Horse-riding tour on Olkhon is available this summer 2013
I’m happy
to introduce you the itinerary for the new horse-riding Baikal tour which is available
for booking this summer season 2013. This tour will give you an opportunity to
horse-ride at the most beautiful place of Baikal – Olkhon island, where the
freshest wind is blowing while you’re galloping among the steppes, hills and
forests surrounded by the greatest waters of Baika lake, as well as you’ll have
one-day excursion to the northernmost of the island – Khoboy where the width of
the lake and the steepness of its shores takes away the breath…
Duration: 4
days/3 nights
Day 1
Transfer to Olkhon, walk to Burkhan cape
Welcome to Siberia! Once you arrive to the train
station you’ll be met by your English-speaking guide who will accompany you
during your trip. Transfer to Olkhon Island – the biggest island on Baikal lake
by mini-van. It takes about 5-6 hours to cover the distance of 300 km. Out way
runs partly through the forest, flowering meadows, little villages on both
sides of the road, Tageran steppe – unique natural complex with hills, steppes,
lonely rocks, caves and lakes. You’ll have a lunch stop on the way in one of
the road cafes. For lunch you can try traditional Buryat dish – Pozy (Boozy)
(it is kind of ravioli with meat prepared on steam). Olkhon was originally
inhabited by Buryat people, one of Native people of Baikal who are Mongolian
physical type. When you arrive to Small sea – part of Baikal which is separated
from main part by Olkhon Island from one side and Primorskiy mountain range
from another – you’ll cross Olkhon Gate Strait by a ferry.
In the evening you may enjoy Russian Banya* – a
kind of steam sauna
*If you want to have Banya at
the base- it must be ordered in advance
Day 2. Excursion to the
northernmost of the island – Khoboy
Today you’ll visit the most picturesque sights
of Olkhon island as you are going to excursion to the northern part – Khoboy
cape. The best transport on Olkhon is Russian 4WD – UAZ car, as it is optimal
for off road in the forest. Before you reach Khoboy you’ll have several stops
on the way to admire the beauty of local landscape. The most popular are: Sandy
bay where Gulag camp used to be, Three Brothers cape with 3 separate steep
rocks rising from the water. Khoboy Cape (from Buryat language it means “fang,
tooth”) – is the most northern point of Olkhon Island. It is also called a
“lady” rock. You’ll understand why it is so when you come to this place from
waterside while being on cruise. It is spectacular rock which is located near
the widest place at Baikal – 79,5 km. At clear weather it is possible to see
the opposite shore, rocky outline of Saint Nose Peninsula. This place is also
considered as one of the most energy place on Olkhon, as Big and Small Baikal
seas meet here. Lunch will be served for you as a picnic in the forest. You’ll
try a fish soup made from Baikal water and local fish – Omul. Before returning
back to Khuzhir we’ll make a stop in one more place – Uzury. This is one of not
many exits to Baikal on the eastern shore as it is very steep and rocky. For
Buryat people Olkhon island is geographical center of ethnical Buryat
territory, it is a sacral center. Still once every 4 years Shamans gather on
the island and perform their rituals. Olkhon Island, protected and separated by
cold waters from other places has preserved traditional ideology and many
traditions of Buryats. Return to the base in the evening. Dinner, overnight.
Day
3. Horse-riding on Olkhon
After breakfast the car will pick you up and
bring you to the nearest village – Maliy Khuzhir. There you’ll be given safety
instructions from your horse-riding instructor as well as some features
regarding the controlling and character of the horse. Horse-riding on the
island is magnificent, even for the beginners as it is very difficult to
“catch” a tree. The freshest warm wind blowing into the face while you’re
galloping, marvelous views and nature around, the feeling of you and your horse
as a whole grant you another happiness that you’ve never felt before. Your
route lays on the island depending on your experience. The landscape will
change from the flat steppes to the hills and forest, following some forest roads,
one of which will bring you to the other side of Olkhon where you’ll meet the
“Bolshoy “ Baikal (opposite to the “Small”sea). Lunch as a picnic on the way.
Returning to the base. Time at leisure, sightseeing the village. You can buy
different Baikal souvenirs at the souvenir yurts which stand at different
places on the main street of Khuzhir or in the art gallery. Dinner and
overnight at the base.
Day
4 Transfer Olkhon – Irkutsk
After breakfast you’ll have transfer to Irkutsk.
It takes about 6 hours to get back. It is always little sad to leave this
island. Some people make a wish and ask the spirits give them a possibility to
come back here, and some will carefully keep in their hearts and minds the
memories and feelings which this island presents to everyone who is clear in
thoughts, kind to nature and open-hearted. Let Olkhon live in your heart.
For the tour price depending on your group size,
please, visit our web-site www.baikal-amikan.com.
Thank you!
The tour price includes:
-transfers Irkutsk – Khuzhir – Irkutsk by
mini-bus
-all meals during all the trip
-English-speaking guide service during all the
trip (including the horse-riding trip)
-one-day excursion to the North of Olkhon island
-one day horse-riding on Olkhon
-accommodation at the base on the Island
-meeting at the train station/airport in Irkutsk
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