Autumn Baikal lake photo tour
Autumn is one of the best seasons to shoot on Lake Baikal. During the 6 days of this photo tour, I will show you the most picturesque places of Lake Baikal, and share with you all my experience in landscape photography. And if you are a beginner photographer, I will help you create beautiful photos.
1 day.
• 10:00-12:30 Transfer from Irkutsk city to the beautiful mountain lakes in the southern part of Lake Baikal. On the way we will stop at the ski slope and climb the ski lift to a viewpoint of height of 900 meters to take beautiful panoramic photos
• 15:00-16:00 Transfer to the Snezhnaya Hotel, which is located on picturesque mountain lakes, check-in.
• 17:00-19:30 Sunset shooting on the lakes.
• 15:00-16:00 Transfer to the Snezhnaya Hotel, which is located on picturesque mountain lakes, check-in.
• 17:00-19:30 Sunset shooting on the lakes.
2 day.
• 6:00-8:30 Sunrise shooting on the lakes.
• 9:30 Return to the hotel, breakfast
• 10:30-12:30 Bus transfer to Slyudyanka railway station.
• 14:00 Check-in at the hotel (Sharyzhalgai station)
• 17:00-19:30 Sunset shooting
• 20:30 Return to the hotel, dinner.
• 9:30 Return to the hotel, breakfast
• 10:30-12:30 Bus transfer to Slyudyanka railway station.
• 14:00 Check-in at the hotel (Sharyzhalgai station)
• 17:00-19:30 Sunset shooting
• 20:30 Return to the hotel, dinner.
3 day.
• 6:00-8:30 Sunrise shooting near hotel
• 9:30 Breakfast at the hotel
• 10:30-12:30 Speed boat transfer to beautiful location at the Polovinnaya railway station. Walk around the attractions and take pictures.
• 14:00 Lunch at a restaurant
• 15:00-17:00 Transfer by the speed boat to the village Listvyanka.
• 17:00-17:30 Transfer to the ski–pass elevator, go to the viewpoint on Chersky Mountain.
• 18:00-19:00 Sunset shooting on the observation deck.
• 19:30-20:00 Dinner at a restaurant in Listvyanka.
• 20:00-21:00 Transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk.
• 9:30 Breakfast at the hotel
• 10:30-12:30 Speed boat transfer to beautiful location at the Polovinnaya railway station. Walk around the attractions and take pictures.
• 14:00 Lunch at a restaurant
• 15:00-17:00 Transfer by the speed boat to the village Listvyanka.
• 17:00-17:30 Transfer to the ski–pass elevator, go to the viewpoint on Chersky Mountain.
• 18:00-19:00 Sunset shooting on the observation deck.
• 19:30-20:00 Dinner at a restaurant in Listvyanka.
• 20:00-21:00 Transfer to the hotel in Irkutsk.
4 day.
• 8:00 Breakfast at the hotel
• 9:00-15:00 Transfer to Olkhon Island by bus (4 hours). Lunch on the way at a restaurant.
• 15:00-16:00 Check-in at the hotel in the village of Khuzhir on Olkhon island
.• 17:00-19:30 Sunset shooting on the symbol of Baikal lake - famous Shamanka Rock.
• 20:00 Dinner at the hotel.
• 9:00-15:00 Transfer to Olkhon Island by bus (4 hours). Lunch on the way at a restaurant.
• 15:00-16:00 Check-in at the hotel in the village of Khuzhir on Olkhon island
.• 17:00-19:30 Sunset shooting on the symbol of Baikal lake - famous Shamanka Rock.
• 20:00 Dinner at the hotel.
5 day.
• 5:00-6:00 Transfer to the northern part of Olkhon island, cape Shunte.
• 6:00-12:00 Sunrise shooting at cape Shunte and cape Khoboy. Breakfast at the location with lunch boxes, return to the hotel
• 12:00-14:00 Free time, rest.
• 14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
• 15:30-18:30 Boat trip and sunset shooting on the islands of Ogoy and Zamogoy (Yelenka),
• 20:00. Dinner at the hotel
• 6:00-12:00 Sunrise shooting at cape Shunte and cape Khoboy. Breakfast at the location with lunch boxes, return to the hotel
• 12:00-14:00 Free time, rest.
• 14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
• 15:30-18:30 Boat trip and sunset shooting on the islands of Ogoy and Zamogoy (Yelenka),
• 20:00. Dinner at the hotel
6 day.
