Classic Baikal

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We have collected all the business cards of Lake Baikal in this tour: the cozy Listvyanka, the mysterious Olkhon, the limnological museum and the Circum-Baikal Railway.

Thanks to the rich tour program, your acquaintance with the famous lake will be bright and full of pleasure!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Circum-Baikal Railway

We will drive through the entire KBZHD, walk through the shortest and longest tunnels, plunge into the atmosphere of tsarist times

Baikal Museum

A virtual dive into the purest Baikal waters awaits us

Taltsy Park Museum

We will visit the ethnographic museum of Taltsy

The magic of Olkhon

We will see the famous Shamanka rock and visit the "edge of the earth"

The expanses of the Small Sea

We will take a boat to Ogoy Island, where the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment is located

Itinerary

Day 1 - Taltsy – Listvyanka
Excursions in the tour (order) can be rearranged by day without changing the volume and quality of services provided.
Our guide will meet you at the Irkutsk airport.
It is best to arrive in Irkutsk from 9:00 to 10:00 (local time).
At the airport, you get into a comfortable minibus and go with a guide to the village of Listvyanka, located on the shore of Lake Baikal (67 km from Irkutsk).
On the way, we will make a stop and visit the ethnographic museum of Taltsy.
A unique open-air park-museum, where architectural exhibits are collected, which are subject to flooding during the construction of numerous hydroelectric power plants on the Hangar.
You will have the opportunity to have a snack in a real "Tavern"! (not included in the price).
Upon arrival – accommodation in comfortable double rooms.
Visit to the only museum in Russia about Lake Baikal.
The Limnological museum provides very accessible and understandable information about the great lake.
The expositions are devoted to the history of the lake's origin, the peculiarities of natural landscapes, the seismic situation, the fauna of Lake Baikal, and the history of studying the lake.
Everyone's favorite exposition is aquariums, in which Baikal fish, crustaceans and even cute and modest seals are eagerly awaiting tourist guests.
At the end of the tour, you will have a virtual dive into the purest Baikal waters.
You will be able to feel like real researchers!
We return to the hotel.
Supper.
In the evening, you can walk on your own to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers a picturesque panorama: a view of the entire Larch Bay, the famous source of the Angara and the legendary Shaman stone.
Accommodation: Demidov Manor Hotel/Legend of Baikal, standard rooms, 2-bed accommodation (Listvyanka);
Meals included: dinner.

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Day 2 - The Circum-Baikal Railway. Irkutsk
Today, after breakfast, we are going on an exciting journey along the Circum-Baikal Railway.
The tour is conducted by boat.
Let's walk through the tunnels, plunge into the atmosphere of tsarist times.
After the tour, you will have a hearty hot lunch.
With new knowledge, emotions and photos, we arrive in Irkutsk and check into a hotel.
A tour of the historical center of Irkutsk (duration about 2 hours).
You will visit the places where the history of the city originates, see the first churches, merchant houses, get acquainted with the unique architectural style "Siberian Baroque", walk along the embankment and hear a lot of useful and interesting information.
Supper.
Accommodation: Angara Hotel, standard rooms, 2-bed accommodation;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - The road to Olkhon
Breakfast.
We will go to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
For lunch, we will stop at a cafe where you will get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine.
We cross the Olkhon Gate Strait by ferry and arrive at Olkhon Island.
Transfer to the hotel.
Placement.
Excursion to the sacred place.
You will see the famous Shamanka rock (Cape Burkhan), visit one of the 9 shrines of Asia.
Photos will not be able to convey all the magic of Olkhon, which can be felt only by visiting here. Shamans all over the world consider this revenge sacred.
In the evening we will walk along the shore of Lake Baikal.
Dinner at the hotel.
Placement: Nikita Bencarov's Estate, standard, 2-bed accommodation;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 4 - Olkhon Island
After a hearty breakfast, we will board UAZ SUVs and go on a trip to Olkhon Island.
You will visit the "Edge of the Earth".
This is the northernmost cape of the island – Khoboy.
The coast is cut off all along by steep rocky ledges in the sea.
But the cliffs rise above all in the north of Olkhon.
To get there, you need to overcome the steppe landscape with incredible ascents and descents, very similar to roller coasters, sandy tract and impassable taiga.
Beautiful views will accompany you the whole trip.
We will make many stops for photo shoots and walks.
Lunch cooked over a campfire will complement the feeling of unity with nature.
You will learn a lot about Lake Baikal, hear fascinating legends, get acquainted with the traditions and customs of local residents.
Placement: Nikita Bencarov's Estate, standard, 2-bed accommodation;
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 5 - Islands of the Small Sea
Breakfast.
Today, after breakfast, we will go to conquer the Baikal expanses of the Small Sea.
We will definitely visit Ogoy Island, where the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment is located.
The tour will take place by boat.
It is believed that Buddhist stupas are designed to dissolve all negative obstacles in the world, favorably contribute to the prosperity of the area where they are built, and benefit people, especially those who visit these stupas consciously.
In the afternoon we leave for Irkutsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
We suggest you celebrate the end of your trip at the restaurant! (dinner to your taste).
Accommodation: hotel "Angara" / "Empire", standard rooms, 2-bed accommodation;
Meals included: breakfast.

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Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast.
Self-service transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
or

Guest House, Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes hotel accommodation.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 3,000 rubles per day.

The Angara Hotel

The three-star hotel is located in Irkutsk, next to the City Hall building on Kirov Square. It offers a beauty salon and 3 international restaurants. Free Wi-Fi is available. All rooms are decorated in bright colors.

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Another option

"Empire"

Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation specified in the program;
meals specified in the program:
- Day 1 – dinner;
- Day 2 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 3 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 4 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 5 – breakfast;
- Day 6 – breakfast;
transport support;
guide services;
sightseeing services, including entrance tickets and permission to visit the Baikal National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
accommodation in Irkutsk before the start of the trip;
additional drinks and food (except as indicated in the program);
bathhouse.

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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