Expedition on the ice of Lake Baikal to Olkhon

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Special offer! Discount of 10,000 rubles for arrivals from February 16 and 24 when booking before February 20, 2024! The cost of the tour for the promotion is 85,000 rubles!

We invite you on a real expedition to explore the sacred lake, when it turns into the largest ice rink in the world.

Based on many years of experience, we have created a carefully planned route that will allow you to get acquainted with the western and eastern pearls of Lake Baikal in one trip — from Olkhon Island to the Holy Nose Peninsula and the Chivyrkuy Bay.

Location

the city of Ulan-Ude

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Tour highlights

Baikal ice

We will look for the most unusual icicles and admire the transparent ice

Ivolginsky datsan

Let's recharge with energy in the most famous Buddhist monastery in Russia

Spiritual Baikal

Let's get acquainted with the local culture and traditions

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival, Ivolginsky datsan, Ust-Barguzin
Arrival in Ulan-Ude.
Acquaintance with the spiritual capital of Buddhism in Russia – Ivolginsky Datsan, which houses the world-famous imperishable body of Hambo Lama Dasha Itigelov.
Departure to Lake Baikal to the village of Ust-Barguzin, along the way sightseeing and making stops at sacred places: the Pykhta pass, the Chaim river and the Turtle boulder.
After a long journey, you will have dinner and rest in a comfortable hotel.
Day 2 - Olkhon Island, Cape Khoboy and Sagan-Khushun
A real expedition awaits us!
We are going to cross Lake Baikal on the ice all the way to Olkhon Island!
Let's get acquainted with the sacred capes of Khoboy and Sagan-Khushun.
These are not only energetically strong places that the inhabitants of the island have revered for centuries, but also the concentration of the most beautiful hummocks and sokui!
Let's admire the inaccessible rocks, look into the caves and arrange a photo shoot, ride on the ice of the Small Sea and marvel at the unusual shapes of giant icicles.
Day 3 - Capes and islands of the Small Sea
The phrase "If you haven't been to Olkhon, you haven't been to Lake Baikal" justifies itself 100%.
This is a real pearl of the lake with amazing landscapes and the most famous Shamanka rock.
Today we will explore the capes and islands of the Small Sea.
Let's arrange a photo hunt for bubbles in the ice, have fun, ride, take pictures and devour a delicious lunch of Baikal cuisine right on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Riding on a khivus - hovercraft.
Day 4 - The northern part of the island Olkhon
Today we go out on the ice and explore the beauty of the northern part of the island of Olkhon.
Powerful rocks and cozy coves, changeable landscapes and snow-capped dunes: you will see the Kharaldai Bay and the islands of the Small Sea, the Peschanka tract, Cape Sagan–Khushun and Cape Khoboy - the northernmost point of the island, the village of Uzura and a weather station.
After lunch, our way lies back to the village of Ust-Barguzin.
Day 5 - Chivyrkuysky Bay
Protected places!
The road to the picturesque Chivyrkuysky Bay lies through the Trans-Baikal National Park, along the longest sandy beach of Lake Baikal – the Soft Karga.
There are breathtaking views of the Barguzin Bay and the peaks of the Svyatoy Nos Peninsula.
After reaching the Chivyrkuysky Bay, we leave for the thick Baikal ice and our expedition begins through the most beautiful caves and grottoes located on the islands of the bay with talking names: A bird market, Naked and Shaggy.
Day 6 - Snowmobiling, farewell lunch
Farewell to Lake Baikal.
Snowmobiling in a picturesque area.
Check out of the guest house.
Return back to Ulan-Ude.
In Ulan-Ude, we will have a farewell lunch at the national cafe, where we will taste hearty and delicious Buryat cuisine.
Shopping at souvenir shops.
We are staying in a comfortable hotel in the heart of the capital of Buryatia.
Free time.
Dinner on your own.
Day 7 - Departure
Today we say goodbye to Buryatia!

After breakfast, we will take our guests to the airport or to the railway station in Ulan-Ude.

Difficulty

For any person

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in hotels along the route:

1 night in Ustye-Barguzin;
2 and 3 nights on Olkhon;
4 and 5 nights in Ust-Barguzin;
6 night in Ulan-Ude.

Accommodation in comfortable double and triple rooms (in the village of Ust-Barguzin).

Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

the city of Ulan-Ude

Included in price

Transfer throughout the entire route;
accommodation in comfortable double and triple rooms (in the village of Ust-Barguzin) and in semi-comfortable double and triple rooms (in the village of Khuzhir, shower and toilet on the floor only for our company);
3-course meals (breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners) depending on the program of the day. except for dinner on the last day in Ulan-Ude;
all excursions according to the program;
entrance to the national Park;
services of a tour guide;
sauna in a guest house in the village of Khuzhir;
meeting at the airport / railway station in Ulan-Ude and transfer to the hotel;
hotel in Ulan-Ude 3*;
transfer to the airport / railway station.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Ulan-Ude and back;
dinner on the last day in Ulan-Ude;
souvenirs/alcohol;
accommodation in Ulan-Ude before or after the end of the tour.

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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