Things to do in Zabaikalye, Siberian District: The Best Tours

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

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)

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

Exclusions:

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

We offer you a city tour (by car/bus) or a tour around the historical center of Ulan-Ude. Ulan-Ude (earlier Verhneudinsk) is the capital city of republic Buryatia in Russian Federation. It is situated on the banks of the Uda river in the east of Siberia. The current name was given to the city in 1934 and means "red Uda" or "red gate" in Buryat reflecting the communist ideology of the Soviet Union to which it belonged. After a large fire in 1878, the city was almost completely rebuilt. The Trans-Siberian Railway reached the city in 1900 causing an explosion in growth. Until 1991 the city was closed to foreigners. Now Ulan-Ude is an old historic and cultural center in Siberia.

Inclusions: Transport service, English-speaking guide service (other languages upon request)

Exclusions: Personal expenses

This tour will give you a possibility to explore the vast Russia from Vladivostok to Moscow 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, DBL accommodation at hotels (if 1 pax - SGL accommodation), breakfasts are included only for guests staying at hotels, all transfers as per itinerary, accommodation in dormitory for guests staying at hostels, train tickets of chosen category, visa supporting letter

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

We offer you a city walking tour around the historical center of Ulan-Ude. Ulan-Ude (earlier Verhneudinsk) is the capital city of republic Buryatia in Russian Federation. It is situated on the banks of the Uda river in the east of Siberia. The current name was given to the city in 1934 and means "red Uda" or "red gate" in Buryat reflecting the communist ideology of the Soviet Union to which it belonged. After a large fire in 1878, the city was almost completely rebuilt. The Trans-Siberian Railway reached the city in 1900 causing an explosion in growth. Until 1991 the city was closed to foreigners. Now Ulan-Ude is an old historic and cultural center in Siberia.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide service (other languages upon request)

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Do you want to take Trans-Mongolian railway and miss all main sights of our region? If yes, so just close this page and choose something more. However if you are ready to adventure and exciting tour so this trip is for you. During 12 days you will explore Baikal region and Mongolia. In this tour we combined all main sights of both regions. Baikal Mongolian tour is the best chance to have logically organized program with all highlights of regions during limited enough time. Besides you will visit Buryatia Republic, Ivolginsky Temple (Buddhist Center in Russia), Kyakhta (Border town). Also you will cross Russian-Mongolian border by cars that is very unusual experience. In Mongolia you will make the most classical itinerary. You will visit nowadays and past capital of Mongolia, stay with local nomad families, see many wild animals (horses, eagles, dinosaurs etc.), taste Mongolian cuisine and drinks.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Exclusions: Personal exchanges, Gratuities

This trip’s perfect if you wish to follow the classic Trans-Siberian route to Vladivostok but just can’t bear to miss Mongolia’s spectacular landscapes. Travel across Russia exploring its history and rich cultural heritage before experiencing life with the nomads and the beautiful scenery of Mongolia’s Terelj National Park.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Russian visa service, Mongolian visa service

Exclusions: Personal travel insurance, Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary. Can be provided on spot, fees apply

Unique opportunity to make a Big Ice Journey - Jeep&Hovercraft Adventure around frozen Lake Baikal! Cross Baikal from West to East and visit the most beautiful sites and see variety of local cultures of the both sides. You will discover magical Nerpas-baikal seals, mysterious Olkhon island, splendid Chivyrkuysky bay, untouched nature of Barguzin valley, indigenous Buryat people, beauty of local Buddhism, joy of Russian old orthodox believers. This tour will give you the best and cover-it-all experience!

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, English speaking guide, Accomodation in hotels (twin room with private bathroom)

Exclusions: Air tickets