Autumn on Lake Baikal. Listvyanka and Olkhon

A wonderful and measured tour that will allow you to relax and recharge your batteries, soak up the indescribable powerful energy of the sacred lake, enjoy wonderful natural views painted with golden colors at this time of the year!

You will visit two shores of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island and Listvyanka, as well as Irkutsk. Visit excursions to the natural legendary places, the historical heritage of the Siberian region. 

After this tour, you will feel inner harmony, reinforced by the delight of seeing the beauty of the wild nature!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
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$827
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Duration
6 days
5 nights
Departures
2 - 7 Sep
9 - 14 Sep
16 - 21 Sep
23 - 28 Sep
30 Sep - 5 Oct
Accommodation
  • or
    or
    Hotel, Camp Site, Guest House
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 4 to 18 tourists
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

"Taltsy"
We will visit the open-air museum, where wooden buildings from different centuries are collected
Irkutsk City Tour
We will drive through historical places and get acquainted with the history of the Irkutsk prison
Olkhon Island
We will find ourselves in a truly unforgettable and one of the most famous places on Lake Baikal
Shamanka Rock
Let's feel the energy of this place ringing in the air
Cape Khoboy
We will visit the most popular location in the northern part of Olkhon
"The Guardian of Lake Baikal"
We will see an amazing and impressive, modern sculpture made by the famous sculptor Dashi Namdakov

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Irkutsk. Listvyanka tour and the Taltsy Museum

    After arriving in Irkutsk, you will head towards Listvyanka along the picturesque Baikal highway to explore Lake Baikal. (meeting place: Angara hotel or airport, the organizer will send the exact time the day before).

    Listvyanka is a kind of tourism Mecca among all visitors to Irkutsk, the starting point of many sightseeing routes around Lake Baikal.

    This is the closest place to the city where you can see the Pearl of Siberia.

    You will visit an amazing and interesting place – the open-air museum "Taltsy".

    This is a museum that combines architectural wooden exhibits from different centuries.

    Located in a picturesque place among forests and rivers, it immerses in another time with its atmosphere, and the guide's stories seem to be transported to another time.: This is how the inhabitants of different times, their way of life and lifestyle are seen.

    Approaching Listvyanka, you will learn a fascinating and beautiful legend about Lake Baikal and Angara, and you will see the legendary Shaman Stone.

    After that, visit the Baikal Museum, which not only conducts expositional and educational activities, but also continues to engage in serious scientific research, and therefore you will not find such information about Lake Baikal "first-hand" anywhere.

    After the tour, you will have free time to walk along the marina, visit the fish market, relax and check in.

    You will see: Baikal; Listvyanka village; Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum; Baikal Museum; Shaman-Kamen.

    Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, guided tour, museum tickets.

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  • Day 2 - Free day in Listvyanka
  • Day 3 - A trip to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island
  • Day 4 - Excursion to the north of the island to Cape Hoboy
  • Day 5 - Return to Irkutsk
  • Day 6 - Completion of the tour program. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    or
    Hotel, Camp Site, Guest House
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the village. Listvyanka, on the island of Olkhon and in Irkutsk.

It is possible to accommodate up to 4 people in a room (if it is a family). 

The cost of accommodation depends on the chosen comfort level.:

  • Economy – semi-comfortable room, bathroom (shower and toilet) on the floor, with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
  • "Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with a number of beds according to the number of residents;
  • Comfort is a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the standard category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The possibility of staying in a particular accommodation facility also depends on the workload and available dates. For more information, please contact the tour operator.

The cost of accommodation depends on the selected rate for 1 person, rub.:

EconomyStandardComfort
60 00066 00085 000

Surcharge for single occupancy for 1 person, RUB.:

EconomyStandardComfort
12 50017 00035 000

Check-in is possible on the tour.

Children from 0 to 2 years old receive a 25% discount (does not occupy a separate place during the stay, without meals). 

Children from 2 to 5 years old receive a 20% discount (everything is included as for an adult: seat, meals).

