Baikal. Winter charm

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Winter Baikal attracts guests with its legendary variety of ice and the beauty of winter nature. Only on Lake Baikal will you see such a number of icy caves and grottoes.

The boundless mystical steppes evoke thoughts of another planet. The picturesque capes are stunning in their views. The tour is complemented by informative excursions accompanied by a professional guide to the historical sites of Irkutsk and Listvyanka.

5 days of the tour will remain with you an unforgettable memory!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum

The museum is located on the picturesque bank of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest, which gives it an authentic look and an authentic historical atmosphere

Sacred Olkhon

We will visit the island, which is the center of shamanism in Central Asia. According to legend, Genghis Khan is buried here.

An ancient Siberian city

Let's get acquainted with an amazing example of the neighborhood of modernity and historical heritage

Itinerary

Day 1 - The road to Olkhon Island
Upon arrival in Irkutsk, you will be met at the airport or at the Angara hotel, after which the trip to Lake Baikal will begin.
It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 a.m.
On a group transfer, you will go to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
The travel time is about 5 hours.
You will leave Irkutsk approximately at 10 a.m.
The path will run through an area with picturesque views.
Before the ferry crossing, our path will lie along the Tazheran steppes.
Olkhon is a truly unforgettable and one of the most famous places on Lake Baikal, which is rightfully called a place of power and especially powerful energy!
Settlement in the village Hoosier.
Free time.
We recommend a walk to the island's business card – Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock).
Enabled: group transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Olkhon.

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Day 2 - Excursion to the north of Olkhon
Breakfast.
We will drive UAZ or GAZ cars to the northern part of Olkhon.
We will see the Cape of Love, the marble cliffs of Cape Sagan-Khushun – amazing images and outlines of ice.
We will visit Cape Khoboy.
The rocky, steep shores in these places resemble animal fangs, which exactly emphasizes the name (from the language of the local population, the name translates as "fang").
Lunch is a picnic.
The tour takes place with stops in the most beautiful places where you can take wonderful photos for memory.
If you wish, you can go ice skating, be sure to take them with you. If necessary, you can rent skates (check with the organizer of your tour, skate rental is not included in the price). The time on the tour allocated for skiing is about 20 minutes.
Free evening.
Included: breakfast, accommodation, excursion, group transfer, picnic lunch, permission to visit the national park.

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Day 3 - Farewell to Olkhon
On this day, our amazing journey through Olkhon is coming to an end.
Breakfast awaits you in the morning and you will have the opportunity to take a last walk around Olkhon.
In the afternoon, departure to Irkutsk.
Tomorrow you will get acquainted with the other shore of Lake Baikal!
If you wish, you can extend your unforgettable trip to Olkhon and add a tour of the south. You will visit one of the most popular places on Lake Baikal – Ogoy Island. Here you can see the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment, see the incredible ice caves of Lake Baikal, the shores decorated with multi-meter splashes. For more information, you will need to contact your tour organizer. The excursion is not included in the price of the tour, it is paid additionally.
The price includes: group transfer, accommodation, breakfast, lunch on the way to Irkutsk.
Day 4 - Sightseeing tour of Listvyanka. Talci. Baikal Museum
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, you will take a group transfer towards Lake Baikal!
The road goes along the picturesque Baikal highway.
The goal is the village of Listvyanka, located along the edge of Lake Baikal, 69 km from Irkutsk.
This is the closest place to the city where you can see Lake Baikal.
On the way, you will stop at the Taltsy Open-air museum.
Taltsy is an architectural and ethnographic museum, where examples of wooden architecture of the past centuries are collected.
It is located on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest, which gives it an authentic look and an authentic historical atmosphere.
The guide will conduct an exciting tour, after which you will go to Listvyanka.
Along the way you will see the legendary Shaman Stone.
Enabled: accommodation, breakfast, group transfer, guided tour.

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Day 5 - Irkutsk
Today, after breakfast, you will have a tour of the capital of Eastern Siberia — Irkutsk
Irkutsk is an ancient Siberian city.
Wooden architecture, which perfectly fits into a modern environment, is an amazing example of the neighborhood of modernity and historical heritage.
We will drive through historical places.
The guide, an expert in the history of the city, will tell interesting stories about architecture and wooden architecture, famous figures of Russian history and culture, whose lives were connected with the city.
The duration of the tour is 3 hours.
In the evening, you will have time for walking, buying souvenirs – there are a large number of souvenir shops and shops in the city center.
Enabled: breakfast, guide, tour of Irkutsk.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+

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

Standard: 66,000 rubles. The surcharge for single occupancy is 20,000 rubles.
Comfort: 85,000 rubles. The surcharge for single occupancy is 34,000 rubles.

