Lake Baikal, Southern Shore - Escorted Walking
Lake Baikal lies only seventy kilometres from the Siberian city of Irkutsk and holds a fifth of the world’s fresh water. You take a local train from Irkutsk to the town of Sludyanka located at the southern termination of Lake Baikal. You will pass marble quarries, small warm water lakes near Snezhnaya (Snow) River, beautiful mountain streams, thick Siberian taiga-forest and peaceful beaches as well as many other natural attractions.
| Details: | |
| Departures: | 2011: Daily departures from May 10th till September 30th. Minimum 2 persons. Maximum of 6. Prices reduce for larger numbers. |
| Price: | Double Room: Hotel: $813 / Homestay: $685 Single Room: |
| Grade: | This is a moderate walking tour |
| Includes | |
| • 2 nights hotel/homestay accommodation in Irkutsk • breakfast in Irkutsk • all camping equipment |
• all meals whilst camping • guide • back up vehicle • all transfers |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1: Arrival in Irkutsk Day 2: Irkutsk to Listvyanka – 4km Day 3: Listvyanka to Cape Kadilny – 20km Day 4: Cape Kadilny to Bolshie Koty – 17km Day 5: Bolshie Koty to Irkutsk – 25km |
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