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A wonderful tour to get to know Lake Baikal. We traveled around most, if not all, of Baikal, and now we can choose where to vacation next time (the mainland or the island, the Buryat or Irkutsk side, places with more crowds or quieter spots, etc.). Amazing views, interesting history, and captivating stories from the guides left us with nothing but positive emotions and impressions, as well as a strong desire to visit Baikal in the winter. Even the museums, which I had previously underestimated (I used to think, 'what could possibly be interesting in a museum?!'), like the Baikal Museum in Listvyanka and 'Taltsy,' easily changed my mind. Our entire group unanimously agreed that 1,5 hours for the 'Taltsy' museum tour was way too short. We spent the whole hour and a half with the guide and wanted more, despite the wind and rain. Our group of travelers was organized and punctual throughout the whole tour, but at this museum, we collectively ran 10-20 minutes late returning to the driver, and we feel no shame about it!))
The organization was top-notch. From the moment I met the guide, I stopped worrying about thinking or planning. I simply moved from point A to point B according to the itinerary and admired the beauty of Baikal. They helped with loading and unloading luggage during transfers. During check-ins and hotel stays, they always asked if everything was fine or if we had any requests. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners offered great variety, large portions, and were filling and delicious. For me, a big plus was staying in small, mostly wooden hotel cabins. It felt very atmospheric and cozy.
I want to express special gratitude and respect to our guides, who truly live and breathe Baikal! Their stories and actions reflect love, care, and respect for Baikal, its nature, animals, people, and history. The guides were available at every stage of the tour, answering our questions and giving advice on how to spend our free time - what to do, what to see - even accompanying us fully. Thank you to the Strannik club for the birthday wishes and gifts! It was unexpected and very sweet! And thank you for a wonderful 11 days on Lake Baikal!
The itinerary is wonderful and perfectly well-thought-out; every single part of it is a treasure! It was lovely to walk around Tbilisi with Irina. And during the trekking part of the route, each new day became more exciting! The nature of Svaneti is incredibly beautiful beyond words! We hiked along mountain trails, gazed at snowy peaks and blooming slopes, glaciers and waterfalls, conquered a mountain pass, encountered ancient temples and traditional villages along the way, listened to stories about their past, and observed their life. We also visited the stunning Mikhail Khergiani Museum in Mestia and learned the story of this amazing person. Walking the trail myself gave me a much deeper and more authentic sense of immersion into the country's culture and nature than if I had simply driven through by car. I left with a strong desire to repeat this experience!
This is my second trip with Strannik. I had high hopes for it and was not disappointed. These ten days were filled with a great, diverse experience of discovering a beautiful country and immersing myself in nature that took my breath away with its beauty. Having walked the mountain trails with my own feet made these impressions so much more complete and profound. Thank you to everyone involved in organizing this wonderful journey!
Good evening. Everything went perfectly, top-notch. I fell in love with Kyrgyzstan. I liked absolutely everything. And the food was an absolute feast—it was impossible not to eat, everything was so delicious. Thank you so much, I am truly happy. You have opened up Kyrgyzstan for me.
A huge thank you to the Strannik club for such a great tour! Everything was thought out to the smallest detail. We were always surrounded by attention and care. Everything was perfect! Going on a trip with Strannik was the best decision of my life! I am amazed by the guides' work - they know so much, truly care about their region, and conveyed their love for Lake Baikal in every word. It never felt like they were just doing their job - all the guides put their heart and soul into our tour!
I will definitely recommend traveling with the Strannik club to everyone. And I am already looking into new trips with Strannik myself! I am extremely happy with the tour; it exceeded my expectations! Your team is super! I wish you good luck in all destinations and many happy travelers!!!
