Cosmic heat on Lake Baikal

We invite you to take part in an exclusive program where you are a guest of a luxurious restaurant among the ice. This is a real alien station: the territory resembles drawings of an extraterrestrial race.

How about incredible views from a comfortable tent under the aromas of fresh coffee? Would you go on an expedition through the ice caves at sunset, at the moment of the most beautiful light? Would you explore the cave paintings away from the crowds of tourists? We have made the fairy tale accessible to everyone!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$979
$881
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 4 – 7 February, 2025
    • 6 – 9 February, 2025
    • 13 – 16 February, 2025
    • 20 – 23 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Restaurant in the crystal kingdom
Let's warm up by the ice fireplace and taste the delights of Siberian cuisine in the development of the best gastronomic institute in Russia!
The original Baikal transport
We will take a ride on Khivus along the islands, see caves and grottoes in the sunset rays
Culture of the Buryat people
We are waiting for national dances, workshops on cooking local dishes and a folklore program
All shades of Baikal ice
We will see the same bubbles, cracks and many other types of ice
The ritual of wish fulfillment
We will hold a special ritual fulfilling the hidden at the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment
The biggest ice rink!
If desired, we will have fun and conquer the icy expanses on skates

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk – Golden Horde – Small Sea

    We begin our acquaintance with the unexplored world of Lake Baikal from the Western coast of the Small Sea. 

    It is here that the stories of ancient nomads and Buryat peoples intertwine, creating the most interesting ethnic manifestations. 

    Unravel the secrets of the past in the format of the show! 

    In the ethnopark “Golden Horde” you will find national dances, folklore program: hunting ritual, round dance. 

    You will visit yurts and learn about the fate of the Baikal peoples. 

    Lunch is compatible with tasting the colorful dishes of the local cuisine. 

    Back in the last centuries, fragrant meat bouzas, rich lamb soups and tinctures with milk were prepared here (the menu is approximate, varies depending on the date of travel and the choice of program).

    Such a menu warmed the residents when there were no comfortable hotels where you would have to check in. 

    As soon as you are settled, we invite you to the ice! 

    There is a whole evening ahead to meet the bright sunset, enjoy the large-scale views and feel that you are on Lake Baikal!

    A hovercraft – Khivus-10 - will meet you on the shore. 

    We will ride with the breeze along the islands, see the legendary caves and grottoes, enjoy the sunset rays in the reflection. 

    We will return to the hotel filled with impressions. 

    But the adventures are just beginning! 

    Meals: lunch in the ethno park, dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Small Sea – Ogoy Island – Olkhon Island – Yeti Station
  • Day 3 - The Small Sea – Tazheran steppes
  • Day 4 - The Small Sea – Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation for a group of 16 people, RUB.:

 double roomextra charge for a single room
the usual cost89 00012 000
the cost of the promotion is up to 30.09.2480 100

The recreation center depends on the selected dates, please specify when booking.

Naratei Recreation Center or Recreation center "Uyuga" or 3 nights
Naratei Recreation Center

The Naratei recreation center is located on the shore of Lake Baikal, 250 km from Irkutsk, in one of the warmest sandy bays of the Kurkut Bay of the Small Sea. The territory of the base is located on the slopes of two hills and is 13 hectares.

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Another option
Recreation center "Uyuga"

The recreation center "Uyuga" is located 260 km from Irkutsk at the foot of one of the most picturesque capes of Lake Baikal — Cape Uyuga. Not far from the base there is a sandy beach of the warm Hagdan Dalai Bay. A wonderful panorama of Olkhon Island is visible from the shore and the windows of the Uyuga houses. In summer, you can sail by boat, and in winter you can walk on the ice to the sacred place of Buddhists — the Stupa of Enlightenment on Ogoy Island. This is a comfortable and peaceful place for a family vacation, a party with friends, an off-site corporate party or a business event. The Great Lake changes every day — it is never the same, and we are waiting for you to visit 365 days a year. The complex has a sauna, Parking (cold and warm), gazebo, equipped kitchen. On the second floor of the main building there is a cozy bright hall with a wonderful panoramic view. It is suitable for seminars and conferences, yoga classes and trainings.

