- Discovery of inaccessible place of Baikal
- Opportunity to see Baikal fresh water seals
- Possibility to stay in the most beautiful places of the lake
- Visit of the Peschanaya bay
This voyage is specially for those who seek seclusion from all civilization and entire immersion in nature. The main goal is to let you enjoy a long trip on kayak and minimize all typical features of "a civilized tour": hotels, transport, crowd...
On the one hand, this idea allowed to reduce considerably your budget : very important thing! On the other hand, the kayak is an excellent way to get some privacy, comfort and cover long distances.
The layout of the itinerary passes through symbolic places of Baikal, most of which are accessible only by kayak, like the Sennaya and Peschanaya bays, the Beliy cape. We can also see Nerpas (Baikal fresh water seals) where the kayak is the single means of transport that does not frighten animal.
Thus, we put our kayaks into the water at Bugul'deika and sailing in the south up to the Village Bolchoe Goloustnoe crossing the famous Peschanaya Bay, where we will make a break to discover all treasures. After 5 days of autonomy way, we will get off to Irkoutsk. Many times itinerary will allow to walk around the coast, discover taiga and views of the lake.
Last models of sea kayak Triton, Russian brand, are used to provide security and comfort. These collapsible kayaks have a rigid structure, inflatable edges that make it unsinkable. For navigating and transporting comfortably, you will seat by two in a three-seat kayak.
- Day 1First meeting with the BaikalIrkutsk — Ushkany cape
- Day 2Along the western coast of lake BaikalUshkany cape — Sredniye Khomouty bay
- Day 3The most beautiful bay of lake BaikalSredniye Khomouty bay — Sennaya bay
- Day 4Continuation of the navigationSennaya bay — Beliy cape
- Day 5Return to IrkutskBeliy cape — Irkutsk
- 10:00Meeting at "BaikalNature" officeAcquaintance and preparation for the travel.
- 10:05Transfer to the Bolshoye Goloustnoye village
- 12:00Arrival to the Bolshoye Goloustnoye villageMounting kayaks and Kayak's instruction. Short passage to the Ushkany cape - about 5 km. Setting up of the campside. Accommodation by 2 persons in a tent. Rest.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 18:00Camping dinner
- Overnight in the tent
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Departure on kayakAfter the breakfast, we continue our itinerary to the south. If the weather is fine, you have possibility to watch the nerpa, the endemic seal of lake Baikal. You will pass by the cape Baklaniy Kamen (Cormorant rock) that formerly was the habitat of cormorants.
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 17:00Continuation of the navigation
- 17:00Setting up of the camp and rest
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the tent
5 h kayaking (15km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Navigation on kayakDuring this day we will make a stop in one of the most amazing places of lake - Peschanaya bay. There is a large send beach and "Stilt" trees.
- 13:00Lunch on the Baikal shore
- 14:00Continuation of the navigation
- 17:00Arrival and setting up of the camp
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the tent
5 h kayaking (15km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Kayaking to the Beliy capeToday we will do a few more kilometers. All-day travelling to the north along the mountains and the taiga. This is the longest part of the journey.
- 13:00Outdoor lunchWe will make a stop on the picturesque beach of the lake for the rest and the open-air lunch.
- 16:00Continuation of the naviagtion
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the tent
6 h kayaking (20km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Departure to the Buguldeyka villageShort passage to the Buguldeyka village. Bref rest with the hot tea on the Baikal shore.
- 12:00Transfer to IrkutskArrival to the "BaikalNature" office. End of the programme.
1 h kayaking (5km)
4 h transfer (222km)
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- English-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Tent rental
- Letter of invitation
- Camping outfit rental
- Kayak and equipment rental
- Dry bag rental
- Meals according to the program
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Sleeping bag rental
- Airline tickets
- Medical insurance
The price includes breakfast on Day 2-4; lunch Day 2-4 and dinner on Day 1-4. We recommend you to arrive the day before for avoiding to be late. To note: maximum weight to take part in this trip is 100 kg. The timing and the itinerary of the your is approximate. This tour is held on the uninhabited coast of the lake, far away from the civilization. The duration and the place for the stops will be defined by the guide on site for ensure your security.
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