Baikal fantasy. Ice

Baikal is a magical land where every corner deserves to be seen. 

During the trip, you will try Lake Baikal, and you will also be able to fill your trip with additional excursions and make it even brighter. Treat yourself to a holiday! 

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$258
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 9 – 11 January, 2025
    • 16 – 18 January, 2025
    • 23 – 25 January, 2025
    • 30 January – 1 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Guest House, Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Ice skating
Let's go for a ride on the lake and take memorable photos
Ice walks
We will run, jump, lie down and just admire the beauty of Lake Baikal
Legends of Shamanka Rock
We will visit a place with powerful energy, which has been treated with reverence since ancient times

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Irkutsk. The coast of Lake Baikal

    Arrival in Irkutsk.

    Meeting at the airport and at the railway station with a sign.

    The meeting is taking place: 

    • at the airport 8:00-8:30 inside the building at the exit to the city with a sign; 
    • at the railway station 9:00-9:30 meeting with a sign at the exit to the city inside the railway station building, entrance to the suburban ticket offices.

    We are going to Lake Baikal.  

    250 km to the central part of the coast, because that's where all the most interesting things on winter Lake Baikal are!

    After passing the village of Yelantsy, pay attention to the bronze figure of a flying eagle, the patron saint of the steppe expanses of Tazheran and Olkhon. 

    Here, the Tramp hero of the Russian folk song "Through the Wild Steppes of Transbaikalia" was immortalized in bronze.

    Upon arrival at the Small Sea, accommodation and lunch at the recreation center.

    After lunch – a walk on the ice of Lake Baikal!

    For those who wish, ice skating (rental is available, not included in the price).

    We will have dinner at the recreation center, we will try the famous Buryat poses!

    Meals: lunch, dinner.

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  • Day 2 - The sacred heart of Lake Baikal
  • Day 3 - Departure or the Sacred island of Ogoy, napleski and Cape Dragon optional
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Guest House, Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

If you are traveling alone, we can provide accommodation in 2 or 3-bed rooms at no extra charge.  

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the dates, RUB.:

DatesDouble roomSingle room
January25 05031 430
February, March26 99033 950

The possible accommodation options are presented below, accommodation in other facilities is possible according to availability (i.e. at the discretion of the tour operator), not lower than the class.

Baikal Lux Guest House or Recreation center "Eldorado" or 2 nights
Baikal Lux Guest House

The room fund of the Baikal Lux Aeterna Guest House consists of 16 new, clean and comfortable rooms, each room has a balcony and panoramic windows overlooking Lake Baikal, free Wi-fi on the territory of the guest house, all rooms have a shower, toilet, fresh bed linen, sockets. 

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Another option
Recreation center "Eldorado"

The recreation center "Eldorado" with a sauna and a private beach is located in the village of Sakhyurt.

Some rooms have views of the mountains or lake.

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Another option
The Wind of Wanderings Recreation Center

The Wind of Wanderings Recreation Center is located on the shore of Lake Baikal, surrounded by sandy beaches of the Small Sea, offering panoramic views of Olkhon Island.

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Another option
Naratei Recreation Center

The recreation center "Naratey" is located in the village of Sakhyurt. It offers a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a private beach area. There is a playground for children. Family rooms can be booked at the recreation center. Guests can enjoy karaoke, as well as order room service.

The rooms are equipped with a kettle. Each room here will provide you with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms at the Naratei Recreation center have a balcony. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A continental breakfast is served every morning at the Naratei Recreation Center.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation at the recreation center, comfortable room for 2 nights;
  • meals (1 day – lunch, dinner; 2 day – breakfast, lunch, dinner; 3 day – breakfast);
  • transfer Irkutsk – Maloe More – Irkutsk;
  • guided tours according to the program:
    • walking tour on the ice;
    • The kiss of Lake Baikal;
    • car tour: Ice, splashes and the Heart of Lake Baikal (Cape Burkhan).

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • additional excursions (see the cost It is important to know);
  • skate rental;

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Necessary clothes and shoes

  • warm and stable shoes;
  • a warm windproof jacket (preferably with a hood);
  • trousers with the same qualities as the jacket;
  • the hat is better synthetic, with a non-blown membrane;
  • warm two-layer scarf;
  • non-blown gloves and mittens (gloves can be made of fleece, mittens must be with protective material) it is better to take both;
  • thermal underwear;
  • fleece;
  • sweater, T-shirt;
  • trekking winter socks (moisture-absorbing) + wool socks (and light cotton ones).

Camping equipment

  • sunscreen;
  • sunglasses (you can also take a ski mask);
  • thermos (at your discretion);
  • first aid kit (personal).

Also, for the convenience of moving with personal belongings, you can take a backpack up to 40 liters or a small bag (in addition to a suitcase / bag that will be located at the hotel).

Documents

  • passport;
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • the child needs a birth certificate.
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Dates and Prices

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  • from
    $258
    9 – 11 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $258
    16 – 18 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $258
    23 – 25 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $277
    30 Jan – 1 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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  • from
    $277
    6 – 8 Feb, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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