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We invite you to an exciting combined tour. We are waiting for a vacation on Olkhon and a cruise on a comfort-class motor ship through the waters of Lake Baikal. Baikal water is unique and amazing, just like Lake Baikal itself. It is extremely transparent, clean and saturated with oxygen. In not so long ago, it was considered curative, and diseases were treated with its help.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

The serene nature of Lake Baikal

Let's relax our souls in the bosom of natural beauty and recharge ourselves with the energy of Lake Baikal

Bathhouse on the lake shore

If desired, we will go to a real Siberian sauna on the shore of the lake

Places of Power

We will walk through the places of magical attraction and visit the sacred sites of Buryat shamanism

Juicy Buryat cuisine

Let's taste the most delicious national Buryat dishes

A variety of leisure activities

We will be able to devote our free time to active recreation on bicycles, catamarans, kayaks or sapsurfs

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Golden Horde Ethnic Park. Olkhon. Shamanka Rock
Gathering of the group in Irkutsk at 10:00.
You must arrive in the city no later than 09:30.
Group transfer from Irkutsk to Olkhon Island.
The journey takes 5 hours.
On the way we will visit the Golden Horde Ethnic Park.
An excursion and a performance are waiting for you, followed by a delicious omelet with national dishes.
After the ferry crossing, our guide will hand you over to the drivers who will take you to the hotel.
In the evening, you will have dinner and a walk through Khuzhir.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Cape Khoboy
9:00 breakfast at the recreation center.
After breakfast, we go on a combined excursion by UAZ car to the northern tip of the island – Cape Khoboy.
The duration of the tour is about six hours.
During the tour you will visit:
the village of Kharants, where you will see the islands of the Lion Cub and the Crocodile;
the picturesque cape "Three Brothers" – marble rocks covered with lichens;
Cape Shunte Levy (Cape of Love), where you will make your most intimate wishes;
the scandalous sculpture of the modern artist "Keeper of Lake Baikal";
the area of Uzura. Here you will feel the power of the "Big" Baikal.
In nature, you always want to refresh yourself, during the tour you will have lunch and hot tea with Baikal herbs.

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Day 3 - Free day
Today is declared a free day, in which everyone can relax as they want.
For example, you can swim and sunbathe on the beach, ride a bike, go to a museum, buy souvenirs or just get some sleep.
And you can also choose an excursion to your liking.
There are quite a lot of options:
excursion to the south of Olkhon Island;
bike rental;
catamaran, kayak or surfboard rental;
horse riding;
a trip to Ogoy Island by boat;
a visit to the hot Siberian bathhouse.

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Day 4 - The Heart of Lake Baikal Cruise
After breakfast, you will have some time to stroll to Shamanka Rock, Saraysky beach and Khuzhir, because today you will leave Olkhon and embark on a water trip along the lake.
At 12:00, check out from the hotel and transfer to the boarding point on the ship.
Around 13:00-14:00 boarding the ship, accommodation in cabins, safety measures, acquaintance with the team.
The beginning of the Heart of Baikal cruise.
After passing through the Olkhonsky Vorota Strait, the ship enters Bolshoy Baikal and moves along the extremely picturesque western shore of the lake in a southerly direction.
On the way, it is possible to stop at the white marble rock of Sahagan-Zaba (in the absence of a wave) and inspect rock carvings of the III-V centuries AD.
In the evening, arrive at Sandy Bay.
The bay is famous for its stilted trees, magnificent views of the lake from the cliffs surrounding the bay, and an excellent sandy beach.
If desired, you can visit the sauna on the shore of Lake Baikal, which will provide a boost of energy and good mood.
Dinner and overnight on board the ship.

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Day 5 - Sandy Bay. Listvyanka. Departure to Irkutsk
At about 6 a.m., the exit from the Sandy Bay.
Along the way, you can stop and walk in Sennaya Bay.
Then transfer to Listvyanka along the picturesque Primorsky ridge.
12:00 disembarkation in Listvyanka village at the main pier, opposite the Mayak Hotel.
Transfer to Irkutsk.
Everyone can stay and spend time in Listvyanka.
Our managers will help you book a room and additional excursions.
If you decide to leave on this day, we recommend that you purchase tickets for evening flights or stay a day in Irkutsk.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Cabin on the boat

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation on board a comfort class ship (1 night) and in a hotel on Olkhon (3 nights).

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

Cabins	Double cabin	Double cabin	Triple room	Four-seater
Cabins	For 2-bed accommodation	For 1-bed accommodation	cost per 1 person
Improved (№2 twin, 3 twin/DBL)	97 345	151 345	89 345	79 345
The twin standard (№ 1, 4)	84 345	146 345	-	-
Internal (№5) twin/DBL	89 345	136 345	84 345	-

The Flagship Hotel is a new comfortable hotel on the island of Olkhon. The unique building of the hotel is built of brick, and these are guaranteed warm rooms with maximum sound and noise insulation. The rooms have a sleeping and a guest area. Beautiful panoramic view of Lake Baikal.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation on board the ship (1 night) and on Olkhon (3 nights);
accompanying guide (1,4,5 day);
three meals a day (except 3 days);
Golden Horde Ethnic Park tour (1 day);
Cape Khoboy Tour (Day 2);
Irkutsk – Khuzhir, Listvyanka – Irkutsk group transfer;
transfer to the ferry (day 4);
tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water and snacks during the entire cruise;
memorable gifts and souvenirs;
payment for visiting the national park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
accommodation in rooms and hotels of a higher category;
guide services in a foreign language;
additional meals not included in the program;
additional excursions not included in the itinerary;
excursion program, lunch and dinner on day 3:
excursion to the south of Olkhon Island (~ from 3,000 rubles/person);
bike rental (~ from 700 rub/day/person);
catamaran, kayak or surfboard rental (from 1,000 rubles);
horseback riding (from 2,000 rubles);
boat trip to Ogoy Island (~ from 3,500 rubles);
visit to the hot Siberian sauna.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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26 – 30 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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Reviews

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Lilia Vakulova

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31 Dec, 2024

The tour provider stayed in constant contact with us and even came in person to see us off.
MB
Maria Barakova

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12 Nov, 2024

Good afternoon! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the organizers of the “Taste of Lake Baikal” tour, which we enjoyed from July 15 to July 18. The entire experience was flawlessly arranged, with every detail thoughtfully considered! Special thanks to manager Kirill, who was always available and took excellent care of us throughout the trip. Our group was small—just five people—which was a real advantage for us as travelers! We felt like VIPs in Irkutsk! Our guides, Alyona and driver Roman Kondratiev, shared so much about the history of Irkutsk and the incredible places we visited. Their laid-back storytelling kept it interesting, giving us insights that most tourists don’t get. The choice to use a car for such a small group was perfect—flexible, comfortable, and easy to hear everything. From the initial greeting to our final departure, we were so well looked after. The program was rich and engaging without a single wasted moment! Irkutsk is a beautiful city, full of amazing people and historic sites, and we were fortunate to have enthusiastic guides who truly love what they do. We highly recommend this tour to everyone! It left us with the very best memories.

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