Baikal dog-sledding trips are an unforgettable experience in which you are driving your own dogsled powered by a team
of our friendly, handsome Kamchatka Huskies. These dogs absolutely live to pull. The pulling instinct is
so strong that they need training nearly every day.
The dog-sledding base and starting point is located in Listvyanka village which is on the shore of Baikal and 70km away from
Irkutsk city. The base has 40 dogs and is run by a family who race the dogs. They live in a wooden hut on the territory of the
base. Dog-sledding take place from 11:00 till 17:00
Sled Dog Races / Trail distance:
Dog-sledding speed is 50km per hour at the beginning and 25km/h at the end
- 1km track: 2200 rubles per person (acquaintance trail)
- 2.5km track: 3000 rubles per person (small trail)
- 4.5km track: 5000 rubles per person (medium trail)
- 10km track: 8500 rubles per person (up to 30 minutes)
- 20km track: 12000 rubles per person
- 20km dog-sledding with lunch in forest made on fire (2-3 hours): 14000 rubles per person
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One day Dog-Sledding Trip with lunch in forest:
Period: November - March
Duration: 11:30 - 16:30
Distance: 40km
Price: 25000 Rubles
Price includes: dogsledding & musher, lunch, all necessary equipment, national park fees |
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Overnight dog-sledding trip in forest:
Period: December - March
Duration: afternoon 16:00 - overnight - morning 12:00
Total distance: 40km
Dog-sledding through taiga forest with overnight at the Chernaya base, 200 meters away from lake Baikal.
Starting time 16-17:00. One and a half hour dog-sledding to lake Baikal and to the base camp at the Pribaikalsky National Park. Dinner and
overnight at the wooden huts / twin & triple / sleeping bags. Wood burning stove. After breakfast dog-sledding back to Listvyanka. Approximate
arrival time is 12:00.
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Included program costs: dog-sledding, musher/instructor, meals (dinner & breakfast), accommodation, national park entrance fees;
Price does not include: transportation from Irkutsk to the starting point (dog-sledding base), english-speaking guide.
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Two full days dog-sledding on ice:
Period: February - March
Duration: 2 full days and 1 night
Total distance: 90km
Starting time 11:00. Dog-sledding on frozen lake Baikal to the west. Tea break / lunch enroute. In the evening reach the Shumilikha base camp
(Circumbaikal railway). Total distance covered on this day is 45km. Prepare food for dogs. Banya/steam bath at the base. Dinner and overnight
at the guesthouse. 2nd day: Breakfast. Continue dog-sledding by frozen lake Baikal to Listvyanka. Stop for lunch enroute. Approximate arrival
time is 17:00 / before dark.
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54000
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Included program costs: dog-sledding, musher/instructor, meals (lunch, dinner & breakfast, lunch), accommodation, banya/steam bath, national park entrance fees;
Price does not include: transportation to/from the starting point / dog-sledding base, english-speaking guide.
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Three days dog-sledding on ice and in forest combined with trekking:
Period: February - March
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Total distance: 110-120km
Day 1: Start at 11:00. Dog-sledding on ice to the middle of lake Baikal. Overpassing cracks and hummocks. Lunch / tea break enroute.
Reach Bolshie Koty village in the evening. Accommodaton in the guesthouse. Banya / steam bath. Dinner.
Day 2: Breakfast. Trekking with snowshoes to Skripper cliff, trekking on ice along the shore. Lunch / tea break enroute.
Return to the base in the evening. Dinner at the guesthouse.
Day 3: After breakfast continue dog-sledding by ice along the western shore. Lunch enroute. Then dog-sledding through Siberian taiga forest
and cross Cherny mountain pass. Back to Listvyanka / dog-sledding base in the evening before dark.
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65000
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Included program costs: dog-sledding, musher, instructor to accompany group on snowmobile, trekking equipment/snowshoes, meals 3 times per day,
accommodation in the guesthouse at Bolshie Koty village 2 nights, banya/steam bath on the 1st day, national park entrance fees;
Price does not include: transportation to/from the starting point / dog-sledding base, english-speaking guide.
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Rates include musher to accompany group at all times.
It is important to have the right clothing and footwear with you. If you do not own anything suitable you are most welcome to borrow the right equipment from us.
We can offer winter overalls, gloves and boots if necessary
Dog-sledding trips up to 6 days are also possible.
The sound of panting dogs as they trot across the frozen lake. Sunlight cascading through spruce trees onto a blanket of
snow. Here, in the untouched Siberian territory, you will experience the overwhelming beauty of Baikal winter!
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Our experienced mushers accompany you on a sledge to provide complete training, help out as needed and point
out signs of scenic interest. No experience is needed. Persons ages 5-75 have enjoyed these trips.
The terrain is a mixture of hills and flat parts in siberian taiga forest on the shore of lake Baikal. In February and March
it is a great opportunity to take the dogs over a frozen lake.
The dog-sledding base and starting point is located in Listvyanka village which is on the shore of Baikal and 70km away from
Irkutsk city. The base has 30 dogs and is run by a family who race the dogs. They live in a wooden hut on the territory of the
base.
