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Lake Baikal, located in the south of Eastern Siberia, on the border of the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia, is one of the most ancient bodies of water on our planet. But most of all, it is famous for being the deepest lake on Earth and at the same time the largest natural reservoir of fresh water.

Baikal and the Sayan Mountains

Day 3 We begin to explore the mysterious island of Olkhon! Today on the program: - acquaintance with the famous Shamanka rock, which is considered one of the places of power on Lake Baikal; - fabulous ice caves and grottoes of Olkhon; - bizarre ice splashes on the rocks; - Sokui on Cape Sagan-Khushun; - picnic lunch in the open air; - huge blue hummocks at Cape Khoboy. And today we will go ice skating on the icy expanses of the lake and take cool photos! The ice excursion starts at 9:30-10:00, the end of the excursion and return to the hotel at 16-17.

Day 7 • Transfer to Irkutsk • Free day in the city • Overnight in Irkutsk

Day 1 • Departure from the city of Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) with the whole team • Arrival of participants in the city of Irkutsk

Day 4 Another busy and interesting day awaits us today! - Excursion on a “khivus” to the secluded corners of the Small Sea (“khivus” is a special hovercraft); - different types and shapes of ice, get ready to take a lot of pictures! - amazing caves and grottoes covered with ice lace; - lunch on Lake Baikal - visiting holy places - popular ice locations: Ogoy Island, Cape Kobylya Golova, Aya Bay, Buguldeika, Skriper Cliff; - kilometers of pure Baikal ice; - famous Baikal bubbles; - Peschanaya Bay and its bizarre stilted trees; - many new impressions and the most sincere emotions! Our day begins with an exciting ride on a “khivus” on the ice of Lake Baikal (starts at 9-10 o’clock, depending on the temperature). After the excursion we will stop at the Arctic station to have a delicious lunch and relax. After lunch, we leave for the southern part of the Small Sea. In the evening we will watch the sunset on the ice of Lake Baikal and return to the hotel. Dinner, rest.

Day 6 Today awaits us: An active walk through the mountains and forests. We will visit a Buddhist monastery and have a cultural program. If you wish, we will go to the hot springs or to the bathhouse. In the evening we will gather for the final dinner, we will share our impressions and photographs. Overnight in a mountain village

Day 2 - First meeting and acquaintance with Baikal ice; - ethnocultural program and acquaintance with Buryat culture and traditions in the Golden Horde complex; - tasting of national dishes of Buryat cuisine; - the road to Baikal, which will run along the snow-covered Tazheran steppes; - the mysterious island of Olkhon; - welcome dinner and introduction to all tour participants. Around 17:00 arrival on Olkhon Island, hotel accommodation, dinner, rest.

Day 5 Today we go to the Sayan Mountains - the heart of Buryatia. We are waiting for: a picturesque road to the Tunginsky National Park Check-in in the mountain village - Arshan

Day 8 • Day of departure • Return home

Baikal and the Sayan Mountains

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