Visiting Baikal National Parks
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We can see the untouched nature of Lake Baikal, the same as it used to be thousands years ago, only at certain protected areas, such as reserves, National parks and closed woods.
During this trip you will visit Barguzinsky reserve, the so called “place of crystal water, taiga and sables”, which is one of the oldest reserves in Russia. Also you will visit the biggest National Park at Lake Baikal – Baikalo-Lensky national park. You will see Elokhin cape, have rest at Chivirkuysky bay in Transbaikalsky National park.
While tracking the sacred reserved areas you will be accompanied by professional jaegers, who know a lot about Lake Baikal and its nature.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport of Ulan-Ude with Siberian hospitality and a little surprise. Transfer to Monakhovo settlement, which is located in Chivirkuysky bay, by minibus (transfer's duration 6 hours). On the way you will have lunch in Maksimikha village. Boarding a ship. Dinner on the ship in Zmeinaya (Snake’s) bay. Walking along the shore of the bay. Bathing in hot springs. Meals included: lunch, dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast. Cruise in Chivirkuysky bay, where u can watching Ushkany islands and Baikal seals. After watching the seals we will get back to the Zmeinaya bay, where you will have some free time. You will be able to swim at the Lake and bathe in hot springs. For the extra charge it will also be possible to go fishing and have banya on a floating hotel. Overnight on the ship. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3
Early in the morning we will cruise to Sosnovka bay, to the shores of Barguzinsky reserve (Cruise's time – 6 hours). At the midday we will arrive to the gulf. Tracking to the river Shumilikha with a Jaeger (8 or 12 km one way at your request). On the way you will have a picnic in the forest. In the evening you will get back to the ship and have dinner. Heading to Davsha (cruise's time – 1,5 hours). Arrival to Davsha. Overnight on the ship. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast. Excursion at the museum of Barguzinsky reserve in Davsha settlement. You will spend about one hour at the museum. After it you will make a hiking tour along the cordon with the keeper of the reserve. Picnic. In the evening you will get back to the ship and have some free time. Dinner and overnight on the ship. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5
Breakfast. Cruise to the cape Elokhin, which is located in Baikalo-Lensky National park (Cruise's time – about 7 hours). We will arrive to Elokhin cape after lunch. Free time. While having spare time you can have a walk or go berrying. Your guide will tell you the history of the National park, its nature and its inhabitants. At your request u can have banya (is paid extra). Overnight on the ship. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 6
Breakfast. Tour to the waterfalls in Baikalo-Lensky National park. Picnic in the forest. Cruise to Zavorotnaya bay. It will take us about 3 hours to get there. Walking with your guide, who will keep on telling you about the National parks. Dinner and overnight on the ship. Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7
Breakfast. Heading to Chivirkuysky bay. It will take us about 6 hours to get there. Our ship will make a stop in Zmeinaya bay. Fishing and bathing in hot springs. At your request u can have banya (for the extra charge). In the evening we will make a campfire on the shore of the Lake. Overnight on the ship. Meals included: breakfast. Lunch and dinner are paid extra.
Day 8
Breakfast. Transfer from Monakhovo settlement to Ulan-Ude (in Ust-Barguzin we will change the car), transfer's duration – 6 hours. On the way you will have lunch in Maksimikha village. Upon the arrival to Ulan-Ude accommodation at the hotel “Sagaan Morin” in twin or double standard rooms. Spare time. Meals included: breakfast, lunch. Dinner is paid extra.
Day 9Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Transfer to the airport of Ulan-Ude. Flight. Meals included: breakfast at the hotel.
Ship for the group of 2-6 people
It is a reliable small boat. Its length is 16,5 m, width 3.7 m, cruising speed of 16 km / h. Accommodation on board at comfortable double cabins. There is a bathroom with a shower on the ship. Ship for the group of 10-12 people
Length 27 m, width 4 m, speed 18 km / h. it is a standard level boat, which is equipped with a diesel generator, providing round the clock electricity supply. There is a modern navigation equipment.
Length 25 m, width 4 m, cruising speed 18 km / h. The ship is equipped with comfortable double and triple cabins. Hotel “Sagaan Morin”17-storey hotel "Sagaan Morin" is located in downtown of Ulan-Ude. Comfortable room of the category “Standard” consists of a bedroom and a bathroom equipped with modern equipment. There is a satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, internet access and a mini bar in each room. The hotel is located in the shopping center, so you can go to the cinema, bowling, buy air-or train tickets.
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Price: 1 767 $
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