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Express to Russia » Tours to Russia » Lake Baikal & Siberia » Sailboat Expedition on the Lake, 9 days and 8 nights
Sailboat Expedition on the Lake, 9 days and 8 nightsFrom May till October
Departure dates on request
We invite you on an exciting sailing trip across the waters of the youngest ocean of the world. Leave all of your stress back in the city while cruising on the lake accompanied by the gentle rustling of the Baikal waves. The trip will also give you time to relax on beaches of fine sand and bath in the warm waters of picturesque and pristine bays that can only be accessed by water.
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Arrival in Irkutsk
You will be met at the airport or station by our representative and taken to the small settlement of Listvyanka - a fishing village located on shores of Lake Baikal. We will stop at the Shaman Rock - a chip of the ancient mountain that marks the headwaters of the Angara River flowing out from the mighty lake.
Check in at the hotel and free time and lunch
Sightseeing around the village. At your request, we can visit the Baikal Museum combined with a visit to the trading square where locals sell smoked Baikal Omul fish and souvenirs and crafts. Return to the hotel, dinner (dinner at the hotel is not included) and overnight (L)
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Breakfast at the hotel
Now we begin the aquatic part of our journey. The type of yacht provided can accommodate up to 5 people in small cozy cabins. Meals are served in a dining room. Washrooms are onboard. For larger groups we provide a cutter. We will now head towards Sand Bay (6 hrs). Peschanaya Bay is often called the Siberian Riviera. It is the only place in all of eastern Siberia where the average annual temperature is above zero Celsius (+ 0.4C).
Lunch on board
Stop at Peschanaya Bay. Swimming in the lake. At your request we will go for a short hike to the Big Bell rock that gives a fantastic panoramic view of the neighboring bays and forests.
Return aboard. Dinner.
Night passage to Aya Bay - famous for its sandy beaches (BLD)
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Breakfast on board. We continue our cruise towards Olkhon Island. We will pass through the Olkhon Gate and continue along the shoreline of the island to the Khuzhir settlement. While approaching the settlement on the lake side - take a look at the legendary Shamanka Rock - the Holy of Holies for Buryats, generally regarded as one of the 9 sanctuaries of Asia, once called the Altar of Rock, which is believed to be the residence of the major deity of shamanism worshippers - Khan Khute-baabay who descended from heaven to earth to rule human destinies. We will then go ashore and enjoy an easy walk to the famous rock and the local historical museum.
Return back to the yacht for dinner and overnight (BLD)
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| Day 4 |
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Early breakfast and a long water journey across Lake Baikal towards Chivirkuysky Bay - one of the most picturesque bays on the entire lake.
Overnight on board (BLD)
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| Day 5 |
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Breakfast on board. Morning fishing on Snake Bay. The warm waters, thermal springs and fishing are the main attractions of the bay. We will also go bathing in a local thermal spring in the open air.
Lunch. Free time and return aboard for dinner
Night passage around the Saint Nose peninsula and on towards Barguzinsky Bay Overnight on board (BLD)
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| Day 6-7 |
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Spend the next two days relaxing on board while we return back to Listvyanka along the western shore of the lake. We will stop at the most picturesque sites. Depending on the weather conditions, the scheduled stop sites may be slightly changed. For example, we may visit Peschanaya Bay on the 7th day if weather is not favorable on day 2.
Overnights on board (BLD)
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| Day 8 |
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Breakfast on board. Early arrival in Listvyanka. Return to Irkutsk along the Angara River. Depending on the water level at the headwaters of the Angara, the boat ride may be substituted with an automobile transfer. On arrival in Irkutsk, transfer to hotel.
Free time. Dinner (not included in price of tour). Return to hotel. Overnight (BL)
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| Day 9 |
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After early breakfast transfer to the airport or railway station. (B)
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