Classics of winter and spring Baikal

A trip to Lake Baikal is an opportunity to see the lake in all its glory!

The majestic mountains of the Khamar-Daban range, the amazing nature of the Baikal Nature Reserve, clean air, unique water of Lake Baikal – all this awaits you on this tour.

Features of the season on Lake Baikal, see It's important to know.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

The extraordinary Arshan

We will visit waterfalls and mineral springs, Buddhist datsan

Warm lakes

We will walk along the trail to the lakes and relax in nature

Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk — Baikalsk
Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.
Transfer to the city of Baikalsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals included: dinner.
By road: about 150 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 2 - Excursion to the ecopark "Warm Lakes" on Snezhnaya
Excursion to the ecopark "Warm Lakes" on the Snezhnaya River.
Walk along the picturesque forest trail along the lakes, relax in nature.
Lunch-picnic.
Return to Baikalsk.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The total length of the route on foot is approximately 2 km.
By road: about 90 km.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 3 - Free day in Baikal
Free day in Baikalsk.
The opportunity to walk around Baikalsk and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Day 4 - Excursion to the Tunka Valley
Excursion to Tunka valley, Arshan village (Republic of Buryatia).
Walk along the eco-trail to the waterfall. Visit to the Buddhist datsan and mineral springs.
Stop at a Buryat cuisine cafe for an independent lunch.
Return to Baikalsk.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
The total length of the route on foot is approximately 3 km.
By road: about 330 km.
Total duration: approximately 10 hours.
Day 5 - Baikalsk — Irkutsk
Departure from Baikalsk, arrival in Irkutsk.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 150 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the category of accommodation and date of arrival, RUB.:

Placement	The usual dates			Public holidays
	The hostel	economy	standard	The hostel	economy	standard
2-bed room	94 600	98 900	103 000	96 400	100 500	104 500
surcharge for single occupancy	-	10 000	13 000	-	11 000	14 000

Accommodation hostel: a place in a 2-16-bed room with a possible check-in (facilities on the floor).

Economy accommodation: 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section).

Standard accommodation: 2-bed room (room facilities).

Holiday tours are based on holiday rates. Holiday tours include tours that partially or completely coincide with the dates.:

January 01 – January 09;
February 20 – March 10;
May 01 – May 09.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 19 tourists

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation according to the selected price;
nutrition:
- Day 1: Dinner;
- Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 3-4: breakfast, dinner;
- Day 5: Breakfast;
transportation services:
- Day 1: Irkutsk – Baikalsk;
- Day 2: Baikalsk – Warm Lakes – Baikalsk;
- Day 4: Baikalsk – Arshan – Baikalsk;
- Day 5: Baikalsk – Irkutsk;
sightseeing services:
- Day 2: Walk to the Warm lakes;
- Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Arshan: waterfalls, Buddhist datsan.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
sightseeing services are not included in the price of the tour and are paid additionally.

It's important to know

comfortable shoes and warm socks;
replacement shoes;
warm jacket and trousers;
sweater or sweatshirt;
a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
sunglasses;
sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
If you are taking medications, take them with you;
don't forget your camera and a great mood.

You can travel around Lake Baikal at any time of the year, each season is unforgettable and beautiful in its own way.

Baikal in winter

Winter Baikal consists of various forms of ice and kilometers of snow-covered plains.
Due to the great depth, the lake retains heat for a long time and the ice appears later than many expect. For example, northern Baikal begins to freeze in mid-December, ice appears on Olkhon in early January, and in the south of Lake Baikal (in Listvyanka and Baikalsk) only by the end of January.
The ice stands quite firmly from mid-February to the end of March, at the same time an ice crossing is open, along which you can drive a car. In other winter months, special equipment is used, for example, Khivus, which can perfectly move both on water and on ice. There is almost no snow on Olkhon, it is there that you can see clean ice, and in Listvyanka and Baikalsk there are ski resorts, the snow is soft and fluffy.

Baikal in spring

The ice season continues in March, there is an opportunity to see various forms of ice and grottoes, go skiing and skating, take pictures of huge icicles and at the same time not freeze, since in March it is usually about -10 degrees and there is almost no wind.
In April, the ice gradually begins to melt, and in May you can see how Lake Baikal wakes up. This is a time of vivid contrasts: the ice is just beginning to descend, snow is still lying in places, and snowdrops are already blooming very close by, and the forest is decorated with elegant crimson.

Baikal in autumn

Golden autumn is a very beautiful time to travel to the lake. Sunny weather, quiet Lake Baikal and golden foliage of trees.
There are very few tourists on Lake Baikal in autumn, so no one will interfere with privacy and enjoyment.

The golden autumn season usually lasts until mid-October, and in November the first snow appears on Lake Baikal. Winter entertainment begins in December, when enough snow falls and you can enjoy the picturesque beauty of the lake and its surroundings.

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The support and organization were of a very high standard. The food throughout the trip was varied and delicious. I’m absolutely delighted with the experience!