Children from 5 to 10 years old are given a 15% discount (everything is included as for an adult: seat, meals).

Olkhon Camping Hotel  or Baikal Mini-hotel or 2 nights
Olkhon Camping Hotel 

It is located near the water and the center of the village of Khuzhir. The hotel has a hot shower, separate well-equipped toilets, a cafe with 100 seats, a volleyball court, a picnic area, gazebos, and an army tent for corporate events. The entire territory is covered by a Wi-Fi zone.

For accommodation, we offer: Standard rooms in a well-maintained building, luxury cabins, as well as an Economy summer building. The total capacity is 100 people.

The cabins have everything you need for a comfortable stay.: double bed, wardrobe with mirror, table, chairs, rugs. 

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Baikal Mini-hotel

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the picturesque area of the village of Khuzhir, 150 m from Lake Baikal. Due to the excellent location of the hotel, the most significant attractions of the island are within walking distance for tourists – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach, as well as all the necessary infrastructure: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc.

The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and offer views of Lake Baikal, the beach and the coniferous forest. It offers a cafe with panoramic lake views and free Wi-Fi. The accommodation offers 2-bed Standard rooms (with shower and toilet in the room) and 2-3-bed Economy rooms (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms).

The rooms are located in wooden buildings and are heated in winter (central heating), furnished with comfortable, cozy furniture.: two single beds or one double bed, desk, chairs, wardrobe, mirror, TV. The 3-bed rooms have an extra single bed.

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Nikita Bencharov Manor Recreation Center

Featuring its own bar, Nikita Bencharov Manor Hotel is located in Khuzhir Village.

Guests can relax on the terrace.

Room service is also available.

Free private parking is available on site.

A shuttle service to and from the airport can be arranged for an additional fee.

All rooms at Nikita Bencharov Manor have a wardrobe, towels and bed linen.

A buffet breakfast is served for guests.

You can play table tennis on site, and hiking is popular nearby.

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Magic of Baikal Guest House

"Magic of Baikal" offers cozy rooms in Khuzhir, on Narodnaya St., 22. Convenient location within walking distance from the city center.

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Shamanka Recreation Center

It is located in the village of Khuzhir, on the island of Olkhon. There is a beach 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 hotel offers 8 rooms with a capacity of up to 3 people from economy class. In the rooms: two single beds or one double bed, bedside tables, mirror.

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

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Recreation center "Nabaymar Manor"

There is constant electricity at the campsite (in the village Khuzhir had electricity installed in 2005).

Guest house No. 1 is unsettled.

  • Capacity: 13 people;
  • ground floor with a shared veranda – dining room;
  • second floor with a balcony;
  • number of rooms 3;
  • There are 4 beds in two rooms and 5 in one room.

Room description: single beds, mirror, storage shelves, wardrobe. The urban-type bathroom in the neighboring building is free of charge: toilet, sink, shower cabin with hot water.

Guest house No. 2 is semifurnished (bathroom on each floor).

Capacity: 36 people (32 main seats, 4 additional seats places);

Ground floor with a shared veranda;

  • number of rooms – 7;
  • There are 2, 3, 2+2 additional beds in one room. places;

Second floor:

  • number of rooms – 7;
  • There are 2, 3, 2+2 additional beds in the rooms. places;

This house has Economy and Economy family rooms.

Room description: 1 double bed or one 2-double bed (bed linen, towels), wardrobe, mirror, bedside table, satellite TV, electric heater, 2 extras in family rooms. seats (one double sofa). An urban-type bathroom on each floor is free of charge: toilet, sink, shower cabin with hot water.

Guest house No. 3 is well–equipped (bathroom in each room).

Capacity: 24 people (16 main seats, 8 additional seats places).

Ground floor:

  • number of rooms – 4;
  • There are 2+1 additional beds in one room. seat (sofa);

Second floor:

  • number of rooms – 4;
  • There are 2+1 additional beds in the rooms. seat (sofa);

Standard rooms are located in this house.