Trail distance / 1 or 2 persons per sledge:
Dog-sledding speed is 50km per hour at the beginning and 25km/h at the end
- 1.7km track: 1700 rubles per person (acquaintance trail)
- 2.5km track: 2500 rubles per person (small trail)
- 4.5 km track: 4500 rubles per person (medium trail)
- 10km track: 7500 rubles per person (up to 30 minutes)
- 20km track: 10000 rubles per person
- Dog-sledding with lunch in forest made on fire (20km \ 2-3 hours): 14000 Rubles per person
- Dog-sledding daytime 11-16:30\17:00 with lunch in forest made on fire: 20000 Rubles per person
Rates include musher to accompany group at all times
Dog-sledding / two persons on a sledge: if your team of 2 has at least one experienced musher, you may ride a sledge
together. One person is mushing the dogs for the first leg of the track while the other one is comfortably tucked
into the sled. Skilled musher rides ahead of everyone else and periodically pauses to look back and see if everyone is
doing OK with their team of dogs. At the midpoint, you got the chance to change roles between "mushers" and "passengers".
It is the only dog sledding base in Siberia and you may find other offers from agents with more or less the same costs.
We offer the first price right from the owner and provide a fast 100% confirmed booking, detailed information support,
quick responses and answers to your emails. Compare ... you'll be convinced!
If you have already decided about the date, time, trail distance and the size of your group you
may call us during a day and you will speak to
someone straight away.
No special fitness or experience is needed. We will do our best to prepare you and share the experience of
this unique Baikal dog-sledding activity. We LOVE our Huskies and we're sure you will enjoy the results!
Contact us to book a dog-sledding race or ask any question.
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Dear Guests: here you can read some comments of travellers who booked Dog-sledding through Baikalex.com
We'd always like to hear about the service you recieve from us. Please tell us all about it! |
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I only had a short time in Irkusk-- 2 days. But I was able to take full advantage of my time thanks mostly to Leonid at Baikal Explorer. I had SO many questions
for Leonid prior to my arrival-- he was kind and very quick to respond to all of my emails. He himself assisted with transportation and arranged my overnight dog
sledding trip near Lake Baikal. I HIGHLY recommend the dog sledding -- it\'s a once in a life
time experience. The dogs seem to be very well taken care of and they get so excited when it\'s their turn to pull a sled! The mushers were amazing and everyone
was so kind and friendly.
Jessica (28-29 December, 2015) / USA
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Thank you for a fantastic trip to Baikal. We had a wonderful day dog sledding with lunch provided and cooked over an open fire. Our next 2 days on frozen Baikal
will always remain a highlight during our stay in Russia. We enjoyed all of the sites and the fantastic service provided by everyone associated with this company.
Well done and we hope to come back during the spring months to see this areas transformation.
Judy & Mike Peacock (07-09 March, 2015) / Canada
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Five friends and I took the 2 day dog trip and it was excellent. The team were conscientious and great company and the experience was wonderful.
Highly recommend and thanks to our wonderful guides/hosts.
Betty L. (12-13 February, 2015) / Canada
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I recently travelled through Russia with my boyfriend on the trans-syberian, and our favorite stop was Lake Baikal.
We arranged the whole stop through Baikal Explorer from the activities to transportation. They were always on time, and knew exactly what they were doing.
They were very friendly and happy to help. The dog-sledding was exciting, and the meal offered on the 3 hour tour was a delicious soup, with tasty russian
dumplings and tea. They also gave a small desert of cookies and chocolate and had pads for us to perch on in the snow. A magical experience over all.
Sarah Boyle (28-29 December, 2014) / Canada
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Great service, had a fun trip. Everything was planned, worked out on time. Nice and friendly tour guide, was great and helpful.
Marcus Haerder (15 March, 2014) / Germany
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... The dog sledding was also something different for us. We had mixed feelings - John loved it (despite being tipped out once!), I found it very uncomfortable but wouldn't have missed it, and Wally said it "was the worst thing he had ever done"! Each to their own I guess, but I wouldn't recommend it to someone with fragile bones.
Adrienne, John and Wally
100 Things to do Before you Die
(27 February, 2014) Australia
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It's the Iditarod - crouching low over dog sledge, fiercely gripping the handrail, the dogs are baying and you're two meters behind the lead team.
Swerving wildly round the bend, in amongst the snow covered silver birch trees the sled runners are screaming round the final curve, ice chips
flying everywhere - leaning over at an impossible angle trying to take the bend without overturning, - you race to the finishing line. Who won?
Who cares? All over for another year.
John Anthony Peck & Christine Margaret Peck
Irkutsk, What we did & Dog-Sledding impressions
(31 March, 2013) Australia
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We took the Dog sledding trip in March this year and found it to be well run and organised. We were picked up from the hotel
on the dot and safely delivered back afterwards. The driver was personable and knowledgeable about the area and the way of
life. A well run and proffessional organisation. I would recommend their services to anybody. Well done. Bob
Robert Holdsworth (15 May, 2012) / United Kingdom
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