Baikal Ice

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We have collected all the most interesting things on the tour to show you winter Baikal! This is a real ice journey full of new experiences and discoveries!

Drive half of Lake Baikal on the ice in a Khivus, skate and buggy, climb into ice caves and grottoes. And also to see how different the Baikal ice is with its cracks, bubbles and bizarre patterns. And, of course, take photos in popular ice locations and take happy memories with you.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Kilometers of Baikal ice

We will see the most beautiful ice and find out what methane bubbles are on Lake Baikal

Mysterious Olkhon

Let's see the fabulous ice caves and grottoes of the island

Let's go dog sledding

Charming Siberian huskies will not leave you indifferent

Buddhist Shrine

We will see the Buddhist stupa of Enlightenment, which contains various relics brought from different parts of the world

Unusual rides on Lake Baikal

Let's take a ride on the ice of Lake Baikal on an amphibious boat and buggy

Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk – Olkhon Island, the first acquaintance with Lake Baikal
Welcome to Siberia!
Today we start our tour on the Baikal ice!
Waiting for you:
the first meeting and acquaintance with the Baikal ice;
ethnocultural program and acquaintance with Buryat culture and traditions in the Golden Horde complex;
tasting of national dishes of Buryat cuisine;
the road to Lake Baikal, which will run along the snow-covered Tagheran steppes;
the mysterious island of Olkhon;
welcome dinner and acquaintance with all the participants of the tour.
9:30 Meeting with tour participants at Irkutsk airport, transfer to Olkhon.
From 11:00 to 12:30 – folklore program and lunch.
At about 17 p.m. arrival on Olkhon Island, hotel accommodation, dinner, rest.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.

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Day 2 - Caves and grottoes of Olkhon Island
Let's start exploring the mysterious island of Olkhon!
Today's program includes:
acquaintance with the famous Shamanka rock, which is considered one of the places of power on Lake Baikal;
fabulous ice caves and grottos of Olkhon;
bizarre ice splashes on the rocks;
sokui at Cape Sagan-Khushun;
lunch-picnic in the fresh air, tasting stroganina from Baikal fish and Siberian pickles;
huge blue hummocks on Cape Khoboy.
And today we will skate on the icy expanses of the lake and take cool photos!
The ice tour starts at 9:30-10:00, the tour ends and returns to the hotel at 16-17 hours.
Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

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Day 3 - Small Sea, Ogoy Island, buggy riding
Today we are waiting for another eventful and interesting day!
a trip on the “Khivus” through the secluded corners of the Small Sea (“Khivus” is a special hovercraft);
different types and shapes of ice, get ready to take a lot of pictures!
amazing caves and grottoes covered with ice lace;
lunch at the Boro-Boro Arctic station, tasting of Siberian cuisine and original tinctures;
A fun buggy ride.
Our day begins with an exciting ride on the Khivus on the ice of Lake Baikal (starting at 9-10 hours, depending on the temperature).
After the tour, we will stop at the Arctic station to have a delicious lunch and relax.
After lunch, we leave for the southern part of the Small Sea for buggy riding.
In the evening, we will meet the sunset on the ice of Lake Baikal and return to the hotel.
Dinner, rest.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch at the Arctic station, dinner.

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Day 4 - Olkhon Island – Ogoy Island – Aya Bay – Buguldeika village – Sandy Bay – Listvyanka village
Today we are going to a real ice crossing!
We will cross the Small Sea and the Big Baikal in a safe “Khivus”, driving the way from Olkhon to Listvyanka.
We are waiting for:
popular ice locations: Ogoy Island, Cape Kobylya Golova, Aya Bay, Buguldeika, Skriper Cliff;
kilometers of pure Baikal ice;
the famous Baikal bubbles;
Sandy Bay and its bizarre stilted trees;
a lot of new impressions and the most sincere emotions!
At 9 a.m. boarding on the “Khivus" and the beginning of the ice crossing.
Let's start with a visit to Ogoy Island, go up to the Buddhist stupa, take a photo on the Dragon's Fang.
Next, we will stop at Cape Mare's Head to see the bizarre ice splashes.
We say goodbye to Olkhon and leave for Big Baikal, our next stop is Aya Bay.
Lunch-picnic in Sandy Bay.
In the evening, arrival in Listvyanka village, accommodation at the hotel, dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

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Day 5 - Listvyanka
Today we are waiting for:
a walk through the museum of wooden architecture “Taltsy”;
dog sledding;
ascent by cable car to the Chersky Stone, from where you can enjoy a wonderful panorama of the source of the Angara, snow-capped mountain ranges and Lake Baikal.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the Taltsy Museum to walk among the snow-covered forest and get acquainted with the exposition.
Then we will have a dog sledding ride.
Charming Siberian huskies will not leave you indifferent!
Lunch is at 13-14 hours.
After lunch, climb to the observation deck on the Chersky Stone, where you can admire the source of the Angara, which never freezes.
After the end of the excursion program in Listvyanka, transfer to Irkutsk, accommodation at the hotel.
In the evening we will gather for a final dinner, we will share our impressions and photos.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport.
Your tour on Lake Baikal has come to an end, see you again!

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in Olkhon (3 nights), Listvyanka (1 night) and Irkutsk (1 night).

The surcharge for single accommodation is 12,000 rubles.

