A great trip around Lake Baikal

A unique route for saturation and visiting the most picturesque places of Lake Baikal. You will travel from south to west to the island of Olkhon, and then cross the entire lake by boat to the only peninsula of Lake Svyatoy Nos. Make an ascent, and then circumnavigate the peninsula by kayak and move along the eastern side. The total length of the route is more than 1000 km!

Location

Irkutsk
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$991
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Duration
15 Days
14 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 29 June – 13 July, 2025
    • 6 – 20 July, 2025
    • 20 July – 3 August, 2025
    • 3 – 17 August, 2025
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Accommodation
  • or
    or
    Camp Site, Guest House, Hotel
    6 nights
  • Tent
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Listvyanka village
We will try local fish cooked in different ways, as well as visit the Baikal Museum
The energy of Olkhon
We will visit the largest and most mysterious island, which is the geographical, tourist and spiritual center of Lake Baikal
Unity with nature
Overnight stays in tents will allow us to relax in the most picturesque places under the open sky
Alloy
We will sail along the Chivyrkuy Bay on kayaks
Landscapes of Lake Baikal
Enjoy the beauty of nature and see the main attractions

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Group meeting. The Baikal Museum in the village of Listvyanka. Departure to the village of Slyudyanka

    Meeting at Irkutsk airport at 10 a.m. near the information desk.

    A trip to the Listvyanka Village Museum (70 km) along the picturesque road that runs along the Angara River.

    The museum will tell you about the uniqueness of the lake and why it is still so clean.

    Lunch in Listvyanka (Lunch time is 1 hour., we will visit the market, where people come all year round to buy fish. You can buy yourself something that you like, whether it's salted or smoked fish. We recommend you to try cold and hot smoked omul)

    Return to Irkutsk by a familiar road.

    Getting provisions for the first days of the route.

    Transfer to the village of Slyudyanka (2-3 hours) on the road among the mountains and departure to the observation point.

    It offers a panoramic view of the Southern part of Lake Baikal.

    Supper. Overnight at the recreation center.

    4-5 bed rooms with outdoor facilities.

    Double room on request (additional payment in advance).

    Supper.

    Distribution of food and equipment for each participant.

    Note: In case of being late for any reason, tourists catch up with the group on their own. We recommend arriving the day before the start of the tour!

  • Day 2 - The beginning of the campaign. Ascent to the Hamar-Daban weather station
  • Day 3 - Climbing Chersky Peak. Waterfalls of the Komkarnaya River
  • Day 4 - Descent to the recreation center. Excursion to the Museum of minerals on request
  • Day 5 - Departure to Olkhon Island. A walk to the shore of Lake Baikal and Shamanka rock
  • Day 6 - Ogoy Island
  • Day 7 - Free day or additional excursions
  • Day 8 - Cycling along the shores of Olkhon Island
  • Day 9 - Cape Khoboy. Transfer by boat to Ust-Barguzin village
  • Day 10 - Ascent to the observation point of the Holy Nose Peninsula
  • Day 11 - Kayaking in the Chivyrkuy Bay.
  • Day 12 - Sorozhya Bay - Snake Bay
  • Day 13 - Spare day
  • Day 14 - Continuation of the alloy
  • Day 15 - Transfer to Monakhovo. Collecting kayaks. Departure to Ulan-Ude. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Walking with a backpack is only 30 km. Kayaking 60 km. The rest is without belongings, by car and boat.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    or
    Camp Site, Guest House, Hotel
    6 nights
  • Tent
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites in the village. Slyudyanka and Olkhon Island in Economy rooms for 3-5 people (on-site amenities), as well as overnight stays in tourist tents for 3-4 people:

  • in the village. Slyudyanka (2 nights: 1st, 4th days)  recreation centers "Silver Spring", "Edelweiss", "Gennady's Place", "Zhigalov's Shelter" or recreation centers of the same category;
  • at the Khamar-Daban weather station (2 nights: 2nd, 3rd days) – tourist tents;
  • on Olkhon Island (4 nights: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th days)  Olkhon recreation centers, Like At Home, the Coast of Hope or recreation centers of the same category;
  • in the village. Ust-Barguzin (2 nights: 9th, 10th days)  tourist tents; 
  • in Chivyrkuy Bay (4 nights: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th days)  tourist tents.

