Baikal By Snowmobile (Tour # 65879)

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Trip Length: 4 days Group: 1 - 10 Departure: Open Period: February - March Tour type: Stopover Tour Destinations: Lake Baikal Transport: Private car / bus Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Snowmobiling, Cultural exploration Visited areas: Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Listvyanka, Port Baikal, Circum-Baikal, Bolshiye Koty

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Strong Points Of The Tour:

Fabulous snowmobile adventure in the heart of Siberia

Harmonious union of outdoor activities and cultural programme

Accommodation in comfortable hotel on the shore of Lake Baikal

Tour Overview:

Imagine snowmobile travel in the very heart of Siberia on the ice-covered Baikal... An ideal route for beginners looking for a blend of cultural discoveries and outdoor activities in one adventure. Magnificent paths on the Baikal ice field leading to the centre of the southern part of Lake Baikal and those of Siberian taiga will make you plunge into the magic of Russian winter. On the menu of this discovery are the Circum-Baikal tunnels and bridges, traditional villages of fishermen and gold diggers. Another busy day is over, you will find yourself in a comfortable hotel and try true Russian banya!

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Morning departure to the south of Lake Baikal. On the way discovery of the open-air museum of wooden architecture - Taltsy. Arrival in the village of Listvyanka. Visit to the Baikal museum to discover the lake's fauna and flora. Ropeway lift to Chersky rock to admire amazing panorama of the surroundings. Discovery of the village. Hotel accommodation.

Day 2

All day travel over the Baikal ice by snowmobile (2 persons per snowmobile) to discover the old Circum-Baikal Railway. First, we will go towards the 105th meridian, pretty middle of the southern part of Lake Baikal and will return later to the railway and its tunnels. Hot lunch in one of the villages of the Circum-Baikal Railway. Return to Listvyanka by 5.00 pm. Hotel overnight. Banya.

Day 3

After breakfast we'll take snowmobiles again to go north of Listvyanka to the village of Bolshiye Koty. No road connects these two villages and we will follow the ice way used by locals at all times. We will go there across snow-covered taiga and back over the Baikal ice. Return to Listvyanka by 5.00 pm. Banya in the evening.

Day 4

Free time in the morning for optional activities: shopping, skating, skiing. Transfer to Irkutsk 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 01.02.2012 to 31.03.2012 Depart any day within this period	52,300 RUB / 1,730 $ / 1,317 € / solo traveller 33,800 RUB / 1,118 $ / 851 € / person for the group of 2 participants 31,600 RUB / 1,045 $ / 796 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 29,200 RUB / 966 $ / 735 € / person for the group of 5-8 participants

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Price includes:	Price does not include:
English-speaking guide Russian-speaking guide services Accommodation as per itinerary Transport as per itinerary Meals Medical insurance Excursions and visits as per itinerary Ropeway to Chersky Rock Banya Letter of invitation	Transfers in Irkutsk Administrative registration Personal expenses and tips Visa fees and travel insurance Ski rental Ice skate rental Transfer from airport / railway station on first day Transfer to airport / railway station on last day

Price Comment

The price includes:
Half board accommodation in twin room (breakfast and lunch)
English-speaking guide on Day 1

Single supplement - 2700 RUB

Supplement for one person per snowmobile - 10000 RUB

Supplement for English-speaking guide for the whole stay - 17700 RUB / group

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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