Tip 1: Travel to Lake Baikal
Tip 1: Travel to Lake Baikal
Baikal is the sacred Sea. It is not just a beautiful metaphor. You can visit many parts of the world, but if there is no "pearl" of Baikal in this "crown", its beauty will not be complete and perfect.
You will need
- - a large map of Lake Baikal;
- - Tourist set: tent, rug, sleeping bag;
- - money for a room in a hotel or a bungalow.
Instructions
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If you are on Baikal for the first time, then it's worth visitingListvyanka (70 km from Irkutsk), there is Limnological Institute, Baikal Museum, nerpinarium, cruises on motor ships and boats can be made; BSZhD (Old Baikal Railway); Olkhon Island (the village of Khuzhir); Small Sea (for lovers of beach holidays).
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If you are interested in wellness rest, thenwe recommend to visit the Tunka Valley with its unique mineral springs (Arshan settlement, which means "holy water"). Special popularity is enjoyed by the wild mineral complex "SHUMAK." In winter, the ski resort "Sobolinaya Gora" (Baikalsk), the wild mountain-skiing point Mamai are popular.
Tip 2: Holidays in Russia in summer: the island of Olkhon on Lake Baikal
One of the purest lakes on the planet. Lots and lots of fresh water. All this is our sight and pride of Russia - Lake Baikal. It is here that Olkhon is located. About it and will be discussed - about the heart of Lake Baikal.
Rest on Baikal: how to get to Olkhon?
To get to the island of Olkhon will not be biglabor. First you need to get to the city of Irkutsk. From Irkutsk, buses or fixed-route taxis are sent to the island every day. The length of the route is 300 km. But be sure - you will not be bored. Picturesque landscapes outside the window give way to each other, revealing the richness and beauty of our vast Russia. It is at such moments that you become a proud patriot of your beautiful country. You can get to the island by ferry. Two ferry-giant "Dorozhnik" and "Olkhon Gate" every hour bring tourists back and forth.
What is interesting about the island?
Olkhon is an island of myths and legends. Local residents claim that the main spirits of Lake Baikal live here. And he is considered an island of shamans. The visiting card is the legendary rock Shamanka. For a long time only shamans had the right to visit the sacred rock. A lot of pillars of sarge and obo testify about the worship of spirits by local people and worship of them.
Olkhon will charm everyone who visits him inguests. Someone he admires the strength and power of sheer cliffs. Someone will surprise by "walking" pines. Someone will meditate for a long time on the shore, listening to the splashing of the waves and the cries of seagulls. And another will take in the hands of paint and will paint a blue-turquoise lake, Shamanka rock or dark green larch. The Baikal itself will meet the boldest with its icy water.
The best time to visit the recreation center on Baikal
The most favorable months for traveling toOlkhon - July-August. At this time, the water in the lake is warmed up as much as possible. Many tourists prefer to stay in the village of Khuzhir - this is the most significant settlement on the island. Bases of rest, private hotels, houses of different level of comfort are ready to provide Khuzhir for their guests. Numerous cafes, internet, bicycle and quads rentals, souvenir shops and shops complete the infrastructure of the village.
About Olkhon, you can write endlessly, but in wordsexpress all the beauty. You can take pictures without stopping, but the photo will not show the game and the riot of colors. You need to see it once to want to come back again and again.
Tip 3: Rest on Lake Baikal in winter
With the arrival of winter, all nature around freezes andacquires a unique dormant beauty, you can admire it, having made an unforgettable journey to the deepest and cleanest lake of the planet. You can talk endlessly about winter ways of rest on Lake Baikal. It's not only ice diving, ice trips on snowmobiles and dog sleds, winter fishing, skiing, but also many other interesting entertainments.
What to do on Lake Baikal in winter
Ice on the lake is getting late - in January, andwhen in February and March cold days are replaced by an abundance of sunlight, the thickness of the ice on the lake is such that it is possible to travel fearlessly on snowmobiles and off-road vehicles to inaccessible in the summer time corners of Lake Baikal.
Unusual safaris pass along the picturesquewest coast of the lake. Often tourists go on a trip along the canvas of the famous Circum-Baikal railway, organically fitting into the amazing landscape of steep cliffs. The railway is struck by technical perfection and huge volumes of construction work, executed almost manually, it is not without reason considered one of the most unusual and unique in the world.
Extreme vacation on Baikal in winter
For lovers of extreme relaxation are organizedmany days traveling on the ice of the lake, along the ice-covered rivers, and also along the snow-covered taiga. Often such safaris for extreme sports are combined with ice diving and fishing.
Winter diving is an extraordinary opportunitylook into the amazing underwater world through the crystal clear ice surface of the lake. Under the water, floating on ice caves, galleries and grottoes, you can observe the local animals in their natural conditions. But the most powerful impression of diving is the feeling of flying over a black bottomless abyss under the "sky" of the purest ice with people and cars overhead.
