, visit the island of Cormorants, the southernmost of the Baikal islands.

13:00-14:00 Lunch on the shore of Lake Baikal.
14:00-16:00 Swimming in the Grandmother's Bay, inspection of rocky outcrops and stilted trees.

16:00-19:00 Continue of the trek along the coast to Sukhaya Bay with a beautiful beach and the capes of Golden Cliff and Turtle.

19:00-20:00 Dinner and overnight on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Day distance of the route: 27 km on foot.

6 DAY (Saturday / Monday / Thursday): In the wild places of Cesbaikal
08:00-09:00 Breakfast on the shore of Lake Baikal.
09:00-11:00 Continuу of the hike to the abandoned village of Khargino through the Pikhtun pass to Small Sandy Bay.
11:00-13:00 Hiking to Cape Dyrovaty.

13:00-14:00 Lunch on the shore of Lake Baikal.
14:00-19:00 Continue of the hike to Cape Krasny Yar.

19:00-20:00 Dinner and overnight on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Day distance of the route: 26 km on foot.

7 DAY (Sunday / Tuesday / Friday): One of the First Places of Russians stay on Lake Baikal
08:00-09:00 Breakfast on the shore of Lake Baikal.
09:00-13:00 Hiking from Cape Krasny Yar to Buguldeyka trough a picturesque path along the shore of Lake Baikal.
13:00-14:00 Lunch in the village of Buguldeyka.
14:00-16:00 Climbing the sacred Misha's Mountain.

16:00-18:00 Inspection of the marble quarry at the outskirts of the village of Buguldeyka.

18:00-19:00 Transfer to the village of Bayanday or Elantsy.
19:00-20:00 Dinner at one of the roadside cafes.
20:00-22:00 Transfer to the city of Irkutsk or continue of the trip to Small Sea of Baikal.
Day distance of the route: 240 km (20 km on foot).

8 DAY (Monday/ Wednesday / 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.
Qualified medical attendant services throughout the trip.
All transfers by the program.
Accommodation in Bolshiye Koty (1 night).
Accommodation in Bolshoye Goloustnoye (1 night).
Accommodation in Irkutsk (1 night).
Renting a tent, sleeping bag, mats, gas burner and other sports equipment.
Full board (FB).
Entrance tickets to museums.
Recreational fees for visiting nature conservation areas.

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! 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 Bolshiye Koty, Bolshoye Goloustnoye and Irkutsk.

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

Accommodation level: ECONOM

Guest house "Cozy Cheshire" (Bolshiye Koty)

Guest house "Cozy Cheshire» with free Wi-Fi. It offers rooms with two single beds, a kitchen, a separate entrance and a microwave with a view of the mountains or the lake. The guest house also offers bike hire and board games.

Camping "Russian Compound" (Bolshoye Goloustnoye)

Camping "Russian Compound" is located in the village of Bolshoy Goloustnoye, a 10-minute walk from the banks of the Goloustnoy River and half an hour from Lake Baikal. It features a garden, a children's playground and a terrace. All rooms are decorated in a rustic style. Bathrooms are shared. Certain rooms include views of the garden or mountains. The on-site cafe serves Russian dishes. The area is popular for horse riding and biking.

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

Guest house "Cozy Cheshire" (Bolshiye Koty)

Guest house "Cozy Cheshire» with free Wi-Fi. It offers rooms with two single beds, a kitchen, a separate entrance and a microwave with a view of the mountains or the lake. The guest house also offers bike hire and board games.

Guest House "Scarlet Sails" (Bolshoye Goloustnoye)

Guest House "Scarlet Sails" is located in Bolshoy Goloustnoye, Irkutsk Oblast. The accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen TV with DVD player. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a microwave. This holiday home has a stovetop, barbecue and kitchen.

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.

Apartment "Baikal Holiday" (Bolshoye Goloustnoye)

Apartment "Baikal Holiday" located in Bolshoye Goloustnoye in the Irkutsk Region. It features a restaurant, free private parking and free Wi-Fi. The holiday home features a flat-screen satellite TV, terrace, bedroom and a living room. A continental breakfast is served every morning. Baikal Holiday Apartments also offers bike hire.

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.	207500	107900	82000	69100	61300	56200	55800	47100	44300	41400	39400	37400	36500
STANDARD, RUB	181000	99700	75200	62900	55600	50700	50500	42300	39600	36900	34900	32900	32200
ECONOM, RUB	164200	95800	72000	60100	52900	48200	48100	39900	37400	34800	32900	30900	29900

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