A great trip to Lake Baikal

We have created a rich and comfortable tour “The Great Trip to Lake Baikal” in order to enjoy the incredible beauty of this region in abundance and with pleasure. 

During the tour, we will capture the most popular places as much as possible, and you will get a lot of impressions from the trip.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$956
$841
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 19 – 26 July, 2025
    • 21 – 28 July, 2025
    • 23 – 30 July, 2025
    • 26 July – 2 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Baikal Seal
We will take a picture with a seal at the Baikal Museum, explore the variety of plants and animals of the lake
Picnic at Cape Khoboy
We will arrange a delicious picnic lunch on the picturesque shore
Arshan's Wealth
We will go to the mountain waterfalls, visit the market with local products, drink water from a mineral spring
Radon sources
If desired, we can visit the healing radon spring – these springs have no analogues in the composition of water all over the world!

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk – Listvyanka – Baikal Museum – Chersky Stone

    Unforgettable moments, "strong" places and soul–piercing panoramas - our eventful tour begins! 

    The whole group gathers at the Irkutsk airport and leaves for Lake Baikal. 

    In Listvyanka, we will check into the hotel, and then go on a sightseeing tour. 

    The expositions of the Baikal Museum are entirely devoted to the lake. 

    Here you will learn about the geology, flora and fauna of Lake Baikal. 

    As an addendum. services you can dive to the bottom of the lake in a virtual bathyscaphe. 

    But, of course, the charming Baikal seals attract the most attention. 

    We will use the cable car to climb up to the observation deck "Chersky Stone". 

    You will enjoy an incredible panoramic view of the Khamar-Daban ridges, the Listvyanka water area and the source of the Angara, the only river flowing from Lake Baikal. 

    If you wish, take a walk along Listvyanka.

    There is a lot to see in this large tourist center! 

    At the fish market you can buy the famous Baikal omul fish. 

    Souvenir shops also offer a wide range of goods. 

    You will definitely find something to your liking! 

    Let's go back to the hotel.

    At dinner, you will have a lot of topics to talk about – after all, the first day turned out to be very eventful!

    Included: lunch.

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - Free day
  • Day 3 - Listvyanka – Olkhon – Shamanka Rock
  • Day 4 - Olkhon – Cape Khoboy – Olkhon
  • Day 5 - Free day. Additional excursions on request
  • Day 6 - Olkhon – Irkutsk
  • Day 7 - Irkutsk – Arshan – Waterfalls of the Kyngyrga River
  • Day 8 - Arshan – Irkutsk. Hot springs on request
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in standard rooms, room amenities:

  • Listvyanka: Krestovaya Pad Hotel or similar;
  • Olkhon: recreation center “Olkhonsky teremas"/"Olkhon base" or similar;
  • Irkutsk: Zvezda Hotel or similar;
  • Arshan: Tuyana Hotel or similar;

Surcharge for single occupancy: 20,000 rubles.

Recreation center "Olkhonsky teremas" 3 nights

The hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir, 400 meters from the famous Cape Burkhan– the hallmark of Olkhon. There are nine rooms in our hotel. Dishes of traditional Olkhon cuisine made from Baikal omul will not leave you indifferent. Our family mini-hotel is not a government place, it is our home that we love, which we have built and equipped for our family. But we live in a unique place: people from all over the world strive to see the beauty of Olkhon, wonderful sunrises and sunsets, sandy beaches and majestic cliffs, visit sacred places. That's why we started inviting guests to our house.

