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1. Description:

One may say the winter time in Siberia is not a good time for rest and traveling, but these are quitedifferent things. Holidays in Siberia are special and unforgettable any time of a year! Ar Mongol TravelCompany invites you enjoy winter at Lake Baikal.

Passing over the ice of Lake Baikalby snowmobile, bicycle, ski or a pair ofskates, on horse-back- some people cantravel on foot, riding along the Baikal by

dogsled rides- the winter travelers canthink up such unusual games!

Baikal mountain ski runs are similarto the Alps ones; there are well-equipped lines for rash descents,

2000m long. You could also try the newwinter amusements-snow tubes and skiboards.

Have you ever heard the tune ofthe signing ice? Have you ever warmedyourself near the hot stove aftersuccessful ice-fishing? Or after huntingwith a camera- gun for the Baikal seals?

The winter tourism on Lake Baikal isvarious and unique.

Now you can take any trip to Siberiain Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Our

experienced manager from Russia, Irkutsk Anna will tell you many things you want to know about traveling inSiberia. She worked in tourist company in Irkutsk thats why knows everything about tourists resources at LakeBaikal.

Ar Mongol Travel Company offers to you next trips and services:

1. Adventures

SNOWMOBILING TRIPS ACROSS THE SIBERIAN TAIGA AND ON THE ICE OF BAIKAL

You live life to its fullest!

Period: November 25 - April 1

From 1 to 7 days tripsLocation: Listvyanka settlement, Lake BaikalAccommodation: "Baikal Terema" hotelGear provided: Snowmobiles "Rys" model; warmwinter overall; helmets; winter boots; gloves.

Description

Close your eyes and imagine trails runningthrough the winter taiga wood and crystal clear ice ofBaikal! See cozy hotel amongst snow with warmfireplace! Imagine yourself driving perfect snowmobile!Hear the sound of powerful snowmobile engine! Yearn for a smoky Omul and a relaxing Russian Banya!

Snowmobiling is great adrenaline and easy to learn! No special physical abilities or training is requiredto operate a snowmobile: one just needs to be moderately fit for an active outdoor vacation. We provide Rys(Lynx) model snowmobiles that are reliable and easy in operation. One snowmobile is designed to carry 1or 2people. Our experienced instructors will teach you some basic skills and techniques provide you with up-to-date

gear to make you feel comfortable and warm enough during the journey.You'll never forget Siberian sunny glitter winter with snow laden trees, splendor of Baikal ice and warm

hospitality of locals! For snowboard riders - snowmobile is the best way to reach mountainsides full of virginsnow!

MOUNTAIN SKI

Period: November 25-April 10Location: Baikalsksettlement (146 km from

IKT), Lake BaikalAccommodation:

cottage/live with Russianfamilies
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Gear provided: all equipment provides at thedown skiing center. Please, note that the ski or equipment rentalis not included in the tour cost.

Description:

We invite you to enjoy mountain ski resort at BaikalskSettlement. Soft and snowy winter, gorgeous landscapes andgentle sun makes the mountain resort one of the best resorts inRussia. The season starts from the early November till the 25 th

April. Average temperature in winter: -10 C0 Snow coat comes up

to 1.5 meters. The most attractive time for all skiers is latespring. Snow stays on until April but the sun is very summer-like.

The ski base is well equipped, there is a big complex forrest and recreation, there are restaurant and bar where you can

have a lunch and hot coffee, ski rental and good canteen on asite.

Down skiing center at Baikalsk has six certificatedroutes: two 1870 & 2100 m long , weight 40m; two slalom 500& 800 m trails; one trail with light at dark time (1 000m); andthree routes (200 m.) for beginners.

Prices in RUBLES for rental equipment and trails fee

Service price note

Entrance fee for trails

Weekendand

holiday time

During an

week

- 1 hour 350 200

- half a day ( 10 a.m. 2 p.m. ) 650 250

- half a day (2 p.m 5 p.m.) 650 250

- all day ( 10 a.m. 5 p.m.)-for children (10 a.m. 5 p.m.))

