Photo
adventures. The unique ecosystem of the Baikal region
with its diverse flora and fauna, numerous nature reserves and national
parks, and historical and natural monuments create great opportunities
for fascinating photo shootings. If you like taking pictures of wild animals
and untouched nature, Lake Baikal offers you a unique possibility for
fantastic photo-video shooting. Here it is possible to take pictures of
the brown bear in the taiga of the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve.
Unique
in the world and therefore of special interest to photo-tourists is the
Baikal nerpa, a freshwater seal found on the Ushkany Islands in the Zabaikalsky
National Park. Rare bird species have their habitat on the isthmus of
the Holy Nose Peninsula and in the delta of the Selenga River. Moreover,
the ice shield of Lake Baikal with piled up floes creates an overwhelming
picture of Baikal in winter. The special feature of photo expeditions
consists of spending more time in one interesting place in order to wait
for the right moment, the appropriate weather, or desired lighting conditions.
Ethnographic
adventures. The
traditional and unique cultures of the people inhabiting the Baikal region
are of great interest to travelers. In the territory of Buryatia many
people live peacefully together- Russians, descendants of Cossacks, pioneer
settlers, Old Believers, people banished to Transbaikalia under the rule
ofCatherine the Great, Buryats – the native population of this region,
and the Evenks – a northern ethnic minority. Here you can see with
your own eyes how local people live, what customs they adhere to, which
religion they follow, and how they perform their household activities.
The Buryats have preserved to a great extent their traditional culture.
To travel to these areas, where Old Believers, Buryats and Evenks lived
and still live today, and to get acquainted with their customs and traditional
cuisine, is definitely an unforgettable Baikal Adventure.
Jeep
expeditions.
Russian military jeeps are commonly used for such trips. Basically, jeep
expeditions are independently conducted. The group hires several off-road
jeeps and takes along all necessary outdoor equipment for field kitchens
and overnight stays in tents. Especially fascinating are winter expeditions
on the ice of Lake Baikal. In summer, trips from Baikal to Mongolia can
be organized.
Multi-sport
adventures. Your adventure starts with hiking in mountains,
from where you continue by white-water rafting and then complete your
trip with cycling. There are a lot of different possibilities for multi-sport
adventures in the Baikal region.
