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Grand Crossing Of Lake Baikal

Grand Crossing Of Lake Baikal (Tour # 65874)

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Trip Length: 7 days Group: 1 + Departure: Open Period: February - March Tour type: Stopover Tour Destinations: Lake Baikal Transport: Public transport, 4х4 Accommodation: Homestead, Homestay, Tent, Hotel Activities: Trekking, Cultural exploration, Fishing Visited areas: Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Tazheranskaya steppe, Olkhon Island, Maximikha, Ust-Barguzin, Svyatoy Nos, Chivyrkuysky Gulf, Barguzinsky Gulf, Ulan-Ude

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Strong Points Of The Tour:

Crossing of frozen Lake Baikal in its widest part

Acquaintance with the way of life of local people

Discovery of Arctic landscapes

Trekking without carrying baggage

Tour Overview:

This trekking is aimed at making you get a unique experience of crossing Lake Baikal in its widest part. It is operated between two largest islands of the lake, Olkhon and Svyatoy Nos, in Arctic landscape of the ends of the earth. The tour requires you to have excellent level of fitness and "buoyancy" because we will hike during three days when it is necessary to be ready for watever comes. The nights will be held in a tent heated by wood stove. While crossing all our luggage will be transported by a 4x4 wich the driver will take care of meal preparation.

Generally, in the months of February - March weather conditions are rather favourable and on your return you will say that it was not that tough as you thought, but it might seem to you a true penal servitude during blizzard and cold that can show up suddenly... Forewarned is forearmed!

Along with "sporty" constituent of the tour, we will have time to discover Olkhon Island and Chivyrkuysky Gulf. You will enjoy your bathing in hot springs on the very shore of Lake Baikal in the height of winter, ice fishing with locals, and, of course, after all the "frost", the heat of Russian banya!

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Meeting at the bus station of Irkutsk at about 09.00 am. Departure for Olkhon Island by scheduled bus. By noon - arrival on Olkhon. Arrival in Khuzhir, central village. Accommodation in a local family-owned homestead, 200 m/220 yd from the shore. Lunch. Preparation of backpacks, food purchase. In the afternoon: discovery of Burkhan rock, residence of the Baikal god, site of shamanic cult and one of the nine Buddhist sanctuaries of Asia. Village visit.

Day 2

Early in the morning: drive to the north-east of the island, to Uzury, by off-road vehicle. We will spend the whole day on exploration of the surroundings of this small hamlet in the end of the island, walk southwards to discover huge smooth ice expanses, unbelievable scenery. Possible ascent of the mount to admire the panorama of the frozen Baikal. Lunch over the fire. Homestay overnight, banya in the evening.

Day 3

Crossing starts. Heading towards the easten shore, we will pass through the widest and the deepest part of Lake Baikal. We will spend two nights in tent and have a hot meal every night (food cooked on gas burner). Our bags will be transported by a vehicle. Night in tent.

Day 4

We will continue ice-trekking. Night in tent.

Day 5

In the end of the day arrival in Maximiha. We will find long-awaited warm staying overnight at hotel. Banya and good sleep are provided!

Day 6

Day spent on leisurely discoveries. Excursion by 4x4 to Chivyrkuysky Gulf. Bathing in the hot springs of Zmeinaya bay. Meeting with fishermen, participation in ice fishing. Lunch in the open air. Return to Maximiha, night at hotel.

Day 7

Departure to Ulan-Ude. First, we will follow the shore of the lake and then make our way through taiga. Arrival in city at about 2 o'clock. End of the programme.

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

Trip Availability:	Prices:
From 01.02.2012 to 31.03.2012 Depart any day within this period	52,400 RUB / 1,733 $ / 1,319 € / person for the group of 2 participants 43,000 RUB / 1,422 $ / 1,083 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 35,300 RUB / 1,168 $ / 889 € / 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 Banya Luggage transport Letter of invitation Camping outfit rental	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

Price Comment

Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch/dinner on Day 7 are not included.

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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