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Best
season: May - September.
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"To
the Selenga River Delta"
The
Selenga River is the largest of more than 400 rivers that feed into Lake
Baikal. At the river’s mouth, it forms a wide delta with a surface
area of more than 600 square kilometers. Consisting of a host of channels,
islets, and reed and sedge thickets, it is an extremely picturesque and
diverse area.
The
wetlands of the Selenga Delta are one of the key ornithological sites
of Eastern Siberia. More than 251 types of birds from 16 families have
been noted in the delta. The area is located on the Kabansk Reserve, whose
activities are focused on preserving the unique ecosystem of the delta.
The
Selenga River Delta offers unique opportunities for ecological and interpretive
tourism. Anyone interesting in the history and culture of the local Zabaikal
area will be delighted by visits to the Posolsk Monastery and regional
museums, observing ancient shaman rituals, and watching bread baking in
the old Russian tradition.
Tour
programme:
1st
Day. Departure
from Ulan-Ude. Transfer to the Village Bolshaya Rechka (Big River), excursion
to the fish nursery, woperating on restoration of the population of the
Baikal omul
Drive to the Posolsk village, traditional Russian cuisine for lunch in
the private home. Visit and excursion to the Posolsk Monastery. Drive
to the village of Ranzhurovo to have folklore entertainment and get aquainted
with Buryat cultural traditions. Drive to the village of Istok for overnight
in the homestay.
2nd
Day. After breakfast transfer to the boat station Shigaevo
to get aboard motorboats and explore the wetlands of the Selenga delta.
Excursions to the islands and bird watching. Visit to the oldest lighthouse
in the delta for excursion and lunch. Visit to the checkpoint of the nature
reserve Kabansky. Experience kayaking, hiking and bird watching in the
delta. Return to the boat station. Return to Ulan-Ude.
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