09:00 – 11:00 Meeting in Astrakhan, boarding the transfer 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch in Astrakhan (on your own) 13:30 – 15:00 Astrakhan – Lagan Transfer 15:00 – 16:00 Visit to Lagan Khurul, Maitreya Buddha Statue, the largest statue of Buddha in the open air 16:00 – 17:30 Lagan – Adyk Transfer 17:30 – 21:00 Guided tour of the Mekletinsky Nature Reserve: An excursion to the Pink Lake – microscopic crustaceans Artemia salina live in the water of this lake, which give the lake such an unusual color. The mud of the Pink Lake is used in the treatment of skin diseases and the production of cosmetics. Guided tour of the "Singing Dunes". Kalmykia has a real desert with typical flora and fauna – lizards, snakes, exotic birds. In dry weather, the sands of the dunes emit a sound similar to the melody of an organ. In ancient times, there were camps of various nomadic peoples here. Ancient artifacts of the Sarmatian, Yamskaya and Scythian cultures can still be found on the blown-out hillsides. Excursion to the "Burning Spring". Not far from the singing dunes there are springs with water that can be set on fire and it will burn! Along the way, you may encounter ancient antelopes, the same age as mammoths – steppe saigas. The tourist complex "Country of Bumba" - acquaintance with the life of nomadic Kalmyks, master classes in Kalmyk puzzles, lasso throwing, photographing in national costumes. 22:30 Arrival in Elista, check-in at the hotel

07:30 – 09:30 Breakfast 09:30 – 12:00 Excursion to the steppe to the place of power – A lonely poplar tree with a cascade of springs. 12:00 – 13:30 Guided tour of the Geden Sheddup Choy Korling Cultural Complex. The Shakyusn-Xume Hurul is a Buddhist temple of the Geden Sheddup Choy Korling hurul complex, located in the suburbs of Elista. This place was consecrated in 1992 by the Dalai Lama XIV himself during his second visit to Kalmykia, and four years later the Shakyusn-Xume hurul was erected on this site. In 2004, the Dalai Lama visited Kalmykia and Elista for the third time, with the aim of holding the radne ceremony, after which hurul rightfully became a real abode of deities. 13:30 – 15:00 Lunch 15:00 – 16:30 Guided tour of the Golden Monastery of Buddha Shakyamuni in Hurula. The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha" (Kalm. Burhn Bagshin altn siume is the largest Buddhist temple in Europe. The entire architectural plan of the temple has the shape of a mandala. The hurula building is surrounded by 17 pagodas with statues of the great Buddhist teachers of Nalanda Monastery. In the prayer hall of the Central Hurul "The Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha", the first, the main object in size and significance that attracts the eyes of any person is the figure of Shakyamuni Buddha. The height of the statue is 9 meters. 16:30 – 19:30 Elista City Tour. Let's go for a walk around the city. We will walk through the city center, through the Seven Days Pagoda, which is the hallmark of our capital. It symbolizes the exit from samsara and the achievement of nirvana. The largest prayer drum in Europe, the Kurde, is installed in the Pagoda, which is filled with 75 million mantras. After making a wish, walk around it three times, and it will definitely come true! 19:30 Dinner (on your own), free time

07:30 – 09:30 Breakfast 09:30 – 10:00 City Chess Walk, visit the Enlightenment Stupa 10:00 – 11:00 Visit to the Museum of Unique Kalmykia and the Gallery of Artists of Kalmykia. 11:00 – 13:00 Visit to the N.N. Palmov National Museum of Local Lore 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch 14:30 – 16:00 Visit to the museum of Unique Kalmykia 16:00 – 22:00 Departure to the ethno-parking lot. There is an authentic vacation spot in the open steppe not far from the city. You will find a stunning landscape of the endless steppe horizon, the spring smell of the steppe and the singing of steppe larks, acquaintance with the life of nomadic Kalmyks. Khan's Hunt is a 3-D archery masterclass. Photographing in national costumes. Horseback riding. Gastronomic master class on cooking national dishes. At the master class, guests have the opportunity to cook nomad food over a campfire, which is characterized by the simplicity of ingredients and rich flavors. Picnic dinner in nature with a view of the endless steppe with a unique sunset. 22:00 Transfer to the hotel.

07:30 – 09:30 Breakfast 09:30 – 11:30 Walking around the city, visiting souvenir shops 11:30 – 12:00 Departure from the hotel 12:00 – 13:30 Lunch 13:30 Transfer to the airport (Volgograd or Astrakhan). Completion of the tour.