1. Winter Opportunities

2. March is a “velvet” season on Lake Baikal! Day temperature is already above zero. There is a lot of snow and beautiful ice! Here You can see mountain peaks covered with snow, transparent ice hummocks sparkling in sun, mysterious sunsets and sunrises! As many skillful travelers think winter Baikal is more interesting than summer one. For instance, there are more opportunities for vacation than in New Zealand. Winter Baikal

3. Ice Hotel House made of ice with original elucidation has household articles, flowers frozen in the walls, and fells on coaches. Two nights in such house is equivalent to the whole course of relaxation! The best place for building ice hotel is Chivirkuiskiy Bay (Republic of Buryatia)

4. Swimming in Hot Springs What can be more pleasant than swimming in a hot natural pool in a cold winter day? Structure and temperature of hot springs are unique. The average water temperature is 30-45 degrees Celsius and it is quite comfortable for taking bathes.

5. Subglacial Diving at Baikal Absolutely transparent ice, fanciful ice hummocks above and under water, sun shining seen under the ice, interesting underwater world with unique flora and fauna are among the things you must see!

6. Ice Block Rafting Inexpressible wow emotions! Ice rafting is possible only here on the border of the Angara River and Lake Baikal. Thick ice (90 centimeters) forms in the source of the Angara but in contrast to the lake the river is not frozen in winter. And these conditions are perfect for ice rafting. The best time for it is the beginning of March – middle of April.

7. Russian Hunting Hunting was always considered to be pastime for real men. Real wild animal live in Siberian taiga. In woods of Baikal region you have an opportunity to get a Manchurian deer,a Siberian stag, a roe deer and even a bear! With support of skilful huntsmen hunting will become testing of your character and a real adventure.

8. Ice Fishing It is unforgettable! Ice fishing in Lake Baikal, the purest, the deepest and the most beautiful lake in the world, is lots of excitement, unique trophies such as a taimen, a grayling, a pollan and of course a Baikal cisco. The best place for guaranteed fishing at Baikal Lake is Chivirkuiskiy Bay.

9. Baikal Caves Lake Baikal is surrounded with lofty mountain ranges. Several dozens caves are known on the shore. In the Baikal area there are more than two hundred caves.

10. Baikal Shamans Baikal Lake is full of mysteries; it is said to be one of the most sacral places of the world. Its waters have something unknown, incomprehensible, different from everyday reality. You can meet with shamans, disciples of one of the most ancient forms of religion which appeared in Stone Age.

11. Heli ski Do You know inimitable feeling of rushing down the slope? In this case Baikal slopes covered with purest snow are waiting for you. Two best regions for heli-skiing are the area of Mamay Valley and Davan Pass on the North of Lake Baikal. Both these areas are located in Republic of Buryatia and have a great potential for developing skiing resorts.

12. Helicopter excursions Flying a helicopter over Lake Baikal is both indispensable process of time saving and pleasant pastime full of bright emotions. Baikal is the biggest freshwater lake in the world.

13. Traveling on Baikal Ice Kilometers of Baikal ice under the jeep wheels, surface covered with snow, a lot of landscapes, surface textures and feelings help your eyes tired in urban surrounding of walls and asphalt to enjoy this calmness.

14. Snowmobiles Safaries Snowmobiles are integral part of winter vacation full of amazing feelings and bright emotions. Give free rein to your emotions! Feel adrenalin driving a snowmobile rushing with the speed of more than 100 kilometers per hour! It will oust depression and tiredness.

15. Dog Teams During the trip on Baikal ice you will feel real speed but without usual smell of fuel and exhaust. Feel yourself a conqueror of the Arctic!

16. The forte of Baikal Aadventures is quality in organizing memorable comfortable vacations. The whole year round Baikal Adventures offer the best remote hotels on the shore of Lake Baikal, meeting You at the boarding ramp, helicopter transfers, and shaman rites in places of power. Individual reproach and quality of organization will provide unforgettable vacations for You and Your partners! Real Adventures are Waiting for You!

17. Baikal is the best vacation in Russia! For more information on Lake Baikal vacations: Website: http://www.vipwinter.nethttp://www.vipwinter.net Phone: +7 3952 500-689 (+8 GMT) Skype: a.kazakevich