Location of “Baikal Polar 105-Meridian Camp”: In the middle of Lake Baikal on 105 Longitude of direct ice traverse from Listvyanka settlement (western shore) to Tankhoy station (eastern shore), around 80 km from the city of Irkutsk. Purposes of “Baikal Polar 105-Meridian “ Camp: - provide unique overnight accommodations on the ice of Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest fresh water one, - function as an acclimatization base for the participants of expeditions, aimed to be a starting point of some expeditions to be launched in winter of 2005, - as a transit overnight point for groups of tourists on “Ice Walking Trips Across Lake Baikal” and other special winter soft adventure trips, - Baikal Winter Team-Building Center for Corporate Clients, - Outdoor Survival Skills Training Camp under auspices of Emergency & Rescue Team Accommodation facilities and camp features: - tents and teepees with interior designed to keep you warm during the days and nights ( heated with stoves, floor made of special boarding) surrounded by ice fence that forms up a unique courtyard protected from prevailing winds , - a separate dining tent and ice bar, - sanitary facilities outside the tents and teepees, - satellite & radio communication to the mainland, - transportation and safety support by 9-seater “Khivus” AIR CUSHIONED ALL TERRAIN passenger hover craft and snow-mobiles, special rescue and personal safety equipment and gear, Other services: - Transportation to and from the Baikal 105-Meridian, -“Snow-mobile safari” full-day guided trips, - Learn to drive ATV (all terrain vehicles) training courses, - A number of special tour packages with fixed departure dates (from 3 to 10 nights all inclusive tours to see most remarkable sacral places, winter landscapes and aquatic life of Baikal enchanted in ice and snow, all trips supported by ATV and snowmobiles with sleighs that make it safe and leave more time for tour participants to enjoy the tour running). - Special Offers for Corporate Clients and Romantic Vacations for Just Married… “Baikal Polar Meridian-105”: Your Fabulous Winter Journeys - Nature Friendly Fun with Comfort and Safety on Baikal Ice! |