A comfortable express tour of the Baikal ice

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This comfortable express trip contains the best that can be seen in 4 days. You will get acquainted with iconic locations. You will visit Olkhon Island as a researcher. You will touch the ancient Buddhist culture on Ogoe. You will see the best crystal Baikal landscapes.

You will get a high concentration of "icy" impressions: hummocks, bubbles, cracks, icy grottoes – an incomparable fairy tale created by nature itself. It is as if you will go to another dimension, where you will become the main character of your own adventure. A winter adventure on the ice of Lake Baikal.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

Sightseeing tours

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Fun rides on khivus

We will overcome kilometers of Baikal ice on Khivus

Baikal bubbles

Let's find the most photogenic ice with bubbles in the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe

Stupa of Enlightenment

Let's get acquainted with Buddhist culture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Olkhon Island. Baikal brands
We will meet at Irkutsk airport, and after meeting the guide and other members of the group (your faithful companions in the upcoming adventure), we will set off.
The most mysterious island of the Baikal archipelago, Olkhon, awaits us.
Every square kilometer of his lands is saturated with shamanic knowledge and unbearably sensual energy, and on every corner there are mind-blowing locations.
On the way, the guide will share his knowledge about the history of Siberia while you watch its breathtaking expanses from the window.
We will also take a break for lunch and stop at a local cafe.
Your gastronomic tour of Baikal cuisine will begin with buuz, a delicious national Buryat dish (not included in the price).
After crossing to the island, before the first tour, we will check you into a hotel in the village of Khuzhir.
We will go around some of the loudest and most iconic places in Olkhon: Shamanka Rock (Cape Burkhan), Sarai beach, 13 sacred pillars.
In addition to the details about these attractions, you will be told about the life of the islanders.
And in the evening, a gorgeous Baikal sunset will be waiting for us.
Rest assured, you will see a truly deep, spectacular colorful sunset, after all, you are in one of the sunniest places on the planet!
Power supply: not included.

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Day 2 - Cape Khoboy
Today we will take a look at the so-called "big Baikal".
To do this, we will get to the northernmost point of Olkhon Island – Cape Khoboy.
The cape is an incredibly spectacular platform for the widest part of the lake: 80 km of frozen water surface, hummocks shining in the sunlight and icy ruffles of coastal rocks.
It is in this place that a burning sense of kinship with the whole of nature appears, because you realize how weak and small you are alone in the face of the elements.
After such an emotional shake-up, eating right in the fresh air: A delicious picnic lunch will be at your disposal.
Having refreshed ourselves, we set off on our way back, along the way we will visit several more spectacular locations to make memorable shots.
The road, by the way, deserves special attention.
Taking into account the passability of the Olkhon roads, we will choose the most reliable and comfortable cars of the local realities – UAZ.
And upon returning to the hotel, we will find time to share our impressions with each other over a cup of herbal tea and enjoy the warming atmosphere of the Siberian winter.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, picnic.

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Day 3 - Ogoy Island. Stupa of Enlightenment. Sandy Bay. P. Bolshoe Goloustnoe. Listvyanka
On the third day of the tour, you will have unique experiences and unsurpassed shots of ice in all its forms!
It's worth noting that we'll even be traveling exclusively on ice all day.
To do this, we will choose a suitable transport – we will be transported by a Hivus hovercraft.
First, we'll drive along Olkhon to its southern part.
Here you will see a stunning landscape in the style of the fairy tale "Morozko": the water, falling on the coastal cliffs, created amazing ice figures, decorated grottos and caves.
After viewing the ice installation, we will stop at Ogoy Island, which has been home to the eight-meter Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment for more than 15 years.
You will not only see this beautiful structure, but also take part in an exciting ritual: you will walk around the stupa seven times so that your cherished wish will be heard by the gods and it will come true.
Next, we will move to the Sandy Bay.
During the summer season, the bay, a favorite of tourists, welcomes vacationers with a paradisiacal beach with golden sand and friendly lapping waves, but in winter there is also something to see here.
You will immediately notice an amazing phenomenon – “stilted” trees.
The trunks of these majestic trees are elevated on strikingly tall roots, and they are also sculpturally twisted by the diligence of centuries-old winds.
Finally, we will go to the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoye.
When the ice rises, the very placers of bubbles appear here, which flaunt many photographs of winter Lake Baikal.
Let's not stay away and also take beautiful pictures of this unusual natural phenomenon, and then we will go to the final destination of this day.
It will be the tourist center of Lake Baikal, the village of Listvyanka, where we will stay at the hotel for a rest after a busy trip.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, picnic.