The surcharge for double accommodation in the tour is 4,600 rubles.

The surcharge for single accommodation in the tour is 11,000 rubles.

Recreation center "Silver spring" or Recreation center "Edelweiss" or 6 nights
Recreation center "Silver spring"

It is located in the town of Slyudyanka, on the southern shore of Lake Baikal. There is a wonderful forest nearby, the railway station is 4 km away, the bus station is 3.5 km away. There is a parking lot, a Playground, a wood-burning sauna, a solarium, a barbecue, a smokehouse.

Detached houses with a capacity from 2 to 6 people and the main building with apartment-type rooms of the "Junior Suite" and "Suite" classes are offered for accommodation. Economy class cabins operate in the summer. The total capacity is up to 80 people.

The interior of the houses is made in a rustic style, with a predominance of natural wood in the interior, each has a small equipped kitchen area.

In each room: beds, wardrobe, bedside tables, table and chairs, bedding and towels. In semi-comfortable summer houses: washbasin, cold water, toilet and shower on site. In well-maintained houses: washbasin, shower, toilet. In a two-storey 8-bed cottage: bedrooms for 8 beds, equipped kitchen, satellite TV, washbasin, shower, toilet.

In the dining room on the territory of the base, a professional chef of the author's cuisine offers, if desired, not only traditional dishes, but also children's and diet menus).

Another option
Recreation center "Edelweiss"

It is located on the outskirts of Slyudyanka, near the trail to Chersky Peak, so it is convenient for tourists who want to relax and gain strength before hiking. The base has everything you need for recreation: warm rooms for overnight stays, places for tents, a sauna, picnic areas.

2, 3 and 5-bed uncomfortable rooms are offered for accommodation. In the rooms: single beds, table, benches, TV, bed linen for each guest. A rural toilet and a washbasin are located on siteThere is no shower – a bathhouse.

To prepare meals on their own, guests can use the rental of barbecue equipment and a shared summer kitchen. There is a barbecue, firewood. The kitchen has a microwave oven, refrigerator, stove, dishes.

Another option
Mini-hotel "Zhigalov's Shelter"

It is located in the town of Slyudyanka at the Zhigalov Private Mineralogical Museum. It offers houses of various price categories: a room for 2 people, a room for 5 people, a house for 5 people, two rooms for 14 people (wooden bunks), an attic for 20 people. The toilets are outside.

There is an equipped kitchen-dining room for self-catering. Products can be purchased from local residents (across the street). There is a sauna. 

Another option
Recreation center "Lada"

It is located on the island of Olkhon, in the forest part of the village. Khuzhir, a 20-minute walk from Cape Burkhan (Shamanka rock).

Two large well-maintained two-storey guest houses receive tourists all year round and offer double and triple rooms "Economy" (facilities in a separate building on the territory), "Standard" (facilities on the floor, in the room washbasin) and "Comfort" (fully equipped with shower).

The total capacity is up to 55 people. The rooms are equipped with everything you need: two single beds or one double bed, bedside table, mirror, carpets. Washbasin, toilet in a separate building on the territory. The Comfort rooms have a refrigerator, a sofa and a TV.

In addition to residential buildings, there is a separate dining room on the territory of the base, where guests can taste real Siberian cuisine from a professional chef, a Russian sauna, a fireplace room and places to relax (gazebos).

Another option
Recreation center "Shamanka"

It is located in the village of Khuzhir, on the island of Olkhon. The beach is within walking distance Sarai Bay and one of the nine shrines of Asia – Shamanka Rock. It offers a terrace, free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

The accommodation offers 8 rooms with a capacity of up to 3 people from economy class to comfortable cottages. In the rooms: two separate beds or one double bed, bedside tables, mirror. The superior rooms are equipped with a desk, TV, private bathroom, refrigerator.

On the territory of the recreation center there is a spacious dining room with 30 seats in a panoramic hall overlooking Lake Baikal. A continental breakfast and a la carte breakfast are served every morning.

Another option
Mini-hotel Baikal

It is located in the village. Khuzhir, just 150 m from the shore of Lake Baikal, a short walk from the significant attractions of Olkhon Island – Shamanka rocks and Sarai beach. All necessary infrastructure is also within walking distance: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc.

