Dog Sledding and Hiking on Lake Baikal ice
From February 1 till April 10; the best itme for this tour is March.
Age: up to 60
Difficulty: Moderate
You will be transferred from Irkutsk to Listvyanka village, Lake Baikal.
On arrival in Listvyanka after the instructor tells you about the huskies' character, teaches you to hitch dogs up correctly and to drive them, the team of Russian racing huskies will lead you along the ice trail. Controlling the wooden sledge at sharp turns, enjoying the speed and the breath-taking beauty of the surroundings, the sheer excitement and adrenalin rush from this experience is wonderful and evokes the feelings of the unity with nature. An experienced guide-instructor will escort your trip with a skidoo. In the evening you may enjoy Russian sauna and a traditional dinner in pleasant, log built, Koty Chalet. The way back to Listvyanka next day is also by dogs or a hiking on the Lake Baikal ice.
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The fastest way is to get to Irkutsk by plane from Moscow. There are 6 direct flights per day, duration is 5h 40m.
Usually travellers to Russia visit Moscow for several days before a trip to Baikal. Moscow is the capital of Russia and transport hub for journeys to the rest of Russia. UVisitRussia recommends our partner Aeroflot Russian Airlines for your flight.
If you want to have a fun, memorable and completely unique Russian experience - we would recommend you to get to Irkutsk by train from Moscow. There are 3 to 6 direct trains per day, duration is 3 - 3.5 days. UVisitRussia recommends our partner Russian Train Schedule for your train travel.
If you need assistance in getting to Irkutsk, please contact us and our travel professionals will help you gladly.
Day transfer by private car to settlement of Listvyanka Village, small but tourist-wise village of Listvyanka is located on the western shore of Lake Baikal, 70 km from Irkutsk. After arriving to the Listvyanka settlement tourists will have a chance to view an open-air dog cage to see how the harness is put on the dogs. A dog team of Russian racing huskies, brought from Kamchatka peninsula, lead you along the forest trail 20 km from Listvyanka to the mountain pass. Controlling the wooden sledge at a steep turns, enjoying the speed and the breath-taking beauty of the surroundings, the sheer excitement and adrenalin rush from this experience is wonderful and evokes the feelings of unity with nature. Experienced guide-instructor will help you during the trip.
After that you will have to walk 5km on foot to Bolshie Koty. Bolshie Koty is a remote and isolated village (reachable only by feet or by boat, no road) where one can relax and enjoy the beauty and serenity of this region. Overnight in a cozy Siberian chalet, built in the traditional Russian wooden architecture style, packed full of gorgeous features which make the property truly unique. Great view to the lake from all rooms, spacious dining room, superb cuisine are the most remarkable advantages of the Koty Chalet. Peaceful atmosphere, bright colors, forests full of mushrooms and wild berries, sunsets over the great lake will take your heart forever. All rooms with balconies and view to the lake.
1 night in Baikal Chalet Koty
Hiking from Listvyanka Village to Bolshie Koty. Both settlements, Listvyanka and Bolshie Koty are located at the shore of Lake Baikal, only 20 km away. Nevertheless two settlements differ a lot: Listvyanka is one of the most visited places on the lake, Bolshie Koty is much smaller, clean and peaceful village. There is no highway to Bolshie Koty, so one can reach the place only by feet or by boat. Quietness and the natural beauty of the area will charm you and leave the peace of mind and unity filling deep in your soul. Ideal place to relax and take a break from city life and traffic noise to simply enjoy the beauty and serenity of this region. Usually the hike takes about 5-6 hours with a lunch break. You will transfer to Irkutsk by private car.
What's included
- Transfers
- Accomodation
- Full board
- English/German speaking guide
- Dog sledding with snow mobil escort
French speaking guide
Hotels
* Hotels availability is subject to change. In case current hotels are booked out we will provide alternative hotels of an equal value for you.
Visa
Russian visa support (Russian visa invitation letter) is included.
Sights included in program
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2 person - US$ 2,897 (US$ 1,448 per person)
3 person - US$ 4,126 (US$ 1,375 per person)
4 person - US$ 5,308 (US$ 1,327 per person)
Our flexible payment options allow you to pay 20% of a deposit first and the remaining 80% in 14 days prior to your tour date - payment can be done both online or over the phone. This gives you the peace of mind knowing your spaces are booked on the tours and that you do not miss out on making the most of your time in Russia.
Also you get 12% discount and get the best, top-rated and most experienced and knowledgeable hand-picked tour guide appointed on a priority basis.
In our experience, exceptional travel experiences are almost always delivered by exceptional people. With that in mind, we utilize a comprehensive approach to select and employ the best tour guides only. Multilingual and well travelled, each possesses deep insight into the diverse attractions and cultural patterns throughout the region. With us guides undergo a rigorous selection process, achieving outstanding knowledge of local culture and language. Rest assured that the best tour guides only will be working on the tours to give you excellent opportunity to explore the best of the sights during both short and long-term stay in Russia.
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