Winter Crossing of Lake Baikal from Tanhoy to Listvyanka (Tour # 65841)

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Trip Length: 3 days Group: 1 + Departure: Open Period: February - March Tour type: Stopover Tour Destinations: Lake Baikal Transport: Private car / bus Accommodation: Tent, Homestay, Inn Activities: Trekking, Cultural exploration, Fishing Visited areas: Irkutsk, Listvyanka

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Strong Points Of The Tour:

Visiting museums and discovery of the fauna and flora of Lake Baikal

Trekking in the atmosphere of Polar landscapes

Crossing of Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world

Tour Overview:

In February Lake Baikal freezes over and allows everyone to enjoy unforgettable hiking. White snow sparkling in the sun, transparent Baikal ice cover, piles of ice several metres high, stalactites and stalagmites remind of the North Pole. It is in this Arctic atmosphere that we will cross Lake Baikal, 40 km (25 mi) from east to west. During first two days we will go independently using sleds to transport our luggage, spend night in tent in the middle of Lake Baikal, cook our dinner on the very ice.

The hike does not require a high level of fitness. It is accessible to everyone who is fond of hiking and not afraid of cold. Do not forget to equip yourself with good spirits and unforgettable experience is guaranteed !

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Morning leave for the village of Tankhoy by minibus (4 hours of drive). Start of trekking*. At first we will go by snow (10 to 25 cm / 4 to 10 in depending on winter). Lunch. Overnight in tent. Hot dinner, meals prepared with gas-jet.

* 6 h of trekking

Day 2

Trekking continues*. Layer of snow gets thinner while approaching the western shore of the lake since it is more swept by the wind. Arrival to the village of Listvyanka. Hotel accommodation. Deserved rest ! Dinner, in the evening banya (Russian baths).

* 6 h of trekking

Day 3

Discovery of the village. Visit to the Baikal museum to learn about the Baikal flora and fauna. Leave for Irkutsk. En route visit to Taltsy, open-air museum of wooden architecture, discovery of typical Siberian village of the 18th – 19th cen. Arrival in city in the afternoon. End of the programme.

This tour is offered with the open departure date. To book the tour please contact us.

Trip Availability:	Prices:
From 15.02.2012 to 31.03.2012 Depart any day within this period	35,500 RUB / 1,174 $ / 894 € / solo traveller 22,450 RUB / 743 $ / 565 € / person for the group of 2 participants 18,100 RUB / 599 $ / 456 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 14,600 RUB / 483 $ / 368 € / person for the group of 5-8 participants

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Price includes:	Price does not include:
English-speaking guide Accommodation as per itinerary Transport as per itinerary Meals Excursions and visits as per itinerary Reserves and national parks entrance permissions Tent rental Banya	Medical insurance Administrative registration 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

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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