6 days-long Horseback Ride In Taiga

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Highlights

Off-the-beaten-trail ride in various landscapes

Nights out in the open or in tent alone with virgin nature of Lake Baikal

Discovery of the National Park and its protected taiga

Tour Overview

In the very heart of the Pribaikalsky National Park you will enjoy a horseback ride through unspoiled taiga of Lake Baikal and discover amazing landscapes. Steep rocks, pebble beaches, valleys with Alpine flora, site of prehistoric humans, Buryat village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye - are on the menu of this journey. The ride will be held on the southwest shore of the lake which can seem the most accessible. However, for lack of roads and beaten paths this location stay protected and offer exciting itineraries.

This tour is intended for experienced riders knowing how to walk and trot on horseback. Your participation will be needed to curry, saddle and unsaddle horses with the help of your Russian guide. You are also welcome to participate in feeding horses.

Day 1
Meeting at about 10.00 am in the riding centre of Bolshiye Koty owned by a villager (please make sure you arrive in the village the day before or contact us for hydrofoil ticket and accommodation booking). We will meet our horses, learn horse handling techniques, and saddle up. Horseback ride starts and winds through taiga in northwest direction, to Khartaktay valley. Night in tent.
Day 2
Our ride continues northwest through the dense taiga to the Kachergat River. Night in tent.
Day 3
Our agenda today takes us to the valley of Bolshoye Goloustnoye. Night in tent on the bank of the river.
Day 4
Horse trekking continues in the sud direction to Bolshaya Kadilnaya valley, beautiful valley presenting unique Alpine flora - edelweiss, daisy, etc Night in tent in the valley.
Day 5
Day at leisure in Bolshaya Kadilnaya valley. Discovery of caves, places where prehistoric humans lived.
Day 6
Riding south along the Baikal shores, we will return to Bolshiye Koty. We will get over the "devil's bridge" – the path pierced in the rock and Skriper cape, we will ford the rivers and discover the rock of gulls. Arrival in the village in late afternoon. End of th programme.

Detailed description

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Price includes

Russian-speaking guide services
Russian-spaking guide
Transport a per itinerary
Excursions and visits as per itinerary
Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
Tent rental
Letter of invitation
Camping outfit rental
Horse and equipment rental

Price does not include

English-speaking guide
Meals as per itinerary
Visa invitation and registration of passports (for foreign citizens, if necessary)
Personal expenses and tips
Visa fees and travel insurance
Accident insurance
Transfers
Sleeping bag rental

For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.

Note

It is possible to be accompanied by English-speaking guide on this tour. Please contact us for the price.

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