Russia Lake Baikal 7 Day Tour
Summer 2019
* Travel from Lake Baikal to Olkhon Island by ferry. On the island: travel by SUV, Cable Car and train
* Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach
* Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience
* Accommodations are based on TripAdvisor 4 star or up reviews
★Entrance Fee & Transportation Included
Today, we will fly to Irkutsk, the 2nd largest city in Siberia.
Irkutsi is located in Eastern Siberia, one of the largest cities in Siberia, about 66km from Lake Baikal. Arrive Irkutsk in the morning, then transfer to Listvyanka, we will visit ★Baikal Ecological Museum and take ★cable car to observation platform, where you marvel amazing scenery of Mt. Chersky and Lake Baikal. Later, return to Irkutsk.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Local cuisine, 3 courses Dinner / Local cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Irkutsk City Center or similar
Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake in the world, containing 22-23% of the world’s fresh surface water. It is also world’s deepest and oldest lake. After breakfast, transfer to train station, we will take ★Old Railroad Train to Lake Baikal (only Thursday and Sunday). This train will make 5-6 stops, you can get off the train and see the lake. Our final stop is at Port Baikai, then depart for Irkutsk.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Lunch Box on the train Dinner / Local cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Irkutsk City Center or similar
After breakfast, depart for Olkhon Island-the largest island on Lake Baikal. En-route, we will participate Shaman ceremony, an ancient purification ritual. Continue to Ust-Orda Village, visit local museum and learn about the history of Buryat ethnic groups. After lunch, take ★ferry to Oklhon Island, upon arrival, travel by ★SUV to Burkhan Cape and to Baikal’s most famous landmark, the Shamanka, or Shaman’s Rock. Natives believe that Burkhan lives in this rock.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Local Cuisine, 3 courses Dinner / Local cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Baikal View Hotel(Local Best) or similar
In the early morning, you can enjoy the magnificent sunrise of Lake Baikal. After breakfast, to Khoboy Cape, located in the northern part of the island. En-route to Harantsi, Three Brothers etc. Late afternoon, return to hotel.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Local Cuisine, 3 courses Dinner / Local cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Baikal View Hotel or similar
After breakfast, transfer to ★ferry station and depart for Irkutsk. This city is located at the intersection of the Angara River & Irkut River, upon arrival, city tour will follow: The Savior Church, located near the state government. The church is famous for its unique exterior design, the facades are decorated with rich ornament. Walking through this city, you will fund different style of their architecture from Russian classical, Russian Orthodox to Gothic style.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel Lunch / Local cuisine, 3 courses Dinner / Local cuisine 3 courses
Hotel: Courtyard Irkutsk City Center or similar
This morning, transfer to airport for homebound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.
Meal: American Breakfast at hotel
*Minimum Group Size: 6 people and more
Tour Fare include: 3-4-star hotel, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Domestic Train Ticket, Transportation and Entrance Fee.
Tour Fare exclude: Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: $US10.00 per day), Russia Visa Fee (we can assist Los Angeles residents, visa fee is $330 per person). Travel Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to aiport on the last day **
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
*Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
* Tour fare, & airfare are subject to change based on fluctuation in price, please contact us for more info
