Authentic Tours to Siberia – explore Lake Baikal with eastories

  few opportunities in the world like this one. Ilja's family so kind and open-hearted and informative. I mean if you're expecting Disney World this is not for you. but I... read more came here to write and learn about Buryatea and learn more about Baikal and got to do it all. treat yourself to a experience like no other. and dont miss the banya

  The hospitality was amazing. Despite the limited English, the warmth of the family really shone through. The family really took care of us and fed us well. The farm is... read more very close to Lake Baikal and the area is beautiful.

The farm stay is definitely for those who crave an adventure /a retreat into nature. The four hour drive from Irkutsk city centre to the farm is definitely not for the faint hearted. For city-dwellers who prize cleanliness next to godliness, you probably have to give this amazing farm stay experience a miss. But for those who are brave enough to venture into the unknown, bear with a 4 hour ride to the farm (and back out while enjoying the beautiful Siberian landscape), you will enjoy the beauty and vastness of Lake Baikal, as well as the hospitality of Vladimir and his family during your stay. Despite speaking little English, Vladimir is a warm and passionate guide who showed us around the town of Buguldeyka and different views of Lake Baikal. Driving the soviet van out on the ice was one of the most thrilling part of the daily excursions. The homecooked meals were simple but delicious, warming one's stomach and heart. Visiting the outdoor toilet in winter was definitely a rather trying experience, but it was certainly one of the highlights of our trip. Bathing in the outdoor banya was also an experience we would never forget. Hope you will enjoy Buguldeyka and the farm stay as much as we did!

  Our stay in Buguldeyka was great. The hosts did everything possible to make it easier for us to arrive in the village and leave. The place is really beautiful and... read more the hosts are remarkably welcoming. They took the time to show us the surroundings and we shared great moments with them. I recommend it without hesitation!

  A uniquely located air bnb in a beautiful part of Lake Baikal. The air bnb was spacious and very clean. Would recommend paying for meals as they were very tasty,... read more generous and great value for money. We would love to come back and would recommend anyone looking at visiting Baikal to stay here

  It has been a really good experience. Ilja was not there during my stay, however was the communicator and the translator via (Hidden by Airbnb) . That was really... read more good as my Russian is very basic and the family’s English is basic as well. This is not a five-star-hotel, however if you are looking for a genuine Siberian experience and great hospitality, that’s your place! I also tried the banya which was amazing. The family will always try to accommodate a request. Excellent!

  Séjour authentique dans une famille bouriate au bord du Baïkal. Accueil chaleureux, cuisine familiale, environnement unique.

  Definitely a place to go if you want a real adventure! Here you will truly experience Siberian village life. For that reason it's not for everyone. Please carefully read the... read more pros and cons:

Pros: A truly authentic experience. There's nothing to compare this with, ever. I was actually surprised that there was electricity and internet despite the lack of plumbing. The whole area is extremely beautiful in any season, and the house itself was very beautiful and clean! The host was great keeping in touch, though he doesn't live in the premises. I think the rough way of living there is a positive, personally. I really did enjoy my time here.

Cons: a farther walk than I expected to the lake (45 minutes) and don't expect the host to take you there unless you pay them. That goes for virtually anything the family does for you. Fortunately I speak enough Russian to communicate well, don't expect anyone there to speak English. The host also didn't tell me I would have to pay the driver extra money to drop me off at their house. Also, there are two grocery stores, so you don't need the family to cook for you. In spite of these it's still worth staying here, just be aware.

  My husband and I travel often and we have stayed in many Airbnbs around the world. But we never encountered such warmth, welcoming, generosity and kindness as we did from... read more Ilja and his family. We loved every moment of our stay and we were sorry to leave. Ilja, even though he lives 7 time zones away, was in very close touch with us, making sure we are comfortable and we had everything we needed. Ilja's cousins cooked delightful vegetarian meals for us (a rarity in Siberia), and they kept us warm with a traditional Siberian oven and banya. Ilja's outstandingly kind and friendly uncle, showed us the village, the area, took us to Lake Baikal, and shared many stories and laughs with us.
Thank you again, dear Ilja for having us, for your hospitality, and for creating an eco-friendly base at the Lake. We look forward to returning to Buguldeyka...

  Just perfect if you like wild and quite place. Ilja and his family are very kind, and home made food is amazing!

  Если вы хотите космически красивый лед, если не любите толпы туристов, если мечтаете об аутентичном отдыхе на Байкале - вам сюда. Уютный дом с двумя комнатами и свежим интерьером в деревенском стиле, радушные хозяева. Дядя Володя знает о Байкале всё и даже больше - если хотите найти самые фотогеничные места, возьмите экскурсию. В доме есть вайфай с отличной скоростью, в деревне хорошо ловит теле-2 и мтс. Билайн и мегафон не ловят. Доехать до Бугульдейки легко даже на легковушке (главное ехать не коротким по мнению навигатора маршрутом, а более длинным) Важно знать, что туалет на улице, кого это смущает, но для нас это не было проблемой. Вместо ванны классическая баня - ежедневно.