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Majestic Baikal beckons with its beauty and powerful energy. As part of the tour, you will see the two shores of Lake Baikal, visit the most popular and favorite places among tourists. Visit fascinating excursions, touch the history of Irkutsk, absorb the energy of sacred places and feel a surge of strength at the end of the trip!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum

We will visit the open-air museum on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest

The Spirit of Irkutsk

Accompanied by a guide, we will get acquainted with the city's memorable places and historical architecture

Rocky canines of Cape Hoboy

We will see with our own eyes a cape, the rocky shores of which resemble animal fangs

Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk – Olkhon Island
Group transfer to Olkhon Island. The route will run along a comfortable route along the "Martian Road", as our tourists often say about the Tajeran steppes.
Ferry crossing to the island.
Check-in.
Free time.
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 recommend taking a walk there at sunset – the rays of the setting sun color the waters of Lake Baikal with burning shades.
Rest.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Olkhon.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Cape Khoboy
Breakfast.
Excursion to Cape Khoboy. The cape is located in the very north of the island. Its name translates from the language of the local population as "fang", and indeed, the rocky steep shores in these places resemble animal fangs. And together with the amazingly blue water surface, they create beautiful vivid natural paintings.
We will visit Cape Lyubov (or Cape Shunte-Left). Locals say that childless couples used to come to the cape, and after rituals and prayers, they would soon have children. It is believed that the cape has not lost its magical power to this day.
As part of the tour, we will capture Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers"), a sheer cliff of snow—white marble; we will see with our own eyes Dasha Namdakov's unusual and impressive sculpture "The Guardian of Lake Baikal".
Lunch on the background of the beautiful Baikal nature.
Return to the hotel.
Rest. The evening can be devoted to horseback riding (it is necessary to book in advance before departure to Olkhon), relaxing on the beach.
Included in the price: accommodation, breakfast, guided tour, picnic lunch, group transfer, permits to visit the national park.

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Day 3 - Farewell to Olkhon
On this day, our amazing journey through Olkhon is coming to an end. Breakfast awaits you in the morning and you will have the opportunity to take a last walk around Olkhon.
Departure to Irkutsk in the morning. Tomorrow you will get acquainted with the other shore of Lake Baikal!
Included in the price: breakfast, group transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Irkutsk.
Day 4 - Listvyanka tour and the Taltsy Museum
Transfer to the village of Listvyanka along the picturesque Baikal highway.
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.
Along the way, you will visit an amazing place — the Taltsy open-air museum, learn a fascinating and beautiful legend about Lake Baikal and Angara, and see the legendary Shaman Stone.
Also visit the Baikal Museum, which not only conducts expositional and educational activities, but also continues to engage in serious scientific research.
The day will end with a return to Irkutsk and check-in at the hotel.
Tomorrow you will get to know the city better.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, guided tour, breakfast, museum tickets.

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Day 5 - Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk
Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk.
Irkutsk is an ancient Siberian city that arose on the site of the Siberian prison. Tourists are interested, first of all, in the wooden architecture, which harmoniously fits into the urban environment — this is a unique example of the neighborhood of modernity and historical heritage.
Irkutsk has about 685 historical and cultural monuments. You will drive through historical sites, and your guide, who is an expert on the history of the city, will tell you interesting facts, introduce you to the history of Irkutsk prison, tell you about architecture and wooden architecture, prominent figures in the history and culture of Russia, whose activities were inextricably linked with Irkutsk. The seemingly ordinary buildings, sculptures and monuments will open from a different perspective, you will feel the spirit of the times in a modern city.
The duration of the tour is 3-4 hours.
In the evening, you will have time to walk, buy souvenirs – there are a large number of souvenir shops and shops in the city center.
This concludes the program of your tour.
We recommend purchasing tickets for the return trip after 14:00.
Included in the price: breakfast, guided tour, guide services.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights
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Camp Site, Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

During the tour we will stop in Irkutsk and Olkhon Island.

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 an adjacent building);
Standard – a comfortable room equipped with a private bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
Comfort – 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, depending on the selected rate for 1 person, RUB.:

Economy	Standard	Comfort
57 000	69 000	89 000

Surcharge for single accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

Economy	Standard	Comfort
9 000	16 000	30 000

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).

Bravo Hostel, City Park Hotel

Economy level accommodation facilities — cozy rooms, (amenities on the floor or in an adjacent building).

Another option

Matryoshka Hotel, Angara Group of Companies

The Standard level accommodation facilities are modernly equipped rooms with their own bathroom.

Another option

Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Baikal Forest Hotel

Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

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 according to the program;
meals specified in the program (lunch on the way to Olkhon, lunch on the way to Irkutsk, picnic lunch at Cape Khoboy, 4 breakfasts);
excursions specified in the program;
accommodation according to the selected option;
entrance to The National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to the start of the tour;
meals not specified in the program (lunches, dinners);
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;
souvenirs and other expenses not included in the tour program.

It's important to know

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).

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 local time. Collection points: the Angara hotel and the airport, approximately from 8 to 10 a.m. (the time is set individually in each group). The exact time is reported to tourists by the organizer on the eve of the tour;
The end of the tour in Irkutsk: We recommend purchasing tickets for the return trip after 14:00. Keep this in mind when planning the purchase of tickets.
A day 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.
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.
"Economy" is a one-room room with a number of beds according to the number of residents. Bathroom (shower and toilet) It is located on the floor or in an adjacent building and is shared by all hotel guests.
"Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with the 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 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 specific hotel selected by the tourist from the list.
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), there was no check-in at any point on the route, the tour operator has the right to put the tourist in an economy single room (shower and toilet on the floor or in an adjacent building).
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".

Dates and Prices

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31 May – 4 Jun 5 days 4 nights

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Dmitry

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19 Dec, 2024

This tour operator is excellent.
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Elena Vyatkina

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17 Dec, 2024

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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