Baikal
mix: 3 in 1
This trip combines several activities -
rafting down Irkut river, hiking in Sayan mountains, Round Baikal
Railway excursion trip and Lake Baikal sightseeing in Listvyanka.
Active part of the trip starts with 1 day
hiking at mountain plateau with a number of glacial lakes near
Mongolian border. It is a junction of several mountain ridges
- Tunkinskii, Kitoiskii and Bolshoi Sayan.
Irkut river heads from alpine meadows under
Munku Sarduk - the highest peak in East Sayans (3491 m or 11450
ft asl), and flows in Angara river in Irkutsk city. Rafting down
upper reaches of Irkut is not difficult but the river runs fast
and rapids are numerous though not dangerous. The river winds
among steep rocky sides of Tunkinskii ridge.
After rafting you will travel down Round
Baikal Railway which is another highlight of the Lake Baikal.
This railroad is a masterpiece of road construction — built in
the end of 19 century, it cost more than any other Russian railway
and became one of the most famous railroad constructions. 90 km
of it contains 38 tunnels, numerous galleries, bridges and viaducts.
At last you arrive in Listvyanka that offers
a wide range of activities - visiting local museum and St Nicholas
church, exploring local fish and souvenir markets, hiking and
Lake Baikal sightseeing.
Season June to September
Duration 7 days
Route Irkutsk - upper reach of Irkut river - Sludyanka
- Listvyanka - Irkutsk
Weather : daytime+ 25 +35 С, after sunset +15 +25 С.
Accommodation during rafting- comfortable tents, in Listvyanka
- wooden cottages,
Тransfort minivan
Group: 6 - 10 people plus Wild Russia tour leader and local
guides
Grade of difficulty moderate
Guides: local support team and Wild Russia tour
leader
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Irkutsk.
Transfer to Mondy village (330 km). On the way you will see Khamar-Daban
and Tunkinskii mountain ranges, and enjoy a good scenery of the
Lake Baikal. Overnight in tents.
Day 2. One day hiking
to Oka plateau, picnic in the alpine meadow zone with a scenery
of East Sayan with its highest peak Mount Munku Sardik (3491 m)
and glacial lakes. After picnic return to the camp. Overnight
in tents.
Day 3. Instruction and
beginning of rafting down Irkut river (Grade 2). Overnight in
tents.
Day 4. Continue rafting
down to Moigoty village (30 km). Overnight in tents.
Day 5. Transfer to Sludianka
by bus. Round Baikal Railway tour by excursion train to Port Baikal.
Ferry to Listvyanka. Accommodation in cottage.
Day 6. Sightseeing in
Listvyanka, Lake Baikal Museum, Saint Nicholas Church, optionally
hiking to scenic spot with Lake Baikal scenery, visiting fish
and souvenir markets. Overnight in the cottage.
Day 7. Transfer to Irkutsk
to the airport or railway station.
Price:
6pax $790 per person
The price includes:
- Wild Russia Tour leader, local guide service
- All transfers according to the itinerary
- Accommodation B&B
- Full board during hikig/rafting, breakfasts in Listvyanka;
- Rent of rafting and camping equipment;
- Museum entrance fee and excursion.
The price does not
include:
- Domestic flight airfare
- Over luggage if any
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Medical insurance
Note: the program
is indi\cative only and may be customized according to your preferences