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Tour #22. Lake Baikal Tour:
Irkutsk - Ulan Ude
Tour Description:
We visit the capital of Buriatia Republic is Ulan-Ude City. Museums of the
city tell us about the history and culture of Buriatia, of life style of
peoples, flora and fauna of Baikal region and works of Buriat and Russian
artists. (History Museum of Buriatia, Ethnographical Museum of Transbaikalia
People, Nature Museum, Geological Museum, Museum of Fine Arts). Another
place of interest within out tour is Ivolginsky Datsan. Nowadays Ivolginsk
Datsan is the centre of Buddhism of Russia in 30 km far from Ulan-Ude City.
During the tour you also visit Listvyanka village, which lies 70 km from
Irkutsk on the shore of lake Baikal. Enjoy the magnificent views of Baikal
Lake from the highest spot in the area - Tchersky Peak. This tour begins in
Irkutsk- one of the oldest and most attractive Siberian cities. Irkutsk is
famous for it’s wooden architecture. The city of Irkutsk has preserved many
of monuments including ancient log structures.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrival in Irkutsk, transfer to the hotel
City overview excursion
Walking in the city centre, museum of local lore.
Day 2
Breakfast, transfer to Listvyanka village
In Listvyanka visit the Limnological Museum (or Museum of Baikal), where you
can learn about flora and fauna of the lake and see some unique species in
aquarium. Accommodation in the hotel.
Day 3
Breakfast, a walk to The Tchersky Peak (Baikal Lake panorama). Transfer to
Irkutsk, visit the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture on our way from to
see some interesting samples of old wooden houses which were brought there
from all over Siberia.
Night train to Ulan-Ude
Day 4
Arrival in Ulan-Ude. Accommodation, breakfast.
City tour.
Day 5
Breakfast.
Visit Ivolginsky Datsan.
Night train back to Irkutsk.
Day 6
Arrival to Irkutsk. Transfer to the airport.
End of services.
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