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Discover the best top things to do in Siberian District, Russia including Boat excursion to the Circum Baikal Railway, Full day tour to Listvyanka, Baikal!, OLKHON island NOTH LINE one day trip, Local Culture and Mountainous Paysages, Full-Day Private Tour to the Shamans from Irkutsk, Olkhon Island Car Tour for One Day from Irkutsk, Irkutsk Overview Private Tour by Car with Visiting to the Icebreaker Angara, OLKHON island SOUTH LINE one day trip, Irkutsk Private City Tour with Visit to Decembrists' Museum, IRKUTSK CITY one day excursion .
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1. Boat excursion to the Circum Baikal Railway
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are here to propose to you a personalized trip on the Circum Baikal Railway. It will perfectly fit you if you hate crowds and want to get 100% in harmony with nature. This is for you if you are looking for a route that reflects the most iconic spots along the way and doesn't take a lot of time; or if you would like to hugely diversify your knowledge on the subject of the railway construction and the history of the country and be treated as a welcome guest as well as a client. The Circum Baikal Railway is rightfully considered the most beautiful part of the Trans-Siberian Railway. An open-air monument of engineering ideas with its numerous tunnels, bridges, viaducts, and protective walls has become one of the most favorite destinations on Baikal. And we are inviting you to join us on this trip and explore “the golden buckle of Transsib” in a very elegant and convenient way. With us, you will observe the most iconic places for a reasonable price and accompanied by a skilled guide.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Guide service throught the tour, 4 hour boat excursion
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Reviewed By folga22
Highly recommended!!! We spent a week on Lake Baikal carefully guided by Nadezhda. We visited Irkutsk, then we moved together to Listvyanka for one night, then to Olkhon for three days, and finally came back to Irkutsk. Nadya was doing her best during this period making all our wishes come true, giving useful and practical tips for our spare time and dealing with all organizational problems. So she is a wonderful guide: intelligent, talkative, well-awared, humorous, extremely responsive and resbonsible with her guests, and her sense of proportion and tact is amazing. The region is now on its way to providing good services for travelers and Nadezhda is the best role model for those who learn how to manage this process. Thank you for this unforgettable trip, dear Nadyusha!
2. Full day tour to Listvyanka, Baikal!
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
You will be picked up from your hotel by a comfortable minivan. On the way to Listvyanka you will visit the wooden ethnography museum Taltsy and the Baikal limnology museum to find out more about the Siberian exploration by Russians, local people settlements, and scientific study of the lake. In Listvyanka you will rise by a cableway to an observation platform "Czerskiy Stone", with stunning views of Lake Baikal and the source of the Angara River. Then you can visit the famous fish market and taste endemic Baikal fish. What's included: - private transfer: Irkutsk - Listvyanka – Irkutsk - guide service during the tour - Irkutsk city tour around historical center of the town - tickets for a chair lift to the observation point "Cherskiy Stone" - tickets for "Taltsy" museum - tickets for Baikal Limnological Museum - free time to explore Listvyanka and visit a fish market - opportunity for customization
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide service throughout the tour, Visit to an open-air Taltsy museum , Chair lift ride to an observation point, Visit to Baikal Limnological Museum
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Reviewed By T7822DJchriso
This was the most efficient way to see the lake from Irkutsk. The vehicle was clean and in perfect condition. Victor is a fun person and drove very safely.
3. OLKHON island NOTH LINE one day trip
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Today you will go to the north part of the Olkhon Island! 10:00 departure from hotel.You will visit: Sand beach, Three brothers rock, Lion and Crocodile islands, Uzury village and the most north part of the Olkhon- Khoboy mountain! Then our driver will prepare for you a real Baikal lunch - omul fish soup.16:00 go back to the Khuzhir village.
Inclusions: The driver will prepare for you a real Baikal lunch - omul fish soup, vegetable salad, bread and cookies!, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Guide service (but don't worry - our driver can speak simplified English)
Reviewed By shenv
Lake Baikal in winter is a magical place. The lake freezes and the ice turns transperant and blue. You can look right through at beautiful hammock formations and bubbles forming beautiful patterns just under the ice. There is so much to do in this Sibetian region. The frozen lake gives access to the caves and overhangs on the mountains that are covered with breathtaking ice formations. The quaint villages on the shores of Baikal and in Olkhon island gives one a glimpse of this remote cold region and its very warm people. Driving on ice is a totally exciting and thrilling experience. The special thing about this winter region is its weather. Although the tempreture is subzero all the time, because of its dryness and lack of wind one doesn't feel very cold and if adequately dressed, very comfortable. Dog sleighing on ice was another happy experience that we had. My husband and I took this 7 day tour with Baikal Sun Tours. Right from the enquiry stage to the booking they were prompt and hospitable. Anastasia answered all our questions, provided everything and more than we asked for. They hlped us shop for warm clothes, cancelled our flight tickets although they hadn't booked it, helped us check in with our flights, provided ice walking equipment and even scouted for gifts for us and even provided us with local sim cards for our phones. Galina and Andrew not only dropped us at the Airport but stayed with us until we checked in. Slav our English speaking guide and Andrew who made all the arrangements were superb. They answered all our questions (and we had plenty), prepared fantastic meals on the lake, helped me walk on ice at all times, took us to the best spot on the lake and gave us an amazing experience. The hotels/ guesthouses were at the best spots and very comfortable. All the drivers of the vehicles were careful and good. Driving on the lake is risky and is the job of the experts. The meals were sumptuous and tasty. Andrew periodically provided us with his delicious homemade berry liquor that also helped in keeping us warm. Anastasia, answered all our queries on whatsapp very promptly at all times. I would strongly recommend Lake Baikal in winter experience to everyone and to take this tour with Baikal Sun Tours as they are outstanding.