850450

400400

- Beginners trail 300 300

Rental price for equipment (for a day)

Equipment complex (ski, boots andFrom 250 till 1 300

(depends on brand ) During an weekdiscount 40%Snowboard (with boots) 1 000/850

Snowboard without boots 650

* 1 USD = 28 RBL

DOG SLEDDING AT LAKE BAIKAL

You get into the dogs' life!

Period: December 15 - March 15Location: Listvyanka settlement, Lake BaikalAccommodation: "Baikal Terema" hotelGear provided: 12 Kamchatka Huskiesdogs (2 teams); harness;sledges; warm winter overall; helmets; winter boots; gloves.Pax: 1-3

A long time ago children were playing with a dog and tied a woodenpot to it. Oh, - people said, - it can carry! And so they harnessed the

dog into a sled. (From an old Eskimo legend)

Description:

Now there is no need traveling to Finland or Alaska to try thisbreathtaking adventure. Dog-sledding tours are available in Listvyankasettlement on the shore of Lake Baikal. Scenic paths give you anopportunity to see marvelous winter forest and enjoy exiting fast rideon Baikal ice.

For the dog sledding beginner we offer 3-day, 2-night tours.

On this tour you will get basic knowledge about conditions of dog-breeding and feeding, learn how to harness a dog and to put it intosledge. Instructor will also tell you running a sledge rules.


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ICE-FISHING

Ice fishing on Lake Baikal is something you should try!

Period: February - April 10Location: Listvyanka settlement, Lake BaikalAccommodation: "Baikal Terema" hotelGear provided:

Fishing tackle; special baits; warmwinter overall.

Give it a try to have good catch of Sig (white-fish),black grayling, perch or famous "Omul"-fish - Baikalendemic specie of salmon!

Description:

Get new experience of fishing through the ice-

hole in the world's largest and purest freshwater lake!You sit in a hut, warm and comfortable and safe fromthe outside air, while jigging through a hole in the icewaiting for Baikal most famous fish "omul" and look atscenic Siberian winter landscapes enchanted in ice andsnow.

Truly, what can be more exiting than fishing

Siberian winter on Lake Baikal is not at all severe assome people can perceive - it is just great time for active winter outdoors!

Ice-fishing is very popular on Lake Baikal having gained a reputation of great winter sport, hobby and

time at leisure among amateurs and professionals alike.

ORTHODOX SHROVETIDE ON LAKE BAIKAL

'Farewell to winter' festival

Period: 11-15 MarchLocation: Burduguz settlement &Listvyanka settlement, LakeBaikal

Accommodation:Baikal Terema hotelOpportunities: horse-sleds and horse rides, folk show withRussian games, some merry competitions, bonfires,tobogganing (from 100 m high), Russian Banya

Description:

On the event of Lent, Russians celebrate Shrove-tide, aweeklong festival with a lot of merry-making and plenty of food.

The Russian world for Shrove-tide, maslenitsa,stems from maslo which means butter. It is an ancientholiday and it came into being in pre-Christian times. Theholiday signifies a joyful good-bye to a boring cold winter andexpectation of spring. Probably, round pancakes, the main ritual dish, symbolized the spring Sun getting

brighter and warmer with each passing day.People made pancakes throughout the whole week, ate them heartily, and treated their guests to

them. Shrove-tide is not only a richly laid table with pancakes and tea, but it is also a merry amusement. Youll

be participate in amusements such as horse-sleds on Russian Troika, folk show with Russian games, somemerry competitions, bonfires, horse-rides, tobogganing (from 100 m high) on a horse skin which is a lot of fun

even for adults.The main event of this festival is burning of Maslenitsa the huge colorfully dressed woman-doll with

hey inside. When doll is burned means winters gone and people meet sunny spring with singing songs.


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2. Accommodation:

IRKUTSK

In Irkutsk we can offer to you different kinds of accommodation from home stay (apartment)-35 $ per night tillhotels..

Hotels in Irkutsk:Baikal Hotel

A favorable location and magnificent view on the Siberian Beauty the Angara River makes the hotel especiallyattractive for the tourists. In terms of the comfort level and wide spectrum of the services delivered, the

Irkutsk hotel corresponds to 3*** hotel according to the international standards. Only here you can select aroom to suit your desires and opportunities.

