Baikal: the colors of Siberian autumn

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Meet the most cozy time of the year on the shores of Lake Baikal. Secluded forests of the Siberian taiga with the scent of rain. Unexplored islands and steppes that acquire a special charm in autumn. Baikal autumn impresses even the most sophisticated travelers!

Get acquainted with locations worthy of world travel blogs - Olkhon, Tazheran steppes, ethnopark "Golden Horde". You will explore the monument of engineering thought – the Circum-Baikal Railway. Take a boat trip along the colorful shores. You will try combinations of Baikal cuisine: ear, hoot, Buryat poses.

Location

Irkutsk

Sightseeing tours

Tour highlights

Colorful Buryat culture

We will be greeted by locals in colorful outfits, introduced to folk rituals and swirled in a traditional round dance

Baikal delicacies

Let's try hand–made bouzas, rich soup – boohler, milk tincture - tarasun

Panoramas of autumn shores

We will see from the water the endless tunnels of the Circum-Baikal Railway framed by bright autumn landscapes

The Guardian of Lake Baikal

Let's take unusual photos against the background of an authentic sculpture by the famous artist Dasha Namdakov

Itinerary

Day 1 - Listvyanka. The Chersky Stone. Baikal Museum
Your bright adventure begins right now!
Key emotions for the next few days: delight, a boost of energy, sincere surprise: “Is Siberia really so beautiful?!”
We will meet you at the airport.
The first destination is the village of Listvyanka.
Here you will see the shore of Lake Baikal.
Including from a height: we will take the cable car up to the Chersky stone.
This is an observation deck with a magnificent view of the shore and the surface of the lake.
A great idea for the first day is to get acquainted with the history at the Baikal Museum.
The guide will make the tour as easy as possible: discover the legends of the lake, explore the local fish and seals – cute seals that live only on Lake Baikal.
In the evening, we check into the Krestovaya Pad hotel and relax after a busy day.

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Day 2 - Boat trip along the Circum-Baikal Railway
An amazing buffet breakfast will be served at the hotel.
As soon as you finish your morning coffee, get on board the ship!
We are waiting for a water adventure and the most beautiful panoramas of the autumn shores.
Today you will see an epoch–making monument of engineering thought - the Circum-Baikal Railway.
It is one of the most expensive roads in the world.
It impresses guests with its scale: endless tunnels, galleries, epoch-making bridges and stately pillars.
The guide will introduce you to the stories of these places.
It will be a real dive into the past of Siberia!
Do not forget to enjoy the Baikal views on a boat trip!
With each kilometer of the way, the landscapes change, revealing the bright shore of the lake.
We go down to the shore and enjoy the evening in a hospitable village: take a look at the local market, try smoked omul, meet the colorful sunset.

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Day 3 - Olkhon Island and the Golden Horde Ethnopark
Today we have about 4 hours of travel ahead of us.
The reward for the journey will be the sacred island of Olkhon and the ethnopark "Golden Horde".
The colorful Buryat culture conquers with hospitality!
You will be greeted by locals in colorful outfits, introduced to folk rituals and whirled in a traditional round dance!
Do not give up Baikal delicacies: handmade bouzes, rich soup – boohler, milk tincture – tarasun.
Another vivid impression of today: the long-awaited island of Olkhon!
A place of attraction for travelers from all over the world.
Wayward nature, reverence for traditions and shamanic rituals set a special entourage of this place.
You will have time to relax from the road at the Olkhonsky Terem hotel.
In the evening, we invite you to take a walk around the neighborhood: you will see Shamanka Rock or Cape Burkhan – one of the favorite places for visitors to the island.
In ancient times, sacrifices were made here, so the rock is considered sacred.
We enjoy the views and meet the bright Olkhon sunset.

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Day 4 - Cape Khoboy
We are going to the northernmost point of the island!
To where the saturated waves beat against the rocky shores.
The view from the cliff is breathtaking.
And the earth itself is saturated with the energy of shamanic rituals.
Cape Khoboy will conquer connoisseurs of "strong", charged places.
In autumn, it acquires a special mystery and opens with a new, slightly mystical side.
We will organize an outdoor picnic for lunch.
The return trip will be remembered for visiting even more unusual locations.
One of them is a sculpture by artist Dasha Namdakov.
Travelers and famous bloggers take photos here;
The place has become a kind of “calling card” of Olkhon.
A wonderful evening on the island is at your disposal: take a walk along the shore, ski in wetsuits or retire to one of the authentic establishments at sunset.

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Day 5 - The Tazheran steppes. The road to Irkutsk
We filled the last day of the trip with some of the most beautiful experiences.
The road to the city lies through the Tazheran steppes, which are 300-400 million years old.
These are the most beautiful plains, offering rich panoramas of the lake.
The landscapes resemble the mighty mountains of Iceland.
We will take you to Irkutsk airport, where we warmly say goodbye and will be happy to invite you on a new trip!
Baikal is a place where you are always welcome!

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

2-local	surcharge for 1-bed
73 500	11 000

If you are traveling alone, you will need to pay extra for single accommodation. If you wish, we can try to find a couple of the band members for you, but the couple is not always there, and we cannot guarantee it.

The Krestovaya Pad Hotel is located just 50 meters from the shore of Lake Baikal and offers scenic views. It offers a sun terrace and a sauna. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The chalet-style rooms feature wooden paneling, a work desk, a minibar and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms. The colorful bar-restaurant serves European cuisine and a variety of Siberian dishes from the Baikal region. A rich menu is provided for breakfast.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting at 9:00 am at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
guide support;
comfortable transfer minibus Mercedes Sprinter (or equivalent): Irkutsk – Listvyanka – O. Olkhon – Irkutsk;
accommodation in Listvyanka village: Krestovaya Pad hotel complex: 2-bed comfortable room (with in-room amenities);
accommodation on Olkhon Island: Nabaymar manor 2-bed comfortable room (with in-room amenities);
excursion to the Baikal Museum;
a ride on the cable car and a visit to the stone named after him. Chersky;
five-hour speedboat tour along the KBZHD;
entertainment program "Native spaces" in the ethnopark "Golden Horde";
guided walking tour to Shamanka Rock, Sarai beach and 13 sacred pillars of Serge;
car tour to Cape Khoboy on the UAZ: P. Kharantsy – M. Sagan-Khushun – M. Khoboy;
admission to the national Park;
meals according to the program:
- Day 1: Lunch;
- Day 2: Breakfast, lunch;
- Day 3: Breakfast, lunch;
- Day 4: Breakfast, lunch picnic;
- Day 5: Breakfast.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
alcohol/tobacco products;
services not specified in the program or specified at an additional cost.

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.