4. Local Culture and Mountainous Paysages
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tunka Valley is called the land of Geser, Buryat (local people's hero), who fought against The Evil Khan, attacking the peaceful land. The guests like this area for untouched beauty of eternal snowy-peaked Siberian Alps mountains, green meadows, curing hot springs and tasty local cuisine. This is the place, where locals continue to live their cattle breeding lifestyle, some of them have yurts (gers), and if you stay for another day and go to the most remote areas at the border with Mongolia, you will see locals living the lives of their ancestors. Here a lot of local ethnic festivals are held, including ethnic dance, wrestling, horse riding and breaking the bones of animals contests.
Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, Guide's services
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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.
5. Full-Day Private Tour to the Shamans from Irkutsk
Ethnographical tour around the Lake Baikal area, an exiting visit to the region where Shamanism is still practised. It is a brilliant way to experience the Buryat people’s traditional hospitality and cuisine, to enjoy their dancing and music. You are invited to take part in the original ceremony of "meeting-and-greeting" guests at a Buryat dwelling, view the folk art, make offerings to the local spirits, and feel like a medieval nomad. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Professional local guide, Folk program, Visit to Shaman, Buryat national lunch, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
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. Olkhon Island Car Tour for One Day from Irkutsk
Olkhon - the oldest center of civilisation, famous for its mysterious caves, rock paintings, ancient legends and historical traditions. He endlessly surprised by majestic scenery and landscapes. Our tour starts from the ferry and would lead to the very north of the island.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
7. Irkutsk Overview Private Tour by Car with Visiting to the Icebreaker Angara
During the tour the guide will show you the city's historical centre. You will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk, see the city's main streets, churches, famous buildings and monuments. as well as pay a visit to the famous icebreaker “Angara”. Often called the Siberian Paris, Irkutsk is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Siberia, Russia. The city boasts magnificent churches, whose histories date back centuries. Irkutsk was founded in 1661 on the place of the junction of the Angara and the Irkut Rivers. The Irkut River gave the name to the city. At first, it was just a little wooden town, but it developed very fast, and 25 years later Irkutsk was given the status of the city. Today Irkutsk is one of the largest economic, industrial and cultural centres of Eastern Siberia. The citizens of the city believe that Irkutsk means for Siberia as much as Paris for France and London for England. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Inclusions: Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Entrance fee to Icebreaker "Angara", All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities
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. OLKHON island SOUTH LINE one day trip
Today we will go to the south part of the Olkhon Island: 10:00 departure from hotel. Today we will visit:an observation desk Heart lake, internal lake, rock garden, bay of Zagli, Trident Cape and we will see a beautiful ice of lake Baikal.
Inclusions: Our driver will prepare for you a real Baikal lunch - omul fish soup, vegetable salad, bread and cookies., Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Guide service (but don't worry - our driver can speak simplified English)
Reviewed By Put-in-tours
We were a team of 2 Frenchmen and 1 Russian planning on short notice a 24h trip to Lake Baikal. Baikal Sun Tours offered very quickly a perfect and intensive program to make the best our of our short stay. They demonstrated very easy and careful communication from the start until the end of our trip. They organised our transfer from Irkutsk to the island, our hotel which was nice, an ice fishing session, an amazing banya and the north line excursion. We had a great experience and lots of fun with each activities. We highly recommend Baikal Sun Tours for their truly high level of service and great excursions!
9. Irkutsk Private City Tour with Visit to Decembrists' Museum
During the tour the guide will show you the city's historical centre, you will get acquainted with the history of Irkutsk and will see the city's main streets, churches, famous buildings and monuments, as well as visit Decembrists museum. Often called the Siberian Paris, Irkutsk is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in Siberia, Russia. The city boasts magnificent churches, whose histories date back centuries. Irkutsk was founded in 1661 on the place of the junction of the Angara and the Irkut Rivers. The Irkut River gave the name to the city. At first, it was just a little wooden town, but it developed very fast, and 25 years later Irkutsk was given the status of the city. Today Irkutsk is one of the largest economic, industrial and cultural centres of Eastern Siberia. The citizens of the city believe that Irkutsk means for Siberia as much as Paris for France and London for England. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Driver’s services as per the program (Comfortable car/minivan with A/C), Entrance fee to Decembrists' museum, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Gratuities
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.
10. IRKUTSK CITY one day excursion
Do your first step to discover Siberia: Irkutsk city tour! This old city located in the shores of Angara River, and it is de facto capital of Eastern Siberia. Pleasantly historic Irkutsk is by far the most popular stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway between Moscow and all points east. With Lake Baikal in 70km away, Our professional guide will make this tour not only interesting, but also informative, recommend the best restaurants and shops, help you to order lunch, accompany you shopping (our company provides its personal discounts to many local stores). Your tour includes transfer by comfortable cars, jeeps and minivans for groups from 1 to 6 people and minibuses for groups from 7 to 18 people. All our cars are equipped with air conditioning system.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Our guide can recommend you restaurants for lunch in Irkutsk and we can transfer you there after excursion (for free)
Reviewed By Put-in-tours
We were a team of 2 Frenchmen and 1 Russian planning on short notice a 24h trip to Lake Baikal. Baikal Sun Tours offered very quickly a perfect and intensive program to make the best our of our short stay. They demonstrated very easy and careful communication from the start until the end of our trip. They organised our transfer from Irkutsk to the island, our hotel which was nice, an ice fishing session, an amazing banya and the north line excursion. We had a great experience and lots of fun with each activities. We highly recommend Baikal Sun Tours for their truly high level of service and great excursions!
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