Sea Kayaking and Trekking along Lake Baikal shore
From July 1 till August 20
Ages up to 50-55
Strenuous difficulty
The Tour starts in a popular vacation and camping place – Peschanaya Bay. It takes about 4 hours by speedy hovercraft to get there from Irkutsk city. During our first trekking journey from Peschanaya to the Goloustnoe village there is no proper trail along Baikal, so the shore is rather untouched. The High cliffs of Pribaikalskiy range fall straight into the turquoise lake waters. There are several national park rangers’ huts on the way, the only inhabited areas on the route. On the third day the Goloustnoe settlement is reached. It is a big former fisherman and logging village with a nice church. We spend the night with a family in a wooden cabin, O/W outside, a traditional Russian sauna is awaiting in the evening. Canoes are left with the family. From today, our journey continues along a trekking trail. The narrow trail goes slightly up and down along Baikal. Tourists pass the beautiful Kadilniy cape, small sandy and pebble beaches, Seagull cliff and climb Skreaper pass with superb views over the lake. Bolshie Koty is a cozy quite village with no automobile roads. One only gets to Bolshie Koty by boat or in winter by a 4WD vehicle on the 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.
Arrive to Irkutsk - Transfer to the hotel Victoria 3***, small but classy modern hotel conveniently located in the heart of Irkutsk City. Comfortable and spacious rooms, European cuisine, helpful and freindly staff. After the time to relax, your knowledgeable and experienced guide will invite you for a glorious overview tour. Irkutsk, known as the "Paris of Siberia", is an unique old city, the ancient crossroads of trade routes. During this 3-hour walking city tour of Irkutsk (in case of bad/cold wheather it is possible to change to private car tour) the guide will show you the city's beautiful historical center, you will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk and will see the city's main streets, amazing churches, traditional wooden buildings and incredible monuments. There are many great museums keeping historical and cultural heritage of the city. You will visit one of the most famous museums.
1 night in Victoria hotel, Irkutsk
Meals: -
Morning transfer to Irkutsk harbor. Fast ship to Peschanaya Bay - an inimitably beautiful nook of the lake where Nature has gathered and generously given man the blue sky, a vast space of Baikal, the amber-like quicksand of its beaches and the healthy air of the Baikal taiga. It takes about 4 hours by speedy hovercraft to get there from Irkutsk city. Camping nearby.
1 night in tents
Meals: Breakfast
Start of your canoeing adventure down south to Srednie (Middle) Khomuty - a nice bay in the middle of the forests. If the weather is nice, you will probably see Baikal seals peering at you from the water. The way is about 16km.
1 night in tents
Meals: Breakfast
Canoeing to Elovka valley. The way is about 17 km.
1 night in tents
Meals: Breakfast
Canoeing to Bolshoe Goloustnoe settlement is 19 km long. Overnight with Russian family in Bolshoe Goloustnoe. The village is on the southwestern shore of Lake Baikal, and is inside the Pribaikalsky National Park. There are approximately 600 year-round residents, many of whom are elderly and retired. In Bolshoe Goloustnoe, the group was divided among host families. You will learn about village life and most of the famalies have sheep and horses. Accomodation also includes Russian sauna!
1 night in tents
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Trekking tour continues along the shore ща Lake Baikal from Bolshoe Goloustnoe to Cape Kadilny, 18 km
1 night in tents
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
The cape itself is quite plain and formed with burden of the Bolshaya Kadilnaya river drift. Near the tourist centre there are caves which are worth visiting (wherein aboriginal people of the Iron Age once lived). Vast fields of Alpine edelweisses represent one more marvelous attraction of these places. Also gold used to be extracted from there about 40 years ago. Trekking to Bolshie Koty village 15 km. 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
Meals: Breakfast
Hydrofoil to settlement Listvyanka Village (20 km) situated on Lake Baikal shore at the outlet of the Angara river. You will transfer to Irkutsk by public transport. Transfer to the hotel Victoria 3***, small but classy modern hotel conveniently located in the heart of Irkutsk City. Comfortable and spacious rooms, European cuisine, helpful and freindly staff.
1 night in Victoria hotel, Irkutsk
Meals: Breakfast
You will be transferred to Irkutsk train station/airport to begin your journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Transfers from/to Irkutsk railway station or airport
- Transfers according to the itinerary
- English/German speaking guide
- Accomodation and breakfasts at hotel Victoria 3*** in Irkutsk
- Irkutsk city tour and museum tickets
- Accomodation and full board in tents during the route
- Accomodation and full board in a Russian family in Bolshoe Goloustnoe
- Lunches and dinners in Irkutsk are not included
- French speaking guide
- Single supplement
- Tour price includes accomodation: 1 pax - single room; for 2 and more pax - twin room(s).
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$ 5,110 (US$ 2,555 per person)
3 person - US$ 6,814 (US$ 2,271 per person)
4 person - US$ 8,338 (US$ 2,084 per person)
5 person - US$ 9,763 (US$ 1,953 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 11% 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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