Small Golden Ring Cruise

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Highlights

Discovery of the prettiest places of summer Lake Baikal

Baikal freshwater seal observation

Discovery of the way of life of the villagers

Various activities - fishing, trekking, cultural discovering, bathing

Tour Overview

This cruise operates aboard two comfort-class cruise vessels - Tatyana and Sibiryak, and takes part of the following itinerary: Listvyanka - Circum-Baikal Railway - Peschanaya bay - Olkhon - Maloye More - Olkhon - Chivyrkuysky Gulf - Maloye More - Peschanaya bay - Circum-Baikal Railway - Listvyanka. In accordance with their point of departure or arrival, they may be preceded or followed by stays on Olkhon Island, in Listvyanka, and other places of Lake Baikal.

This option is ideal for those who, staying on Olkhon Island, would like to go on a cruise to discover less accessible places of Lake Baikal. On a cruise, you will visit the strait of Maloye More (Small Sea) and its islets, Chivyrkuysky Gulf and its Zmeinaya bay where you will have a chance to dip into local hot springs. We will take you to the Barguzinsky Reserve where forestry officers will guide you in wild taiga.

Extension suggestion:

Before and after the cruise: Olkhon Island, Ust-Barguzin and Zabaikalsky National Park, and Severobaikalsk.

Day 1
5-hour sail, 70 km/44 mi way Boat embarkation between 12.00 and 02.00 pm in Sakhurta. Discovery of the strait of Maloye More and its islets. Night anchored.
Day 2
8/10-hour sail, 130 km/80 mi way Sail as far as the north of Olkhon, discovery of Buryat sacred site, Khoboy Cape. Crossing of Lake Baikal towards Chivyrkuysky Gulf. If weather conditions permit, stop at Ushkany to see freshwater seal of Lake Baikal (provided that the lake is calm). Seal shore visit is paid (2000 RUB/pers).
Day 3
4/5-hour sail, 70 km/44 mi way Voyage as far as the village of Davsha, visit to local museum. Walk in the Barguzinsky nature reserve. Night anchored.
Day 4
4/5-hour sail, 70 km/44 mi way Return to Chivyrkuysky Gulf, Zmeinaya bay. Walk on Lokhmaty island (Bushy) to admire the panorama of the Baikal. Bathing in hot springs. Night anchored in the gulf.
Day 5
10/12-hour sail, 160 km/100 mi way Early morning departure. Long journey to the strait of Maloye More. Discovery of sacred Burkhan rock and a nice beach near the main village of Olkhon, Khuzhir. If we have enough time, we will visit Ogoy islet and its Buddhist stupa (domed edifice housing Buddhist relics). Night anchored in a bay in the south of Olkhon.
Day 6
End of the cruise. After breakfast sail to the village of Sakhurta, disembarkation. It is possible to go ashore on Olkhon island (please let us know in advance).

Detailed description

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Price includes

English-speaking guide services
Accommodation as per itinerary
Transport as per itinerary
Meals
Medical insurance
Excursions and visits as per itinerary
Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
Letter of invitation

Price does not include

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
Banya
Transfers
Airline tickets

For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.

Note

The price is subject to change due to fuel costs. The trip is priced assuming accommodation in 4-berth cabin. Triple cabin supplement is 10000 RUB per person. Twin cabin supplement is 17000 RUB per person.

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