Baikal and Sayan Mountains. Happy ascent to the peak of Love in September

A velvety autumn awaits you on the great lake. Immerse yourself in the majestic expanses and beauty of Lake Baikal during our active tour, which will give you an unforgettable experience and a feeling of complete unity with nature. 

To truly experience the power and might of nature, you will set off to climb the Peak of Love. This trip will be a unique adventure filled with natural wonders and active activities. You will enjoy the solitude with nature and see with your own eyes the beauty that can only be given by a unique place that cannot be found anywhere else on the planet.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
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$869
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
5 - 9 Jun
7 - 11 Jun
10 - 14 Jun
12 - 16 Jun
15 - 19 Jun
17 - 21 Jun
20 - 24 Jun
22 - 26 Jun
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Jul and 26 Aug are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 2 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The personification of Lake Baikal
Let's see with our own eyes the authentic sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal" by Dasha Namdakov
Mineral springs
We will visit the village of Arshan in the Eastern Sayan Mountains, a place rich in mineral springs.
Places of Power
Let's feel the energy power of the sacred Cape Burkhan, Shamanka Rock
Climbing the Peak of Love
We will hear the romantic legend of this peak and enjoy the stunning view of the Tunka Valley.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Irkutsk. The road to Olkhon Island

    After arriving in Irkutsk, your Baikal journey will begin.

    After gathering the group, you will set off towards the most popular place on Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.

    Olkhon is a truly unforgettable and one of the most famous places on Lake Baikal, which is rightfully called a place of power and especially powerful energy!

    Olkhon is considered a sacred territory, the concentration of shamanism in Central Asia.

    It is visited by pilgrims from all over the world.

    The way to Olkhon will run along a comfortable highway surrounded by beautiful scenic nature.

    Olkhon is an island, and it is accessed via a ferry crossing.

    Your way to the ferry crossing will be along the "Martian Road", as our tourists often say about the Tajeran steppes.

    These are kilometers of expanse, in some places picturesquely decorated with rocky remnants, where the road winds like a snake between hills and hills.

    After crossing to the island, you will find a road to the center of Olkhon – the village of Khuzhir, where you will check into a recreation center.

    In the evening, you will have free time to spend exploring the surroundings of the village.

    Within walking distance is the calling card of Lake Baikal, the most popular, recognizable and at the same time energetically strong location – Cape Burkhan, Shamanka rock.

    We will go for a walk there at sunset – the rays of the setting sun color the waters of Lake Baikal with burning shades.

    It's an incredibly beautiful and enjoyable sight and pastime!

    This is where the first day of the trip comes to an end.

    You will have a rest before tomorrow's active and eventful day!

    You will see: Tagheran steppes; ferry crossing; road through the steppes of the south of Olkhon; Cape Burkhan, Shamanka rock;

    Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Olkhon, guide.

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  • Day 2 - Cape Khoboy Tour
  • Day 3 - Farewell to Olkhon
  • Day 4 - Towards the Eastern Sayans. Arshan Sightseeing tour to springs and waterfalls
  • Day 5 - Climbing to the peak of Love. Visit to the hot springs. Return to Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Tour organizer's comments

The program includes climbing one of the peaks in the Eastern Sayan Mountains — Peak of Love (height 2124 m). The average climbing time is 4-5 hours.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

During the tour we will stop at Olkhon Island, Irkutsk and Arshan village. 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 – accommodation at a recreation center or in a hotel (facilities on the floor or in a neighboring building);
  • Standard – a comfortable room equipped with a private 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.:

Economy StandardComfort
63 00075 00096 000

Surcharge for single occupancy for 1 person, RUB.:

EconomyStandardComfort
9 00016 00030 000
  • 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 an adult: seat, meals).
Baikal Mini-hotel or Olkhon Camping Hotel  or 2 nights
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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Another option
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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Another option
The BaikalWood Hotel&Spa

BaikalWood Hotel&Spa is a country hotel made of eco-friendly materials and located in the village of Khuzhir, Irkutsk region. The convenient location away from the noise of the city will allow guests to feel peace and unity with the incredible Baikal nature. The hotel's rooms include several cozy rooms with panoramic lake views, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, including serviceable appliances and such pleasant little things as a tea set and a hairdryer. Each room has a private bathroom with disposable toiletries. 

Guests can order lunch at the Siberian cuisine restaurant: the chef offers the best varied menu at reasonable prices. A hearty breakfast is served every morning. The hotel also has a Lounge bar "Sarai". The hotel offers: outdoor hot tub, sauna complex and spa, heated summer pool.

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Another option
Villa Malina Hotel

The hotel is located on the shore of Lake Baikal. Internet access, a parking space, and bicycle rental are available at your service. Tour service is provided.

The rooms are standard and family, all have a bathroom with shower and toilet. All necessary upholstered furniture is available.

A hearty and delicious breakfast is served in the restaurant. Russian and European dishes are served for lunch and dinner.

There are several attractions nearby: N. M. Revyakin Museum of Local Lore, Shamanka Rock.

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Another option
Port Olkhon Art Hotel

The Port Olkhon Hotel complex is located in the urban-type settlement of Khuzhir, in a place where you can forget about the outside world and enjoy the beauty of nature. It offers high-speed Wi-Fi access and free parking space.

Here, guests can spend their holidays in proper comfort. The hotel offers 48 fully equipped rooms, which are decorated with natural materials. The hotel has five different categories of rooms: single rooms, art rooms, double attic rooms, family rooms, apartments. Each room has ergonomic furniture, a TV, a table and chairs. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe and toiletries.

There is a restaurant with author's cuisine on site. The menu features Buryat and Siberian cuisine. In summer, there is a terrace with beautiful views of Lake Baikal. You can enjoy delicious coffee in the coffee shop. At a distance of 1.8 kilometers there is one of the nine shrines of Asia — the Shamanka rock. And next to it, along the coast stretches the "Sarai" beach, according to the locals, the most picturesque place on the island. The bus station is 700 m away.

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Matryoshka Hotel or The Fregat Hotel or 1 night
Tuyana Recreation Center or The Irkut Hotel or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • transfers throughout the tour; 
  • accommodation specified in the program;
  • meals specified in the program: breakfast (except for the first day), picnic lunch at Cape Khoboy, lunch on the way to Olkhon, lunch on the way to Irkutsk;
  • excursions specified in the program;
  • entrance to National Park;
  • guide services (if specified).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
  • 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.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Required: passport, MHI policy;
  • headdress (cap / hat / bandana);
  • 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);
  • mosquito and tick repellents (recommended to purchase in Irkutsk);
  • personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
  • rain cape (raincoat);
  • photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
  • portable charger (power bank);
  • comfortable shoes (athletic shoes / sandals);
  • toiletries;
  • small backpack (for excursions and walks);
  • sealed packaging for documents;
  • insulated clothing (jacket / light hat / hoodies / thin gloves);
  • binoculars;
  • a seat (a tourist hob).
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  • EV
    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.