Irkutsk was founded in the middle of the XVIIth century. The town is famous for its wooden houses and wooden lace perfectly preserved. Also, it is a gate to Lake Baikal—the largest and deepest fresh water lake in the world,. Baikal contains 20% of our planet’s fresh waters! This tour combines classic Baikal adventures and a trip deep into taiga, to hide away in a very remote and isolated manor, accessible only by a 4X4 or a helicopter. Russian bears inhabit the area in abundance and you will have a guaranteed and safe bear viewing in the wilderness.

• ENCOUNTER INDIGENOUS CULTURES, NATURE AND BEARS

• • Admire Irkutsk's famous wooden lace and historical sites

  • Meet Buryat people, taste local food and meet the Buddist Lama

  • See the deepest and largest freshwater lake in the world

  • Visit the museum of wooden architecture

  • Taste real Siberian food and drinks

  • See Russian bears in the wilderness

  • Learn about Baikal lake beliefs and traditions

  • Ride on Circum-Baikal railroad

  • Baikal activities: fishing, BBQ, local vodka tasting and cruising

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