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Excursion to the Old Believers

Destination: Lake Baikal
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing
Moderately Easy - 1-3 hours of physical activity daily
Moderate - 3-5 hours of physical activity daily
Challenging - 5-7 hours of challenging physical activity daily
Extreme - 7+ hours of challenging/extreme physical activity daily
Difficulty
Basic — most of nights in tents or rooms with shared WC, some nights in comfortable rooms.
Standard — most of nights in comfortable rooms, some nights in tents or rooms with shared WC.
Upgraded — all nights in comfortable rooms.
Comfort
Minimum age of the participant of this trip
1 Day
Highlights
  • Discovery of the history of Old Believers
  • Tasting traditional dishes of Old Believers
Tour Overview

Here is a wonderful excursion to discover one of the villages of Old Believers. Exiled to Siberia XYII century, they still keep their traditions and authentic lifestyle. During this visit you will discover the history of the Old Believers, also said Semeyskye, you will participate in their games, listen to their songs and can try their Traditional Costume. The mistress of the house will offer you her homemade dishes. Unique tour not to be missed!

Tour programme
  • Day 1
    Excursion to the Old Believers village
    Ulan-UdeUlan-Ude
  • 10:00
    Meeting with the group
    *The exact time and place of the meeting depend on the group. Our driver can pick you up in the airport / railway station or in the hotel of the city.
  • 10:05
    Transfer to Nadeyno
  • 11:00
    Excursion in the village
    We will walk around the village and visit one of the houses. Local people will tell us about their culture and traditions. Then, we will take part in the folk conert.
  • 13:00
    Home-made lunch
  • 17:00
    Return to the city Ulan-Ude
    End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Ulan-Ude
Note

2 h transfer  (112km)

Detailed description
New departures available soon
Price includes
  • Lunches
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transport
Price does not include
  • Personal expenses and tips
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note

The price is indicated for a group of 4 persons minimum. If there less people in the group, the supplement is applied: - for a group of 3 participants, the supplement is 1900 roubles / per person; - for a group of 2 participants, the supplement is 6300 roubles / per person; - for an individual traveller the supplement is 14100 roubles. The programme can be organised all the year round. According to your suggestions, the program can be extended by supplement visits and activities. The price includes lunch, breakfast and dinner are not included.

Reviews
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Laura
From 29 February 2024 to 10 March 2024
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tourGrand Nord du Lac Baïkal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Préparation du voyage d’un grand sérieux, attention particulière à répondre aux besoins exprimés (grands espaces sauvages peu visités), disponibilité et fiabilité mêlées d’une agréable sympathie! Lors du séjour, la communication a été facile. Le voyage en transsibérien, l’accueil a Oust Bargouzin et le road-trip avec Alexander Beketov comme guide ont été mes moments préférés; son expérience est
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Pierrette
From 29 February 2024 to 8 March 2024
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tourBaïkal Hivernal Classique
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Ce voyage, compliqué en cette période géopolitique critique, a été bien organisé en coopération avec le bureau, selon mes préférences, mes besoins. Tout a été prévu avec minutie. Accueil très chaleureux individualisé. J'ai été réellement bluffée et hyper satisfaite de toutes les prestations. Le personnel, guide et chauffeurs, est très professionnel, très attentionné, bienveillant et d'une qualité
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Владислав
From 23 July 2023 to 27 July 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Замечательный тур! Очень понравилось всё, начиная от организационных моментов, заканчивая самим путешествием, замечательным гидом Егором, удивительно живописными местами, супер устойчивыми байдарками и разнообразной погодой.
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Vanessa
From 21 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tourVoyage au lac Baïkal
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Un grand merci à Maria qui a su nous sortir de situations parfois vraiment très délicates
4.33
4.33
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Valérie
From 21 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tourVoyage au lac Baïkal
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