| Serbian Village
day 7
Arrive Irkutsk Car
directly from Station (1hr hour transfer) to Lake Baikal. Stay in an authentic
Siberian log-cabin izba as part of the extended family. Lunch. See the village
and the Lake Wildlife Museum – with your local guide. Then back for a sauna. You'll be ready
for your home-cooked supper after all that – then sleep like a log in a
log cabin.
DAY 08
Choose one activity from
the list, its all included in the trip price!
(A) Softies Trek through the
Taiga Forest – and a Forester Guide to explain the wildlife, ecosystem
and lore of the Taiga (May-Oct).
(B) Siberian Scuba a freshwater
dive in the world's Greatest Lake, with top CMAS-qualified instructors and
pro-level gear (requires PADI-1). (May-Oct). 2 dives included (Feb-Mar). Ice
Diving. 1 dive included.
(C) Or Do Your Own Thing maybe
take off on a Cliffside walk, mosey around the village, ride the local
hydrofoil, or gain a year of life (so they say?) by taking a dip in Baikal.
Sauna and Supper after your exertions – & maybe try the local bar? Overnight
with host family.
DAY 09
Entirely free day at
Lake Baikal Village. (Breakfast & Supper included) Overnight with host
family.
DAY 10
Car to Irkutsk (1hr) and
stay in a city apartment with a local family, in soviet-modern city style. Day
free to explore the city, dinner with host family. (Or upgrade to tourist-class
Hotel if you rate comfort over authenticity, and prefer to dine out this
evening instead?).
Day 11
Car transfer to station
for early morning departure for Vladivostok.
Day 12 -Day 13
On board
Day 14
Morning arrival into Vladivostok, your
Trans-Siberian journey comes to an end. For Hotel options and onward journeys
see price box.
Direct to Vladivostok
day 01- 03
As Irkutsk
intinerary.
day 04 - 09
On board. The train
makes several unscheduled stops allowing you time to make a quick purchases
from the locals.
day 10
Arrival into
Vladivostok. Your trans-siberian journey comes to an end. For hotel options and
onward journeys see prices above. |
