Hermitage in the Forests of Siberia
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
- Off the beaten tracks
- Total safety with 24/7 Emergency response
- Three homemade meals a day
- Fishing from a boat and from the shore
- Picturesque nature of wild taiga
- Real Siberian cedar banya
Tour Overview
Majestic wild taiga, leisurely waters of the Siberian river, solitude, regularity and complete distance from the bustle of the city and civilization... We invite you to go on a real hermitage to the upper reaches of the Lena River. Just you and the wild nature!
Accommodation will be organized in a cedar guest house, where we will get to by boat. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and a true fan of his craft. Be sure to take part in fishing, even if you have never fished before.
We can guarantee that after the tour you will no longer be the same, and upon returning home you will be able to look at the reality of civilized city life around you with new eyes.
IMPORTANT: before going on a tour, objectively assess your physical and moral strength. Satellite communications will only be available for emergencies.
Tour programme
- Day 1Arrival to Irkutsk and preparation for the tourIrkutsk
- Day 2Departure to the upper reaches of the Lena RiverIrkutsk — Chanchur village
- Day 3Alone with natureChanchur village
- Day 4Taiga adventuresChanchur village
- Day 5Baikal-Lena Nature ReserveChanchur village
- Day 6Return to IrkutskChanchur village — Irkutsk
- Day 7End of the programmeIrkutsk
- 10:00Meeting in the airport of IrkutskTransfert to the hotel. Check-in and rest after the flight. *If you you arrive earlier, we can book for you an early check-in and a breakfast (not included).
- 12:00Lunch in the hotel — Not included
- 13:00Free time in the cityYou will have time to buy everything you need for the tour. Since your hotel is located in the very center of the city, we recommend taking a walk along the embankment of the Angara River and walking to the 130th block. *Optional on this day: - walking tour of the city with a guide - trip to the village of Listvyanka on the shores of Lake Baikal (about 5 hours) - excursion to the Decembrists Museum **If you have extra suitcases, we recommend leaving them in your hotel's luggage room.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Irkutsk
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Angara
Twin standard room
- 08:00Early breakfast
- 09:00Transfer to the Bayandai villageThe guide will meet you at the hotel. Acquaintance. We go north along the highway to Bayandai village by car. This part of the route is on an asphalt road.
- 11:00Lunch at a roadside cafe — Not includedThe approximate cost of lunch is 500 rubles / per person (to order and to pay on site).
- 12:00Road to the village Malaya TerelNext, we drive to the village of Malaya Terel, located on the banks of the Lena River. This is the last point of civilization on our way - communications will still be available here.
- 14:00Boat transfer to Chanchur villageWe transfer to the boat and go to the village. Chanchur: a very picturesque passage awaits you along the wild coasts, where there are no roads and no settlements. *About 5 hours
- 19:00Arrival and accommodation
- 19:30DinnerThe hosts will treat you to a hot home-cooked dinner.
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Irkutsk — Chanchur village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Chanchur
Cedar guest house
Note
3 h transfer (269km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Getting to know the life of a taiga villageDuring your stay in Chanchur, you can plan your day on your own or join a guide and go explore the village: the place itself will definitely surprise you! Chanchur is a place where only 4 people live, but only 1 is registered! These are real, sincere people. The Taiga Museum operates in the village - a unique place, the history of its creation and maintenance is a real Siberian miracle.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Fishing from the shore near the guest houseYou will have the opportunity to go fishing - the owner of the guest house is a true professional in this matter. Fishing enthusiasts will be given the necessary equipment, and beginners will be explained and shown what to do so as not to be left without a catch!
- 19:00Dinner
- 20:00Siberian banya (Russian bath)
- Overnight inthe guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Chanchur village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Chanchur
Cedar guest house
- 09:00Breakfast
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Fishing on a tributary of the LenaWith a guide, we suggest you go by boat to a tributary of the Lena River: since long distances on foot here will be difficult due to the impenetrable taiga, you can walk along the river by boat. The luckiest ones will be able to see wild animals in their natural habitat.
- 19:00Dinner
- 20:00Banya
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Chanchur village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Chanchur
Cedar guest house
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Visit to the Baikal-Lena Nature ReserveYou will be able to visit a unique reserve, where all types of the landscape of the northern Baikal region are presented, all types of local animals and plants are preserved, and the longest river in Russia, the Lena, begins.
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00DinnerDon't miss your chance to spend your last taiga evening near the fireplace!
- Overnight in the guest house
Photo of the day
Route
Chanchur village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the guest house of Chanchur
Cedar guest house
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Return to the village of Malaya Terel
- 12:00Lunch in the roadside cafe — Not included
- 14:00Transfer to IrkutskWe change the transport and go by car to Irkutsk city. It will be a real return to the civilization!
- 18:00Arrival and accommodation in the hotelGood rest in the city centre with all comforts. At your disposal: Interner, TV and, of course, hot bath!
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Chanchur village — Irkutsk
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Angara
Twin standard room
Note
3 h transfer (300km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 11:00Transfer to the airportEnd of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Irkutsk
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Price includes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Accident insurance
- Russian-spaking guide
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Bathing in springs
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Sleeping bag rental
- Meals according to the program
- Accident insurance
- English-speaking guide services
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Airline tickets
- Visa fees and travel insurance
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
The tour can be organized on any dates convenient for you from the end of May to the end of September. The cost of travel includes insurance against accidents and tick bites.
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Alain
From 7 September 2018 to 15 September 2018
Destination: Lake Baikal
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Laura
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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Vanessa
From 21 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Voyage au lac Baïkal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Un grand merci à Maria qui a su nous sortir de situations parfois vraiment très délicates
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