Things to do in Zabaikalye, Siberian District: The Best Private Tours

July 13, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Zabaikalye, Russia including Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism, Arshan Tour (1 day), Experience Baikal in Winter 2020. Multi Day trips & Excursions to Frozen Baikal, Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Eastbound), Ulan-Ude Private City Tour (by car/bus), Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Westbound), Private Walking Tour of the City of Ulan-Ude, From BAIKAL to MONGOLIA Tour (12 days).
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1. Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism

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This authentic trip is for those travelers, who want to get acquainted with Asian traditions, with Buryats (local population), who have been shamanists since the old times and started to become Buddhists in the XVIIth century. You will have a chance to meet locals, ride horses and even to live in the gers (nomadic tents). You’ll also have a conversation to real shamans and try national food of Buryats. Living in civilized world, spending plenty of time with phones, laptops and other gadgets, we started to lose connection to the present moment. Vacation in the wild nature of Siberia with fresh air, surrounded by Baikal lake, will fill you with energy and restore health.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Tickets to the museums, Guides services for 11 days, Traditional ritual by shaman, Entrance tickets to the national parks , Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Accommodation is excluded. We can add it at your request depending on the type of roo you choose, Meals

Reviewed By hansibansi_H_

We were in Irkutsk and wanted to make a one day tour on Olkhon. In the tourist info we were given the contact from Tanya. The organization was very uncomplicated, we told her what we wanted and she organized this in a short time. The driver was very friendly and funny, even if he did not speak English we got along very well with facial expressions and gestures. He showed us the most beautiful places and let us discover some of them by ourselves, he also cooked us a delicious traditional fish soup. We liked the tour very much and we were glad that something could be organized for us at such short notice and without complications.

2. Arshan Tour (1 day)

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For 12 hours of excursion to Arshan you will visit two regions of Russia, see the Southern part of Baikal, find out what the Republic of Buryatia is and why it is famous, look at Baikal from a bird's eye view. In this tour you will get acquainted with the following sights: 1) Stella on the border between the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia and Buddhist stupas on the road to Arshan 2) Tunkinsky Waterfall. This waterfall can not be reached by car, so we will have a mini-trekking (5 km). 3) The souvenir market. The market is on the way to the waterfall and is very famous, since almost all things here are made in Mongolia. 4) Buruat lunch 5) Buddhist Datsan. This datsan was built in 1917 at the foot of the Sayany Mountains. 6) Dead volcanoes. You will walk on the crater of one of the volcanoes. 7) Hot springs of the "Pearl" resort. You will have a chance to swim in the hot springs. You need to bring a bathing suit, a towel and slippers, or you can rent it on the spot.

Inclusions: Local Buryat cuisine (if you are vegetarian, warn us), Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Ticket to swim in hot springs (about 300 RUB per person)

Reviewed By T6786WY_

Nice ???? trip , talented guide, beautiful nature and good people ???? thanks baikal vision for good organization of the tour

3. Experience Baikal in Winter 2020. Multi Day trips & Excursions to Frozen Baikal

Baikal Guide Buryatia

The tour is a unique opportunity to visit the Greatest Lake Baikal in winter. Drive on the ice surface, see the ice caves and bathe in the hot healing springs. This tour can be tailored personally for you. A professional photographer will help save this trip forever.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast

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4. Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Eastbound)

Top Step Travel

This tour will give you a possibility to explore the vast Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok travelling by regular trains. During your train journey you will experience cultural diversity of Russian regions by making stops in many significant cities. Your journey will be thoroughly organized from pick up and accommodation at arrival point to the last day of your itinerary. All guests will be provided with necessary visa support for this tour. The tour will be interesting for guests who want to see as much as possible and save time and money.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, breakfasts are included only for guests staying at hotels, DBL accommodation at hotels (if 1 pax - SGL accommodation), accommodation in dormitory for guests staying at hostels, train tickets of chosen category, all transfers as per itinerary, visa supporting letter

Exclusions: other meals, insurance, English speaking guide/interpreter , excursion package

5. Ulan-Ude Private City Tour (by car/bus)

U Visit Russia

We offer you a city tour (by car/bus) or a tour around the historical center of Ulan-Ude. Ulan-Ude (earlier Verhneudinsk) is the capital city of republic Buryatia in Russian Federation. It is situated on the banks of the Uda river in the east of Siberia. The current name was given to the city in 1934 and means "red Uda" or "red gate" in Buryat reflecting the communist ideology of the Soviet Union to which it belonged. After a large fire in 1878, the city was almost completely rebuilt. The Trans-Siberian Railway reached the city in 1900 causing an explosion in growth. Until 1991 the city was closed to foreigners. Now Ulan-Ude is an old historic and cultural center in Siberia.

