Three-day Baikal fishing tour

The Baikal harbors about 60 different species of fish. The most popular are pike, perch, grayling and omul. The fishing takes place in Chivyrkuysky bay, one of the biggest bays of the Baikal. Surrounded by dense wild taiga the bay is considered the most picturesque place of the Baikal.

Some of lacustrine fish come from the Baikal to Chivyrkuysky Bay for spawning. From August to September, one can catch pikes of up to 33 lb (15 kg) and over 2 lb (1 kg) perch. Omul spawns in Bolshoy Chivyrkuy River that flows into the bay at its northern end. The commercial fishing is strictly prohibited in the bay.

The highlight of the tour is the untouched nature of the Chivyrkuysky bay that belongs to the protected zone with limited access. A visit to the thermal springs of the Zmeinaya bay is incredibly rewarding, as they are known by their healing properties. Beside you will experience traditional Russian banya (steam room) and enjoy the meal made of freshly caught Baikal fish.

The three-day Baikal fishing tour is available from Ulan-Ude. For those who stay in Listvyanka or Irkutsk, we recommend you to book One-day Baikal Fishing trip.

Summer
June 20th – mid October.

Target species: grayling, lenok, pike and perch

Day 1
3:00 Departure. Pick up from any place in Ulan-Ude or from airport. Transfer to Kurbilik village. Breakfast in a café (not included).
8:00 Arrival in Kurbulik village. Transfer to the camp (1h, by boat)
13:00 Lunch
14:00-21:00 Fishing in the bay
21:00 Dinner
22:00 Banya (traditional Russian steam room)

Day 2
6:30-7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Transfer to the fishing spot at the river by boat.
13:00 Lunch (either lunch box or saguday, or ukha of freshly caught fish)
18:00-20:00 A visit to the thermal springs of the Zmeinaya bay (Snake bay)
21:00 Dinner
22:00 Banya (traditional Russian steam room)

Day 3
6:30-7:00 Breakfast
7:00 Leaving for Kurbulik village
12:00 Arrival in Ulan-Ude

Winter
February – April

Target species: omul, whitefish, grayling, lenok, perch

Day 1
3:00 Departure. Pick up from any place in Ulan-Ude or from airport. Transfer to Kurbilik village. Breakfast in a café (not included).
8:00 Arrival in Kurbulik village.
8:30 Breakfast
9:30-19:00 Ice fishing (omul, whitefish) on the frozen surface of the Baikal. Lunch of freshly caught fish.
19:00-20:00 Visit to the thermal springs of the Zmeinaya bay (Snake bay)
20:00-21:00 Dinner
21:00-23:00 Banya (traditional Russian steam room)

Day 2
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Transfer to the fishing spot (1-1.5hr drive).
9:00-15:00 Fishing
15:00-16:00 Lunch (either lunch box or saguday, or ukha of freshly caught fish)
16:00-19:00 Ice fishing
19:00-20.00 Dinner
20:00-22:00 Banya (traditional Russian steam room) or visit to the thermal springs

Day 3
6:30-7:00 Breakfast
7:00 Leaving for Kurbulik village
12:00 Arrival in Ulan-Ude

The price of the Three-day Baikal fishing tour

Winter: from 22400 rub per person
2 PAX – 37500 rub per person
3 PAX – 25400 rub per person
4-5 PAX – 23600 rub per person
6-11 PAX – 22400 rub per person

Summer: from 21500 rub per person
2 PAX – 34500 rub per person
3-5 PAX – 24600 rub per person
6-10 PAX – 21500 rub per person

The price includes:
– Transfer,
– Fishing gear,
– Fishing tent (in winter),
– Hot tea or coffee with sandwiches,
– English-speaking instructor,
– Photo and video shooting (saved to USB flash drive)
– Meals according to the program (excluding breakfast on the first day)
– Banya

The price does not include: Food and beverage unless specified