A great trip to Lake Baikal

On a free day, you can devote yourself to rest. 

There are many places worth visiting in Listvyanka. 

Take a walk along the coastline – there is a great view of Lake Baikal! 

Go to one of the cafes or take a ride on the Ferris wheel. 

We also recommend going on an excursion "Sandy Bay" (paid separately).

You will see the Baikal nature as it has been preserved in the most secluded and wild places. 

We will walk along the white sand beach and look at the mysterious "stilted" trees. There are no roads leading to the bay – we will get there by boat. 

Therefore, picturesque views of the cliffs and the amazing lake surface are provided to us! 

From the changeable weather of the lake, the Gerbil is sheltered by the Large and Small bell towers – pyramidal rocks that cover the bay from two sides. 

Thus, a special warm microclimate is maintained here. 

During the walking tour, you will get the opportunity to view the "stilted trees". 

Of course, they don't really go anywhere. 

The name appeared because of the roots, which look out several meters from the ground and seem to have frozen in mid-step. 

After the walk, we will have free time to swim, sunbathe and relax on the picturesque beach. 

In the evening we return to Listvyanka.

Included: breakfast.

Our acquaintance with the most charged location of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island begins.

We settle down in a comfortable minibus and hit the road. 

We will stop at the monuments to the Eagle and the Tramp. 

Next to these places there is a stunning panorama of the ancient steppes. 

We will also make a stop for lunch at one of the local cafes (at our own expense). 

If you feel like it, you can try Buryat cuisine dishes – hot poses, khushurs or fragrant boohler. 

At the ferry crossing, we will meet dozens of seagulls circling in the sky! 

The birds know that they will definitely be fed, and therefore they flock here in whole flocks. 

When the ferry starts moving, a winged escort moves out behind it in low-level flight. 

This sight is truly mesmerizing! 

In the village of Khuzhir, we check into the hotel and in the late afternoon we go for a walk to the Shamanka rock.

As soon as you climb Cape Burkhan, you will get a legendary view of Shamanka.

She catches the eye, as if there is nothing else nearby. 

It's about the powerful energy coming from her. 

The shaman did not just become a symbol of Olkhon! 

In addition, you will see 13 sacred pillars of Serge, each of which represents a legendary hero who lived in one of the corners of the world and performed great deeds. 

In the evening we will admire the incredible Baikal sunset. 

It is not for nothing that Olkhon is famous for its cloudless sky and a large number of sunny days.

Included: breakfast.

We are going on a trip to Cape Khoboy, where old legends still live, and you can feel the unusual energy physically. 

Our adventure will take place on the UAZ, without which it is impossible to imagine the Olkhon roads.

Along the way, you will see dense forests giving way to steppe, and sand dunes ending in rocky slopes. 

The unique nature of Olkhon impresses with its diversity. 

We will make stops in the most picturesque places. 

Together with our guide, you will plunge into the world of ancient myths and legends. 

A few special "rituals" will help appease the local spirits. 

With their patronage, all our plans will go smoothly!

Amazing and breathtaking locations will remain in your memory for a long time. 

We will visit Cape Lyubov, the Three Brothers rocks, the Sandy Tract, as well as the sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal", which was created by Dashi Namdakov. 

When you are on the Hob, try to stand closer to the edge and spread your arms. 

Together with the clean air, breathe in the power of the mysterious lake. 

Baikal will share with you its incredible energy, which will help in any endeavors in the future. 

Right in the middle of all this beauty, we will arrange a delicious picnic lunch.

We return to the hotel the same way and relax after a busy adventure.

Included: breakfast, lunch picnic.

This day remains free. 

You can relax the way you want, especially since there are a lot of options here!

Rent saps and enjoy the unusual angles of the Shamanka Rock and picturesque views of the coastline.  

If desired, you can rent bicycles, ATVs or go on a small horseback riding tour. 

Choose what you like! 

In addition, for an additional fee, you can go on one of the excursions to choose from. 

1. Excursion to Ogoy Island. It takes place on a speedboat. Along the way, a stop is planned at a source enriched with silver ions. The water in it has healing properties. We dock at the island. Here you will see the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. If you go around it 108 times, you can achieve the main goal of Buddhism — to gain enlightenment. But to feel at least a minimal effect, it is enough to make 7 turns and make a wish. If your thoughts are pure, then it will definitely come true! 

2. Tour of the island by car. We will see the amazing places of the south of Olkhon, visit the secluded bays and learn a little about the ancient history of these places. You will enjoy wonderful views of the coastal territory of Khuzhira, Ogoy Island, the Big and Small Seas. The guide will tell you the legends about the lonely birch tree in the Seven Towers and the mysterious Kurykans who built the Kurykan wall. We will see Khargoi Bay, Cape Kobylya Golova, lake "Heart" and the amazing natural "castle" of Hula. It's going to be an incredibly interesting trip! The rest of the day can be devoted to relaxation. Relax in your room, take a walk around the Khuzhir, take a look at souvenir shops and ethnic cafes.

Included: breakfast.

The final hours on Lake Baikal are coming. 

We recommend getting up early today and admiring the Baikal sunrise. 

Bright sunlight reflects off the surface of the lake, flooding everything with a golden sheen – this view is fascinating. 

In a calm and relaxed atmosphere, you will have breakfast, pack your things and go to Irkutsk.

We check into a comfortable hotel. 

We suggest devoting your free time to a short sightseeing walk. 

There are a lot of historical wooden buildings in the city, adapted to atmospheric cafes and popular establishments. 

To see such houses, we recommend visiting the 130 block. 

You can also look at Kirov Square, Yunost Island and the landscaped embankment of the Angara River. 

These locations reflect the image of Irkutsk and tell the story of its development. 

The next day we will continue our journey with renewed vigor!

Included: breakfast.

Peaceful mountain landscapes, waterfalls, the purest spring water and the Buddhist culture of Siberia – all this in the "Siberian Switzerland", or Arshan! 

Our way lies through the Tunka Valley. 

We will see beautiful mountains and steppes coming to life after hibernation – this view immediately makes my soul feel joyful. 

We check into a hotel in Arshan. 

You will have some time to rest, after which we will go to the market.

Here you can buy souvenirs from Mongolia and herbal preparations, including the famous Sagan-Dailya. 

We set off along the mountain trail along the stormy Kyngyrgi river. 

Here you can get cold and hot mineral water for yourself, and upstream is the famous eye spring. 

You will see a statue of a boy installed here with a jug from which healing water flows.

Be sure to taste it! 

There are sprawling forests and picturesque mountain views ahead. 

The spring freshness and beauty of these places is amazing! 

The path to the waterfall can be overcome at a calm walking pace. 

Crashing against the mountain boulders, the water splashes in different directions. 

It seems that at any moment these stone masses will fall down the river!

But no – they are tightly soldered to each other. 

Only nature can create such unusual stone sculptures! 

We return to the hotel.

Included: breakfast.

We are going to the village of Zhemchug. 

As an additional service, you can visit the radon spring here.

The composition of water enriched with methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and radon helps to treat vascular diseases. 

All over the world, these sources simply have no analogues! 

For an additional fee, you can swim in these springs. 

After traveling to Zhemchug, we get into a comfortable minibus and return to Irkutsk around 19:00.

This is where our global tour comes to an end.

Included: breakfast.