Baikal ice from Krasnoyarsk

Arrival in Irkutsk at 06:20.

We get into a comfortable transport and set off towards Lake Baikal — our meeting with the legendary winter lake begins.

The first stop is the mouth of the Buguldeika River, one of the most beautiful places on Lake Baikal.

The ice here is especially clear, and under the ice are the famous methane bubbles that you probably saw in the photo.

You will have plenty of time for vivid pictures and videos.

The next point is the mothballed marble quarry, where in the 1970s they extracted a unique material for finishing the Barrikadnaya metro station.

The place is atmospheric and unusual — a great opportunity to see Lake Baikal from the other side.

After that we will go to the sacred island of Olkhon, the largest island of Lake Baikal and the third largest lake island in the world.

Upon arrival, we will get acquainted with the ancient culture of the island.:

• We will visit the sacred places of the Noyons, the patron spirits of Olkhon.;
• We will see the main business card of Lake Baikal — the Shamanka rock.;
• let's take a walk to the majestic cape Bogatyr.

Meals: breakfast.

Today we are going on the most photogenic trip around winter Lake Baikal.

You will have a trip through the off—road terrain of Olkhon and the crystal ice of Lake Baikal on the legendary "loaf" - it is she who passes where other transport cannot cope.

Our way lies to Cape Khoboy, the northernmost point of the island and one of its strongest energy spots.

From here you can enjoy panoramic views of the icy expanses of Lake Baikal and the rocks that locals consider sacred.

Along the way, we will stop at the most beautiful points.:

• powerful ice caves;
• Transparent ice, like glass;
• crystal hummocks;
• rock rifts and photo locations that are rarely seen on regular tours.

Each point is an opportunity to make National Geographic magazine—level shots.

In the middle of the day, the real highlight of the program is lunch with an unreal view of Lake Baikal.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

After breakfast, we will have a bright adventure — a trip on a khivus (hovercraft) on the mirrored ice of Lake Baikal.

This is an absolutely unique travel format, available only in winter.

Today you will try something for which many people go to Lake Baikal specifically — ice skating on the largest ice rink in the world.

Smooth ice, deep cracks, methane bubbles, the glow of the sun — the photos and emotions will be overwhelming.

On the way to the "mainland" we will make an important stop on the mystical island of Ogoy.

Here stands the famous Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, one of the most energetically powerful places in Lake Baikal.

You can make a clockwise detour around the stupa, make a wish and enjoy the panorama of the icy sea around.

After a busy program on Lake Baikal, we set off towards Irkutsk.

In the evening, a short walk around the city: the Angara embankment, the historical center and the brightly lit winter streets of Irkutsk create a special atmosphere.

And at 22:30 we get on the train and go back to Krasnoyarsk.

Meals: breakfast.

Our train arrives in Krasnoyarsk at 20:38 local time.

You return home refreshed, inspired and filled with impressions.

Meals: self-catering.