Baikal Autumn Express

Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of one of the most beautiful and mysterious islands of Lake Baikal — Olkhon. 

This tour is ideal for those who want to see the main sights in a short time and enjoy the autumn nature.

Location

Irkutsk
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$338
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Shamanka Rock
Learn the legends and myths of the holy cape of Olkhon
Golden colors of Lake Baikal
We will admire the amazing autumn landscapes and extraordinary sunsets.
Panoramas of Cape Khoboy
It's like visiting the "edge of the world"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Olkhon Island, Cape Burkhan

    In the morning we will meet you at 09:30 at the railway station or Irkutsk airport, then we will take a minibus to Olkhon Island.

    In 4 hours we will reach the village of Sakhyurt, where we will board the ferry.

    We get to the island through the Olkhon Gate Strait.

    Arrival in the village of Khuzhir.

    Accommodation, free time for a short rest.

    Sightseeing tour to Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock), one of the nine shrines of Asia, a sacred place of the island's indigenous Buryat people.

    Supper.

    Meals included: dinner.

  • Day 2 - Cape Khoboy
  • Day 3 - Return to Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation on Olkhon Island in the Baikal mini-hotel in 2- or 3-bed economy rooms (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms) or standard (shower and toilet in the room).

The cost of the tour is for 1 person. for different accommodation options, RUB.:

PlacementEconomy option The standard version
Double occupancy24 50027 500
Surcharge for single occupancy3 500 5 000 

10% discount on the tour for children under 12 years old%

Hotel 2 nights
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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 a.m. (local time) at the airport or railway station;
  • transfer Irkutsk – O. Olkhon – Irkutsk;
  • hotel accommodation in Olkhon: 2-bed comfortable or semi-comfortable standard or economy room;
  • meals included in the program: Day 1 – dinner; day 2 – breakfast, lunch-picnic and dinner; day 3 – breakfast;
  • guided tours according to the program:
    • Cape Burkhan Sightseeing Tour;
    • Cape Khoboy car tour.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals at roadside cafes;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • transfer at the end of the tour to hotels, railway station, airport, etc.;
  • additional services not specified in the program or specified in the program for an additional cost.

It's important to know

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Insurance is not included in the tour program.

You can purchase additional travel insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

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Reviews Leave a review

  • G
    Galina
    about provider
    2 Jun, 2026
    Thank you to the organizers for all their hard work! Every question we had was answered promptly, and we always felt supported throughout the process.:)
  • A
    Alexandr
    about provider
    21 May, 2026
    Everything went perfectly, and Anna is a wonderful guide!
  • N
    Natalia
    about provider
    18 May, 2026
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    We stayed in a nice hotel with a beautiful view from the window, and the food was very good as well. Our guide was calm, patient, and handled all the group’s little requests and moods professionally. The tour was well organized and everything followed the planned schedule smoothly.