Survival in the Siberian taiga (trekking)
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
7 Days
July - August
Highlights
- An active adventure away from civilization
- Picturesque landscapes of the majestic Lake Baikal
- 5 days surrounded by rich and diverse wildlife
- Hard-to-reach attractions of Northern Baikal
- Unusual route with all types of Siberian landscape
Tour Overview
If you're looking for something truly special, if you're tired of the city routine and want to test your limits, if you're craving a unique experience, we offer you a unique tour: "Survival in the Siberian Taiga."
This season, we'll head to the northernmost point of Lake Baikal—to the town of Severobaikalsk. Hundreds of kilometers of wild taiga await you, as well as a completely secluded coastline far removed from tourist crowds. A trekking tour along the northern edge of Lake Baikal: solitude, complete freedom, and nights in tents under thousands of stars.
We'll hike to Yarki, the northernmost island. Then, we'll take a catamaran to the eastern shore: the protected areas of national parks, the glacial Lake Frolikha, and Ayaya Bay. A relaxing break at the natural hot springs of Khakusy will be a fitting conclusion.
A great opportunity to test yourself and get to know your own nature!
IMPORTANT: Before booking, objectively assess your physical and mental strength.
Tour programme
- Day 1Arrival in Severobaikalsk and preparation for the tourSeverobaikalsk
- Day 2to the foot of the mountain range of Khamar-DabanSeverobaikalsk — Yarki Island
- Day 3Crossing Lake Baikal and trekking along the east coastYarki Island — Ayaya Bay
- Day 4Glacial Lake FrolikhaAyaya Bay — Lake Frolikha
- Day 5Khakusy Hot SpringsLake Frolikha — Sources of Hakusy
- Day 6Return to IrkutskSources of Hakusy — Severobaikalsk
- Day 7End of the programmeSeverobaikalsk
- 11:00Meeting at Nizhneangarsk airport/Severobaikalsk train stationYou can choose a convenient flight to Nizhneangarsk Airport (the nearest airport is 26 km from Severobaikalsk). Regular flights are available from Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, and Ulan-Ude. Or you can travel to Severobaikalsk by train. Depending on your arrival time, a driver will meet you and take you to your hotel in Severobaikalsk.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 15:00Check-in and restBefore the active part of the trip begins, you'll have time to unpack (you're only allowed to bring a backpack with your personal belongings; your suitcases can be stored at your hotel for the remainder of the tour), rest, and get a good night's sleep. You can purchase additional items in the city if needed.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Severobaikalsk
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Golden fish"
Twin room
- 08:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 09:00Transfer to Yarki IslandGroup assembly. Introductions. Transfer to the city pier. Boarding a catamaran for the crossing of the Kichera River to Yarki Island. Opposite the disembarkation point is the "Northernmost Point of Lake Baikal" stele—this is where our trekking route will begin. *We leave our belongings on the catamaran. We only take water and a camera.
- 14:00Trekking around the islandYarki Island is a long sandy island separating Lake Baikal from the shallow Angara Strait. The island is not connected to the mainland by any means and is accessible only by private boat. It is clean and offers a breathtaking view of Lake Baikal!
- 16:00Setting up campWe reach the meeting point with the catamaran. We set up camp together and cook dinner. You'll have time to swim in Lake Baikal and go fishing if you'd like.
- 19:00DinnerThe first dinner near the fireplace.
- Overnight in the camp
Photo of the day
Route
Severobaikalsk — Yarki Island
Accommodation
Camping
Landmarks
Note
trekking (10km)
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00After breakfast, we pack up camp and head to the eastern shore of Lake Baikal, to the mouth of the Frolikha River on a catamaran. We reach the Frolikha Nature Reserve, a specially protected area of the nature reserve. We'll meet with the reserve's ranger and receive instructions on how to behave within the reserve.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Coastline trekkingA picturesque route along the coast awaits you: this stretch is absolutely wild! Here you'll find rocky beaches, sandy spits, majestic taiga hills, and truly untouched wilderness beauty.
- 17:00Catamaran crossing to the campsiteAt Cape Tonkiy, we board the catamaran again and head to our overnight stop in Ayaya Bay. We set up camp in the bay and cook dinner.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
Photo of the day
Route
Yarki Island — Ayaya Bay
Accommodation
Camping
Note
3 h trekking (9km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Trekking to Lake FrolikhaToday, we'll leave the shores of Lake Baikal for Lake Frolikha. The route crosses picturesque expanses of taiga: clean air, lush vegetation, and unique flora and fauna. A forest ranger accompanies the group throughout the hike.
- 12:00Lunch
- 15:00A boat ride on the lakeLake Frolikha is a fairly large (about 7 km long) lake of glacial origin. It is located in the high mountains of the Barguzin Range. The lake itself is renowned for its pristine beauty surrounded by mountains, but it is difficult to access. Group tourism is not possible here due to its remoteness, which makes visiting even more enjoyable: just you and nature! You can swim in the lake – in summer, the water temperature can reach 20°C.
- 16:00Trekking to the Pravaya Frolikha waterfallThe path to the waterfall is a little more difficult - you will need to climb over rocks, but the distance is short - about 2 km.
- 18:00Returning to the tent camp
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
Photo of the day
Route
Ayaya Bay — Lake Frolikha
Accommodation
Camping
Note
trekking (10km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Trekking to the Khakusy areaAnother day of trekking awaits you: from the bay to the Khakusy area. The route itself will feature constantly changing landscapes and crossing several rivers.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Camping and relaxing in hot springsHakusi is known as a natural paradise! Here are natural hot springs, with temperatures up to 47°C, gushing straight from the ground and renowned for their healing properties. We guarantee you'll be able to recharge your batteries here!
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the camp
- 08:00Breakfast
- 10:00Return by boat to Severobaikalsk
- 11:00Arrival and accommodation in the hotelGood rest in the city centre with all comforts. At your disposal: Interner, TV and, of course, hot bath!
- 12:00Lunch — Not included
- 19:00DinnerFarewell dinner in the restaurant of the hotel.
- Overnight in the hotel
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to the airportEnd of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Severobaikalsk
Discount system
| > 6 months | > 8 months | > 10 months |
| Amount of discount (total payment) | ||
| 5% | 10% | 20% |
| Amount of discount (deposit payment) | ||
| 0 | 5% | 10% |
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Departures
July, 18 2026 - Start July, 24 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,782 $ Basic price per person | |
August, 08 2026 - Start August, 14 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,782 $ Basic price per person |
Price includes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Bathing in springs
- Camping outfit rental
- English-speaking guide
- Transport a per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Visa invitation and registration of passports (for foreign citizens, if necessary)
- Accident insurance
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Renting a sleeping bag for overnight stays in a tent
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
Guaranteed departure for groups of 6 or more. Maximum group size: 9. The trip price includes accident and tick insurance. Children under 18 are not permitted to participate in the tour.
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Emile
From 19 August 2022 to 27 August 2022
Destination: Lake Baikal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
First I would like to thank Irina for not canceling the trip because I was the only person that arrived to Siberia for the tour. I would have been disappointed but I would have understood why it would be canceled.
I have a special thank and appreciation to the guide Dima. The man has tremendous knowledge about geography, plants, local history, GREAT COMMUNICATION, and GREAT SERVICE, GREAT SURVIVAL
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Jean-Pierre
From 22 February 2025 to 28 February 2025
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Baïkal Hivernal
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Excellente organisation.
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From 29 February 2024 to 10 March 2024
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Grand 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 tour: Baïkal 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
Tour: Baikal by kayak
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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