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Horseback Ride In Taiga

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
September
Highlights
  • Exciting route off the beaten trail
  • Panoramic view on the lake, Listvyanka and the Angara river's source
  • Association with docile, reliable and smart animals
Tour Overview

Immersion in the Baikal taiga on horses and discovery of the flora and fauna of the Pribaikalsky National Reserve - here is what this saddle tour offers you. During the ride you will ascend by the taiga trail the Chersky mount with a great panoramic view on the lake.

The tour is designed for experienced riders who are at ease while walking and trotting.

Tour programme
  • Day 1
    Horseback ride in taiga
    Listvyanka
  • 11:00
    Gathering of the group
    *Your tour-manager will inform you about the place and time of the meeting in advance. Optionally, it's possible to organize a transfer from the hotel.
  • 12:00
    Briefing and acquaintance with horses
  • 12:50
    Itinerary to Chersky mount
    We will start our ride from Krestovaya valley by the lonely taiga trail. Then, we will o up on horseback to Chersky mount. The ascent is high enough but our horses are absolutely ready for this. at the top there is a great panoramic view of the Lake Baikal, of the Angara river source and even of the majestic mounts of Khamar-Daban.
  • 14:00
    Lunch
    Picnic (lunch-boxes with hot tea).
  • 16:00
    Return to Listvyanka
    End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Listvyanka
Detailed description
New departures available soon
Price includes
  • Russian-speaking guide services
  • Excursions and visits as per itinerary
  • Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
  • Horse and equipment rental
  • Lunches
Price does not include
  • English-speaking guide
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Transfers
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note

The excursion can be organised any day with an open departure. It is possible to be accompanied by English-speaking guide on this tour. Please contact us for the price.

Reviews
No reviews anymore or no reviews at all for this tour. Below reviews for destination:
4.83
4.83
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5.00
Work of BaikalNature office before and during travel / customer support
5.00
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4.00
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5.00
Quality of meals
5.00
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5.00
Quality and originality of visits / attractions / events
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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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
Quality of meals
5.00
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5.00
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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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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
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5.00
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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.
4.33
4.33
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5.00
Work of BaikalNature office before and during travel / customer support
4.00
Quality of accommodation
4.00
Quality of transport / transfers
3.00
Quality of meals
5.00
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5.00
Quality and originality of visits / attractions / events
Vanessa
From 21 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tourVoyage 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
4.33
4.33
Total score
4.00
Work of BaikalNature office before and during travel / customer support
4.00
Quality of accommodation
4.00
Quality of transport / transfers
4.00
Quality of meals
5.00
Friendliness and professionalism of guides / management
5.00
Quality and originality of visits / attractions / events
Valérie
From 21 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tourVoyage au lac Baïkal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
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