魅影直播

Package Overview

After the winter-time freeze, Baikal becomes a balmy summer boating paradise 鈥� a vast expanse of calm water with shimmering azure bays and a shoreline hugged by dramatic mountains, pristine forests and quaint ethnic villages. This relaxing three-day Lake Baikal cruise will take you to some of the most picturesque beauty spots in and around Lake Baikal, travelling on board the modern cruise ship Sibiryak with just 11 other guests. In three days, you鈥檒l be able to take in a truly memorable taste of Siberia鈥檚 unique culture and nature 鈥� including a scenic journey on the magnificent Circum-Baikal Railroad and a walking tour of the Baikal National Park.Flights, travel insurance, visa, optional excursions, airport transfers, tips

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Listvyanka Village

  Your Baikal cruise begins in Listvyanka, a charming village at the source of the Angara River and the gateway to many of Lake Baikal鈥檚 most spectacular sites.
  
  Board the Sibiryak vessel (11:00-12:00 pm) at the port in Listvyanka and meet your captain and crew for the next three days.
  
  First, we 鈥渟et sail鈥� for one of the most picturesque sections of the Circum-Baikal Railway, one of the engineering marvels of Tsarist times.
  
  After lunch on board, we take an afternoon walking tour of the railway鈥檚 abandoned tunnels and galleries (appx 1,5km walk). Starting at Ulanovo station, we pass between the shore of the lake and the beautiful forests and peaks of the Primorsky Range. Dinner is served on board in one of
  the sheltered bays overlooked by the Circum-Baikal Railway
• Day 2 : Peschanaya Bay

  Our ship sets out very early in the morning to treat you to a stunning view over Peschanaya (Sandy) Bay as you wake up. The bay is famous for its unique trees tall trees with stilt-like roots, clear sparkling water and picture-perfect beach.
  
  You'll have the opportunity to enjoy the beach at your leisure, we take a two-hour walking excursion from Peschanaya to Sennaya Bay within Baikal National Park.
  
  The scenic mountain track between the bays provides breathtaking views of the lake and the spurs of the Primorsky Range.
  
  As an option in the evening, we鈥檒l organise an authentic Russian banya (sauna) experience on the bay. Finish your banya experience the traditional Baikal way, with a cooling dip in the lake! Dinner on board.
• Day 3 : Olkhon Island

  At about 6 am we depart Sennaya Bay and cruise along the west coast to Olkhon Island, the largest island in Lake Baikal. Along the way, you鈥檒l discover what makes this ancient and mysterious island such a sacred place for the native Buryat people and the shaman religion.
  
  Olkhon is the considered the geographical, cultural and spiritual centre of the lake 鈥� a place of legend, myth and history. During our 8 to 10 hour journey, we鈥檒l cross the narrow Maloye sea Strait 鈥� the gateway to Olkhon between the island and the mainland. At around 2 pm, we disembark the Sibiryak in Sakhyurta village (Maloye More).
  
  From where you can arrange a transfer to Irkutsk or your departure back home or take a post-package tour on Olkhon Island 鈥� the heart of Lake Baikal.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Accommodation
• River cruise vessel "Sibiryak" for 2 nights
• Meals
• All meals onboard
• Guides
• English-speaking representative on board and for the land-excursions
• Other
• Russian visa support documents
• Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only).

Exclusions

• Flights, travel insurance, visa, optional excursions, airport transfers, tips

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Moscow, Russia, Europe

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Level 1, 55 Grafton St, Bondi Junction, New South Wales, Australia - 2022
• XXXXXX7785 View Contact
• XXXXXXXXXX@tourtravelworld.com View Mail ID

Intested in This Tour?

• Requests are send directly to the tour operator
• We recommend to reqest quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)