Trekking tours

Despite all the achievements of the present-day tourism a significant part of the guests visiting our region, prefers trekking. And the reason is not only a relatively low cost. The huge vial of the world’s purest water is surrounded by rocky shores, so, highways along the lake, especially along the western coast, are rare.

Yet, literally in any corner of Lake Baikal there are tracks laid in due time by hunters, fishermen, and, later, by geologists and trekkers. In the southern and mid parts of the lake they are better groomed, since all the basic tourist centers, such as the village of Listvyanka, the Pestchanaya bay and Ol’khon Island, are here. Therefore, having even one day to spare, you can make an easy “trekking” along the famous “Krugobaikalka” or as far as the old gold mines in Bolshiye Koty, an ancient Evenki settlement. And, having three days, you can walk the stretch from Listvyanka to the village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye. Presence of tourist bases on this leg of the route allows to do without tents and sleeping bags, having only the musts in your backpack.

More advanced “strollers” are welcome to the “Healing springs of Shumak valley” and “The mysteries of Baikal”. And for those, who prefer to combine trekking with other kinds of rest, we have advice to take notice of the “The Tazheran steppe and Olkhon island”.

The Eco trails of Baikal

Backpacking along the Western coast of Lake BaikalDuration: 5 days, 4 nights
Departure dates: on request.

 

Despite a great variety of outdoor activities hiking yet remains the cheapest and thus the most popular way of exploring the wilderness. All you need is a reliable tent and a sleeping bag, comfortable footwear and a backpack, minimum of personal belongings and good spirit. Our hiking adventure starts from Listvyanka village – once a small fishermen community on the Western side of Lake Baikal that now has grown into a popular tourist center. The trail runs 60 km up north along the shoreline in a beautiful terrain. Easy access to the starting point is the main attraction of this route. And hikers explored this part of the shoreline long before the tourist boom on lake Baikal started in the late 90-s. Nowadays the trail from Listvyanka village to Bolshoye Goloustnoye village is the most advanced part of the Great Baikal Trail.

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In the heart of Khamar-Daban

Backpacking in the heart of Khamar-Daban rangeDuration: 6 days 5 nights
Departure dates: on request.

 

The itinerary offers a backpacking trip in the heart of Khamar-Daban mountain range that borders the south-western coast line of Lake Baikal. This is a popular area for outdoor lovers all the year round. In winter the unreclaimed snowy slopes of Khamar Daban are explored by downhill skiers. In summer the white waters and meandering trails attract rafts men and backpackers from all over the country. During this trip you will see amazing natural phenomenon – beautiful mountain lakes and waterfalls, ascend one of the highest peaks of Hamar-Daban and enjoy hiking through the real Siberian jungles.

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The Tazheran steppe and Olkhon island

Duration: 12 days, 11 nights
Departure dates: on request.
Backpacking and cycling in the Tazheran steppe and Olkhon Island

 

The following itinerary is a good choice for tourists interested both in backpacking and ethnography. The route runs through a number of sacral sites that are located on Lake Baikal shoreline. The backpackers will have a good chance to explore a number of shamanists’ spots of the Tazheran steppe and Olkhon Island. And not only that: every day of your adventure you will enjoy picturesque bays, gorgeous rocks, sand beaches and the boundless blue waters of the Great Lake.

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Healing springs of Shumak Valley

Backpacking to Eastern Sayan mountainsDuration: 9 days 8 nights
Departure dates: On request

 

The Shumak spa is a unique natural phenomenon. It was found centuries ago in the Eastern Sayan Mountains, in the Valley of Shumak River. The thermal springs are renowned for their amazing healing effects on a human organism. And thanks to its remoteness this Natural health resort has remained merely untouched. Even nowadays one can get there only on foot or on a horse back. The springs are located in a beautiful area surrounded by gorgeous peaks and one can combine relaxing in natural mineral baths with easy day hikes along the river valley or up to the blooming alpine fields.

Olkhon Island on Lake Baikal, better known as the Island of Sun – is another nature wonder you ought to see. Pine tree forests, clean warm waters and sandy beaches – is something what you really will be dreaming of after a week of backpacking over the 3000m high Sayan Mountains.

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