- Exciting amusement as for children and adults
- Discovery of snow-covered taiga and the Baikal ice field
- Visit of the husky farm
- Opportunity to feel like a true musher
This tour is operated between the village of Listvyanka and Chernaya valley. Driving your dog sled pulled by Baikal huskies you will travel through snow-covered taiga to reach "Dark" valley called so because of dense forest around. That's where is located your wooden hostel. The itinerary goes either on the frozen lake or in the forest - depends on season.
This ride is the unique opportunity to do dog sledding in the whole Baikal and Irkutsk regions. You will love the contrast between Listvyanka, a nice civilized and easily accessible village, and a warm lodge lost deep in true taiga called "Dark"...
This tour is a real miracle of the Siberian winter!
- Day 1Start of the rideListvyanka — Chernaya valley
- Day 2Return to ListvyankaChernaya valley — Listvyanka
- 15:00Meeting in the dog-sledding centreYou will get in touch with the dogs and receive all the necessary instruction to drive a dog sled. You will get to know to the everyday life of the husky farm. Your instructor will help you to prepare the dog's team. You will make the first photos with lovely and kind dogs.
- 16:00DepartureStart of our dog sled ride through taiga towards Chernaya valley (16 km/10 mi north of Listvyanka). *Please be ready to ascension of the pass on foot.
- 19:00Arrival and check-inYou will live in the lodge situated not far from the lake shore.
- 20:00Dinner
- Overnight in the lodge
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Return to ListvyankaReturn to Listvyanka by the lake or by taiga - depending on season. Arrival in Listvyanka at 11:00. End of the program.
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- Dog sled rental
- Russian-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Meals according to the program
- Medical insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Letter of invitation
- English-speaking guide services
This tour has an open date. Please contact us for more information. If your group is more than 4 participants it is possible to add a snowmobile. Meals included: dinner on Day 1; breakfast on day 2.
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