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Metta wellness tour at Lake Baikal
Overview
Escape the stresses of everyday life with this 9-day Lake Baikal wellness retreat, set in the beautiful surrounds of Sukhaya Village. If you need some time to rest, relax and unwind, but want to soak in some local culture this extended spa experience is the perfect choice for you.
City tour of Ulan Ude
Visit to Ivolginsky Datsan
Enjoy a selection of health treatment programmes over five days
Itinerary
Ulan-Ude
Located to the East of Russia’s popular tourist destination Lake Baikal, Ulan-Ude is a city bustling with tourist activity and is the gateway for the Trans-Mongolian Railway that travels from Ulan-Ude to Beijing via Ulaanbaatar. The city’s close proximity to the Mongolian border and well-established transport links into Asia have allowed the city to form a unique cultural identity as the center of Buddhism in Russia.
Day 1
Arrival in Ulan Ude
Welcome to Ulan Ude! Your driver will pick you up from your scheduled arrival point (airport / railway station) in the afternoon and take you to your hotel for check-in. Today, you will have free time to explore the city by yourself, go out for dinner, or relax in the hotel after a long journey.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Day 2
City Tour of Ulan Ude
After breakfast, you will head out on a full city tour of Ulan Ude. Your tour will start with a visit to the Soviet square, where the largest monument of V.I. Lenin’s head in the world is located, before continuing along Lenin’s pedestrian street, past merchants’ houses of the 18th-19th centuries to Odigitrievskaya Church.
Breakfast & Lunch
City Tour
Monument of V.I. Lenin’s head
Odigitrievsky Cathedral
Scenic Surrounds
Datsan “Rinpoche Bagsha”
Religious Buildings & Monuments
Free Time
Souvenir Shopping
Travel to
Sukhaya Village
A beautiful village situated on the eastern shore of the popular tourist hotspot, Lake Baikal. Sukhaya Village has become increasingly popular with tourists due to its closeness to the Lake as well as its pristine forest taiga which is perfect for walks and cycling.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Park-hotel Sagaan Morin” spa complex
Acupuncture
Classic and deep massage
Vacuum therapy
Individual Health And Wellness Program
Scenic Surrounds
Cultural Immersive Experience
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Park-hotel Sagaan Morin” spa complex
Acupuncture
Classic and deep massage
Vacuum therapy
Individual Health And Wellness Program
Scenic Surrounds
Cultural Immersive Experience
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Park-hotel Sagaan Morin” spa complex
Acupuncture
Vacuum therapy
Individual Health And Wellness Program
Cultural Immersive Experience
Scenic Surrounds
Day 6
Metta Therapeutic Health Program – Day 4
Enjoy a full day of treatment at the health centre in Sukhaya Village. Choose from a range of relaxing programs and watch your stresses melt away!
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Park-hotel Sagaan Morin” spa complex
Acupuncture
Vacuum therapy
Individual Health And Wellness Program
Scenic Surrounds
Cultural Immersive Experience
Day 7
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
“Park-hotel Sagaan Morin” spa complex
Acupuncture
Vacuum therapy
Individual Health And Wellness Program
Cultural Immersive Experience
Scenic Surrounds
Day 8
Trip to Ivolginsky Datsan
After breakfast, you will check-out of the spa complex in Sukhaya Village and begin the journey back to Ulan Ude.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transfer
Buddhist Ivolginsky Datsan
Buryat traditions
Cultural Immersive Experience
Food & Drink Experience
Scenic Surrounds
Day 9
Departure from Ulan Ude
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and your driver will take you to your scheduled departure point (airport / railway station).
Breakfast
Free Time
Scenic Surrounds
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
Accommodation as part of the tour- Airport / Railway Station Transfers
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- English speaking guide
- Entrance to Ivolginsky Datsan
- Food and drink (as mentioned in the tour itinerary)
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Transport (as specified in the tour itinerary)
What’s not included
Alcoholic drinks- International train / plane tickets
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Russian visa
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
German and French tour guides available on days two, three and eight. Within the spa complex on days four to seven, assistance can be provided in English.
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