We organize active tours to Baikal in 2018. We have both youth-oriented programs and lightweight leisure options with small transitions in a walking mode, which even children and retirees can handle. Our consultants will help you choose the best option for active recreation on Lake Baikal.
Features of active recreation on Baikal
This type of tours involves being in nature, and sometimes overnight stays in the open air. Hence, there are a number of specific requirements that tourists should be aware of. In particular, be sure to have warm clothing with you, especially if you are going on a hike. Even in the middle of summer it can be quite cold here at night. And during the day, the sun shines very brightly, so you need UV protection. You also need mosquito and tick repellents. You can clarify the specific requirements for physical training and equipment from the consultants when making an application for the tour.Options for active tours to Baikal 2018:
We offer:- Camping with a tent. This is a classic holiday option for lovers of tourist romance. We try to make the crossings not very large so that without special preparation you can cope with the road. However, it is important to take into account that you still have to walk at least 10 kilometers, with a backpack, albeit at an easy pace. Therefore, this option is not suitable for everyone.
- Alloys. There are a lot of interesting places in the region for such a time of spending, you can go out on kayaks and boats on the lake itself to the bays. A great option for lovers of romance and moderate extreme.
- Mini cruises with trekking elements. Comfortable sailing with stops at picturesque islands and bays, going ashore on boats, small mini-hikes to attractions, picnics - all this is interesting, it is not physically difficult at all and is very beautiful. An excellent option for retirees who decided to remember the Komsomol youth, and family outdoor activities on Lake Baikal.
- Combined options. Includes excursions, 2-3 hour hikes, picnics, tourist transport trips, boat crossings, etc. A good, varied vacation that allows you to explore many places and spend time in nature.
Equipment
General equipment, as a rule, is included in the cost of active tours to Baikal in 2018. This includes a tent; if we are talking about rafting, then a kayak or a boat; a kettle and other fire equipment. Everything personal (sleeping bag, blanket, backpack, etc.) can be brought with you or rented for an additional fee. It is better to clarify the availability of the necessary equipment in advance. When visiting Baikal, tourists can not only safely walk on cruise ships or attend excursions in various villages. This is of course interesting not for everyone. Many especially young guys and girls like to spend even their leisure time actively. Especially for such people, many interesting sports complexes have been installed on the territory. In addition, extreme entertainment is also available. Each of these active excursions is remarkable and interesting in its own way. The most important thing. This is that they are all held in such a picturesque and ecologically clean place. Thanks to this, the rest becomes even more attractive. You can visit these tours all year round. Depending on the time of year, special programs are installed and equipment is involved. In the warm season, you can go in for water sports, while in colder months you can devote your free time to quad biking or skiing.About active rest
Everyone can have their own active rest. This includes physical exercise or riding on various types of vehicles off-road. In order not to be bored to visit the lakes, there is a large number of such options to choose from, where everyone who wants to have fun and actively relax will find an adventure to their liking. Depending on the season, active excursions and tours include:- riding on water transport;
- playing sports;
- diving;
- water skiing;
- kayaking;
- riding off-road vehicles and ATVs;
- rock climbing;
- walks through the valleys.
What are active tours
These tours are of many different types. Depending on the season and the chosen direction, the vacationer can choose many interesting places on the lake for active leisure. The highlights of the summer season are fishing and scuba diving. You can go fishing by renting a special boat. There are also tourist programs that already include such entertainment. You can go fishing both in the backwater and away from the coastal strip. It all depends on what exactly the vacationer wants to catch. Departure takes place with experienced instructors, so that even a beginner in fishing has a high chance of a good catch. All caught fish can be taken with you. There are special places on the shore where they can clean it and prepare it as needed. This meal can be shared with your company or family at an evening meal in the gazebo. Scuba diving takes place only in warm weather. Divers know the most interesting dive sites. Therefore, having descended to the bottom, you can meet many unique species of representatives of the animal world, as well as vegetation. The water is very clean and the bottom is clearly visible many meters ahead. In addition to water activities, there are also classic tours. They are aimed at exploring the area. Usually, special walking tours with excursions up to several days are collected. If necessary, such tourists can be provided with all the necessary equipment and equipment for a walk. The whole region is strewn with interesting places. Here you can also go rafting down the rivers, visit small gorges and mountains, or go for a walk in the pine forests. Regardless of the choice, the participants of such routes will receive a lot of positive emotions and take excellent memorable pictures. Active rest on Lake Baikal is of great benefit. The whole place is located in an ecologically clean area, thanks to which a person, while resting, receives many useful minerals and elements that are useful for general health and immunity, and active actions performed in such tours will physically strengthen the body and spirit.Baikal is an amazing place! If your soul needs unforgettable impressions and active events, then you just need to visit here.
