Journey to the land of mountains (Arshan)

We go to Arshan settlement modestly situated at the foot of majestic Sayan mountain range. Going to the south from Baikal lake, trough the wide Tunkinskaya valley between two ridges (Sayan Mountains and Khamar-Daban mountain range) - you feel like being in another universe. Here the time fades in the smooth stream of fancy clouds, in the endless circling of proud eagle, in a sleepy movement of horses on the infinite valley...

Tour features:

• Mineral springs of Arshan;
• Hot springs;
• Climb to the peak of LOVE;
• Walk to Khrustalnoe (Crystal) lake;
• Khoymorsky Datsan;
• Extinct volcanoes of Tunkinskaya valley.

Dates for groups in 2018:

Every weekend: Thursday - Sunday

Additional dates:

Tour program "Journey to the land of mountains":

Day 1

Meeting at the train station or at the airport of Irkutsk in the morning (time and place are specified in the route list).

Travel from Irkutsk to Arshan settlement. Accommodation. Lunch at a cafe at own expense.

A walk to the drinking water well.

On Buryat land there is a law: if you took something, you should give something else in return. If a person drank the healing water, that was given by the spirits (ezhyn) of the sacred place, he should leave something as a sign of gratitude. As guests, we will perform a gratitude ceremony, treat ezhyn with wine, tie up satin ribbons as a sign of great respect and continue our tour. On the departure day, we will honor the spirits of Arshan, pray for health and longevity, and thank the spirits for a wonderful stay.

Walk around the waterfalls of the Kyngarga river.

The mineral waters of Arshan are good for the gastrointestinal tract. Pure mountain air combined with mineral water has a wonderful healing effect for tired citizens, and a path to the waterfalls of Kyngarga river according to ancient beliefs prolongs human life for as many years, as many times he has been to Arshan.

Meals: supper.

Accommodation: tourist camp / guest house / hotel.

Day 2

Climbing to the “Peak of Love”.

The fascinating view of Tunkinskaya valley from the observation point of the Peak of Love will impress you, and will never let you forget about Arshan!

Meals: breakfast, supper.

Accommodation: tourist camp / guest house / hotel.

Day 3

We will definitely visit Khoymorskiy datsan, located in a quiet and peaceful place near the Arshan village.

A traditional building in oriental style with observance of all the Buddhist rules. As a sign of respect, we will go through the Goroo (circle) clockwise for purification from bad acts that were committed in current and past lives, then spin the prayer cylinders to activate mantras within them, and only after that we will go inside the temple (optional).

Trip to Zhemchug (pearl) village.

We will get a great amount of energy, visiting hot springs and curative mud of Zhemchug village. There is nothing like a nice hot mineral outdoor shower! Methane baths relax, restore our nervous system and have an anti-aging effect. Mineral mud is used for musculoskeletal system treatment. The healing springs of Zhemchug village are recommended as a treatment of male and female diseases.

Return to the tourist camp in the evening.

Meals: breakfast, supper.

Accommodation: tourist camp / guest house / hotel.

Day 4

Excursion to “Extinct volcanoes of Tunkinskaya valley”.

Visiting the Mongolian market.

Travel from Arshan to Irkutsk in the evening.

Meals: breakfast.

Accommodation: tourist camp / guest house / hotelю

Tour price: 15 300/ 17 300 rub/person

The price includes:

• All transfers according to the tour program;
• Tour guide service;
• Accommodation: tourist camp / guest house / hotel (according to the tour program);
• Meals according to the tour program - three meals a day (except food in cafe which is at own expense of tourist);
• Excursions mentioned in the tour program.

The price does not include:

• food at a cafe (additional);
• English speaking guide.

The choice of class: