Lake Baikal
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Siberia, Russia
Best timeJanuary to March (ice), June to August
Water temp1-4°C (ice), 10-15°C (summer)
Visibility5-40m+ / 16-130ft+
AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth40 m
Avg depth20 m
Nearest airportIKT
Ice divingWorld's oldest and deepest lakeEndemic species
Scuba
Lake Baikal is the world's oldest and deepest freshwater lake. It offers incredible ice diving in winter, with meter-thick, transparent ice creating stunning light effects. The lake is home to unique endemic species like the Nerpa seal.
Features
Offers unique ice diving in winter with stunningly clear ice. In summer, divers can explore canyons and walls. The lake is home to thousands of endemic species, including the freshwater Nerpa seal. A very challenging, cold-water destination.
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