Zvezda hotelNew mini-Hotel 18 rooms. The Hotel is located close to the Airport area and main streets of the city, inecologically clean area. It is the Hotel of high class. Accommodation:there are12 rooms and 4 suites, 2 rooms"Luxurious apartments" There are bath rooms, TV, telephone, Internet in the rooms. There are shower cabin,hydro massage, air conditioner, refrigerator, mini-bars in the suites and apartments.

Baikal Business Center hotel

Baikal BusinessCenter Hotel**** opened its

doors to the first guests in August 1997.Hotel is situated in a 5 minutesfrom airport and 15 minutes from the Irkutsk center. At your disposal any of the 59 comfortable rooms

whether it's a twin one or the presidential suite. Each room is equipped with TV-set, refrigerator, mini-bar, hair-drier. Kitchenettes are available in suites.Construction of the Hotel and design of its interior were carried out by highly skilled European specialists.Technical support and services rank the standards of a 4-star business class hotel. The hotel provides its guestswith fully secured environment with 24-hour high-tech security system & guards. Our published rates arebecoming more and more flexible: now they include not only breakfast and medical insurance but 1 hour usageof the Internet in the business center of the hotel as well as a coffee break in the restaurant or bars during theday.

Sun hotel

Hotel issituated in a 5 minutes from airport and 15 minutes from the Irkutsk center. All 50 rooms, as well as suites are

designed and equipped in accordance with luxury four star hotel standards.

Every room is tastefully furnished with hand made furniture. The elegant interior will make your stay at theSunHotel comfortable and enjoyable.


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LISTVYANKA SETTLEMENT

Home stay with Russian families in a private wooden house.

Baikalskije Terema hotel

A cozy pine chalet type hotel is located in Listvyanka settlement only 70 km.away from Irkutsk. It is a

small hotel built on a hill slope with a breathtaking view of Lake Baikal and the snow-topped peaks of theKhamar-Daban mountain range. Terema Hotel is renowned for its relaxing atmosphere and fine dining.

Terema Hotel has 17 double guestrooms with bath rooms (3 of which are rooms with French beds)cozy lounge with fireplace, full service, restaurant with Russian and Siberian cuisine and traditional Russianbanya (steam sauna).

Hotel BAIKAL

The Baikal hotel complex locates in the village of Listvyanka, 70 km from Irkutsk on the shore of the lakeBaikal. The three-stored building of the hotel possesses all the necessary facilities to make the accommodationon the lake. There are 56 cozy rooms (single, twin, double, deluxe rooms). In the vicinity of the lake are Baikal

museum, the wooden church, the picture gallery, the observatory, the pier, the bus station.

Private hotel Natali

Hotel is situated in Listvyanka settlement in1,5 km from the shore of Baikal and wasopened in autumn 2004. Hotels consitis of 3buildings: hotel, sauna and reception building.All bulding made of a wood. There are 12TWIN rooms and 1 TRPL room (all rooms have

a TV), 6 toilets and bathrooms, sauna, bar,car parking.

BAIKALSKPrivate cottages

In Baikalsk we offer to you to accommodate in private cottages with Russian families close to Downskiing Center. All cottages are in a 2 km. from the centre of Baikalsk city and 5 minutes walk to the ski center.All cottages are wooden 2-3 floors each with all facilities inside and hitters. Usually hosts are live on a first floorwhere kitchen and dinner room are as well. There are TV and music as well. Rooms are on a second floorusually and for 2 -3 people. Host will cook breakfasts and dinner for you every day. Mostly Russian nationalcuisine, fish dishes and bakes. Every house has Russian banya (steam sauna) and a car for extra excursions or

trip youll need locally.


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Visa support

We are able to help you with getting Russian visa. We have a contract with Irkutsk Travel Company whichmakes us able to apply for Russian tourist visa in Ulaanbaatar. After youll make a choice and we confirm

to you a tour to Baikal well apply for visa for you in Russian Embassy in Ulaanbaatar.

Passport valid more then 6 month more

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