A great trip around Lake Baikal

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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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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 scenic 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.
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 delay 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
We have breakfast and start walking to the weather station (18 km) on the Khamar-Daban ridge.
Everyone has personal belongings in their backpacks for 2-3 days (some can be left in the storage room at the recreation center), food for 2-3 days and equipment.
The first 10 km. it is possible to travel by car (paid separately).
The road will pass by a marble quarry (huge pieces of marble lie right on the road), then we will overcome several water crossings.
After a short trip among the beautiful mountains, we make a snack.
Then, on foot and with backpacks, we will go to the weather station along a picturesque trail.
If you want to go without a backpack and cargo, then you should warn us before the route so that we can hire you a horse or a porter for an additional fee (9 km from dropping off by car on foot with a climb).
In the evening we rest and have dinner.
Overnight in tents (possibly at the recreation center for an additional fee. payment).
The route runs along the mountain river Slyudyanka and is interesting for its unique riverbed and crystal clear water.
The Slyudyanka originates about 20 km from Lake Baikal under Chersky Peak and flows through a narrow valley.
Day 3 - Climbing Chersky Peak. Waterfalls of the Komkarnaya River
We have breakfast, take our jackets and a snack with us and start climbing Chersky Peak, with a tour of Lake Heart (about 4-6 hours).
At the same time, we will see an amazing panorama of the mountain peaks and the surroundings of the Khamar-Daban ridge.
On the saddle leading directly to the Peak, you can see how the transparent lake Heart is located below.
Climbing to the top of Chersky Peak (2090), we will see picturesque views of the "Siberian Alps".
The way back lies along the same path, where you will return to the tree with offerings for local spirits with colored ribbons or pennies.
Lush vegetation, an abundance of flowers, makes this place truly beautiful.
Lunch is a snack.
According to the decision of the guide (depending on the weather and the strength of the participants), hiking to the waterfalls of the Komkarnaya River (3-4 hours).
Each waterfall is unique and original in its own way.
Overnight in tents.
Day 4 - Descent to the recreation center. Excursion to the Museum of minerals on request
Breakfast.
Descent along the trail (18 km).
Participants have personal belongings, equipment and snacks in their backpacks.
Lunch in the area called "cafe".
Continuation of the descent (transport can be ordered in advance for an additional fee. payment to the base).
Return to the base.
Sauna on request (payment on site).
Optional excursion to the private museum of minerals.
A unique museum!
The museum exhibits more than 10,000 samples from many deposits of the former USSR and from abroad.
But, of course, the main value is represented by magnificent samples of the Slyudyansk deposits.
Supper.
Overnight at the base.
Important! It is possible to join from 5 days. For those who wish to join from day 5 (11 days tour with rafting). Meeting with the group from 9 to 10 o'clock. Please take into account the fact that in the first 4 days, the group will already get to know each other, and it will be a little more difficult for you to remember the names of all the participants.
Day 5 - Departure to Olkhon Island. A walk to the shore of Lake Baikal and Shamanka rock
Breakfast.
Transfer to the train station.
Transfer to Irkutsk by car, by train along a picturesque highway. Arrival in Irkutsk.
Getting kayaks, permission from the national park and products for the next part (takes about 1 hour).
Departure to Olkhon Island as part of the national team (MRS stop).
The road goes through the steppe expanses, where the Baikal Mountains can be seen in the distance.
On the way, we will have lunch at a cafe (payment on the spot).
Transfer to Olkhon is carried out by public ferry.
In the case of a huge traffic jam, after moving by ferry, we leave by another transport (usually to the UAZ).
Each participant carries out the ferry crossing with their own and group items on their own.
Accommodation at a recreation center with facilities on the street (bases of such a plan as Olkhon, As Houses, Coast of Hope, etc.).
An additional payment for 2 seats is made in advance.
A walk to the shore of Lake Baikal and Shamanka rock.
Dinner on your own at any cafe.
Day 6 - Ogoy Island
Breakfast.
A trip as part of a national team to the sacred island of Ogoy with a visit to a Buddhist stupa.
You will be informed in advance of the number of the car that will arrive.
We sit down and go to the pier.
Then by boat to the island.
There you will go through three stages, past, future and present.
Make one wish that will certainly come true!
The end of the trip at the pier.
Self-return to the base.
Dinner at the base on your own.
Day 7 - Free day or additional excursions
Breakfast.
Excursions to choose from for an additional fee. Payment: cave, South of the island, etc.
The entire list can be found at the database administrator.
Waterproof suits and helmets are issued to the cave.
The cave is located in AYA Bay, in it you will find the Metropolitan hall, a music hall, stalactites, stalagmites and of course a great mood.
You need to book in advance.
In case of low numbers or bad weather, cancellation is possible.
A refund is being made.
Dinner at the base on your own.
Day 8 - Cycling along the shores of Olkhon Island
Breakfast.
Cycling from morning to evening — we ride "on our own" along the picturesque shores of Olkhon Island.
You can just ride from the base to the beach and back!
The day before, you will be sent the address where you should pick up the bike.
Rest on the shore.
Buying souvenirs.
Travel by bike at your own pace.
You can also take independent bike rides, periodically returning to the recreation center.
Bicycles are taken only for a day.
Have lunch on your own in any cafe in the village, try the local cuisine!
Free time after lunch.
Additional excursions can be purchased on site.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 9 - Cape Khoboy
Breakfast.
A trip through Olkhon on the Huzhir – Uzury UAZ – Cape Khoboy – then by ship to the village of Turka.
Khoboy is a place of power, and a picturesque place in the north of Olkhon Island.
It looks like a fang and we will see it later, and it also has a resemblance to the profile of a woman, as in ancient Greek galleys.