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Bayar Recreation center

The Bayar Recreation Center Guest House is located next to the beach in the village of Sakhyurt. It offers a restaurant and a bar. A children's playground and a kids' club are available for younger guests. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Entertainment programs are available in the evenings.

Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Towels and bed linen are provided. All rooms have a kettle, and some have a kitchen with a microwave and a hob.

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Another option
Recreation center "Chara"

Located 300 metres from Mukhorsky Bay on Lake Baikal, this hotel features a sauna and billiards. The rooms at the hotel feature a private entrance and rustic-style decoration.

Guests of the Chara Resort can relax in the sauna or swim in Lake Baikal. Fishing and entertainment programs are available, and the tour desk can arrange hiking and lake excursions.

Rooms at the Chara Resort are decorated with wood and feature a bathroom with a shower

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • transfers according to the Mercedes Sprinter program;
  • accommodation in a hotel in the waters of the Small Sea, standard room;
  • excursion on the Hivus-10 SVP in the waters of the Small Sea;
  • sunset meeting on ice at the Hivus-10 SVP;
  • UAZ tour of the Tazheran steppes;
  • Meals: breakfasts on 2,3,4 days, lunches on 1,2,3 days, dinners on 1,2,3 days;
  • entertainment program in the Golden Horde Ethnic Park;
  • guide services;
  • permits to visit national parks.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back; 
  • alcohol and tobacco products;
  • meals not specified in the program; 
  • additional services not specified in the program, or specified in the program for an additional fee.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • shoes: warm, waterproof (boots or felt boots, or modern analogues with good synthetic insulation, a sole with a shallow tread and made of "soft" rubber (in order not to slip), with the presence of membranes, wear-resistant, high-quality sports firms Salomon, Dolomite);
  • jacket: comfortable, warm, should "breathe" and be light. The ideal option is a powder puff. You can also consider jackets with synthetic fillers (Thinsulate, Primaloft). The jacket should have a hood, preferably with cuffs made of soft fabric, puffs on the waist and neck (from the wind). We recommend you to look at jackets of such brands as Bask, Red Fox, Phenix, Marmot, Arcteryx;
  • trousers (men's and women's) must have the same qualities as a jacket. Plus, they should not be blown through, they should have special "gaiters" (protection from snow). Overalls are quite comfortable. A nice little thing is the presence of ventilation. It is better to choose synthetic insulation for trousers. The manufacturing companies are the same as for jackets. Ski suits are also well suited for spring tours;
  • thermal underwear: we recommend you to take winter thermal underwear made of fleece or Polartec. Check out the thermal underwear of the companies Norveg, Red Fox, Virus, Bask, Brubeck;
  • hat: it is better to take synthetic ones with windproof membranes (Windstopper, Windbloc). It is desirable that there be ear protection;
  • gloves and mittens: you need to take 3 sets, because they can tear, get wet, etc. Preferably made of synthetic fabrics. A good option is thin gloves made of fleece or Polartec (in order to take pictures) and leggings made of waterproof materials (leggings are large mittens made of dense nylon). You can also take woolen mittens in stock;
  • sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20). The sun is very bright on Lake Baikal in spring!
  • sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
  • headlamp (and spare batteries);
  • trekking winter socks, as well as wool socks;
  • bathing accessories (if you are going to the sauna or hot springs);
  • a personal first aid kit (if you have any specific diseases);
  • photo and video equipment;
  • documents.
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Dates and Prices

  • $881
    4 – 7 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $881
    6 – 9 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $881
    13 – 16 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $881
    20 – 23 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $881
    25 – 28 Feb, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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