Lake Baikal Ice Adventure | Tours in Russia - Siberia

Spring is undoubtedly one of the best times, where you can experience all the beauty of the frozen Lake Baikal without being scared by the severe Siberian winter.

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In March, the temperature is above zero, but the ice is still solid and crystal clear. During your trip, you will get to experience closeness to Siberia and it's wild that you have never felt before. You will feel the beautiful isolation of nature during this handcrafted tour. We sure you'll be amazed by the frozen beauty of Baikal. We speed things up as you will get to experience dog sledding, snowmobiles, ice skating, hovercraft rides and many more activities; including the most unique experiences — ice rafting and swimming in the ice hole after a steamy Russian Sauna! Try local cuisine: Siberian sashimi and fish skewers on a picnic, organised in the middle of the frozen lake.

Imagine gazing through metre-thick ice sheet so clear you can behold the profound darkness of the world’s deepest and most ancient lake beneath. Or, envision yourself as a witness to one of the world’s oldest surviving shamanic rituals. All this is possible in and around Lake Baikal, the pearl of Siberia. Located on the Trans-Siberian Railroad and known as the “Gateway to Lake Baikal” Irkutsk itself is a jumping off point for Siberia’s main attraction - Lake Baikal, 70km to the east. Literally meaning “Nature Lake,” Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an astounding 25 million years old, plummeting 1,642m down at its deepest point. Baikal’s depths hold over one-fifth of the world’s unfrozen surface freshwater. It’s so large, ancient Chinese travellers called it “The North Sea.”

The Baikal region is an easily accessible and fabulously scenic place to get acquainted with a world of uniquely Siberian thrills. Go dog sledding in spectacular taiga forests, play a round of ice golf or tackle the challenging sport of snow-kiting. Come to Lake Baikal to slake your thirst for adventure, relaxation, and stunning scenery - its depths will astound you.

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56th Parallel is a Russian Travel Specialist that provides the highest quality tours, adventure experiences and travel services in Russia. We offer destinations all over Russia and Siberia that can be arranged for group tours or can be organised privately. Tours can also be fully tailored to fit whatever need or adventure you desire to have.

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