Christmas Holiday On Lake Baikal (Tour # 65836)

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Trip Length: 6 days Group: 2 + Departure: Fixed Period: January Tour type: Discovery tour Destinations: Lake Baikal Transport: Private car / bus Accommodation: Homestead, Homestay, Inn Activities: Snowmobiling, Dog sledding, Cultural exploration, Diving, Skiing, Event / Celebration Visited areas: Irkutsk Region, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Circum-Baikal, Listvyanka, Buryatia Republic, Arshan

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Strong Points Of The Tour:

Dog sledding to discover beautiful Siberian taiga

Visit to traditional Buryat village

Christmas Eve in the heart of snow-covered taiga

Tour Overview:

The Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian holidays in Russia, which is celebrated here on January 7 according to Gregorian calender. We offer you to leave for a week holiday in Siberia to enjoy a wonderful stay on the shores of Lake Baikal and in the Sayan Mountains and to celebrate Orthodox Christmas in a rustic but welcoming inn. You will go dog sledding through Siberian taiga departing from Listvyanka to Chernaya Pad (valley) where typical log house is situated.

Along with mentioned above, excursion by the old Circum-Baikal Railway and discovery of traditional Buryat village and picturesque mountains are in the programme. You will also have a free day in Listvyanka to choose an activity to your taste : skiing, snowmobiling or diving to explore the bottom of this unique Baikal Lake.

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Meeting in the centre of Irkutsk city, leave for the village of Listvyanka by bus. There we will take ferry to Port Baikal to board the excursion train of the Circum-Baikal Railway. We will discover its tunnels and bridges located on the very shore of Lake Baikal. In the evening arrival to Slyudyanka. Transfer to Buryat village of Arshan (120 km / 75 mi) through a picturesque valley of the Tunkinsky National Park. Homestead accommodation.

Day 2

Discovery of typical village located at the foot of the Sayan Mountains, so-called "Siberian Alps". Walk in the forest to the Buddhist temple - Datsan. Discovery of the sacred forest along the Kyngarga River with marble bottom. In the evening return to Irkutsk (210 km / 130 mi). Homestay overnight.

Day 3

Drive to Listvyanka situated on the shore of Lake Baikal, 70 km (44 mi) from Irkutsk. En route visit to the open-air museum of wooden architecture - Taltsy. Lunch at the museum, atmosphere of the 18th cen. Arrival in Listvyanka, discovery of the village: local market of fish (omul and others), wooden church, the Limnological museum. Inn overnight.

Day 4

Free time in the morning. At 14:00 after the lunch, dog sledding and snowmobiling start through taiga northwards to Chernaya Pad (Dark valley), so called because of dense forest. Overnight in log cabin. Banya and special dinner to celebrate Russian Christmas.

Day 5

Return to Listvyanka by dog sleds. Lunch at restaurant overlooking Lake Baikal. Transfer to the inn. Free time. Optional skating on frozen lake (at extra cost).

Day 6

Free day to ski at small ski station of Listvyanka or to try diving in the winter Baikal. In the evening return to Irkutsk. End of the programme.

This tour is offered with the fixed departure dates. To book the tour please contact us.

Departure:	Base Price:	Status:
1. From 05.01.2012 to 10.01.2012	68,500 RUB / 2,266 $ / 1,724 €	On sale

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English-speaking guide Russian-speaking guide services Accommodation as per itinerary Transport as per itinerary Meals Excursions and visits as per itinerary Reserves and national parks entrance permissions Banya	Medical insurance Administrative registration Personal expenses and tips Visa fees and travel insurance Ski rental Transfer from airport / railway station on first day Transfer to airport / railway station on last day Optional activities

Price Comment

During dog-sledding tour the English-speaking guide is not included. You will be accompanied by the professional musher.

Booking Options

Booking is made by paying a 30% deposit of the total cost.
The balance of 70% is to be paid 21 days before departure.
If late booking (made less than 21 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking.

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