Winter fishing in Baikal
Any fisherman appears in his eyes shine whenmentioning the species of fish that abound in Lake Baikal. Tour guides, which accompany tourists from different cities and countries during fishing, amaze with stories about Baikal culinary customs. You will be treated to an unusual dish with a "splinter", you will be offered fish on the candles, a fragrant fish of hot or cold smoking, a delicious ear with a haze.
In addition to traveling by transport, vacationers are offered trips on sled dogs. Guests of Baikal can learn how to manage the harness, feeling like a virtuoso caudes.
Tip 4: Where to go on vacation alone
Travel alone can bring a lotpleasant surprises and unexpected meetings. In addition, in such a trip you can do only what you want, including the choice of a place for long-awaited rest. Such nuances will make the trip exciting and exciting.
Holidays in Russia
Summer in Russia is nice and interesting to visitKarelia or the south of Siberia. At this time of year, the weather there is especially comfortable for long walks in the most beautiful places, and nature opens in all its glory. Particularly striking is its greatness Lake Baikal. In summer, coastal excursions organize many excursions to the most interesting and beautiful places, and in the winter you can ride in jeeps along the frozen Baikal. From mid-May to the end of September, the swimming season continues on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory and the Crimea. There you can also go alone, staying in one of the many hotels or in the private sector with the local population. Rest on the sea there can easily be combined with a diverse excursion program.Holidays Abroad
You can go on vacation alone in other countries. To enjoy the sea, the sun and not think about everyday matters, it's best to go to Cyprus, Turkey, Egypt, Montenegro, Croatia, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece and other countries offering rest on the all-inclusive system. There you can find places where rest will be more secluded, without a lot of noisy compatriots and hammered beaches. However, in the latter case, it is better to have at least a little knowledge of English. In late autumn, winter and early spring, it is good to have a rest in Thailand, Sri Lanka or Bali. If funds permit, you can go to the white beaches of Cuba and Mexico. The beach season is open all year round in the Maldives, the island of Mauritius and in the Dominican Republic. In many of these countries, swimming in the ocean can be combined with excursions to local attractions and diving. For those who are fluent in English, Australia will be a wonderful vacation destination. In this country, you will not be bored alone, because you can sunbathe on magnificent beaches, swim in the ocean and surf, walk in colorful cities, go to local wineries and get acquainted with representatives of local flora and fauna in chic parks. Relatively inexpensive it is very interesting to have a rest in Europe. Each country there deserves special attention, because it has a centuries-old history and many cultural attractions. Walking alone is safe and even pleasant. And if you want a company, you can always book an excursion with a Russian-speaking guide.Tip 5: How to relax on holidays in Russia
Russia is one of the few countries where there is a huge number of days off. New Year, which is celebrated for 10 days, long May holidays, 8 March and 23 February. I want to spend these days not just at home, in front of the TV, but spend free time on something useful.
Instructions
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If you do not want to go far, pay attention to the cultural and entertainment centers near the house. Bowling, quasar, billiards will help to pass a festive evening and chat with friends.
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When the usual entertainment bored -go for sharp impressions. Hot air ballooning, parachute jumping, quad biking and snowmobiling are great ways to relax and change the environment. Sign up for extreme entertainment in advance. They are very popular, and on holidays there may not be free places.
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Russia is a huge and interesting country. While spending holidays abroad, many do not even guess how many attractions there are in their homeland. One of the most popular routes is called the "Golden Ring". There are cities from neighboring provinces of the Moscow region. These are Suzdal, Vladimir, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Sergiev Posad and some others. These are very ancient, beautiful cities. You can see them both with a tour, by bus, or by yourself, by car. This route is loved by foreign tourists, so the service in hotels and restaurants is maintained at an altitude.
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On long winter holidays, you can not onlysee the surrounding cities, but also go on a long journey. For example, Baikal. Even in winter this lake of tectonic origin attracts the attention of tourists. The ice on Lake Baikal is so transparent that through the meter thickness you can see the underwater life. In addition, the flora and fauna surrounding the lake are mostly endemic. What is interesting not only for biologists, but for ordinary travelers. Baikal attracts fans of the supernatural, because there often occur phenomena that have no explanation in the academic environment.
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AT Of Russia enough monument of antiquity and incredibleThe beauty of landscapes, which have no analogues in any country in the world. The only disadvantage of rest at home is its high cost. Two weeks in Turkey are about three times cheaper than traveling for a week from Moscow to Baikal. Therefore, tourists prefer to spend holidays in comfortable hotels abroad. And, unfortunately, they do not even think about trips to the unknown Russian regions.
