Absorb ancient culture, journey to mysterious islands and cruise on the brilliant blue waters of Lake Baikal.  

Lake Baikal in summer is a brilliant blue gem – an unfathomably deep abyss holding more fresh water than any other lake on earth. At times, cruising Lake Baikal feels like sailing on an endless, impossibly calm sea, but the surrounding scenery reminds you you are deep in the heart of Siberia. The landscape around Baikal is ever-changing, with rustic rural settlements sparsely sprinkled among verdant taiga forest, rolling hills, sprawling grassland and dramatic mountain peaks.

Beginning in the historic city of Irkutsk, this tour offers a mix of cultural exploration and light adventure, taking in a fascinating slice of indigenous life along with sightseeing tours to the region’s most picturesque locations. This voyage makes the most of the Baikal region’s pleasant summer weather, with time spent cruising and paddling on the lake itself