2-Day Arshan and Tunka Valley Tour with Lake Baikal and Volcanoes

• Start the tour after departing from Irkutsk.

• Stop at the southernmost part of Lake Baikal for a great view of the water and mountains. It is also possible to visit the local fish market.

• Drive along the picturesque valley crossed by the Irkut River and stop at the Buddhist Stupa on the border of Buryatia. The monument is called "Myriad of Doors of Happiness".

• During the summer, it is possible to visit a nice old man who lives in a small village on the way - a shaman who knows all the traditions and many stories about the lives of the people who were here many centuries ago.

• Visit the ancient volcanoes to see different samples of stones and volcanic rocks.

• Arrive at a friendly mountain resort in Arshan.

Accommodation in the hotel.

• Start the day by exploring the area near Arshan village and its surroundings.

• If you are a keen hiker, there are many routes from Arshan into the mountains. There are easy paths for half a day and long hiking routes for the whole day. Destinations include the Bowl of Virgin, Peak of Love, Waterfalls of Arshan, the Three-Peaked Mountain, and others.

• If you are not a big fan of hiking, visit the local Buddhist Temple. Talk to an astrologer monk and walk along the sacred meadow.

• You may also visit the site of the 2014 mudflow, which witnessed a natural disaster that year but has nowadays become a picturesque place for photos.

• It is also possible to visit the swimming pool and the natural hot springs area, built in an effortless style.

• It is possible to add a day to travel to Nilova Pustyn, another hot spring resort, or explore the southern part of Baikal with Warm Lakes.

• Later, transfer back to Irkutsk.