• 6:00-8:30 Sunrise shooting on the viewpoint (10 minutes drive)
• 9:30 Breakfast at the hotel
• 11:00-16:00 Transfer to Irkutsk. Lunch on the way to the restaurant.
• 16:00-19:00 Irkutsk city tour, visiting churches and other attractions.
• 19:00 -20:00 Dinner at the restaurant.
• 22:00 Transfer to the airport.
• 9:30 Breakfast at the hotel
• 11:00-16:00 Transfer to Irkutsk. Lunch on the way to the restaurant.
• 16:00-19:00 Irkutsk city tour, visiting churches and other attractions.
• 19:00 -20:00 Dinner at the restaurant.
• 22:00 Transfer to the airport.
Join to the Baikal photo tour
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Additional information
The schedule and routes can be changed depending on the state of the ice and the weather on Lake Baikal.
Every day I will conduct photography classes, share all my knowledge and skills, as well as individually engage with everyone.
Enabled
• transfer from the airport to the hotel on Lake Baikal and back
• full three meals a day on the tour
• permits to visit national parks
• professional photo guide
• training sessions on photography and photo processing
Not included
• alcohol
• air travel from your city to Irkutsk
• single accommodation in a room for an additional 10000 rubles
What to take with you
Equipment and equipment:
• camera with 2-3 spare batteries
• tripod
• it is desirable to have lenses from 14 to 200 mm
• polarizing filter
• ND and gradient filters
• fotoryukzak
Clothes
At this time outside temperature is around +5 +10 in the afternoon, and -5 -0 at night, and winds often blow. It is recommended to have:
• warm shoes
• thermal underwear
• fleece jacket
• down jacket with hood
• warm pants
• hat (preferably windproof)
• gloves and mittens
• warm socks
• thermal pads (optional)
• flashlight
Every day I will conduct photography classes, share all my knowledge and skills, as well as individually engage with everyone.
Enabled
• transfer from the airport to the hotel on Lake Baikal and back
• full three meals a day on the tour
• permits to visit national parks
• professional photo guide
• training sessions on photography and photo processing
Not included
• alcohol
• air travel from your city to Irkutsk
• single accommodation in a room for an additional 10000 rubles
What to take with you
Equipment and equipment:
• camera with 2-3 spare batteries
• tripod
• it is desirable to have lenses from 14 to 200 mm
• polarizing filter
• ND and gradient filters
• fotoryukzak
Clothes
At this time outside temperature is around +5 +10 in the afternoon, and -5 -0 at night, and winds often blow. It is recommended to have:
• warm shoes
• thermal underwear
• fleece jacket
• down jacket with hood
• warm pants
• hat (preferably windproof)
• gloves and mittens
• warm socks
• thermal pads (optional)
• flashlight
FAQ:
1) Question: If I'm not a professional photographer, can I join this tour?
Answer: The tour program is designed for everyone – amateurs, beginners with any level of knowledge and skills in photography.
2) Question: I don't have a camera, just a phone.
Answer: Nowadays, it doesn't really matter how expensive your camera is. It is much more important now to be able to shoot correctly, which I will teach and help you in this photography tour. Special attention will be paid to mobile photography.
3) Question: What is the best way to dress for a winter tour to Lake Baikal? I'm afraid of freezing.
Answer: See the list of recommended clothes. In any case, there will always be a warm transport nearby, where you can always keep warm.
4) Question: Is there an Internet connection?
Answer: There is a mobile connection and the Internet for most of our trip, including at the hotel. The list of mobile operators from the best to the worst in terms of communication quality:
Tele2
Megafon
MTS
Beeline
There is WI-FI in the restaurant
Answer: The tour program is designed for everyone – amateurs, beginners with any level of knowledge and skills in photography.
2) Question: I don't have a camera, just a phone.
Answer: Nowadays, it doesn't really matter how expensive your camera is. It is much more important now to be able to shoot correctly, which I will teach and help you in this photography tour. Special attention will be paid to mobile photography.
3) Question: What is the best way to dress for a winter tour to Lake Baikal? I'm afraid of freezing.
Answer: See the list of recommended clothes. In any case, there will always be a warm transport nearby, where you can always keep warm.
4) Question: Is there an Internet connection?
Answer: There is a mobile connection and the Internet for most of our trip, including at the hotel. The list of mobile operators from the best to the worst in terms of communication quality:
Tele2
Megafon
MTS
Beeline
There is WI-FI in the restaurant
