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Baikal - Sightseeing - Buryatia

Baikal Capitals

Baikal sightseeng - discoveryWe offer you to discover Siberian cities Irkutsk - a "Paris of Siberia", Ulan-Ude - the capital of the Republic of Buryatia (Eastern Gate to Baikal) and the old merchant's town Kyakhta - the Gate of Great Tea Road - during this unforgettable sightseeing trip. You will get acquainted with the history and culture of Siberian cities from Lake Baikal to Mongolian borders.

1st day: Irkutsk
Arrival in Irkutsk. Accommodation at hotel. According to arrival time, refreshment followed by city guided tour. Visit to museum of Regional Studies. Free time to explore. ( L, D)
2nd day: Irkutsk - Listvyanka
After breakfast depart for Listvyanka (68 km), located on Lake Baikal in the mouth of the Angara River (the lake's only outlet). Visit to Baikal Limnological Museum which has one-of-a-kind collection of exhibits about the origin of the lake, historical investigations, nature, surrounding area. Afternoon four-hour motor boat excursion to the old Circumbaikal railroad. Return to Irkutsk. Transfer to the railway station and take overnight Trans Siberian train to Ulan-Ude (8 hrs.). (B,L,D)
3rd day: Ulan-Ude - Ivolginsky Datsan
Arrival in Ulan-Ude. Transfer to hotel. After breakfast a guided city tour. Visit to the History Museum. Visit to the Ivolginsky Datsan, the most important Buddhist temple in Russia (40 km from Ulan-Ude).Afternoon visit the Ethnographic Museum and see collections of traditional dwellings, clothes and furnishings of all ethnic groups of the region. Return to the hotel. Free time. (B,L,D)
4th day: Ulan-Ude - Kyakhta
After breakfast drive to Kyakhta on the Mongolia border (234 km from Ulan-Ude). Guided citiy-tour with visit to museum of Regional Studies. Return to Ulan-Ude. Gala-dinner with folklore entertainment and traditional cuisine. Overnight like previous day. (B,L,D)
5th day: Ulan-Ude
Transfer to the airport. (B)

Baikal Capitals: General info

Travel dates

Best season: all year around
Travel dates and exact price will be qualified after your request.




Type of tour

sightseeing

Duration

5 days

Arrival

Irkutsk
Departure
Ulan-Ude
Useful information
We recommend to bring warm clothing in case of foul weather

Tour price per person
The tour price is included:

- transfers according the itinerary
- train ticket Irkutsk-Ulan-Ude (2. class)
- 3 overnights in hotel, DR (Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude)
- meals according the itinerary
- excursions according the itinerary
- services of a professional guide and interpreter

Upon receiving your enquiry, we will give an exact quote for your requirements and group size.
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Baikal Capitals: map of route

 

 
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All our tour programs are flexible and can also be can also be tailored to your wishes. Please provide us all of the following information: when would you like to make your trip, the length of time you wish to stay in the Baikal region; how many people are you; some idea about the type of tour or other services you require. Upon receiving your enquiry, we will give an exact quote for your requirements and group size.

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