What to do and see in Ulan-Ude, Siberian District: The Best Multi-day Tours

December 7, 2021 Randal Brittian

Ulan-Ude (Russian: Улан-Удэ, IPA: [ʊˈlan ʊˈdɛ]; Russian Buryat: Улаан Үдэ, Ulaan Üde) is the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia; it is located about 100 kilometers (62 mi) southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga. According to the 2010 Census, 404,426 people lived in Ulan-Ude; up from 359,391 recorded in the 2002 Census, making the city the third largest in eastern Siberia by population.
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1. Learn Russian while Traveling on the Trans-Siberian Train

Moscow, Russia Immersion in Russia
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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

Reviewed By AlexandreR1191

Great trip, fun group, nice guide and very tasty russian food ! also as a quad enthusiast the optional but affordable quad ride was great fun. Thank you again to the team of the Izba for their warm welcome and hospitality ! I'll try to come back for the Winter program. See you !

2. Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism

Baikal Local
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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

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. Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Eastbound)

Top Step Travel

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

4. Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Westbound)

Top Step Travel

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

5. 18-Day Tour to Russia and Mongolia from Moscow

Go Russia Travel Company

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

Reviewed By Von_Smiles

A very positive experience. I felt very reassured with all of the information received and the handling of the visa which was particularly easy via Go Russia in Germany. No glitches with the pick ups and no delays with the guides. First trip to Russia and I was impressed, so much so that I would book with Go Russia again when I eventually travel back and see more of the country. Julia from Go Russia was extremely competent and helpful.

6. LAKE BAIKAL JEEP&HOVERCRAFT 7 days tour (winter 2021)

Baikal Sun Tours

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

Reviewed By Put-in-tours

We were a team of 2 Frenchmen and 1 Russian planning on short notice a 24h trip to Lake Baikal. Baikal Sun Tours offered very quickly a perfect and intensive program to make the best our of our short stay. They demonstrated very easy and careful communication from the start until the end of our trip. They organised our transfer from Irkutsk to the island, our hotel which was nice, an ice fishing session, an amazing banya and the north line excursion. We had a great experience and lots of fun with each activities. We highly recommend Baikal Sun Tours for their truly high level of service and great excursions!

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