Accommodation on Olkhon, 2-bed standard room.

Tengri Hotel is located on the picturesque and mysterious island of Olkhon, in the village of Khuzhir.

A 10-minute walk to Shamanka Rock and the snow-white Sarai beach, as well as to the main tourist points of Khuzhir.

A really good location, a beautiful view from the window and comfortable accommodation are all you need for a good holiday on Olkhon.

The rooms are made with maximum use of natural materials. Each room is equipped with a TV, a kettle, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom. Each room has a beautiful view of Lake Baikal and Sarai beach.

A full breakfast is served on the ground floor of the hotel in the morning, after which the hotel staff will be happy to help plan your day on the island. Car, water, bicycle, and horse riding routes are available all year round. The surroundings of the Tengri Hotel are also ideal for independent walks. Walk, breathe, explore the expanses of Olkhon all year round!

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting at 09:30 am (local time) at the airport or at the railway station of Irkutsk;
transfer Irkutsk – Olkhon Island;
ethnocultural program in the Golden Horde complex;
accommodation on Olkhon, Tengri Hotel, 2-bed standard room (3 nights);
Baikal ice tour – Shamanka Rock – Kharantsy – Sagan-Khushun – Cape Khoboy;
excursion to the Small Sea (Khuzhir – O. Elenka – Zama) on “khivus”;
lunch at the Arctic station;
buggy riding;
The ice crossing of Olkhon – Listvyanka on Khivus + Ogoy Island, Cape Kobylya Golova, Aya Bay, Sandy Bay, including picnic lunch;
accommodation in Listvyanka, hotel “Krestovaya Pad”, 2-bed standard room (1 night);
dog sledding (10 minutes);
excursion to the Taltsy Museum;
excursion to the observation deck on the Chersky Stone;
accommodation in Irkutsk, Ibis Hotel, 2-bed standard room (1 night);
meals according to the program: day 1 – lunch, dinner; day 2 – breakfast, lunch-picnic, dinner; day 3 – breakfast, lunch at the Arctic station, dinner; day 4 – breakfast, lunch-picnic, dinner; day 5 – breakfast, lunch-picnic, dinner; day 6 – breakfast;
transfer from the hotel to the airport;
guide support;
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals at roadside cafes;
additional services not specified in the program or specified for an additional fee.

It's important to know

documents (passport, MHI policy);
boots or boots designed for severe frost;
a hat with the ability to cover the ears;
warm, windproof gloves;
ice floats (rubber, worn on any shoes), or crampons on shoes from slipping;
a warm jacket;
a warm sweater or fleece jacket;
pants (ski pants are available);
socks (thermal socks and woolen ones);
thermal underwear;
sunglasses;
lantern;
the lipstick is hygienic.

It is necessary to have an identity document with you. It is forbidden to transfer your documents confirming the right to travel to other persons.
Every tourist is obliged to:

Do not be late for the departure of the train / bus / ship
Do not carry substances that threaten health and life (flammable, narcotic, etc.)
Observe the rules of travel on the bus: it is forbidden to drive drunk and smoke in the cabin
Fulfill the requirements of the group leader, guide
Observe the moral and ethical norms of tourist behavior, be disciplined and polite
Follow the rules of excursion service, take care of historical and cultural monuments
Comply with the rules of nature protection and fire safety
Observe your own safety measures and understand what responsibility the manager bears for you
Take care of property in places of residence, on the bus: in case of breakdown or loss of hotel property (recreation center), rental property, etc., as well as in case of fire due to your fault, you bear all responsibility for the damage caused yourself
Observe the rules of accommodation at the hotel (at the recreation center), do not break the silence after 23.00 h.
Promptly inform the travel director or his deputy about the deterioration of health or injury
Follow the safety rules on ice, avoid hypothermia - keep in mind the low air temperature during this period.

We remind you:

The head oversees the implementation of the excursion program, therefore, adult tourists deviate from
the excursion program of the group should inform the head, inform the time and place of joining the group and leave contact numbers.
Check whether the points of stay under the program are included in the service area of the mobile operator you need at the offices of the relevant companies (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, etc.) before making the trip.
It is not recommended to leave the hotel after 24 hours.
If you are a vegetarian or have strict restrictions on eating a particular food, you must inform us in advance to be able to coordinate a separate menu.
There are no banks or ATMs on Olkhon Island, so take cash in advance.
Local time: Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude +5 hours from Moscow.

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Reviews

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Yulia

1 Dec, 2024

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The organization was meticulous, with every detail carefully planned—no overlaps or delays, everything ran smoothly and on schedule. The food was delicious, and the accommodations were excellent. I loved everything!

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Victor

25 Nov, 2024

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Our guide was Denis Nizhegorodsky. He is a true professional, a master of his craft who clearly loves what he does. His approach to the group was both caring and highly knowledgeable.

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Anastasia

30 Oct, 2024

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Everything was perfectly organized, and the itinerary was very well planned – from transfers and accommodations to the excursions themselves. I especially enjoyed the trip along the Circum-Baikal Railway, Listvyanka, and the enchanting Olkhon Island. Plus, we were lucky with the weather: we encountered heavy rain only when leaving Irkutsk; the rest of the time was dry and sunny. Our guide Alexander was wonderful and attentive. We learned so many new things and even took a swim in Lake Baikal!

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