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Cruise on Alexander Vampilov Ship

Cruise on Alexander Vampilov Ship (Tour # 65867)

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Trip Length: 4 days Group: 25 - 31 Departure: Fixed Period: June - September Tour type: Discovery tour Destinations: Lake Baikal Transport: Boat Accommodation: Boat Activities: Cruise / Navigation, Trekking, Cultural exploration Visited areas: Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Peschanaya Bay, Maloye More, Olkhon Island, Port Baikal, Circum-Baikal, Listvyanka

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Nice stopover for discovering Lake Baikal aboard a comfortable ship

Alternation of activities: cruise, trekkings, cultural discovery

Meeting a Buryat shaman

Tour Overview:

This cruise invites you to discover main places of interest on Lake Baikal aboard comfortable double-deck cruise vessel Alexander Vampilov that can accommodate 32 guests. The lower deck has 5 double cabins, 6 twin cabins and 3 triple cabins at its disposal, each of which is appointed with WC and shower inside. There is a restaurant, a bar and reception on the upper deck. The cruise vessel is staffed by 15 members of crew.

Leaving Irkutsk, you will head towards Olkhon Island, holy land of shamans, following the west shore of Lake Baikal. You will discover famous Burkhan Rock, the residence of the Baikal god, and will meet a Buryat shaman. We will follow the same itinerary to go down the lake, but this time we will sail by night. The day will be spent on the discovery of the Baikal sceneries, the old Circum-Baikal Railway and its tunnels, and traditional fishing villlages.

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Meeting at the riverside station of Irkutsk ("Raketa").
10.00am Ship embarkation. Voyage up the Angara River towards Baikal Lake and the Circum Baikal Railway.
10.20am Breakfast.
01.00pm Lunch.
03.00–05.00pm Arrival at Tolsty ("Thick") Cape. Discovery of tunnels.
05.00pm Departure for the Peschanaya Bay (Sandy bay). The Peschanaya Bay is known for its trees "on stilts" - raised on their naked roots from where the wind blows away all the sand. Breathtaking view of the rocks and the beach with marble sand.
07.00pm Dinner
01.00am Arrival at the Peschanaya Bay.

Day 2

10.00am Breakfast
11.00am Walk in the bay. Ascent (260 m/850 ft) for a picturesque viewing point to enjoy an exceptional view of the surroundings (2h 30m walk) or trekking to the Babushka Bay ("Grandmother") to discover its white sand beach (1.5 km, 1.5-2 h walk).
02.00pm Lunch aboard.
02.00pm Coasting to the Sennaya Bay where a house of the forest guards of the national park can be found. Walk along the shore. Possible Russian banya – traditional bath house (for an extra fee).
06.00pm Departure for the Olkhon Island.
07.00pm Dinner.

* 4 h of trekking

Day 3

05.00am Arrival in the village of Khuzhir, the central settlement on the Olkhon Island.
09.00pm Breakfast.
10.00am – 02.00pm Visit to the village museum (at extra cost), discovery of sacred shaman rock, Burkhan, the residence of the Baikal god. Meeting a shaman and participation in a shaman rite.
02.00pm Lunch aboard. Tasting traditional Buryat cuisine.
03.00pm Departure for the Ogoy Islet across the Maloye More Strait (Small Sea).
03.15 – 05.00pm Discovery of the Ogoy Islet with its Buddhist stupa.
05.00pm Departure for Irkutsk.
06.00 – 07.00pm Diner aboard.

* 3 h of hike to see the landmarks

Day 4

08.00am Breakfast.
09.00am Arrival in Irkutsk. End of voyage.

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

Departure:	Base Price:	Status:
1. From 27.06.2012 to 30.06.2012	17,500 RUB / 579 $ / 441 €	On sale
2. From 05.07.2012 to 08.07.2012	17,500 RUB / 579 $ / 441 €	On sale
3. From 30.08.2012 to 02.09.2012	17,500 RUB / 579 $ / 441 €	On sale
4. From 20.09.2012 to 23.09.2012	17,500 RUB / 579 $ / 441 €	On sale

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Price includes:	Price does not include:
English-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 Letter of invitation	Transfers in Irkutsk Administrative registration Personal expenses and tips Visa fees and travel insurance Optional activities

Price Comment

The price is given per person for accommodation in a double cabin.

A single cabin costs 31,000 rubles.

A berth in a triple cabin costs 15,000 rubles.

The price does not include the entrance fee to the museum of Khuzhir.

Booking Options

Booking is made by paying a 50% deposit of the total cost.
The balance of 50% 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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