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New Year is a holiday that both adults and children are waiting for! They prepare for it in advance, it's a time of miracles and fulfillment of desires! And this new year, many people's big dream may come true – to see the sacred lake of Russia – Lake Baikal.

Celebrating the new year on Lake Baikal is a unique opportunity to set the mood for the whole year: the mood of travel, vivid impressions and unforgettable moments!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Wanderings on Khivus

Rush through the icy expanses like a whirlwind and get a feeling of absolute freedom

Siberian Spa

Take a steam bath in the sauna and plunge into the invigorating coolness of Lake Baikal

Unique photos

You will have a great opportunity to take photos of incredible beauty that will take pride of place in your gallery

Icy Edges

Admire the bizarre ice figures and the crystal beauty of the grottoes

Ethnocultural immersion

Immerse yourself in the distinctive culture of the indigenous inhabitants of Lake Baikal in the Golden Horde ethno Park and dine in a traditional yurt

Authentic cuisine

Take part in a master class on modeling bouzas and taste them in pleasant company

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Golden Horde Ethno-Park, the Tazheran steppes, the road to Olkhon
Today you arrive in Irkutsk before 10:00, from where your New Year's adventure will begin. An organizer will meet you at the airport and you will take a group transfer to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
The road to Olkhon runs through picturesque views of winter snow-covered nature. Endless steppes decorated with rocky outcrops and cut by protruding hills await you. The mountains outlined in the distance complement the beautiful and expressive landscape.
There will be a stop at the Golden Horde Ethnic Park on the way. Here you will get acquainted with the ethnocultural identity of the indigenous population of Lake Baikal, you will be presented with an exciting program, and after that – an amazingly delicious lunch in a colorful authentic yurt.
Having refreshed yourself, the journey will continue to the shore of Lake Baikal to the ferry crossing, from where you will go to Olkhon Island.
After crossing to the island, you will take a transfer to the center of Olkhon – the village of Khuzhir. Here, the hotel will be checked in (comfortable rooms), and you will have free time to relax.
And in the evening, accompanied by the organizer, you will walk to the main attraction of Olkhon, its business card – Shamanka rock, listen to legends, take memorable photos against the background of the best photo zone.
At the end of December, the water near Shamanka Rock freezes and covers with the first, perfectly smooth and transparent Baikal ice.
Today, the curtains of the New Year's Eve program will be slightly opened: along the way, the roles will be distributed for the celebration of the New Year. Each guest will get a role by lot, which will be played on New Year's Eve according to the general scenario.
You will be able to be both a live participant in the action and an outside observer – a fascinating picture will unfold in front of you, and you will be able to influence what is happening yourself! That is, a kind of lively and vivid performance, where everyone can feel like a hero, an actor and a spectator! The organizer will tell you the details on the way.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, lunch in the ethno park, cultural and entertainment program in the ethno park, dinner

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Day 2 - Cape Khoboy, Cape Sagan-Khushun, Cape of Love, New Year's dinner
To visit Olkhon Island and not see its northernmost point is a big omission!
Today you will go to the north of Olkhon Island towards Cape Khoboy. Along the way, the indescribable beauties of winter Baikal await you: endless steppes dusted with snow. On the right hand of the movement you can see the dense Siberian taiga, and on the left – the water expanses of Lake Baikal, at this time beginning to be frozen, and in the distance the mountains of the Primorsky Ridge rise majestically above them – all this is a real joy to the eyes, the picturesqueness of the area is breathtaking!
On the way to Khoboy, you will also visit Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers"), a sheer cliff of snow–white marble. The views from here will amaze you with their scale!
After that, you will reach the most popular location in the northern part of Olkhon – Cape Khoboy. Next to the Oboe is the deepest place on Lake Baikal.
A delicious picnic lunch in the fresh air will be waiting for you on Hoboe.
After that, you will go to an energetically very strong place on Olkhon – Cape Lyubov (or Cape Shunte-Left). Locals say that childless couples used to come to the cape, and after the rituals and prayers, they soon had children. It is believed that the cape has not lost its magical power to this day.
In addition, as part of the tour, you will capture the amazing and impressive modern sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal", made by the famous sculptor Dashi Namdakov. It was a gift to Lake Baikal, which has now become a place that attracts tourists.
In the evening you will return to Khuzhir, you will have time to relax and prepare for the celebration. Today you will have a fun New Year's Eve, where you will celebrate the new year 2024 with a friendly company, make a wish under the chimes, congratulate each other on the most magical holiday of the year!
Included in the price: breakfast, picnic lunch, New Year's dinner (alcohol not included), accommodation, excursion, group transfer, permission to visit the national park.

