Lake Baikal is the oldest and deepest (max.1,620 m) lake in the world. Located in Siberia near the Mongolian border and surrounded by mountains, forests and wild rivers, Baikal is an area of physical beauty. Lake Baikal holds one fifth of the earth’s fresh water resources and harbors more endemic animals and plants than any other lake in the world. Baikal remains a crossroad of cultures and their traditions. Lake Baikal is a majestic place where you can sense the greatness of nature.