The rooms "economy" and "standard" are offered, decorated in a rustic style and made of Baikal pine, with views of Lake Baikal, a sandy beach and a coniferous forest.

In the rooms: two single beds or one double bed (additional installation is possible. places), table, chairs, wardrobe or wardrobe, towels, mirror, shared bathroom for 4 rooms. The well-appointed rooms have a private bathroom with a shower cabin, as well as a flat-screen TV.

Set breakfasts are included in the price. In the cozy cafe "Ostrov" You will be offered dishes of Siberian and Buryat cuisine, various delicacies from Baikal fish, snacks and fresh pastries. The art gallery on the second floor features paintings by regional artists, various books and souvenirs. Barbecue facilities are also available.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding and hiking. Various tours of Olkhon Island are also offered, accompanied by experienced guides.

Tent camp 8 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
15 days 14 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting and transfers according to the program;
  • group first aid kit, campfire equipment;
  • kayak rental and accessories (paddles, aprons, skirts, hermetic bags);
  • payment for the national park (springs in Zmeinaya Bay);
  • guide services;
  • bicycles for 1 day;
  • accommodation in recreation centers and tents for 3-4-5 people, according to the program (1-2 places. for a small additional fee. payment);
  • guided tours, entrance tickets to the museum (except the Museum of minerals);
  • meals according to the program, as well as the purchase of products and their delivery to the beginning of the route;
  • Day 1 – dinner;
  • Day 2 – breakfast, lunch (snack), dinner;
  • Day 3 – breakfast, lunch (snack), dinner;
  • Day 4 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
  • Day 5 – breakfast;
  • Day 6 – breakfast;
  • Day 7 – breakfast;
  • Day 8 – breakfast;
  • Day 9 – breakfast;
  • Day 10 – breakfast, lunch (snack), dinner;
  • Day 11 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
  • Day 12 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
  • Day 13 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
  • Day 14 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
  • Day 15 – breakfast.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and from Ulan-Ude;
  • meals not specified in the program or indicated as independent;
  • bathhouse. Payment on the spot;
  • a trip to the caves. It is booked in advance (the first 5 days of the tour), payment to the guide;
  • cook's services (on request, and so they cook everything in turn). Payment at the time of booking;
  • payment for crossing Lake Baikal (to the guide on the spot for the boat). If the group is small, we offer an alternative option to reduce your costs;
  • translation services (for foreign citizens). Payment at the time of booking;
  • drop-off by high-speed car up to 10 km. Payment in advance;
  • luggage carrying services on Hamar Daban. Porter (up to 15 kg);
  • the Mineral Museum and the Revyakin Museum. Payment on the spot;
  • bicycle rental is optional;
  • horse riding for 1 hour. It is booked in advance, payment is made to the guide south of the island. It is booked in advance, payment to the guide on the spot;
  • the recreation center on Hamar Daban.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Passport (birth certificate for the child);
  • MHI policy;
  • A certificate from a therapist, if there are chronic diseases (the tourist takes responsibility for his health on the tour);
  • Personal medicines;
  • Backpack (for women with a volume of 70-80 liters; for men – 80-90 liters) + rain cover on the backpack;
  • A sleeping bag suitable for the temperature regime in the hiking season;
  • Travel mat (foam);
  • A hermetic bag (or a thick plastic bag) for packing things in a backpack;
  • Clothing: windproof and waterproof jacket; rain cape; fleece, 2 pcs; thick windproof and lightweight pants, thermal underwear, T-shirts with long and short sleeves, 2 pcs; trekking socks, 2 pairs; warm socks, 2 pairs; underwear; hat; cap or panama hat with brim; gloves, 2 pairs;
  • Shoes: trekking boots, thick-soled sneakers, flip-flops (sandals);
  • Sunglasses;
  • Headlamp;
  • Trekking poles;
  • Mug, spoon, bowl, knife, flask or water bottle;
  • Matches or a lighter;
  • Insect repellents, sunscreen;
  • Personal hygiene products;

Additionally, you can take your own tent if you want to live separately. This does not affect the cost of the tour in any way.

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    29 Jun – 13 Jul, 2025 15 days 14 nights
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    20 Jul – 3 Aug, 2025 15 days 14 nights
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    3 – 17 Aug, 2025 15 days 14 nights
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    10 – 24 Aug, 2025 15 days 14 nights
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