There are not many places in Russia where you can plunge into a bright kaleidoscope of active types of recreation. Multi-day excursion hikes and active tours around Lake Baikal are held here all year round, charging tourists with genuine drive and positive energy for the whole year.
Cycling tours, extreme rafting on mountain rivers, canoeing, cruising on a motor ship, jeeping, climbing the tops of bizarre rocks - such a wide variety of opportunities to spend an unforgettable active vacation on Lake Baikal is breathtaking. If you miss the real adrenaline, cooling your blood, and incredible positive emotions, then here you will get all this with interest! And the beautiful views that you can take with you by capturing on camera will remain a vivid memory for a lifetime.
If you decide to go on a trip to Lake Baikal on your own, then the Club of Tourists and Travelers "Irida Baikal" offers you unforgettable active tours to Baikal. With us you can get an individual route, developed for your preferences and financial capabilities.
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1. Backpack
A backpack is needed not only for hiking and climbing. It is very convenient and mobile for transporting things from home to the airport, from the airport to the bus, from the bus to the hotel, etc. A good backpack is the one that "sits" on your back. Particular attention should be paid to the harness, it should fit comfortably and tightly to the back. Ask a shop assistant to put something heavy in your backpack and walk with him for 5-10 minutes. For the planned trip, it will be enough for you to have a backpack of 60-90 liters. We recommend Tatonka, Deuter, Red Fox backpacks.
2. Cushion and sleeping bag
The mat should be light, soft and not permeable to moisture and cold.
Choose a sleeping bag according to the temperature and filler material. For summer tours to Lake Baikal, sleeping bags with synthetic fillers are suitable, with a comfort temperature of 0 ...- 5 ° C (women can take a sleeping bag warmer). Please note that extreme temperatures are not an indicator of the comfort of a sleeping bag. Do not forget to take into account that sleeping bags differ in size and right / left zipper. We recommend watching Alexika, Vertical, Red Fox, Ferrino, Bask.
3. Waterproof and windproof clothing
First of all, these are trousers and a jacket. Both things should cover the lower back, ideally contain membrane fabrics (which allow clothes not to get wet and at the same time "breathe"), tighten on the sleeves and slacks. It is good if there is ventilation, pockets, reflective elements and puffs. Check out Red Fox, Sivera, Bask, Marmot, Salewa products. Be sure to bring a rain cover that will cover both you and your backpack.
4. Insulation
We recommend that you bring a jacket and trousers from Polartec. It is very pleasant to the body, warm, lightweight and quick-drying material. On Baikal evenings, you will be very comfortable in clothes made of such fabric. The recommended brands are the same as for jackets and trousers.
5. Dishes
Take only "iron" dishes made of light alloys. A mug - preferably thermo, so that the tea does not cool down. Plate, spoon and knife. Forks, teaspoons are unlikely to be useful to you.
6. Trekking and climbing shoes
For active tours, especially on foot, you will need good trekking boots. Ideally, the boot should have a minimum of seams, the main material should be leather, it should contain membrane fabrics, firmly fix the ankle and sit comfortably on the leg. Size your boots. Note that there are also mountain boots - you won't need them. It is better to buy boots a few months before the start of the trip and carry them at home. We recommend footwear from Asolo, LaSportiva, Meindl, Scarpa, Campus, Solomon. Light trekking shoes or sandals can be used as a change. For rock climbing, rock shoes (if available) or sneakers (preferably with a rubberized toe) are suitable.
6. Shoes for rafting and kayaks
For rafting and kayaks, hydrosocks or hydroboots are very suitable. In the absence of special equipment, rubber boots for cold weather and sandals for warm weather can be used. It should be noted that the sandals must hold firmly to the foot. You can also use trekking boots or sneakers on the bivouac.
