Getting to know Lake Baikal. Autumn

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The autumn charm of Lake Baikal! Business cards – Olkhon and Listvyanka in one tour! An interesting program with excursions, accommodation and meals. You will visit the Taltsy Museum, walk along the embankment and visit the famous fish market in Listvyanka. Only the most interesting excursions are waiting for you on Olkhon!

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

The "Golden Buckle" of the Russian steel belt

We will see the most beautiful and most expensive railway in Russia

Olkhon's business card

We will have a pleasant evening walk to the famous Shamanka rock

Cape Khoboy

We will visit the northernmost point of the island, which offers views of both shores of Lake Baikal

Itinerary

Day 1 - Listvyanka, Taltsy Museum, Baikal Museum
Meeting with the guide at 09:30 a.m. at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk.
Today we are waiting for our first acquaintance with Lake Baikal.
We will go to the village of Listvyanka, on the way we will visit the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture.
After a walk in the fresh air, we continue our way to Listvyanka.
Lunch.
Accommodation at the hotel.
After lunch, we will visit the Baikal Museum, where we will be told a lot of interesting things about the origin of the lake and its underwater world.
Here we will also get acquainted with the charming Baikal seals.
After the flight and a busy day, we suggest you relax.
And the most active can climb the observation deck on the Chersky stone or take a walk along the Listvyanka and meet the sunset.
Meals included: lunch.

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Day 2 - Circum-Baikal Railway
Today we will have an exciting trip along the Circum-Baikal railway.
From Listvyanka, we will ferry to the Port of Baikal, where we will board an excursion train.
Krugobaikalka is a unique railway, a monument of architecture and engineering, part of the Trans–Siberian Railway and one of the most beautiful places in the Baikal region.
On the way, the train will make several stops from 15 minutes to 1 hour, so that we can walk among the tunnels and arches, as well as relax on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Arrival in Irkutsk at about 21 hours, transfer to the hotel, accommodation.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.

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Day 3 - Olkhon Island, Cape Burkhan
We continue our journey and today we are going to Olkhon Island (280 km from Irkutsk).
We'll stop at a roadside cafe on the way.
Arrival at the ferry crossing, where we will see Maly Baikal and the island for the first time.
Having sailed by ferry through the strait, we get to Olkhon.
Accommodation in the village of Khuzhir, the tourist center of the island.
After a short rest, we will take a walk to the Shamanka rock.
This is a unique place that has a special energy and attraction.
After the walk, we return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner.

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Day 4 - Cape Khoboy
We are starting to explore Olkhon and today we will drive through the northern part of the island.
Baikal expanses and breathtaking views await us.
Today we will walk on Cape Three Brothers and Hoboy, have lunch in nature and, of course, take a lot of beautiful photos.
It is on this tour that you can see how diverse the island's nature is: sandy beaches, steppes and forests are replaced by cliffs and steep shores stretching into the distance.
After lunch, we will visit Cape Lyubov and Uzura Falls.
Usury is the only place in the north where there is a descent to the shore.
Here you can swim in the cool water or take a horse ride (not included in the price).
In the evening (at 17-18h) we return to the hotel, have dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

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Day 5 - Departure
Today we are completing our acquaintance with Lake Baikal.
We visited the most popular locations and saw how different the lake can be.
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Irkutsk (280 km).
The end of the program in the center of Irkutsk is approximately at 16-19 p.m. (Kirov Square).
We recommend spending the night in Irkutsk and flying out the next morning.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in double rooms in the village. Listvyanka, in Irkutsk and on Olkhon Island in several options to choose from:

The economy version of the tour includes:

hotel in Listvyanka: 2-bed standard room;
hotel in Irkutsk: 2-bed standard room;
Olkhon: accommodation at the hotel in a 2-bed economy room (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms).

The standard version of the tour includes:

hotel in Listvyanka: 2-bed standard room;
hotel in Irkutsk: 2-bed standard room;
Olkhon: accommodation at the hotel in a 2-bed standard room (shower and toilet in the room).

Please specify details about hotel accommodation in Irkutsk and Listvyanka when booking.

The cost of the tour is for 1 person. for different accommodation options, RUB.:

Dates	Economy	Standard
September 19-23, September 28-October 2, October 12-16	52 100	55 500
Surcharge for single occupancy	9 000	11 000

The Krestovaya Pad Hotel is located just 50 meters from the shore of Lake Baikal and offers scenic views. It offers a sun terrace and a sauna. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV.

The chalet-style rooms feature wooden paneling, a work desk, a minibar and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting at 09:30 (local time) at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
transfers according to the program;
accommodation in a hotel in Listvyanka;
hotel accommodation in Irkutsk;
accommodation in a hotel on Olkhon;
day tour of the Circum-Baikal Railway;
meals according to the program:
- Day 1 – lunch;
- Day 2 – breakfast and lunch;
- Day 3 – breakfast and dinner;
- Day 4 – breakfast, lunch, picnic and dinner;
- Day 5 – breakfast.
excursion to the Taltsy Museum;
tickets to the Baikal Museum;
excursion to Cape Burkhan;
excursion to Cape Khoboy.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals at roadside cafes;
transfer at the end of the tour to hotels, railway station, airport, etc.;
additional services not specified in the program or specified in the program for an additional cost.

It's important to know

We recommend that you have it with you:

personal first aid kit:
- first aid supplies (bandage, cotton wool, patch, analgesics, antiseptics);
- medications needed for gastrointestinal disorders;
- in the presence of chronic diseases – medications that you usually take;
warm clothes (windbreaker, headdress);
raincoat;
sneakers (waterproof shoes or have a replaceable pair);
swimsuit, lightweight headdress for sun protection;
tick repellent;
sunscreen;
flashlight (optional, for passing through the KBZHD tunnel).

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Reviews

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Tatiana Rubtsova

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26 Dec, 2024

The organization was excellent—we were warmly greeted right on time, and the hotel was fantastic!
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Valentina

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25 Dec, 2024

Everything was excellent! The tour arrangement, the preparation of accompanying documents, and the support throughout the process were all top-notch. Thank you!
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Natalia Kaloshina

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25 Dec, 2024

We sincerely thank the team at Big Country and the host team for their support during a challenging situation, which made it possible for our trip to happen.