Inclusions: Transport service, English-speaking guide service (other languages upon request)

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Reviewed By john m

We booked for the Swan Lake ballet on 25 December 2019, with travel date on 24 May 2020, through U Visit Russia. . Due to the Covit19 pandemic we were unable to visit Russia nor attend the ballet. Two tickets were purchased for US$465.50. U Visit Russia was advised of not being able to attend and agreed to pay a full refund but there would be a delay due to the number of cancellations. After some time no refund was forthcoming and U Visit Russia was again contacted by email and we were advised that due to the volume of cancellations the refund would be credited to our credit card within 9 weeks. Nothing and again they were contacted by email but no response was ever received. No refund was ever received. Nothing!! The lesson is to beware of ever dealing with this company.

6. Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Westbound)

Top Step Travel

This tour will give you a possibility to explore the vast Russia from Vladivostok to Moscow travelling by regular trains. During your train journey you will experience cultural diversity of Russian regions by making stops in many significant cities. Your journey will be thoroughly organized from pick up and accommodation at arrival point to the last day of your itinerary. All guests will be provided with necessary visa support for this tour. The tour will be interesting for guests who want to see as much as possible and save time and money.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, DBL accommodation at hotels (if 1 pax - SGL accommodation), breakfasts are included only for guests staying at hotels, all transfers as per itinerary, accommodation in dormitory for guests staying at hostels, train tickets of chosen category, visa supporting letter

Exclusions: English speaking guide/interpreter , other meals, insurance, excursion package

7. Private Walking Tour of the City of Ulan-Ude

U Visit Russia

We offer you a city walking tour around the historical center of Ulan-Ude. Ulan-Ude (earlier Verhneudinsk) is the capital city of republic Buryatia in Russian Federation. It is situated on the banks of the Uda river in the east of Siberia. The current name was given to the city in 1934 and means "red Uda" or "red gate" in Buryat reflecting the communist ideology of the Soviet Union to which it belonged. After a large fire in 1878, the city was almost completely rebuilt. The Trans-Siberian Railway reached the city in 1900 causing an explosion in growth. Until 1991 the city was closed to foreigners. Now Ulan-Ude is an old historic and cultural center in Siberia.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide service (other languages upon request)

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Reviewed By john m

We booked for the Swan Lake ballet on 25 December 2019, with travel date on 24 May 2020, through U Visit Russia. . Due to the Covit19 pandemic we were unable to visit Russia nor attend the ballet. Two tickets were purchased for US$465.50. U Visit Russia was advised of not being able to attend and agreed to pay a full refund but there would be a delay due to the number of cancellations. After some time no refund was forthcoming and U Visit Russia was again contacted by email and we were advised that due to the volume of cancellations the refund would be credited to our credit card within 9 weeks. Nothing and again they were contacted by email but no response was ever received. No refund was ever received. Nothing!! The lesson is to beware of ever dealing with this company.

8. From BAIKAL to MONGOLIA Tour (12 days)

Baikal Vision

Do you want to take Trans-Mongolian railway and miss all main sights of our region? If yes, so just close this page and choose something more. However if you are ready to adventure and exciting tour so this trip is for you. During 12 days you will explore Baikal region and Mongolia. In this tour we combined all main sights of both regions. Baikal Mongolian tour is the best chance to have logically organized program with all highlights of regions during limited enough time. Besides you will visit Buryatia Republic, Ivolginsky Temple (Buddhist Center in Russia), Kyakhta (Border town). Also you will cross Russian-Mongolian border by cars that is very unusual experience. In Mongolia you will make the most classical itinerary. You will visit nowadays and past capital of Mongolia, stay with local nomad families, see many wild animals (horses, eagles, dinosaurs etc.), taste Mongolian cuisine and drinks.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Exclusions: Personal exchanges, Gratuities

Reviewed By T6786WY_

Nice ???? trip , talented guide, beautiful nature and good people ???? thanks baikal vision for good organization of the tour

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