Types of accommodation:

"Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
"Comfort" is a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The presented classification of hotel rooms does not depend on the star rating of the accommodation facility.

Accommodation in hotels according to availability, please specify the details when booking.

Children from 0 to 2 years old receive a 25% discount (does not occupy a separate place during the stay, without meals).
Children from 2 to 5 years old receive a 20% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).
Children from 5 to 10 years old inclusive receive a 15% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).

Recreation center "Kopylov Manor" or similar (standard rate)

The recreation center "Kopylov Olkhon Manor" is located in the Irkutsk region in the village of Khuzhir.

There are comfortable rooms with a comfortable bed, a private bathroom, a set of towels, personal hygiene items, wireless Internet.

The shared kitchen is equipped with all appliances and appliances for cooking. For an alternative, there is a cafe within walking distance.

Parking is prohibited on site. The N.M. Revyakin Museum, Cape Tataysky are nearby. The location of the base is located between the Strait of the Small Sea and Lake Baikal. Vacationers can go fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation.

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Another option

Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel or similar (comfort rate)

Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel is located in Khuzhir, 1.6 km from Khuzhir. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a terrace. All rooms at this four-star hotel offer free Wi-Fi and lake views. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Currency exchange and luggage storage are available. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. Some rooms at Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel have views of the patio and pool. All rooms have a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Towels and bed linen are provided.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

2 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals according to the program (4 breakfasts, 3 lunches);
excursions specified in the program;
accommodation specified in the program;
tour guide services according to the tour program;
the entrance to the National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
equipment rental;
crossing on Khivus during the off-season (if the ice crossing does not work).

It's important to know

Warm outerwear (for example, a ski suit);
Comfortable shoes (non-slip boots);
Headdress (warm hat);
Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece, hoodies, scarf/buff);
Warm mittens or gloves;
Sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
Sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
Bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
Personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
Photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
Portable charger (power bank);
Toiletries;
Small backpack (for excursions and walks);
The seat (tourist hob);
Thermos (optional);
Binoculars (optional);
Required: Passport, MHI policy.

the tour operator reserves the right to swap excursions according to the tour program, replace them with equivalent ones in situations related to changes in weather conditions, force majeure or at the discretion of the organizer, but undertakes to fulfill the entire tour program and provide all excursions specified in it in full;
the tour is a combined group, the number of people in the tour can reach 18 people;
The tour program starts in the morning at 10.00. It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 local time, if the tourist is late for the appointed time, then he gets to the first point designated by the organizer on his own;
the end of the tour in Irkutsk: check-out from the hotel before 12:00, we recommend buying tickets for the return trip after 14:00 local time;
the place and time of the group's gathering: from the Angara Hotel (Sukhbaatar str., 7, Irkutsk) in the period from 09:00 to 09:30 local time and from Irkutsk airport at 10:00;
a day before the start of the tour, a group will be created in the Telegram messenger, where all organizational information on the tour will be provided. Please install the Telegram app on your phone in advance;
the tour operator has the right to replace the hotel listed in the list with a similar one in terms of category and cost;
the check-in involves the accommodation of up to 3 tourists in the room. Each tourist is provided with a separate sleeping place;
if, for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator (cancellation or postponement of other tourists' accommodation with check-in on the same dates), there was no check-in at any point on the route, the Tour Operator has the right to put the tourist in a single economy room;
the tourist, for whom there was no accommodation, has the opportunity to stay in a single room "standard" with an additional fee. To do this, the tourist must independently check with the tour operator no later than 14 days before the start of the tour whether there was a check-in for him and inform him of his desire to make an additional payment for accommodation in a single standard room;
Olkhon Island is reached by ice crossing in the winter season and by ferry in the summer. In the off-season on khivus (hovercraft). If the ice crossing does not work for climatic reasons, then the tourist pays for the crossing on Khivus himself. In winter, especially after March 20th, the tour operator does not guarantee that the ice will remain transparent, as it depends on weather conditions, as well as that the juices and splashes will be safe;
the composition and size of the group may change throughout the tour;
guides may change throughout the tour. Each location is assigned a guide who is an expert of this location. The tour coordinator is always alone.

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Galina

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Excellent work!

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Alexandra

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The tour is organized perfectly.

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