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Day 4 - Baikal dawn. Departure
You don't have to spend your last day solely on boring packing, we still have some surprises for you!
To be more precise, we have not shown you another attraction – Baikal dawn.
Bright, mesmerizing, with dozens of iridescences of saturated shades.
This is the one who will greet you this morning.
After that, there will be time for a delicious breakfast and final preparations.
This will be followed by a return to Irkutsk and the end of the program.
Congratulations!
Let's not be afraid of these big words, but now your tourist “baggage” is worthy of envy: you have fulfilled one of the main desires of many travelers – you have visited winter Baikal!
Are we going to say goodbye or maybe we shouldn't?
After all, you now face a new task – to conquer Lake Baikal in the summer!
Meals included: breakfast.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

1 night
or

Guest House, Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel on Olkhon (2 nights) and in Listvyanka (1 night).

Double room	discount for children up to 12 years old	surcharge for single occupancy
80 900	5 %	12 000

Please specify the exact information about the place of residence when booking, it depends on the date of arrival.

The Krestovaya Pad Hotel is located just 50 meters from the shore of Lake Baikal and offers scenic views. It offers a sun terrace and a sauna. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV.

The chalet-style rooms feature wooden paneling, a work desk, a minibar and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms.

The colorful bar-restaurant serves European cuisine and a variety of Siberian dishes from the Baikal region. A rich menu is provided for breakfast.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 8 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
guide support;
comfortable transfer minibus Mercedes Sprinter (or equivalent): Irkutsk – O. Olkhon; Listvyanka settlement – Irkutsk;
accommodation on Olkhon: 2-bed comfortable room (with in-room amenities);
accommodation in Listvyanka: Krestovaya Pad hotel complex: 2-bed comfortable room (with in-room amenities);
guided walking tour to Shamanka Rock, Sarai beach and 13 sacred pillars of Serge;
Cape Khoboy car tour by UAZ: Kharantsy settlement – Sagan-Khushun settlement – Khoboy;
ice skating on the day of the excursion to M. Khoboy;
the "Kiss of Baikal" option;
ice crossing with a guided tour on khivus: Olkhon Island. Ogoy – Sandy Bay – Bolshoe Goloustnoe settlement – Listvyanka settlement;
National Park pass;
nutrition:
- 1 day – without food;
- Day 2 – breakfast, lunch-picnic;
- Day 3 – breakfast, lunch-picnic;
- Day 4 – breakfast.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
additional services not specified in the program, or specified in the program for an additional fee.

It's important to know

So, clothes: the main rule is to dress in layers, like a pie. This will delay the release of heat and keep the cold out of your body.

A windproof hat, a hat with earflaps, or a combination of a hat + a jacket hood.
Buff or scarf (to protect the neck).
A warm down jacket that protects the lower back and will not blow in the wind.
Fleece jumper.
Thermal underwear designed for low activity at -25.
Warm ski / down pants, or a jumpsuit.
Wool socks + cotton (the principle of layers also works here).
Windproof gloves + mittens.

Footwear:

Boots with natural or artificial insulation, designed for -25 and below.
You can use: felt boots, boots, camus boots, ugg boots, moonwalkers, dutiki

Additionally:

Chemical heating pads / insoles for feet and hands (insoles and other heating elements containing charcoal must not be carried. Neither in the luggage, nor in the hand luggage. They will be seized, because coal is highly flammable).
Ice floats / ice shoes for smooth movement on slippery ice and hummocks.
Sunglasses are a must.
A sunscreen with a high degree of protection is a must.
The lipstick is hygienic.
Powerbank (for a fast-discharging phone in the cold).

Recommended:

Thermos flask (for hot herbal tea with honey and lemon, to maintain immunity and warmth).
Shoe dryers.
Lantern.
Knee pads (for those who like to photograph reflections, ice floes and cracks).

Many items are highly recommended, some are optional, but desirable for your comfort.

Some of this list can be purchased at fishing shops or Sportmaster / Decathlon.