Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Places: Irkutskaya oblast', Russia
Start point: Irkutsk
Group size: 1-10 persons
Recommended period for travelling: June-September

The locals dub Lake Baikal a sea, as its ultramarine surface stretches far beyond the horizon! From ancient times, legends have been sung about the lake. Stand on the coast to feel its tremendous power. This tour is for those who is going to Baikal for the first time and who wants to see its best sights while travelling light with comfort. During this journey you 'll cross Baikal by a high-speed boat and walk on foot across the reserved taiga; travel around the Olkhon island and visit its northernmost point — Cape Khoboy, watching the amazing change of natural landscapes, sometimes similar to Mongolia or the Mediterranean; get acquainted with the indigenous Baikal people's history; taste the Buryat cuisine and try to cook it; discover the spiritual Baikal by visiting sacred places for Buddhists and touching the secrets of shamanism