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Photo tour to Lake Baikal: autumn, spring, summer, winter
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Photo tour to Lake Baikal: Diving into Beauty and Culture
This photo tour is an ideal combination for outdoor enthusiasts, landscape photography and deep immersion in colorful, authentic culture. New heights, new friends and unforgettable experiences await
you!The nature of Lake Baikal fascinates with its beauty at any time of the year. Buryatia, on the other hand, amazes with its bright, rich colors, low clouds and the soothing absence of crowds of tourists. All of this creates ideal conditions for an inspiring creative journey.
Golden Autumn program on Lake Baikal
Autumn on Lake Baikal is a time of amazing beauty and variety of colors. The emerald shades of water in the rivers, the peaks of the ridges, already covered with the first snow, and larch trees in gold dresses create a truly magical sight that attracts
thousands of tourists from all over the world.As part of the tour, you will see:
Golden Autumn on Lake Baikal
The picturesque Barguzin Valley
Healing natural springs National temples and places of power You may be lucky enough to catch swans, meet endemic animals such
as the Baikal seal, and
breathe in the aroma of wild
Baikal flowers.Lake Baikal's Winter Tale Program
Did you dream of a real miracle? Baikal in winter is a world of light, ice and silence, where time seems to stand still. A journey to the very heart of Siberia awaits you:
Transparent ice: The planet itself pulsates under it
. Crystal grottoes: They reflect the blue sky.
Free wind: It carries the scent of freedom.
You'll visit the legendary Shaman, ancient shamanic places of power, and the Stupa of Enlightenment on Ogoy Island. Every day is like a new shot from a movie where you're the main character
.Exciting khivus riding.
Hot tea with smoke on the beach.
Traditional rituals at the sacred fire.
Evening conversations under the endless starry sky.
Baikal changes everything. It energizes, inspires and allows you to feel life deeply and truly
.- Barguzinskaya Valley, Lake Baikal, places of power,
- Lake Bormashovoye, Turtle
- Stone is a natural
- attraction of Chivyrkuysky Bay Olkhon Island
photography, boat trip
Organized by: travel-expert Marianne Л
Program
Day 1. Excursion to the magical crystal Baikal!
An incredibly emotional journey awaits you. We will easily and quickly get to the most beautiful and picturesque Lake Baikal. And along the way, we will be accompanied by a bright palette of an autumn forest or a winter fairy
tale.1. Stop at the sacred Haim River. The Haim River in Buryatia is like a movie star and has been filmed in many films, because even in dry years it is full on its banks and dark from the depths. And it's very cold.
2. Visit to the lighthouse in Turk. A walk along Lake Baikal.
3. Visit to the turtle stone natural monument. This natural sculpture, resembling a turtle with an outstretched neck, attracts the attention of everyone who comes to Lake Baikal. It is said that the turtle comes to life on a full moon in spring. A walk along Lake Baikal.
4. Arriving at Lake Baikal in Goryachinsk and visiting the spring. Of course, you should spend at least 3 days here, even because healing springs have a minimum effect if you have been to them three times. A one-time visit is shown per day
.16.00 Hotel accommodation
Day 2. Chivyrkuysky Bay and National Park
1. Excursion to the therapeutic lake Bormashovoye
Lake Bormashovoye is located in the Zapovednoye Podlemorye National Park, just 500 meters from Lake Baikal, there are sandy beaches along the coast, and the lake water warms up to 27C. The lake is curative due to the sapropel mud at the bottom and since ancient times, local residents have been using it to treat skin diseases. The composition of the water and mud is similar to the famous Baltic hospitals and is used for medical procedures at the resort in Goryachinsk
.2.
Turtle stone is a natural attraction 3. Boat trip along the Chivyrkuy Bay.
Tour timing:
09:00 Departure from Ulan-Ude;
10:00 Stop for breakfast with the most delicious and famous chebureks on the river.
Haim (not included in the price);
11:00 Turtle Stone Natural Attraction; 12:00 Visit to the Center and the Baikal National Park Reserve School;
12:40 Arrival at Lake Bormashevoye
.Free time;
13:00 Buffet lunch with pickles and patented warming moonshine
What to take with you on the road: -snack (for a
picnic on the lake), water; -Swimming and beach accessories (during the warm season);
-Cap or hat, sun protection (during the warm season); -warm
clothes (jacket, windbreaker); Day 3. To the heart of Fr. Olkhon
Baikal in winter: A legendary journey on ice! (only in winter) Surcharge of 15,000 rubles per program per person
Imagine crystal caves, iridescent blue hummocks, a man-made ice town and, of course, the legendary bubble ice of Lake Baikal! We have collected for you the most incredible things that the winter pearl of Russia can give you
.Waiting for you:
Diving into the depths: you will visit the deepest part of the lake
. Iconic places: see the majestic Khoboy Cape and the mystical Three Brothers Rock.
Unforgettable photos: capture moments that will stay with you forever.
A unique experience: skate right across the mirrored surface of Lake Baikal!
Tour program:
10:30 — We will travel by hivus or UAZ along frozen Lake Baikal towards Olkhon Island. Halfway, we'll stop over the abyss of the lake. Using an ice drill, we'll make an ice-hole to try out the crystal clear water of Lake Baikal and
take spectacular pictures among hummocks. 13:00 — Arrival at Cape Khoboy (Fr. Olkhon). Here you will feel absolute silence and dissolve in pristine nature. You will be amazed by sheer cliffs, bizarre
ice formations and fascinating caves. 15:00 — Let's enjoy a real Baikal lunch. Then we'll head to the Three Brothers Rock, exploring picturesque grottoes along the way
. 16:00 — Return with an unforgettable sight — a winter sunset over Lake Baikal.
18:00 — Arrival at the village. Turk.
The time in the program is indicative and can be adjusted.
What's included:
Transfer by minibus
. Transfer to Lake Baikal by hivus or UAZ (Turka Olkhon).
A delicious Baikal lunch.
Ecological fee in the national park.
Optional (optional):
Skate rental: 1000 per person
In the case of spring and autumn, when the programs end, this is a free day
Day 4. Departure to Ulan-Ude.
1. Breakfast at the hotel.
2. Visit a hot and cold spring, take a warm bath.
3. Stop at the Baraghan spring, worship
the stupa.4. Stop at the sacred Haim River. The Haim River in Buryatia is like a movie star and has been filmed in many films, because even in dry years it is full on its banks and dark from the depths. And it's very cold.
5. Hotel accommodation.
6. Shopping is optional. Gift shop, central market
.Exertion Level
High
Intense activity, long-term hiking, trekking, sporting activities (surfing, extreme sports).
Conditions
Included
- The tour price includes accommodation, partially meals, transfers, and tour guide services.
Not included
- The tour price does not include spa, insurance, sauna, excursions at an additional cost and other services not described on the tour.
Allocation
Vanguard, Hotel 3*, Hotels 4*
Comfort
Upscale
Consists of establishments that provide high levels of service and amenities.
Accommodation
Double
Important information
Cancellation terms
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