7. Wetsuits
For kayaks, we recommend taking wetsuits, they will keep warm with constant contact with water.
8. Individual tourist seat
It will be more pleasant for you to sit, for example, in a kayak, and it can additionally protect your lower back from the wind during walks.
In addition to the above equipment, do not forget to take:
- cap or bandana
- light hat
- gloves
- sunscreen (protection factor at least 20)
- sunglasses (with UV protection at least 2)
- headlamp and spare batteries
- trekking socks
- bathing accessories
- repellents from mosquitoes and ticks (it is better to buy in Irkutsk, because they may not be allowed on the plane with them)
- personal first aid kit (if you have any medical conditions)
- personal hygiene products (including toilet paper and wet wipes)
- rain cover
- photo and video equipment, as well as spare flash cards and batteries / rechargeable batteries
- portable charger (power bank)
- small hydrobags for documents
- gloves neoprene or just sports
- down vests or thin puffs (for those who go on tour in early August)
Active tours to Baikal are impressive excursions. An active tour will ensure the meeting of Christmas or New Year on Lake Baikal. Summer holidays will also give you an unforgettable experience. Tourists are provided with many impressive excursion hikes that will be remembered for a long time.
Extreme, unique and interesting leisure options during an active tour to Baikal provide a huge adrenaline rush. We offer you to get acquainted in more detail with the types of such extreme recreation offered by our tour operator:
- summer tours;
- winter fishing at Baikal;
- meeting the New Year in nature;
- cruises.
Benefits of rest on Baikal
This lake is the cleanest and deepest on the planet. On its coast, there are three magnificent nature reserves and two national nature parks, hot springs. Lovers of winter travel have the opportunity to purchase a tour of any class: economical, with enhanced comfort and luxury. They are different in price and convenience, but they allow all tourism lovers to see a lot of attractions on the spot.
What to consider when traveling to Baikal
Weather conditions on Lake Baikal are variable and very moody. They are determined by local and transit winds. Since the lake is huge, in different parts of it the weather is noticeably different both in summer and in winter. When traveling to find adventure, do not forget to take, guided by the time of year:
- comfortable shoes;
- water-repellent jacket;
- replaceable shoes;
- hat or cap;
- bathing accessories;
- insect repellent;
- sunscreen and glasses;
- a camera that makes it possible to capture unforgettable moments: fishing, mountain rafting on the river, hiking or horseback riding - there is always something to show friends and remember at home.
What time of year is it better to rest
It is interesting to rest and travel around Lake Baikal in any season. Summer tours are notable for walking tours. We also always recommend a lake cruise to our clients. Its added bonus is comfort, since all travelers are provided with maximum amenities on the ship.
The most impressive time to visit Baikal is golden autumn. Tourists will see many colorful and impressive views. Traveling by boat will allow fishing enthusiasts to successfully fish. For those who prefer independent pastime, we recommend traveling along the winter routes prepared by us in advance.
By contacting us, you will save time, since our company is a full-cycle tour operator, thanks to which we process customer requests very quickly. You can independently combine the route from the proposed ones or do this work with us, expressing only your wishes regarding certain places of visit.
Do you want to spend your vacation actively and get a powerful charge of positive emotions? Active tours to Baikal from the "Baikal-Turistik" company are the best way to achieve this goal!
We offer hiking tours, trekking, cycling tours, summer and winter fishing on the shores of the lake and many other interesting routes in this region, which still hides many secrets and mysteries from us. Active summer holidays and interesting winter expeditions led by experienced instructors who know the area like the back of their hand and are ready to tell you a lot of interesting things about these sacred places will be a discovery even for seasoned tourists.
ACTIVE RECREATION ON BAIKAL
We are ready to offer you active tours to Baikal in 2019 at quite affordable prices. The cost of tours with transfer, insurance, accommodation, meals and visits to the most picturesque and inaccessible places starts at 8 thousand rubles per person. Believe me, the amount that this trip will cost you is incomparable with the impressions received during a hike or ascent to one of the popular peaks!
Travel to the Pearl of Siberia with the "Baikal-Turistik" company! We guarantee you vivid emotions and pleasant memories from each expedition!