Transfer (boat and transfers are paid additionally, to the guide or by transfer).
Arrival in the village of Turka or Ust-Barguzin.
Overnight in the village or on the spit.
Important! The organizers carry out the crossing of the lake only in favorable weather. In case of adverse weather, the head of the group has the right to deliver the group to Ust-Barguzin by road (800 km).
Day 10 - Ascent to the observation point of the Holy Nose Peninsula
Breakfast.
Ascent to the observation point of the Holy Nose peninsula, (3-4 hours up and 2-3 hours down) from where an amazing panorama of Lake Baikal, Chivyrkuysky and Barguzin Bay opens.
In small transitions, we climb to the observation point called the Cross.
Snack.
At the top there is a panorama of the bays and Lake Baikal.
In the distance to the east there are views of the Barguzin Mountains, where snow remains even in summer.
Descent from the top of the peninsula (the descent is steep in places, so you should be careful when following all the commands and recommendations of the guide).
Supper.
Overnight on the beach.
This place has very warm water and no wind, so this place is very popular with vacationers by car.
Note: Each participant is required to take at least 1 liter of drinking water with them on the ascent.
Day 11 - Kayaking in the Chivyrkuy Bay.
Early rise.
Transfer to Chivyrkuy Bay.
Collecting kayaks.
Breakfast.
Kayaking in Chivyrkuysky Bay (Monakhovo village — Okunevaya Bay (10 km) or Sorozhya (5 km).
Chivyrkuysky Bay is considered the most picturesque on Lake Baikal.
Every island in the bay is a natural monument.
The shores of the bays are indented by picturesque sandy coves.
What is it worth watching the dawn!
The sun appears slowly from behind the Barguzin Mountains, which are located on the other side of the bay and are very picturesque.
In snake bay, in the bay, there is a hot spring, or rather there are three of them.
Currently, wooden baths are made of them, which anyone can visit.
Day 12 - Sorozhya Bay – Snake Bay
Rafting in Chivyrkuysky Bay to Zmeinaya Bay (12 km.).
Breakfast in the morning.
Transfer early in the morning, to the hot springs (about 10-12 km).
The average speed of the kayak is 5-7 km/h.
Kayaking is possible for almost anyone, but you should strictly follow all the instructor's commands!
No special training is required, but a little physical training is desirable.
The beauty of the islands and a leisurely vacation on various picturesque shores will delight you.
All nights in tents, there is no civilization around!
Lunch and Dinner.
Rest on the sandbar.
Rafting is carried out only in favorable weather.
Day 13 - Spare day
A spare day in case of bad weather.
In case of good weather in the morning, we go out to Okunevaya Bay.
We rest there all day, sunbathe.
A beautiful bay, hidden from the winds.
There is a coniferous forest all around, pure nature.
There is a village within an hour's walk from where you can call home, since there was no connection for two days before that.
A tourist bath is possible in the camping area.
If the weather is bad on this day, then we rest on the spit by the Krestovaya River.
There is a sandy beach both on the side of Lake Baikal and near the river.
Lunch.
Dinner in the evening.
Overnight in tents.
Day 14 - Continuation of the alloy
Early rise.
We return back along the coast and beautiful rocks by kayak towards Monakhovo (12 km).
The distance is small, so we go slowly, but of course it will depend on the weather.
Baikal is especially beautiful in the hours of dawn.
Inspection of rocks and coves.
Rest on the sandy shore.
Overnight in a tent.
We cook lunch and Dinner on a gas stove.
In one of the places where parking is allowed, we will definitely sit by the campfire and look at the stars.
Chivyrkuy Bay is located on the territory of the national park.
There are many secluded coves in the bay, but unfortunately it is not allowed to stop everywhere, only in specially equipped places.
But while kayaking, we will explore the maximum number of picturesque places along the way.
Day 15 - Transfer to Monakhovo. Collecting kayaks. Departure to Ulan-Ude. Completion of the program
Breakfast.
Transfer to Monakhovo.
Collecting Kayaks.
By car departure to Ust-Barguzin.
Lunch at the cafe on the way by yourself.
It is paid directly by the participants on the spot.
Departure to the city of Ulan-Ude.
The program ends at 18-19 hours (possibly later).
We recommend that you plan your departure the next day.
The next day, it is possible, for an additional fee, to visit the center of Buddhism in Russia - Ivolginsky Datsan.
The guide on the route will tell you in more detail. It is also possible to visit the Merkit Fortress, the Old Believers of Transbaikalia, the Datsan on Bald mountain, and it is also possible to organize rock climbing.

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

or

Camp Site, Guest House

6 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 center, room (4-5 beds) with outdoor facilities. Double room on request (additional payment in advance);
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 6,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single accommodation in the tour is 14,300 rubles.

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 are offered for accommodation.

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 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 site. There 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

Tent camp

Accommodation in a tent for 3-4 people. Accommodation in tents is common, there is no gender separation, when making an application, be sure to clarify to the manager your wishes for accommodation in a tent (for example, if you have a married couple, you want to live alone and other basic wishes for settlement).

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 (except those marked are paid separately);
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 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;
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 the transfer across Lake Baikal and for the transfer on day 9 (to the guide on the spot). 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. Booked in advance, payment to the guide;
the 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

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.

Dates and Prices

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29 Jun – 13 Jul, 2025 15 days 14 nights

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A great trip around Lake Baikal

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

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