Christmas on Lake Baikal. Listvyanka and Olkhon

The trip will give you an unforgettable winter fairy tale, in which you will take part in a walk on the ice of Lake Baikal, witness real Siberian New Year festivities, visit unique places on Olkhon, and during a walk on Khivus you will be able to admire the frosty soaring and feel the invigorating Baikal breeze! 

Location

Irkutsk
from
$648
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 31 December, 2024 – 6 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    or
    Guest House, Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Siberian Paris
Let's get acquainted with the heroic and exciting history of the city of Irkutsk
Traditional Buryat cuisine
Let's try the traditional Buryat soup and famous poses
Hivus rides
Let's take a ride through the icy expanses on a truly Baikal winter transport, comfortable and safe
The Kingdom of Ice
We will see the most incredible ice splashes, needle-like scales and climb into amazingly beautiful grottoes
"Soaring" Baikal
Let's go to the middle part of the lake, where the water is just getting ready to put on ice clothes, so on some days it soars

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. Irkutsk city tour. Lunch with traditional Buryat cuisine

    Arrival in Irkutsk, gathering of a group with a sign “Christmas on Lake Baikal”:

    • airport 8-8:30 inside the terminal, opposite the baggage claim;
    • railway station 9-9:30 inside the building entrance Suburban ticket offices.

    It is important to provide an up-to-date phone number and details upon arrival. If you plan to arrive on the eve of the start of the program, please provide the name of the hotel. If you are late to the gathering place of the group, the tourist gets to the group along the route on his own, at his own expense. 

    After gathering the group, we go to breakfast. 

    Our journey begins with a sightseeing tour of Irkutsk.

    Irkutsk is the capital of Eastern Siberia, the "Siberian Paris", as it was called, the city of merchants and Decembrists.

    Churches, mansions, old houses. 

    Everything has its own story, interesting, sometimes sad, heroic, exciting. 

    We will introduce you to the history of our city. 

    You will see the most interesting places in Irkutsk (the Church of the Savior, the Epiphany Cathedral, the Polish Church, the Moscow Gate, the Angara Embankment and the monument to Alexander III, the White House, the Znamensky Monastery, on the territory of which there are graves of the Decembrists, as well as the famous merchant and traveler Grigory Shelikhov), a visit to the historical 130 block. 

    Lunch traditional Buryat cuisine during the tour (you will taste traditional Buryat soup and famous poses). 

    After the tour and accommodation at the hotel, in your free time you can independently visit the favorite place for evening walks of Irkutsk residents and guests of the city – the embankment of the Angara River, or one of the many museums of the city. 

    And also take a walk through the ice town on the central square of the city – Kirov Square.

    Free time, dinner on your own.

    Meals: breakfast, lunch. Guide: Yes.

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  • Day 2 - The Taltsy Museum. Listvyanka. Fish market. Baikal Museum
  • Day 3 - Olkhon Island
  • Day 4 - Car tour to Cape Khoboy
  • Day 5 - Ice splashes and grottoes. A ride on Khivus
  • Day 6 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Free evening
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The program is very interesting, rich, includes the most interesting places to visit, which can be viewed in a short period of the tour duration, and this is why a large number of trips according to the tour program are due. 

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • or
    or
    Guest House, Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk and at a recreation center on Olkhon.

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

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The hotel is determined by the tour operator a few days before the start of the tour according to the availability of places not lower than the level of the hotels presented below. The possible placement options are presented below.

The Europa Hotel or Victoria Hotel or 3 nights
The Europa Hotel

This elegant hotel is located in Irkutsk, next to the Novy shopping center and the New Market. It features a 24-hour restaurant, free Wi-Fi and a free gym. The classic-style rooms and suites at Europa Hotel are equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. There is also a stylish bathroom. All rooms are accessible by elevator. Guests of the Europa Hotel can use the modern gym for free. A small additional fee is charged for access to the solarium. A buffet breakfast is served in the Europa Hotel's restaurant in the morning. 

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Another option
Victoria Hotel

The three-star hotel is located in the center of Irkutsk. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a restaurant specializing in traditional Russian and European cuisine. The spacious lobby of the Victoria Hotel is decorated in a classic style with a sparkling glass facade, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Guests can order room service and make use of the tour desk. All rooms at the Victoria Hotel are decorated in a classic style, equipped with a TV and a mini-refrigerator and comfortably furnished. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, free toiletries and slippers. A continental a la carte breakfast is served every morning in the Victoria Hotel's restaurant.

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Another option
The Empire Hotel

The Empire Hotel, which overlooks the Angara River, is located in the historical part of Irkutsk, a 5-minute walk from Kirov Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, regional cuisine, and a bar. All rooms of the Empire Hotel are decorated in a modern style. They are equipped with a telephone, a safe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. Bathrobes are provided upon request. A hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Empire Hotel.

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Another option
Kupechesky Dvor Hotel

Kupechesky Dvor Hotel is located in the historical center of Irkutsk and the 130 block. The hotel building is a unique historical reconstruction of a traditional Siberian country house. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking. The modern rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, Smart TV technology, internet access and cable channels. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Slippers and bathrobes are provided. All rooms are soundproofed. 

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LakePlace Guest House or Shamanka Hotel or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the program (comfortable along the entire route):
    • in Irkutsk – hotel 3*;
    • on Olkhon island – recreation center, comfortable rooms;
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1-2 – breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 3 – breakfast, dinner;
    • Day 4 – breakfast, lunch, picnic, dinner;
    • Day 5 – breakfast, dinner;
    • Day 6-7 – breakfast;
  • transportation and sightseeing services and entertainment according to the program:
    • Irkutsk city tour;
    • excursion to Taltsy, Listvyanka;
    • excursion to Cape Burkhan – Shamanka rock;
    • Khivus ride on the ice of Lake Baikal on ice splashes, mirror ice;
    • Baikal ice caves;
    • car tour to Cape Khoboy;
  • the fee for visiting the national park.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • additional services of the hotel and recreation center;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • placement of another level;
  • individual service;
  • additional excursions and services.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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  • $648
    31 Dec, 2024 – 6 Jan, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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Reviews

  • I
    Irina
    8 Nov, 2024
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    The trip was fantastic and filled with positive experiences. Thank you to the company for its customer focus and excellent organization! Appreciate the wonderful vacation!
    8 Nov, 2024
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    Tatyana
    2 Nov, 2024
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    Excellent organization, a small group, and the guide's full attention.
    2 Nov, 2024
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