Heart of Baikal

3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS
  • Breakfast on board
  • Beginning of the cruise "Heart of Baikal".
  • 11:00-12:00 p.m. Boarding of new passengers. Accommodation in cabins. Acquaintance with the cruise team.
  • Briefing about safety rules on board Lunch on board Passage through the Gulf and voyage to Big Baikal – its middle basin with maximum depth of 1400 m.

The cruise boat goes along the picturesque western coast of Baikal Stop at white-marble cave Saagan-Zaga (stop is possible if there are no high waves and wind). Drawings of an ancient and primitive civilization can be seen at the marmoreal cliff Saagan-Zaba which is on the shore of the lake. According to the scientists the drawings were made 4000 years ago (2000 years B.C.) in what is known as the Stone Age period. In the evening – arrival t Sennaya Bay. Beautiful surroundings of Sennaya Bay will make your trip unforgettable. You'll definitely enjoy walking around the bay. Russian Banya (for a supplement)

Image
Image
  • Dinner on board

Overnight on board at the mouth of the Shumikha River. There is a small sandy bay and a tiny (almost deserted) village of fishermen at Shumikha River. In the evening guests can walk around the valley, have a swim in crystal clear water of Baikal and enjoy the beauty of sunset at the Lake.

  • Breakfast on board

Walking trip along the mountainous path from Sennaya to Sandy Bay (6 km). The path runs along the very edge of the range from where there's a breathtaking view on Baikal and surroundings. Arrival to Sandy Bay (where the cruise boat is awaiting). Lunch on board Voyage to Circum Baikal Loop. Circum Baikal Loop is world-famous for its unique bridges and tunnels built in the end of the XIXth century. The Loop is respectfully called "Golden Buckle of the Russian Railway": Buckle – because it joined together the Trans-Siberian Railroad disconnected by Lake Baikal, and Golden – because construction of the western section of the Circum Baikal Railway was the most expensive. Stop for an overnight in Shumikha Bay In the evening – short walking trip to the tunnels and galleries of the Baikal Loop.

Image
Image
  • Dinner on board
  • Overnight on board Distance covered during the day: 100 km Duration: 8 hours
  • Breakfast on board
  • Voyage to Listvyanka Settlement (2-hour-long trip) 12:00 p.m. arrival in Listvyanka.
  • End of the cruise "Big journey" .
Image
Image

Contact as

Please, note that we can modify and adjust any program in accordance with your request. For more information about the itinerary and the rates, please, feel free to contact us at any time: sputnik_irkutsk@mail.ru