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Lake Baikal
Jeep tour to western Buryatia

The East Sayan Mountains is relatively young, rocky mountain system covering vast territory from Altay Mountains throughout Tuva Republic to Russia-Mongolian frontier and Lake Baikal. The heart of these land - Oka valley, hidden in the center of Sayan Mountains, is separated from the nearest railway station with more then 400 km of taiga forest, swift rivers, high mountain passes. A dirt road, built at 15 years ago, opened the access to the region. Now a western part of Buryat Republic with the center in Orlick settlement (490 km from Irkutsk) is getting very popular among Russian and foreign outdoor enthusiasts. Many natural attractions keep high interest to this magnificent land. Trekkers come to enjoy the uninhabited mountain valleys and extinct volcanoes, relax at thermal baths, climb unknown summits, white-water fans appreciate tough rapids of Oka river combined with picturesque views and good fishing. Horseback riders, fishermen, bikers are developing new routes around Orlick.

ADVENTURE # B1004
Itinerary   9 days
Group size   1 -4 persons
Season   February - November
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Accomodation
1 pax
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
Irkutsk
Western Buryatia
 
 
 
 
Homestay
Tents or hostels
        
Hotel Irkutsk
renovated
Tents or hostels
        
Hotel Irkutsk
standard
Tents or hostels
       

INCLUDED

  • Museum fees
  • Camping outfit
  • Isomats
  • Overnights in tents or hostels
  • Expert guide
  • Horses
  • Sleeping bags
  • All meals
  • 4 WD van
  • Fishing outfit
  • Dingueys

PROGRAM

Day 1
Arrival in Irkutsk in the morning (about at 08:00 – 09:00 am ), arrival transfer to hotel / homestay, 3 hours walking city tour with one museum.

Day 2
Breakfast. Driving to Southern part of the Lake Baikal, lunch at the coast of the world’s deepest lake, in the afternoon they come to Arshan spa, situated at the foot of Sayans. Beautiful views, clean air, number of mineral springs made Arshan an interesting place to visit. Sightseeing around Arshan, visit to Buddhist temple, natural thermal springs.

Le rocher du ShamanDay 3
Jeep drives up the Tunka to the vast Okinskoe Plateau, called a small Tibet, and further to Dab Khag, (1600m over the sea level). You’ll see the Oka, which starts from the lake as a tiny small spring and turns to a great river. Dab Khag is a small buryat farm, where a family of peasants and hunters lives. Tourists are meet-and-greet in the house according to the traditions of nomads.

Day 4
day horse trip to ancient volcano lava fields in the wide valley of Oka is done. True hikers can also climb a mountain to observe the whole valley. Sightseeing around Orlick, a day horse back riding, fishing in Oka, hiking, meeting with native people.

Day 5
On the other day jeep takes a group 15-20 km up the Oka River, where the dingey is pumped and a short rafting is started. On rafting tourist can enjoy beautiful views of Oka and Sayan Mountains from the water and try fishing for grayling, pull and other Siberian fish.

cote du BaikalDay 6
Sightseeing around Orlick, hiking, meeting with native people. Sauna is followed by traditional Buryat family dinner. One of the most impressive experiences is a touch to distinctive culture of Buryats, descendants of the great Genghis Khan.

Day 7
Start drive back Irkutsk. Overnight in tent (about 250 km from Irkutsk).

Day 8
Back to Irkutsk half day (Lunch including, no dinner). Accommodation in hotel/homestay.

Day 9
Breakfast. Transfer to station / airport. Departure from Irkutsk.