Room description: two 1-double beds or one 2-double bed (bed linen, towels, shower gel), wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, single sofa, satellite TV, electric heater. Bathroom in the room: toilet, sink, shower with hot water.

Guest house No. 4 is well-equipped (bathroom in each room).

Capacity: 24 people (16 main seats, 8 additional seats places).

Ground floor:

  • number of rooms – 4;
  • There are 2+1 additional beds in one room. seat (sofa);

Second floor:

  • number of rooms – 4;
  • There are 2+1 additional beds in the rooms. seat (sofa);

Standard rooms are located in this house.

Room description: two 1-double beds (bed linen, towels, shower gel), wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, single sofa, satellite TV, electric heater. Bathroom in the room: toilet, sink, shower with hot water.

Additional services:

  • dining room (delicious dishes of Russian and Buryat cuisine, only complex meals);
  • The playground is free of charge;
  • Parking is free;
  • Wi-Fi in the dining area is free of charge.
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Recreation center "Olkhon Inn"

The Olkhon Inn recreation center is located in the village of Khuzhir, Irkutsk region, 0.4 km from the bus stop.

The base is located in the very center of the area. The room has beds, a wardrobe, and a coffee table. A set of personal hygiene products is prepared in the shower room.

Vacationers can stop by for food and drinks at the grocery "Deli Hall", a stone's throw from the house. You can have fun in the Nomad bar. Have a delicious lunch at the nearest cafe 170 m away.

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The Baikal Ostrog Hotel

It is located in the village of Khuzhir, Irkutsk region, on the picturesque Baikal island of Olkhon.

The complex, which includes a modern hotel with a well-developed infrastructure, occupies a vast territory. Vacationers are provided with all the necessary conditions for active recreation. It offers numerous sports and playgrounds, a fitness room with fitness equipment, a swimming pool, a Russian sauna with a font, a sandy beach, a billiard room, a table tennis room, a playground, barbecue areas, and a guarded parking lot.

Banquet and conference rooms are available for celebrations and business events. Vacationers can visit the panoramic restaurant, equipped with a dance floor.

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The Angara Hotel or The Rus Hotel or 1 night
Krestovaya Pad Hotel or The Larch Hotel or 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 18 tourists
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • transfers throughout the tour, except for the Khivus ferry;
  • meals according to the tour program (5 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch, 2 dinners);
  • guided tours listed in the program;
  • permits to visit the National park;
  • habitation;
  • guide services (if specified);
  • accompanying the organizer.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
  • additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
  • additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
  • equipment rental;
  • ice crossing on Khivus in the off-season (depends on climatic conditions).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Headdress (hat / cap on a sunny day);
  • sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
  • sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
  • bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
  • personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
  • rain cape (raincoat);
  • photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
  • portable charger (power bank);
  • comfortable shoes (sports shoes / boots);
  • warm clothes (jacket / hoodies / gloves);
  • toiletries;
  • small backpack (for excursions and walks);
  • the seat (tourist hob);
  • thermos (optional);
  • binoculars (optional).

Required: passport, MHI policy.

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Dates and Prices

  • $827
    2 – 7 Sep 6 days 5 nights
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    9 – 14 Sep 6 days 5 nights
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    16 – 21 Sep 6 days 5 nights
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    23 – 28 Sep 6 days 5 nights
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    30 Sep – 5 Oct 6 days 5 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Elena Vyatkina
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    17 Dec, 2024
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    I would like to say a few words about our tour manager Tamara, who promptly answered all our questions and gave great suggestions on how to make the most of our free time. Thank you so much!
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    Alexey
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    3 Dec, 2024
    Everything was fantastic! The tours were punctual, and both the accommodations and travel arrangements were comfortable and met all our expectations. The food at the guesthouse was absolutely outstanding. A big thank you to everyone involved in organizing this tour!
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    Vadim
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    2 Dec, 2024
    Everything was flawlessly organized, from the airport pickup to the thoughtful follow-up after the tour ended, with the tour team offering recommendations on how to spend time in Irkutsk.