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What to do and see in Lake Baikal, Siberian District: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Lake Baikal, Russia including 2.5-Hour Irkutsk City Walking Tour, Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism, The first date with Baikal in Listvyanka, Full day tour to Listvyanka, Baikal!, Full day transportation to Listvyanka, Baikal!, Winter Olkhon Island 2 days tour , Grand Crossing Of Lake Baikal, Tour to Circum-Baikal Railway, Irkutsk story , The best of Irkutsk Walking tour .
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1. 2.5-Hour Irkutsk City Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Learn about the history of the city of Irkutsk, events in the life of its residents and see its unique architecture, wooden and stone houses in this 2.5-hour walking tour as you walk the main streets of the city.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
2. Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
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
Reviewed By hansibansi_H_
We were in Irkutsk and wanted to make a one day tour on Olkhon. In the tourist info we were given the contact from Tanya. The organization was very uncomplicated, we told her what we wanted and she organized this in a short time. The driver was very friendly and funny, even if he did not speak English we got along very well with facial expressions and gestures. He showed us the most beautiful places and let us discover some of them by ourselves, he also cooked us a delicious traditional fish soup. We liked the tour very much and we were glad that something could be organized for us at such short notice and without complications.
3. The first date with Baikal in Listvyanka
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Listvyanka is the best place to visit Lake Baikal especially if you are restricted in time.The minibus / private car will pick you up from the hotel and you will start your way to Listvyanka, which is 70 km away from Irkutsk. After a while there will be a stop and you will visit Talzy. It is an open-air museum of wooden architecture. The next stop will be at the rock of Shaman, the place which is full of legends and mysteries. Soon after this stop we will visit Baikal museum which discloses the secrets of water purity, flora and fauna of the lake. Then we go to the fish market where you can try Baikal omul. After all these cable way will bring you Chersky’s stone – the picturesque place at the top of 748m above sea level.
Inclusions: Private transportation, a bottle of Baikal water, Taltzy museum tickets
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4. Full day tour to Listvyanka, Baikal!
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
You will be picked up from your hotel by a comfortable minivan. On the way to Listvyanka you will visit the wooden ethnography museum Taltsy and the Baikal limnology museum to find out more about the Siberian exploration by Russians, local people settlements, and scientific study of the lake. In Listvyanka you will rise by a cableway to an observation platform "Czerskiy Stone", with stunning views of Lake Baikal and the source of the Angara River. Then you can visit the famous fish market and taste endemic Baikal fish. What's included: - private transfer: Irkutsk - Listvyanka – Irkutsk - guide service during the tour - Irkutsk city tour around historical center of the town - tickets for a chair lift to the observation point "Cherskiy Stone" - tickets for "Taltsy" museum - tickets for Baikal Limnological Museum - free time to explore Listvyanka and visit a fish market - opportunity for customization
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide service throughout the tour, Visit to an open-air Taltsy museum , Chair lift ride to an observation point, Visit to Baikal Limnological Museum
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Reviewed By T7822DJchriso
This was the most efficient way to see the lake from Irkutsk. The vehicle was clean and in perfect condition. Victor is a fun person and drove very safely.
5. Full day transportation to Listvyanka, Baikal!
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
You will be picked up from your hotel by a comfortable minivan. On the way to Listvyanka you will visit the wooden ethnography museum Taltsy and the Baikal limnology museum to find out more about the Siberian exploration by Russians, local people settlements, and scientific study of the lake. In Listvyanka you will rise by a cableway to an observation platform "Czerskiy Stone", with stunning views of Lake Baikal and the source of the Angara River. Then you can visit the famous fish market and taste endemic Baikal fish. We always take into account the interests of our clients and we are open to discussing the itinerary, time and any other details. What's included: - private transfer: Irkutsk - Listvyanka – Irkutsk - tickets for a chair lift to the observation point "Cherskiy Stone" - tickets for "Taltsy" museum - tickets for Baikal Limnological Museum - free time to explore Listvyanka and visit a fish market - opportunity for customization
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Full day transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
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Reviewed By Zlaya_Ania
It was amazing and interesting tour with great driver Viktor on his comfortable minivan. He met us at the airport, helped with our luggage and gave us a tour to the most beautiful and interesting places in Listvyanka region.