Krestovaya Pad Hotel 2 nights
The Zvezda Hotel 1 night
Tuyana Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at the airport or railway station;
  • transfers along the entire route;
  • the guide's work throughout the entire route;
  • accommodation in comfortable double rooms of the "standard" category;
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1 – lunch;
    • Day 2 – breakfast;
    • Day 3 – breakfast;
    • Day 4 – breakfast, lunch-picnic;
    • Day 5 – breakfast;
    • Day 6 – breakfast;
    • Day 7 – breakfast;
    • Day 8 – breakfast;
  • off-road vehicle tour (UAZ) to Cape Khoboy;
  • excursion to the Baikal Museum;
  • excursion to the Chersky stone;
  • excursion to Arshan village;
  • permission to visit the Baikal National Park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • additional services not specified in the program or specified in the program for an additional cost;
    • excursion by speedboat to Sandy Bay;
    • speedboat tour to Ogoy Island;
    • excursion to the Nile Desert and Tunka Valley.
  • additional meals are not specified in the program or are indicated at an additional cost.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Windbreaker. Must hev is a waterproof windbreaker, preferably with a Gore-tex or Omni-Tech membrane, for example, Columbia or Helly Hansen. The jacket made of light fabric washes well after a hike to the caves and dries quickly. 
  • A warm jacket. It can be cold in the evenings and in rainy weather. If you are cold, choose clothes made of material marked Windblock – it reliably protects from rain and wind. For example, Bask has them. For those who catch a cold easily, we recommend taking another light jacket and hat.
  • A baseball cap or a panama hat. In summer, the sun bakes here no worse than in the southern resorts. Without a headdress, it is easy to get sunstroke or heat stroke. Choose a light-colored headdress.
  • Long socks. In the Baikal region, ticks are most active in May and July. And although there have been no outbreaks of encephalitis in recent years, you should not forget about precautions. Take several pairs of classic long socks so that you can tuck your pants into them before going into the forest.
  • T-shirts and T-shirts. Take with you some cotton T–shirts and some synthetic ones made of a material with the DryFit system - they remove moisture from the skin and dry quickly. Look in Nike's collections. 
  • Shorts. They will become everyday clothes on hot days. Shorts made of elastic material, such as 4WayStretch, are suitable. 
  • Sweatpants. Any fleece pants, tights or regular sweatpants will do. If you are traveling for more than a week, take two pairs – one that dries quickly and is warm for the evening.
  • Running shoes. There are no paved roads here, so it is most convenient to move around in light and quick-drying shoes, which are available from Asics, Nike and Salomon. 
  • Trekking boots. You can expect long walks on the rocks, at the foot of the mountains, wet and slippery soil. If you buy shoes before traveling, be sure to carry them in advance, otherwise you will have to glue corns all the way. Shoes should be light, waterproof and well fixed foot. North Face, Keen and Scarpa have such models.
  • Sandals. It is good if they are with foot fixation or closed toe. Pay attention to the models from Salomon with the Contagrip sole – it provides better grip on the soil. 
  • Flip-flops or slates. They will be useful in the room if there is a cold floor, as well as for going to the sauna or pool. There are no special requirements for them, the main thing is that they do not slip, and it is convenient for you.
  • A sports bag. Suitcases are too bulky, so they are inconvenient to transport. Choose bags with sturdy handles and the option of cross-body socks. High-quality and indestructible models are made by North Face. 
  • A small backpack. It is convenient for transitions / crossings and is indispensable for hiking. One backpack for two is enough, with a volume of no more than 20 liters and a rain cape. For example, Osprey and Arcteryx produce models with a convenient frame. There you can put a camera, thermos, snack, hat, documents.
  • Sunglasses. The sun is active at high altitudes, UV rays can damage the eyes. Choose glasses with light polarization – they reduce glare from water and snow, protect your eyes and do not distort color perception. They will be useful during skiing or boating on a yacht. In order not to run into a fake, buy an accessory from well-known brands, for example, RayBan and Oakley. 
  • Sunscreen. You can get burned in one day, so you will have to protect your skin daily. Choose a convenient spray format or a compact stick with high SPF.
  • Medicines. We recommend collecting a universal mini-first aid kit: antipyretics, painkillers, diarrhea remedies that facilitate digestion, antihistamines, antibiotics, etc. Unusual climate, seafood delicacies – it is unknown how the body will react, so it is better to be safe. 
  • A sports bag. Suitcases are too bulky, so they are inconvenient to transport. Choose bags with sturdy handles and the option of cross-body socks. High-quality and indestructible models are made by North Face. 
  • A small backpack. It is convenient for transitions / crossings and is indispensable for hiking. One backpack for two is enough, with a volume of no more than 20 liters and a rain cape. For example, Osprey and Arcteryx produce models with a convenient frame. There you can put a camera, thermos, snack, hat, documents. 
  • Repellents against ticks and mosquitoes. There are not many insects, but it can be problematic to buy funds on the spot, so count on it to last until the end of the vacation. It is worth taking aerosols to treat clothes and creams that are applied to the body. 
  • Bathing trunks/swimsuit. If you are waiting for spa treatments, bathing in thermal springs, baths, do not take swimsuits with metal jewelry or rhinestones - they burn the body and lose their appearance from external influences. Choose simple sports models.
  • Clothes for sleeping. During travel, there are overnight stays in winter quarters or at recreation centers, where it can be cool at night. Warm pajamas will help you stay warm and have a good rest. Many travelers replace pajamas with thin thermal underwear.
  • A headlamp. It will provide optimal visibility in the dark when you return to the hotel after a long tour or gatherings around the campfire. Don't forget to put a couple of spare batteries with it.
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Dates and Prices

  • $841
    19 – 26 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $841
    21 – 28 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $841
    23 – 30 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $841
    26 Jul – 2 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $841
    28 Jul – 4 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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