LAKE BAIKAL ICE DIVING, February 24-28, 2005
SinoScuba exceptionally pleased not just to be able to
offer our second annual ice diving program, but a trip
to perhaps THE top ice diving destination in the
world, Lake Baikal in Siberia. The deepest freshwater
body in the world, the lake may hold as much as 20
percent of the planet's freshwater, and is home to
numerous indigenous species, including lake seals.
We will travel to Irkutsk, Siberia's largest city,
then drive to our hotel near the lake shore. On diving
days, we will drive out on the ice to our dive site
and make unlimited dives underneath the thick ice.
This will be an unforgettable and spectacular
experience for even the most experienced diver.
Along with the ice diving, Lake Baikal sits at over
1500 meters of elevation, and as such, altitude diving
techniques will be employed.
Our package includes transfer to and from Irkutsk
airport or train station, four nights' accommodation,
three meals per day, three days' unlimited ice diving
with tanks and weights, and transportation to and from
the dive site, and a SinoScuba t-shirt, all for
US$600. Not included: transportation to and from
embarkation city to Irkutsk; drysuit rental ($50 for
three days); Ice, Drysuit, and Altitude Diver
Specialty courses (optional); gratuities for
divemasters.
Booking deadline is December 31, 2004, and a 50
percent deposit is required. Full payment will be due
30 days prior to departure. SinoScuba is happy to
assist with booking of air and train tickets for this
trip. Please call Steven at +86 1391 014 8144 or e-mail
steven@sinoscuba.com to make your reservation!
SinoScuba exceptionally pleased not just to be able to
offer our second annual ice diving program, but a trip
to perhaps THE top ice diving destination in the
world, Lake Baikal in Siberia. The deepest freshwater
body in the world, the lake may hold as much as 20
percent of the planet's freshwater, and is home to
numerous indigenous species, including lake seals.
We will travel to Irkutsk, Siberia's largest city,
then drive to our hotel near the lake shore. On diving
days, we will drive out on the ice to our dive site
and make unlimited dives underneath the thick ice.
This will be an unforgettable and spectacular
experience for even the most experienced diver.
Along with the ice diving, Lake Baikal sits at over
1500 meters of elevation, and as such, altitude diving
techniques will be employed.
Our package includes transfer to and from Irkutsk
airport or train station, four nights' accommodation,
three meals per day, three days' unlimited ice diving
with tanks and weights, and transportation to and from
the dive site, and a SinoScuba t-shirt, all for
US$600. Not included: transportation to and from
embarkation city to Irkutsk; drysuit rental ($50 for
three days); Ice, Drysuit, and Altitude Diver
Specialty courses (optional); gratuities for
divemasters.
Booking deadline is December 31, 2004, and a 50
percent deposit is required. Full payment will be due
30 days prior to departure. SinoScuba is happy to
assist with booking of air and train tickets for this
trip. Please call Steven at +86 1391 014 8144 or e-mail
steven@sinoscuba.com to make your reservation!
