Russia Miracle Baikal The deepest glacial lake in the world 6 days 5 nights GORU8902

08.30 Meet at Suvarnabhumi Airport, 4th floor, Gate 7, Counter P, S7 AIRLINES (S7) with staff to facilitate everyone
11.25 Depart for Irkutsk International Airport, Russia by flight S7 6308
(Food and beverage service on board) (travel time approximately 6 hours)
19.10 Arrive in Irkutsk, Russia. After passing through immigration, you will be warmly welcomed by the staff (**Local time in Russia is approximately 1 hour ahead of Thailand). Then, travel to Listvyanka (travel time approximately 1.30 hours), which is located in a valley area along Lake Baikal and
The mouth of the Ankara River is the only river that drains Lake Baikal.
Dinner: SETBOX dinner service
Accommodation: Legenda baikala Hotel or equivalent 4-star Russian standard, Listvyanka only
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels that are subject to change, but the hotels you stay in will be hotels of equivalent standard.)

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Visit the Taltsy Wooden House Museum, an outdoor museum covering an area of ​​over 166 acres. Inside, it displays the life of the ancient Siberians. There are wooden churches, houses, farms and various tribes around the lake. After the construction of a hydroelectric dam on Lake Baikal, some communities were flooded. Therefore, old houses and historical sites such as wooden churches and schools were moved to be displayed here.
Then, enjoy a Siberian Husky sled ride, or what we know as dog sleds, which are only available in winter. During the period around 1800-1900, more than ten thousand travelers and gold miners flew to the North Pole to dig for gold. However, the journey was difficult due to the extremely cold weather. Therefore, dogs were used for transportation, as well as for sending letters and news. (It takes about 10 minutes by dog ​​sledding)
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Then visit the Baikal Museum to learn about the ecosystem of Lake Baikal, which consists of a variety of interesting plants and animals, including the museum's star, the "Baikal seal". There is also an exhibition simulating the underwater conditions of Lake Baikal.
Then take the CHAIR LIFT to CHERSKY STONE, and on top of this mountain is a popular skiing spot and a beautiful viewpoint. The top of the mountain is covered with thick snow in winter. The vehicle used for travel is similar to a cable car but is open, so you sit with your legs dangling and climb higher and higher, up to 755 meters above sea level.
Evening Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Accommodation Legenda baikala Hotel or equivalent to a 4-star Russian standard, Listvyanka city only
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels, which may change, but the hotels you stay at will be of equivalent quality.)
**Note: Because you will need a UAZ jeep to travel to Olkhon Island the next day
Please prepare a small suitcase for 2 nights for your convenience during your trip.**

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then take you to ride the Khivus boat, which is an amphibious boat that can run on water, snow and ice. We will take about 2 hours to cruise.
Noon, have lunch at a restaurant.
Take you to Olkhon Island by bus (about 6 hours). It is the largest island in Lake Baikal. Most of the population is Buryat, who practice Buddhism mixed with animism. Their ancestors were Mongolians. The sacred area of ​​the village is Cape Berkhan, which has a cave that only mediums or shamans are allowed to enter to perform rituals. The villagers believe that this is the residence of the gods of Lake Baikal. For tourists, in addition to looking from afar, you will see colorful cloth poles, which are a sign that beyond this point is a sacred area.
Then, the journey to Olkhon Island, the car will stop at the port (Ice Ferry) and the boat cannot run because the lake will be frozen. Let you ride a UAZ jeep to travel to Olkhon. It is a 4-wheel drive vehicle, which is a vehicle used specifically on the island. Because the area on the island is a mix of plains, mountains and hills. Most of the routes are small gravel roads and in some places there are deep grooves. The route is winding, which normal cars cannot drive through. Along the way, the car will pass through beautiful landscapes in the north of the island. In winter, the surface of Lake Baikal freezes into ice with a thickness of 80-250 centimeters. The UAZ car that took us on the island can drive on the ice.
Evening Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.
Accommodation Kemping Olkhon Hotel or equivalent to 3-star Russian standards on Olkhon Island only.
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels. They may change, but the hotels you stay at will be of a comparable level.)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then travel to Kharantsy, Khuzir City, a small town on Olkhon Island, is the center of Lake Baikal tourism to visit the Three Brothers Rocks (Cape Three Brothers) and Cape Khoboy. During winter, tourists like to travel to take pictures of the most beautiful ice crystals that are naturally formed. If you want to take beautiful and unusual pictures in the ice caves, you may have to try to find a niche to take pictures. Depending on the time you go, you will see ice crystals that have formed. Which angles are beautiful to take pictures of? And the beauty of this place is full of ice crystals hanging down like stalactites and stalagmites in the cave. Plus, the light from outside the cave makes the ice crystals look different colors.
Noon Have lunch at a restaurant.
Then travel to see the Blue Ice Cracks, a clear sheet of ice that has broken off due to the expansion of water in the lake. Reflecting the light with the sky, it is a beautiful blue color. There are many points in Lake Baikal and you will see the Ice Hummocks.
Then, take you to watch the sunset at Shaman Rock. The Buryat people respect nature. They believe that the mountains, trees, and lakes have spirits. The village of Khuzhir has a popular place for people to walk and take pictures called Shaman Rock. It is a sacred place for the people here. Legend has it that the god who looks after the lake had a daughter. The daughter ran away with a man. So the god threw this rock to block the way. At Shaman Rock, there are pillars tied with different colored cloths. It is a place where the villagers judge various cases here. The accused will be left tied to Shaman Rock for 1 night. If they survive the harsh weather conditions, they will be considered innocent of the accusation.
Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.
Accommodation Kemping Olkhon Hotel or equivalent to 3-star Russian standards on Olkhon Island only.
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels. They may change, but the hotels you stay at will be of the same standard.)

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to the south as part of Olkhon Island and Ogoy Island. See the beauty of Ice Caves and Iccles, another highlight that we should not miss when arriving at Lake Baikal.
Then take you to Irkutsk, a winter residence of merchants and tax collectors in the mid-17th century and became an important city in the 18th century. Many participants in the December Uprising to overthrow Tsar Nicholas II fled to Siberia, making this city a cultural center. Today, it is one of the largest and most important cities. There are more than 500,000 people.
Daytime Lunch at a restaurant
Then take you to Kazan Cathedral, a symbol of Irkutsk, built in 1885-1892. It is beautiful with Neoclassical architecture. The church stands out with its red building. Enjoy the beauty and take pictures as you wish.
Then pass by Irkutak Embankment and take you to tour the city to see the beauty of the structure, architecture, shops, corners of Russian-style buildings. Take you shopping at 130 QUARTER. This area is considered a must-see tourist attraction. It is a center of restaurants, bars, and modern souvenir shops. All buildings in this area are made of wood and beautifully decorated. It has a unique identity of Siberia, which is famous for building houses from wood. Therefore, this area has become a tourist attraction, both for shopping and for eating.
Evening Dinner at a restaurant
Accommodation Baikal Forest Hotel or equivalent 4-star Russian standard, Irkutsk only
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels that are subject to change, but the hotels you stay in will be of the same level.)

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
At the appropriate time, we will take everyone to Irkutsk International Airport to prepare for our return trip to Bangkok
10.10 Depart from Irkutsk to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok by flight number S7 6309 (food and beverage service on board)
15.30 Arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok safely with unforgettable memories