Baikal charm. Mirror route

Two of the most famous locations on Lake Baikal — Olkhon Island and Listvyanka village — in one tour! 

Energetically strong places of power and shamanism on Lake Baikal are waiting for you, excursions to historical sites, visits to memorable sights. A walk through the architectural and ethnographic museum with wooden architectural monuments of different centuries, acquaintance with the flora and fauna on Lake Baikal, the creation of the famous sculptor Dasha Namdakov on Olkhon — all this and much more you will visit as part of the Baikal Charm tour!

The mirror route of the tour: Irkutsk — Olkhon — Listvyanka — Irkutsk.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$655
$557
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 6 February, 2025
    • 4 – 8 February, 2025
    • 7 – 11 February, 2025
    • 9 – 13 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    2 nights
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum
We will visit the open-air museum on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest
The Spirit of Irkutsk
Accompanied by a guide, we will get acquainted with the city's memorable places and historical architecture
Rocky canines of Cape Hoboy
We will see with our own eyes a cape, the rocky shores of which resemble animal fangs

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Listvyanka tour and the Taltsy Museum

    The gathering of the group in Irkutsk at 10:00.

    • It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 local time.

    Transfer to the village of Listvyanka along the picturesque Baikal highway.

    Listvyanka is a kind of tourism Mecca among all visitors to Irkutsk, the starting point of many sightseeing routes along Lake Baikal. This is the closest place to the city where you can see the Pearl of Siberia.

    The village is located about 70 km from Irkutsk. After about an hour of travel, you can already see Lake Baikal! But first, on the way to Listvyanka, you will stop at the Taltsy open-air museum. Taltsy is an architectural and ethnographic museum, where examples of wooden architecture of the past centuries are collected. 

    It is located on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest, which gives it an authentic look and an authentic historical atmosphere. The guide will conduct an exciting tour, after which you will go further to Listvyanka.

    On the way you will see the legendary Shaman Stone, with which a beautiful legend is associated; visit the Baikal Museum, which not only conducts expositional and educational activities, but also continues to engage in serious scientific research, and therefore you will not find out such information about Lake Baikal "first-hand" anywhere.

    This day will end in Irkutsk — tomorrow you will get to know the city better!

    Included in the price: group transfer, excursion to Taltsy, guide service, accommodation.

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  • Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk
  • Day 3 - The road to Olkhon
  • Day 4 - Olkhon Island tour to Cape Khoboy
  • Day 5 - Farewell to Olkhon
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    2 nights
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

During the tour we will stop in Irkutsk and Olkhon Island.

It is possible to accommodate up to 4 people in a room (if it is a family). 

The cost of accommodation depends on the chosen comfort level:

  • Economy – accommodation at a recreation center or in a hotel (facilities on the floor or in an adjacent building);
  • Standard – a comfortable room equipped with a private bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
  • Comfort is a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The possibility of staying in a particular accommodation facility also depends on the workload and available dates. For more information, please contact the tour operator.

The cost of accommodation, depending on the selected rate for 1 person, RUB.:

Economy

Standard

Comfort

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57 0009 00069 00016 00089 00030 000

A list of possible hotels for each comfort level:

Direction

 Economy 

(facilities on the floor or in the adjacent building)

Standard placement

Standard rooms

Comfort accommodation
Olkhon
  • Shore of Hope
  • BO is a Shaman
  • BO is Sunny
  • BO Aldartey
  • Tatiana's BEAU
  • BO The Fisherman's Manor
  • Kopylov Manor
  • Olkhon Camping Hotel
  • BO The Fisherman's Manor
  • Nikita Bencarov's Estate (New Year only)
  • BO Aldartai
  • BO Baikal terra
  • Villa Malina
  • Port of Olkhon 
    BO is an inspiration
  • BaikalWood Eco Lodge & Spa
  • Baikal Khan Hotel (suite, junior suite)
Irkutsk
  • Riverside
  • The frigate  
  • Matryoshka Hotel
  • Aero Hotel 
  • Angara Hotel Complex
  • Listratova's apartment building 
  • Riverside (standard)
  • Irkutsk City Center 4 stars
  • Baikal Forest Hotel

 

Listvyanka
  • The Yeremeyev Estate 
  • Robin
  • Baikal Matryoshka Dolls
  • At the Priest's

 

  • Baikal Khan Hotel
  • Malina Group of Companies
  • The Mayak Hotel
  • GC "Krestovaya pad"
  • Malinovka Hotel
  • Dauria State University
  • Mayak Hotel (suite, junior suite)
  • Krestovaya Pad Group of Companies (suite, junior suite),
  • Baikal Hotel 
  • Baikal Khan Hotel (suite, junior suite)
"Riverside" or similar or Matryoshka Hotel, Angara Group of Companies or similar or 1 night
"Riverside" or similar

Economy level accommodation facilities — cozy rooms, (amenities on the floor or in an adjacent building).

Another option
Matryoshka Hotel, Angara Group of Companies or similar

The Standard level accommodation facilities are modernly equipped rooms with their own bathroom.

Another option
Irkutsk City Center 4* Hotel, Baikal Forest Hotel or similar

Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

BO "At Tatiana's" or similar or BO "Aldartai", Camping hotel "Olkhon" or similar or 2 nights
The Yeremeyev Estate or similar or Malina Group of Companies or similar or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • transfers throughout the tour; 
  • breakfast at the guest house;
  • excursions specified in the program;
  • picnic lunch at Cape Khoboy;
  • accommodation according to the selected option;
  • entrance to The National Park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to the start of the tour;
  • meals (lunches, dinners), if specified in the program independently or at your own expense. Drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
  • additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
  • additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
  • equipment rental;
  • souvenirs and other expenses not included in the tour program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Required: passport, MHI policy;
  • headdress (cap / hat / bandana);
  • sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
  • sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
  • bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
  • mosquito and tick repellents (recommended to purchase in Irkutsk);
  • personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
  • rain cape (raincoat);
  • photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
  • portable charger (power bank);
  • comfortable shoes (athletic shoes / sandals);
  • toiletries;
  • small backpack (for excursions and walks);
  • sealed packaging for documents;
  • insulated clothing (jacket / light hat / hoodies / thin gloves);
  • binoculars;
  • a seat (a tourist hob).
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Jul – 26 Aug, 2025
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    2 – 6 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    4 – 8 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
    Tour option - Baikal. Winter charm
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    $645
    7 – 11 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
    Tour option - Baikal. Winter charm
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    9 – 13 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
    Tour option - Baikal. Winter charm
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  • from
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    11 – 15 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

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    Dmitry
    19 Dec, 2024
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    This tour operator is excellent.
    19 Dec, 2024
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    Elena Vyatkina
    17 Dec, 2024
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    I would like to say a few words about our tour manager Tamara, who promptly answered all our questions and gave great suggestions on how to make the most of our free time. Thank you so much!
    17 Dec, 2024
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    Alexey
    3 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was fantastic! The tours were punctual, and both the accommodations and travel arrangements were comfortable and met all our expectations. The food at the guesthouse was absolutely outstanding. A big thank you to everyone involved in organizing this tour!
    3 Dec, 2024