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A flexible tour to winter Baikal, in which you choose your own program every day. You can go on a trip to Sandy Bay by boat, take a walk around Ikurtsk or go along the KBZHD on the Khivus — the legendary Circum-Baikal railway will open to you from a new perspective.

For those who prefer active recreation at a leisurely pace, rent skates and try out the largest natural skating rink in the world. All additional services and excursions can be selected on any day of the tour at your discretion.

Location

Irkutsk

Sightseeing tours

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Ice adventure on khivus

If desired, you will travel to the most beautiful places on a miracle vehicle, the hovercraft Hivus

Endless skating rink

You can skate and take amazing photos.

KBZHD on "Khivus"

One of the most beautiful railways in the world — you will see tunnels, viaducts and capes inaccessible for standard excursions

The Magic of Olkhon

Immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of the most famous Baikal Island on a day trip

Complete relaxation

You can relax in the unique spa space with a hot tub under the open sky or an exquisite hammam with a fireplace.

Historical immersion

A walk along the ancient streets and the Angara embankment will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a merchant city

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Irkutsk
After arrival in Irkutsk, transfer and accommodation at the boutique hotel "History" 5⭑.
After checking into the hotel, you have the opportunity to create your perfect evening by choosing one of the exclusive options.:
Historical immersion. Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk. A walk along the ancient streets and the Angara embankment with immersion in the atmosphere of the merchant city — from 4,000 rubles / person.;
Traditions and relaxation: HISTORY SOUL BANYA. A unique spa space with an open-air hot tub, an authentic steam room with panoramic views of the city and a jade stove — from 25,000 rubles/person.;
Oriental luxury: HISTORY SPA SOUL HAMMAM. An exquisite hammam with a fireplace, carved swings, a romantic bathtub and a view of the historic city center — from 25,000 rubles/person.
Important: please check the final cost and details of additional programs with our manager when booking.
Meals: not provided.

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Day 2 - Guided tours to choose from. Listvyanka
After a rest in Irkutsk, you will be greeted by a comfortable transfer, and we will go to the picturesque village of Listvyanka — the gates of Lake Baikal.
On the way, you choose:
Taltsy Museum — from 600 rub/person.;
Baikal Museum — from 600 rubles/person.;
the Chersky stone observation deck — from 800 rubles/person.
After checking into the cozy Alpine-style Baikal Chalet hotel, decide how to continue the day.:
visit the nerpinary — from 2,000 rubles.;
sauna — from 6,000 rubles/hour;
snowmobile rental (hour) — from 8,000 rubles.;
ATV rental (hour) — from 8,000 rubles.;
rent SVP hivus (hour) — from 13,000 rubles.
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 3 - An excursion to choose from: Sandy Bay, KBZHD on "Khivus" or ice skating on Lake Baikal
Today you will have complete freedom in exploring Lake Baikal.
Choose what you like.:
A trip to the Sandy Bay on a hovercraft "Khivus".
A unique opportunity to get to one of the most picturesque and inaccessible places of Lake Baikal, famous for its stilted trees — from 16,500 rubles/person.
Guided tour of the KBZHD on the Khivus.
The legendary Circum-Baikal railway will open to you from a new perspective. You will see tunnels, viaducts and capes that are inaccessible for standard excursions — from 13,500 rubles/person.
Ice skating on Lake Baikal.
For those who prefer active recreation at a leisurely pace, rent skates and try out the largest natural skating rink in the world — from 600 rubles/hour/person.
Important: all additional services and excursions can be selected on any day of the tour at your discretion. Please check the logistics and availability of the activities when booking. Your rules are our main principle!
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 4 - A program to choose from
On this day of your trip, we suggest that you create a program yourself based on your impressions and remaining desires.
The following options are available:
any activities you liked from the previous days of the program that you didn't have time to try out or want to repeat.;
A new adventure: a day trip to Olkhon Island. Immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere of the most famous island of Lake Baikal — from 17,000 rubles/person.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 5 - An excursion of your choice. Departure
We are going to Irkutsk on this day, but saying goodbye may be a new discovery!
Along the way, you have a unique opportunity to make up for missed impressions by choosing any activity from day 2.
All previous options are available:
Irkutsk sightseeing tour;
The Taltsy Museum;
Baikal Museum;
ascent to the "Chersky Stone";
and other activities from the program.
Important! All additional services and excursions can be selected on any day of the tour at your discretion. Please check the logistics and availability of activities when booking. Your rules are our main principle!
After the transfer to Irkutsk, the program ends.
Meals: breakfast.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour program includes hotel accommodation.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with 2-bed accommodation is 35,900 rubles.

The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 21,000 rubles.

Cozy Alpine-style rooms with separate beds, each room has its own private balcony with a view of Lake Baikal.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 8 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

transfer: Irkutsk — Listvyanka, Listvyanka — Irkutsk;
hotel accommodation according to the program;
Meals: breakfast at the hotel;
insurance for the duration of the tour.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
The surcharge for 1-bed accommodation is 21,000 rubles.;
additional options: guided tours, rental of equipment specified in the program:
- sightseeing tour of the city — from 4,000 rubles/person.;
- traditions and relaxation: HISTORY SOUL BANYA — 25,000 rubles/person.;
- oriental luxury: HISTORY SPA SOUL HAMMAM — from 25,000 rubles/person.;
- one—day tourist trip to Olkhon Island - from 17,000 rubles/person.;
- Taltsy Museum — from 600 rub/person.;
- Baikal Museum — from 600 rubles/person.;
- the Chersky stone observation deck — from 800 rubles/person.;
- visit the nerpinary — from 2,000 rubles.;
- sauna — from 6,000 rubles/hour;
- snowmobile rental (hour) — from 8,000 rubles.;
- ATV rental (hour) — from 8,000 rubles.;
- rent SVP hivus (hour) — from 13,000 rubles.;
- a trip to Sandy Bay on a hovercraft "Khivus" — from 16,500 rubles /person.;
- guided tour of the KBZHD on the Khivus — from 13,500 rubles/person.;
- ice skating on Lake Baikal — from 600 rubles/hour/person.;
meals: lunches, dinners.

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.

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Ksenia

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15 May, 2026

I would like to share my impressions of the “Winter Baikal Stories” tour. Everything was organized excellently and very professionally, the excursion program was rich and engaging, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip. Our guide, Polina, was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I would also like to give special thanks to our amazing organizer, Polina, who was always available during the tour and resolved any questions or issues immediately. Wishing your travel company continued success and prosperity!!! 🔥

Baikal — your rules