6. Winter Olkhon Island 2 days tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
All amazing and must see spots in a limited time. Flexible itinerary. Individual or group tour upon request.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Carsten1960
Ivan guided us through an unforgettable two days trip from Irkutsk to the ice covered Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island. Ivan offered an a fine an flexible service, he sensed our wishes very well during the trip and adapted the plan accordingly. We think this was very important to give us the unique travel experience we wanted. Ivan speaks good English, he is knowledgeable about geography, local history and religion. We learned a lot about the Baikal area, the Buryat people and shamanism. This contributed to a very good travel experience. Lake Baikal is a Siberian gem and a must see natural beauty. A trip to the Baikal had been on our wishlist for years. Baikal Secrets and Ivan helped us make this travel dream come true. When or if we come back to experience the lake during summer, we will not hesitate to use Baikal Secrets again. I give Baikal Secrets my best recommendations
7. Grand Crossing Of Lake Baikal
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Do you want to go for a real adventure on ice in Siberia? If that’s so, our tour "Grand Crossing of Lake Baikal” was made just for you! Cross the deepest part of the legendary Lake Baikal and find yourself 40 miles (60 km) away from any human habitation. Drawing on our years of experience, we created a brand new tour, for those like you who wish to experience genuine adventures.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Exclusions: Personal expenses and tips, visa fees and travel insurance, airline tickets
Reviewed By juliegrec0
I am very satisfied with the trip I have just made with BAIKALNATURE. The organization: itineraries, timetables, transport, accommodation, visits, staff was perfect and in all respects in conformity with the proposed program. The program was very rich, but it should sometimes be lightened so that there is a little more time between visits. The visit of Datsan Archan does not seem essential. It adds nothing to what we have already seen of Buddhism. I particularly liked the idea of walking, but it should be noted that they can be difficult for some people with little training. I would especially like to thank our guide Masha. She perfectly managed our group, (4 French and a couple of Americans) with great finesse, handling very well English, French and Russian in a balanced way. He was able to share with us her knowledge of the country, its culture and its attachment to the beauty of landscapes. Very attentive to the needs, to the desires, sometimes to the requirements of each one, she did spare her time to try to satisfy them always with humor, good humor and kindness. So this is a beautiful trip that I will think often in the winter of Paris. Recommended!
8. Tour to Circum-Baikal Railway
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4.3 based on 6 reviews
Circum-Baikal Railway is a unique monument of the engineering minds of late XIX century. Used to be the the most expensive part of the Transsiberian railway, now it is still the most interesting and beautiful one, became a part of Baikal National Park. Visit of this part of railway will give you an understanding of architecture and construction solutions of that days, and the feel of unique nature of the lake. You will go downhill through taiga forest, following the river of Angasolka till its connection with the lake. It is a small village there, used to build for railway workers. Then you will follow the tracks, touching stones in the tunnels built in early 1900s and feeling the breeze of the lake. After the walk we will have a lunch and enjoy the view of the Southern Baikal from the viewpoint. We highly recommend this tour to everybody who is interested in the Transsiberian railway!
Inclusions: Local taxes, National Park fees, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
9. Irkutsk story
Irkutsk is worth-seeing at least once in your life time.We start our walking tour from the place where Irkutsk began its story, follow to the most ancient square and merchants' houses area, visit churches and learn the story of the ancient city fort , we also turn out of the biten route and will have a change to see the city life of the19th century. you will see: * the place where Irkutsk started * walk along the street that joins two rivers * see wooden house of 18th-19th century *travel back in time))
Inclusions: Guide
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Reviewed By T7822DJchriso
This easy trip is a great way to see the lake, learn about the culture, and taste some local food. My guide Elena was fun and easygoing. A great way to see Baikal.
10. The best of Irkutsk Walking tour
Irkutsk is city based by the Lake Baikal. Have you ever thought of travelling by Trans Siberian train? Lake Baikal and landscapes around it is just unexplainably attractive and beautiful. Is that true that centre of Irkutsk is in the UNESCO World Heritage List? Why the Ice-Breaker ‘Angara’ Museum is one of the most important monuments of the city? Did you know that Irkutsk Museum of Fine Arts has the biggest collection of art in the Siberia? You will see the most magnificent buildings in the city. You will be amazed by its architecture. Do you know what they call ‘Siberian Tiger’? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about 130 Kvartal, Karl Marx Street, Lower Embankment.
Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide
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