BDI63. Baikal Cruise to Olkhon
Type: Discovery
Duration: 4 days
Season: July – August
Group Size: 1-12 PAX
Transportation: cruise boat “Sibiryak” or “Tatiyana”
“Sibiryak” is one of the best ship in comfort class. It is constructed and put into operation in 2008. Sibiryak is distinguished by excellent seaworthy qualities, the excellent job of all mechanisms, ergonomics of premises, harmonious work of ship's company. It's equipped with modern navigation system. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated in comfortable cabins with shower and toilet. There is a restaurant, a bar, a sauna, platform for diving and fishing.
Fact sheet:
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Length overall
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25 m
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Speed
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18-20 km/h
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Beam overall
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4.5 m
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Number of decks
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2
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Passenger capacity
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12
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Number of cabins
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4 - (TWN or TRP compartments)
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Personnel
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4
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Restaurant
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12 seats
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Cabins: 4 comfortable cabins: TV and DVD electricity 220V 1 shower/toilet for 2 cabins
“Tatiyana” is a modern, comfortable double-decked motor ship. Refit in 2000, renovate in 2008. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated in comfortable cabins without private WC. There is a cafe, a mini-sauna.
Fact sheet:
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Length overall
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25 m
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Speed
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15-18 km/h
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Beam overall
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4 m
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Number of decks
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2
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Passenger capacity
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12
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Number of cabins
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3 - QDR compartments
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Personnel
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4
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Restaurant
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12 seats
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Itinerary:
Listvyanka — Circum-Baikal railway — Peschanaya Bay — Olkhon Island
Day 1. Embarkation on the ship in Listvjanka at 12:00. Accommodation at the cabins. Breakfast aboard the ship. Passage towards the Circum-Baikal railway (2 hours), a walking tour along the thrown tunnels and galleries. Overnight aboard. (BLD)
Day 2. Passage towards the Peschannaya bay. Walking tour to Sennaya bay (2 hour) - a cordon of Pribajkalsky national park. Visit Babushka bay - one of the most beautiful bay of Baikal. Optionally Russian banya on the bank of Baikal in the evening. Overnight aboard. (BLD) (Water transition - 100 kilometres, time in a way – 6 hours)
Day 3. Lond passage towards the Olkhon island - one of the Buryat people’s and shamanism’s sacred places. The stop at the white-marble rocks of Saagan-Zaba (only in the absence of a wave) and survey of rock ancient paintings of primitive people. Passage Small Olkhon Gate - narrow passage between island Olkhon and mainland. Overnight aboard. (BLD) (Water transition - 120 kilometres, time in a way -8 hours)
Day 4. Water walk on the Maloe More - picturesque passage between island Olkhon and mainland. Visiting Khuzhir village and the Ogoj island – there are famous stupa of Budda and remarkable views on island Olkhon and the Maloe More. After lunch disembarkation to coast - on Olkhon island. (BL)
Cruise dates - 2010:
* 03.07.10 - 06.07.10
* 16.07.10 - 19.07.10
* 29.07.10 - 01.08.10
* 11.08.10 - 14.08.10
Costs for individual tourists – 2010:
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Type of compartment
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TWN
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TRP
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QDR
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Cost, EUR per person
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936
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802
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645
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Discounts for tour operators and travel agents. Please inquire.
Included:
- full board
- excursions, guide services
- everyday entertaining programme onboard, fishing organisation.
- fees for visiting of National Parks and Reserves
- insurance
Not included:
The time of embarkation and disembarkation can be changed, please specify at cruise booking.
Accommodation, transfers and other services in Listvyanka are available for extra fee. Please inquire.