Things to do in Republic of Buryatia, Siberian District: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Come to Russia for a "once in a lifetime" experience! During this immersive trip you will learn the melodic and mysterious Russian language while traveling through the immensity of the Russian territory with the mythical Trans-Siberian railway. Traveling by train will offer you incomparable views of the Siberian landscapes. This 14 days trip includes daily Russian language classes with a native certified Russian teacher. You will have dozens of opportunities to apply your new language skills by interacting with the local people, sharing with them unforgettable moments and learning more about the famous Russian soul. Three main stops are planned during this journey so that you can discover more in-depth some of the most fascinating places or Western Russia and Siberia: departing from Moscow the train will stop in Kazan, Yekaterinburg and the Baikal Lake, before a final stop in Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean. A journey of more than 9000 kms across 7 time zones!

Inclusions: 4 train tickets (2nd class), Accommodation in hotels (standard double room) and with host families, 30 hours of Russian language lessons, Excursions with an English-speaking local guide, Meals mentioned in the programme, Significant time spent with a Russian teacher throughout the journey (in addition to lessons), Visa support (voucher and registration fee in Russia)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Flights (flight to Moscow, flight back from Vladivostok), Meals not mentioned in the programme, Personal insurance, Personal expenses

Alive history and true stories only. Dacha is not a museum but it is life as it was. We are experienced travelers visited more than 40 countries.

Inclusions: Organic Borscht made by ourselves, Private transportation

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This authentic trip is for those travelers, who want to get acquainted with Asian traditions, with Buryats (local population), who have been shamanists since the old times and started to become Buddhists in the XVIIth century. You will have a chance to meet locals, ride horses and even to live in the gers (nomadic tents). You’ll also have a conversation to real shamans and try national food of Buryats. Living in civilized world, spending plenty of time with phones, laptops and other gadgets, we started to lose connection to the present moment. Vacation in the wild nature of Siberia with fresh air, surrounded by Baikal lake, will fill you with energy and restore health.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Tickets to the museums, Guides services for 11 days, Traditional ritual by shaman, Entrance tickets to the national parks , Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Accommodation is excluded. We can add it at your request depending on the type of roo you choose, Meals

Tunka Valley is called the land of Geser, Buryat (local people's hero), who fought against The Evil Khan, attacking the peaceful land. The guests like this area for untouched beauty of eternal snowy-peaked Siberian Alps mountains, green meadows, curing hot springs and tasty local cuisine. This is the place, where locals continue to live their cattle breeding lifestyle, some of them have yurts (gers), and if you stay for another day and go to the most remote areas at the border with Mongolia, you will see locals living the lives of their ancestors. Here a lot of local ethnic festivals are held, including ethnic dance, wrestling, horse riding and breaking the bones of animals contests.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, Guide's services

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For 12 hours of excursion to Arshan you will visit two regions of Russia, see the Southern part of Baikal, find out what the Republic of Buryatia is and why it is famous, look at Baikal from a bird's eye view. In this tour you will get acquainted with the following sights: 1) Stella on the border between the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia and Buddhist stupas on the road to Arshan 2) Tunkinsky Waterfall. This waterfall can not be reached by car, so we will have a mini-trekking (5 km). 3) The souvenir market. The market is on the way to the waterfall and is very famous, since almost all things here are made in Mongolia. 4) Buruat lunch 5) Buddhist Datsan. This datsan was built in 1917 at the foot of the Sayany Mountains. 6) Dead volcanoes. You will walk on the crater of one of the volcanoes. 7) Hot springs of the "Pearl" resort. You will have a chance to swim in the hot springs. You need to bring a bathing suit, a towel and slippers, or you can rent it on the spot.

Inclusions: Local Buryat cuisine (if you are vegetarian, warn us), Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Ticket to swim in hot springs (about 300 RUB per person)

Ivolginsky Datsan is absolute must-see in Ulan-Ude and Siberia. Lama Etigelov (Itigilov) is an unique phenomenon you can't see anywhere.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Do you want to discover ‘The Switzerland of the Baikal Region’ and the spectacular mountains surrounding the Tunkinskaya Valley? Have you heard a lot about the Circum Baikal Railway which is located right on the shore of Lake Baikal and would like to visit it? Or do you just want to see what the Siberian wilderness is like? Then this tour fits you just right! It will suit you perfectly if you hate crowds and want to get 100% in harmony with nature. This is for you if you are looking for something special… like a breath of fresh air, magnificent mountain vistas, wildflower filled meadows, crystal clear mountain streams, bighorn cows, or independent horses running across the swells of Siberia. This is an experience you don’t want to miss. Join our tour and discover Siberia with us.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, 1-hour rent for Russian banya, Guide service throught the tour

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The tour is a unique opportunity to visit the Greatest Lake Baikal in winter. Drive on the ice surface, see the ice caves and bathe in the hot healing springs. This tour can be tailored personally for you. A professional photographer will help save this trip forever.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast

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Excursion to Open-Air Ethnographic Museum. The museum has expositions on the history of ethnic groups living in the region: Evenks, Western Buryats, Eastern Buryats, Cossacks, and Old Believers. The Ethnographical Museum of the People of Trans-Baikal region. Operating hours: in summer – 10 am to 5 pm, in winter – 10 am to 4 pm, closed on Monday and last Tuesday of each month. Opened on July 6, 1973. Located 8 km from Ulan Ude. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Transportation, Guide’s assistance, Entrance fee, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Personal expenses

This tour will give you a possibility to explore the vast Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok travelling by regular trains. During your train journey you will experience cultural diversity of Russian regions by making stops in many significant cities. Your journey will be thoroughly organized from pick up and accommodation at arrival point to the last day of your itinerary. All guests will be provided with necessary visa support for this tour. The tour will be interesting for guests who want to see as much as possible and save time and money.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, breakfasts are included only for guests staying at hotels, DBL accommodation at hotels (if 1 pax - SGL accommodation), accommodation in dormitory for guests staying at hostels, train tickets of chosen category, all transfers as per itinerary, visa supporting letter

Exclusions: other meals, insurance, English speaking guide/interpreter , excursion package