Observation of brown bears

Meet sacred Lake Baikal and its main taiga owner - brown bear! They are looking forward to seeing you during the cruise “Observation of brown bears“ This unique tour, during which you will be able to safely watch bears from a short distance.

You will visit the most beautiful and remote places. You will see the "heart" of Lake Baikal - Olkhon Island, Ushkany islands, where Baikal seal live. Magic Chivirkuysky bay and virgin shores of northern Lake Baikal.

Suggested dates of your trip are the first two weeks of June. It is the best time to seeing an exciting spectacle, when the bears coming to the shores of Lake Baikal.
 

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Day 1

Meeting at the airport or train station in Irkutsk with Siberian hospitality and a little surprise. Transfer to Olkhon Island (transfer's time – 6 hours). Arrival to Khujir settlement. Accommodation at “Baikal” mini hotel in twin or double rooms. In the evening you will make a hiking tour to the famous Shaman rock (Burkhan cape). Banya.
 

Meals included: none. Lunch and dinner are paid extra.

Burkhan cape Baikal sunset on Olkhon Island

 


Day 2

Early breakfast. Check-out. Boarding on the ship. Cruise to Chivirkuysky bay. It will take us about 10 hours to get to the place. In passing we will visit Ushkany islands, the place, where Baikal seals affect. In the evening our ship will arrive to Zmeinaya (Snake’s) gulf in Chivirkuysky bay. You will bathe in hot springs there. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The surf Chivirkuysky bay

 


Day 3

Heading from Chivirkuysky bay to Davsha. It takes about 4 hours to go there. You will cruise in Barguzinsky National park. There is a bear every kilometer en route. Often, on the shores of Lake Baikal it is possible to see a bear with cubs, which you will certainly watch, and also you will be able to make a unique photo.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The bear after wintering The bear mom with her child

 


Day 4

Early in the morning we will cross Lake Baikal and cruise to Baikalo-Lensky National park. It will take us about 8 hours to get there. Your ship will make a stop in Zavorotnaya bay. You willy go in Russian banya, which is on the shore of Lake Baikal, try to go fishing and make a hiking tour in the forest. Dinner and overnight on the ship
 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Zavorotnaya bay King of the Siberian taiga

 


Day 5

Breakfast.  This day you will spend watching bears. We will make a very interesting hiking tour with a professional Jaeger in order to see the bears and watch them. During the tour you will have a picnic in Baikal taiga, also you will have a good rest and a nice walk.
 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The mountains around Watching the bears

 


Day 6

In the morning you will cruise from Zavorotnaya bay to Olkhon Island. The ship will go along Baikalo-Lensky National park, passing the famous cape Ryty. In the evening we will arrive to Olkhon Island. Overnight on the ship.
 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Baikalo-Lensky National park The bear on the shore

 


Day 7

Breakfast. Transfer from Olkhon island to Irkutsk by a comfortable minibus. It will take us about 4 hours to get to the city. Upon the arrival to Irkutsk accomodation in double or twin standard rooms at the hotel «Zvezda».
 

Meals included: breakfast. Lunch and dinner are paid extra. 

Lake Baikal Irkutsk city

 


Day 8

 

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Transfer to the airport of Irkutsk. Flight .

Meals included: breakfast at the hotel. 


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Mini-hotel “Baikal”

Mini-hotel "Baikal" is located in Khuzhir settlement near Saraysky Bay and the famous Burhan cape. The room category “standard premium" has: one double or two single beds (on request) , bedside tables, TV, mirror and chairs. Also there is a bathroom in the room with a shower. Enjoy 24-hours working dining room, bar, sauna with a swimming pool and Baikal spa: masks and body wraps from Lake Baikal clay for the healthy and beautiful skin. There are sports grounds and grounds for kids, a spacious gazebo overlooking Lake Baikal, barbecue.
 

Mini-hotel “Baikal” standard room

Your ship

Length 25 m, width 4 m, cruising speed 18 km / h. The ship is equipped with comfortable double and triple cabins.

All cabins have windows, beds, wardrobes, dressing table, mirror, the source voltage of 220 V. On the ship there are two combined bathrooms (toilet + shower) with modern sanitary ware and hot water. There is a DVD in the salon.

Hotel "Zvezda"

In Irkutsk  you will accommodate at the hotel  “Zvezda”.  It is a cozy three floors building which is located in a park area of Irkutsk near the center of the city. There are shops, restaurants, a park and a fountain near the hotel. There is Italian furniture at the standard room: two beds, chairs, wardrobe. There is a satellite TV, mini-bar, phone in the room. There is a sauna, massage, swimming-pool, restaurant and bar at the hotel. 

"Zvezda" hotel standard room

 

How much it costs? Or book this tour with requisition form
Group size:8642
Price per person: 1 472 $ 1 604 $ 1 888 $ 3 516 $
Price per group: 11 776 $ 9 624 $ 7 552 $ 7 032 $

Tour price includes:

  • Meeting and seeing at the airport of Irkutsk;
  • Guide service during the whole tour;
  • All transfers as per itinerary: transfer “Irkutsk – Khujir – Irkutsk” by a comfortable car;
  • Ship freight for the cruise (6 days cruise, plus blank run of the ship and the crew service);
  • Accommodation at the hotel “Zwezda” in double or twin standard rooms for 1 night;
  • Accommodation at mini-hotel “Baikal” in twin or double rooms for 1 night;
  • Meals as per itinerary: 2- 6 days: breakfast, lunch, dinner ; 7-8 days: breakfast;
  • Excursions as per itinerary: excursions while cruising, excursion to the Shaman Rock;
  • Permission for visiting the Chivirkuysky bay;
  • Permission for visiting Transbaikalian National park and Baikalo-Lensky National park;
  • Satellite phone rent during the tour;
  • Bathing in hot springs in Zmeinaya bay;
  • Hiking tour in taiga with Jaeger;
  • Banya in Khujir settlement;
  • Banya in Zavorotnaya bay;
  • Leisure time activities, such as barbeque, campfires on the shore of the Lake, games, etc.
 

Extra services:

  • Flight or train tickets to and from Irkutsk;
  • Alcohol;
  • Extra excursions and services;
  • Meals not mentioned at the itinerary (about 400 Rubles per person for one meal)
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Price: 1 472 $
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
People in group 2 — 8
Dates:
  • Any day:
  • 15 May 2018 - 30 June 2018
Accommodation:

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