BDI7. Baikal Cruise by m/s Imperia (7 days)
Type: Discovery
Duration: 7 days
Season: July
Group Size: 1-48 PAX
Transportation: cruise boat "Imperia"
“Imperia” is a modern, comfortable double-decked motor ship. Refit in 2004-2006, now it is equipped with modern navigation system and meets the demands of the most particular client. Up to 48 guests can be accommodated in comfortable cabins with shower and toilet. Big windows in the cabins offer stunning views of the Baikal sceneries. There is a restaurant, a bar, open deck for you to enjoy your cruise.
Fact sheet:
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Length overall
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58.7 m
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Number of cabins
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25
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Beam overall
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9.5 m
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Number of decks
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3
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Overall depth
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14 m
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Reception
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1
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Keel depth
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3.2 m
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Restaurant
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50 seats
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Passenger capacity
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48
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Bar
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2 bars
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Personnel
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20
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Sauna
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5 persons
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20 km/h
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Swimming pool
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2.5 m x 4m x1.5 m
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Cabins:
5 DBL deluxe cabins (bath, toilet, TV, video, PC, telephone, air condition, electricity 220V)
18 TWN standard cabins (shower, toilet, TV, video, air condition, electricity 220V)
2 SGL standard cabins (shower, toilet, TV, video, air condition, telephone, electricity 220V)
Itinerary:
Listvianka –Kadilnaya Pad' - Olkhon Island - Chuvyrkuysky Gulf – Sosnovka Bay – Ogoy Island - Peschanaya Bay - Listvianka
Day 1
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Starting point – Novaya Barzha (New Barge) quay in Listvianka
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09:00
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Transfer from the place of accommodation in Irkutsk or in Listvianka to the quay
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10:00
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Embarkation; heading for Kadilnaya Pad'. Getting acquainted with the crew.
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12:00
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Lunch
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12:30
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Coming in the Kadilnaya Pad'
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13:00-16:00
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Debarkation by boats if weather is favourable. A walk along the picturesque place. Excursion for caves.
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17:00-19:00
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Banya at the Baikal Lake shore, chance to taste tea made of Baikal grasses
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19:00-20:00
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Dinner at the shore if weather is favourable.
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21:00
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Departure of m/s Imperia for the Olkhon Island (Khuzhir settlement).
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Day 2
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09:00
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Breakfast
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12:00
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Coming to Khuzhir settlement at the Olkhon island.
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12:00
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Lunch.
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13:00-16:00
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Debarkation by boats if weather is favourable. Walk on the island with destination at sacred Shaman Rock, meeting a shaman (witch-doctor).
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16:00-19:00
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A visit to the Museum of Local Lore (payment on spot) and Bocharov's Estate (horse riding and mountain biking is offered for payment on spot).
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19:00
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Dinner on the board of m/s Imperia.
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21:00
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Departure of m/s Imperia for the Zmeinaya (Snake's) Bay at the Chevyrkuysky Gulf.
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Day 3
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09:00
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Breakfast
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12:00
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Coming to the Chevyrkuysky Gulf (Zmeinaya Bay).
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10:00-12:30
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Debarkation by boats if weather is favourable. Hot springs bathing. A walk along the picturesque place guided by local gamekeeper.
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13:00
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Lunch on the board of m/s Imperia.
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14:00-18:00
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Recreation at the sandy beach. Hot springs bathing. Perch fishing or scooter riding is offered for payment on spot.
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19:00
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Dinner on the board of m/s Imperia.
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21:00-00:00
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Banya at the Baikal Lake shore, chance to taste tea made of Baikal grasses
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Day 4
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02:00
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Departure of m/s Imperia for the Sosnovka Bay
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07:00
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Coming in the the Sosnovka Bay
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09:00
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Breakfast
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10:30
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Debarkation by boats if weather is favourable. A walk along the picturesque place.
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13:00
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Lunch at the shorte if weather is favourable.
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14:00-19:00
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Recreation at the shore.
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19:00
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Dinner on the board.
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19:00
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Departure of m/s for the Ogoy Island.
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19:00
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Coming in the Khylzyn Bay at the Olkhon Island
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Day 5
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09:00
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Breakfast
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13:00
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Lunch
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14:00
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Coming in the Ogoy Island. Debarkation by boats if weather is favourable.
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14:00-17:00
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Visiting Buddhist stupa (a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship) built in 2005.
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17:00
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Departure of m/s for the Academicheskaya Bay.
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18:00
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Dinner.
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Day 6
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08:00
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Coming in Academicheskaya Bay.
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09:00
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Breakfast.
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10:00-13:00
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A walk along the picturesque Peschanaya Bay. Recreation at sandy beach.
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13:00
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Lunch at the shore if weather is favourable.
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14:00-18:00
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Recreation at the shore.
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19:00
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Captain's party.
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22:00-00:00
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Banya at the Baikal Lake shore, chance to taste tea made of Baikal grasses
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Day 7
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03:00
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Departure for Listvianka (Novaya Barzha quay)
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09:00
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Breakfast
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09:00
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Coming in Listvianka
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10:00
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Transfer to the place of accommodation in Irkutsk or in Listvianka.
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Cruise dates - 2012:
Note: a cruise may be cancelled if the number of passengers is less than 35.
Costs for individual tourists – 2012:
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Cost, EUR per person, with the accommodation:
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| Type of cabine |
SGL |
DBL |
TWN |
| Deluxe (5 cabins) |
3797 |
2866 |
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| TWN (18 cabins) |
2866 |
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2244
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| SGL (2 cabins) |
2244 |
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Included:
- full board
- excursions, recreational payments
- visit to shaman
- everyday entertaining programme onboard
- service of English-speaking guide/ interpreter
- banya
- transfers
Not included:
- visit to the museum of Local Lore
- bar service
- fishing
- horse riding
- mountain biking
Accommodation, transfers and other services in Irkutsk and Listvyanka are available for extra fee. Please inquire.