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Day 3 - A free day, a master class in modeling a bouz and a sauna
Today is free from excursions. After celebrating the new year, have a nice time relaxing. You will be invited to visit the bathhouse located on the shore of Lake Baikal: steaming in the Russian bathhouse, the bravest will be able to feel the invigorating power of the waters of Lake Baikal, plunging into them!
In the evening, you will have a master class on cooking the national dish of the local population of buuz: you will be told all the secrets, you will be able to cook real Buryat buuz with your own hands, and then taste them in pleasant company!
At dinner, you will be told the customs and mores of the local population, national parables, legends, etc. For sincere gatherings, the evening will be pleasant and fun!
Included in the price: breakfast, lunch, dinner (bouzes), accommodation, sauna (1 hour/person), master class (all materials and products included).
Day 4 - The Small sea of Lake Baikal, Ogoy Island, a trip on Khivus, icy grottoes (if the ice rises!)
After breakfast, your stay on Olkhon ends. After saying goodbye to the island, you will go on khivuses along the Small Sea of Lake Baikal to watch the perfectly smooth, transparent and amazing first Baikal ice.
Depending on the ice conditions, one of two routes will be implemented:
If the ice rises more thoroughly, you will stop at the largest island in the Small Sea after Olkhon – Ogoy Island. You will see with your own eyes the sacred Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, you will be able to make a wish that will certainly come true, you only have to carry out a certain ritual, which the organizer accompanying you will tell you about. After that, you will drive into the bay of the Small Sea and you will have time to skate on the unique natural skating rink – Lake Baikal!
If the ice rises less than usual, then first you will return the same way as you arrived at Olkhon, through the ferry to the mainland, and from there a transfer will take you to the bay of the Small Sea, where you will have time for ice skating.
After exploring the first ice on Lake Baikal and having fun, you will head back to Irkutsk, contemplating the beautiful winter natural beauty along the way. In the evening, you will check in at the Irkutsk hotel and have a free evening.
Included in the price: breakfast, lunch, accommodation in Irkutsk, excursion on khivus to pervoled (if the ice rises), transfer to Irkutsk, permission to visit the national park.

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Day 5 - Completion of the tour program in Irkutsk
The Baikal New Year holidays are coming to an end today. You celebrated the new year on Lake Baikal, which means that you were charged with the energy of the lake for the whole year, got acquainted with its pristine beauty, and cheerfully and unconventionally celebrated the new year. A lot of vivid impressions and unforgettable moments have become the accompaniment of your trip.
The end time of the program is 12:00.
Included in the price: breakfast.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation on Olkhon Island (3 nights) and in Irkutsk (1 night).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation:

Standard
Double and triple rooms	Extra charge for a single room
85 000	20 000

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 (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).
Children from 5 to 10 years old inclusive receive a 15% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).

The recreation center "Kopylov Olkhon Manor" is located in the Irkutsk region in the village of Khuzhir.

There are comfortable rooms with a comfortable bed, a private bathroom, a set of towels, personal hygiene items, wireless Internet.

The shared kitchen is equipped with all appliances and appliances for cooking. For an alternative, there is a cafe within walking distance.

Parking is prohibited on site. The N.M. Revyakin Museum, Cape Tataysky are nearby. The location of the base is located between the Strait of the Small Sea and Lake Baikal. Vacationers can go fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

group transfer throughout the tour;
meals according to the tour program: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners;
master class on modeling bouz;
excursions specified in the program;
habitation;
visit to the sauna on the 3rd day of the tour – 1 hour /person.;
the entrance to the National Park.

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.

It's important to know

Warm outerwear (for example, a ski suit);
Comfortable shoes (non-slip boots);
Headdress (warm hat);
Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece, hoodies, scarf/buff);
Warm mittens or gloves;
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);
Photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
Portable charger (power bank);
Toiletries;
Small backpack (for excursions and walks);
The seat (tourist hob);
Thermos (optional);
Binoculars (optional);
Required: Passport, MHI policy.

the tour operator reserves the right to swap excursions according to the tour program, replace them with equivalent ones in situations related to changes in weather conditions, force majeure or at the discretion of the organizer, but undertakes to fulfill the entire tour program and provide all excursions specified in it in full;
the tour is a combined group, the number of people in the tour can reach 18 people;
The tour program starts in the morning at 10.00. It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 a.m. local time, if the tourist is late for the appointed time, then he gets to the first point designated by the organizer on his own;
the end of the tour in Irkutsk, check-out from the hotel before 12:00;
the place and time of the group's gathering: from the Angara Hotel (Sukhbaatar str., 7, Irkutsk) in the period from 09.00 to 09.30 local time and from Irkutsk airport at 10.00.
two weeks before the start of the tour, a group will be created in the Telegram messenger, where all organizational information on the tour will be provided. Please install the Telegram app on your phone in advance. We will also send information about the distribution of roles for New Year's Eve.
"Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents. The presented classification of hotel rooms does not depend on the star rating of the accommodation facility. The tour operator does not guarantee the tourist accommodation in a particular hotel. The tour operator has the right to replace the hotel listed in the list with a similar one in terms of category and cost.
the check-in involves the accommodation of up to 3 tourists in the room. Each tourist is provided with a separate sleeping place. If, for reasons beyond the control of the tour operator (cancellation or postponement of other tourists' accommodation with check-in on the same dates), a tourist could not find a check-in at any point on the route, the tour operator has the right to put the tourist in an economy single room. The tourist, for whom there was no accommodation, has the opportunity to stay in a single room "standard" with an additional fee. To do this, the tourist must independently check with the Tour Operator no later than 14 days before the start of the tour whether there was a check-in for him and inform him of his desire to make an additional payment for accommodation in a single room "standard".
Olkhon Island is reached by ice crossing in the winter season and by ferry in the summer. In the off-season on khivus (hovercraft). If the ice crossing does not work for climatic reasons, then the tourist pays for the crossing on Khivus himself. In winter, especially after March 20th, the tour operator does not guarantee that the ice will remain transparent, as it depends on weather conditions, as well as that the juices and splashes will be safe.
guides may change throughout the tour. Each location is assigned a guide who is an expert of this location. The tour coordinator is always alone.

Dates and Prices

$826

30 Dec, 2024 – 3 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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Elena Vyatkina

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!

17 Dec, 2024

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Alexey

3 Dec, 2024

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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!

3 Dec, 2024
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Vadim

2 Dec, 2024

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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.

2 Dec, 2024