Getting to know Lake Baikal. Educational tour

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Leave the worries of the city and plunge into the world of nature, beauty and freedom. Business cards of Baikal – Olkhon and Listvyanka in one tour. An interesting program with excursions, accommodation and meals.

You will visit the Taltsy Museum and the nerpinarium, walk along the embankment and visit the famous fish market in Listvyanka. Only the most interesting excursions are waiting for you on Olkhon: Cape Hoboy, Cape of Love, the mysterious island of Ogoy. Welcome to Lake Baikal.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Olkhon

We will see with our own eyes the main attractions of this mysterious island

Circum-Baikal Railway

We will take a trip along the most picturesque railway

Baikal Museum

We will visit the only museum of one lake in Russia and get acquainted with the unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal

Open-air Museum

We will have an excursion to the Taltsy Architectural and ethnographic museum, where we will get acquainted with the culture of the peoples of the Baikal region

Water trip

We will go by boat to Ogoy Island to the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment

Itinerary

Day 1 - Listvyanka, Taltsy Museum, Baikal Museum
Meeting with the guide at 09:30 in the morning at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk.
Today we will have our first acquaintance with Lake Baikal.
We will go to the village of Listvyanka, on the way we will visit the museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy".
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 get acquainted with the charming Baikal seals.
After a flight and a busy day, we suggest you relax.
And the most active can climb the observation deck on the Chersky stone or walk along 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).
On the way, we will make a stop at a roadside cafe.
Arrival at the ferry crossing, where we will see the Small Baikal and the island itself for the first time.
After sailing 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 nature of the island is: sandy beaches, steppes and forests are replaced by cliffs and steep shores stretching into the distance.
After lunch, we will visit the Cape of Love.
In the evening (at 17-18 hours) we return to the hotel, have dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

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Day 5 - Boat trip to Ogoy Island
We continue our journey!
Today we will take a boat trip around Lake Baikal.
First, we will take a ship through the Small Sea and arrive at the island of Ogoy.
A Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment has been installed on the island.
According to legend, you can walk around the stupa and make a wish that will definitely come true.
Then we will arrive on the mainland, in a picturesque bay covered with coniferous forest.
Here you can relax on the shore or take a walk to the spring.
Return to Olkhon in the evening.
Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

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Day 6 - Return to Irkutsk
Today we are completing our acquaintance with Lake Baikal.
In 6 days we visited the most popular locations and saw how different the lake is.
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Irkutsk (280 km, travel time about 6 hours).
The end of the program in the center of Irkutsk, arrival approximately from 16 to 19 o'clock (Kirov Square).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

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

Dates	Standard
June 7-12, June 21-26	87 700
July 5-10, July 14-19, July 21-26, July 28- August 2, August 4-9, August 11-16, August 18-23, August 25-30	90 700
Surcharge for single occupancy	16 000

The standard version of the tour includes:

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

The colorful bar-restaurant serves European cuisine and a variety of Siberian dishes from the Baikal region. A rich menu is provided for breakfast.

Guests can rent bicycles at the hotel and explore the charming unspoilt countryside. You can visit the Museum of Lake Baikal. It is 1.5 km from the Krestovaya Pad Hotel.

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Mini-hotel Baikal (Economy)

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the village. Khuzhir, just 150 m from the shore of Lake Baikal. The excellent location allows you to reach the significant attractions of the island – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach in a few minutes on foot. All necessary infrastructure is also within walking distance: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc.

Some rooms have views of Lake Baikal, sandy beach and coniferous forest. The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and made of Baikal pine, so the air in them is saturated with the aroma of pine needles and resins.

2-bed economy room, shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms.

Set breakfasts are included in the price. In the cozy cafe "Ostrov", you will be offered dishes of Siberian and Buryat cuisine, various delicacies from Baikal fish, snacks and fresh pastries. On the second floor there is an art gallery, which presents paintings by regional artists, various books and souvenirs. Barbecue facilities are also available.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding and hiking. Various tours of Olkhon Island are also offered, accompanied by experienced guides.

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Another option

Mini-hotel Baikal (Standard)

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the village. Khuzhir, just 150 m from the shore of Lake Baikal. The excellent location allows you to reach the significant attractions of the island – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach in a few minutes on foot. All necessary infrastructure is also within walking distance: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc.

Some rooms have views of Lake Baikal, sandy beach and coniferous forest. The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and made of Baikal pine, so the air in them is saturated with the aroma of pine needles and resins.

Comfortable double rooms are located in wooden buildings and are available: two single beds or one double bed (additional installation is possible. seats), flat-screen TV, table, chairs, wardrobe or closet, private bathroom with shower, towels, mirror.

Set breakfasts are included in the price. In the cozy cafe "Ostrov", you will be offered dishes of Siberian and Buryat cuisine, various delicacies from Baikal fish, snacks and fresh pastries. On the second floor there is an art gallery, which presents paintings by regional artists, various books and souvenirs. Barbecue facilities are also available.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding and hiking. Various tours of Olkhon Island are also offered, accompanied by experienced guides.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 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 specified in the program;
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; days 4 and 5 – breakfast, lunch-picnic and dinner; day 6 – breakfast;
excursion to the Taltsy Museum;
tickets to the Baikal Museum;
excursion to Cape Burkhan;
excursion to Cape Khoboy;
excursion to the island Ogoi.

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) – for boat trips;
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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Alina Vasilyevna

21 Dec, 2024

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The tour was meticulously planned and thoughtfully organized. The managers were always available, promptly responding to any questions via our preferred messaging app. From the moment we arrived, everything ran smoothly—no confusion or issues. We were warmly welcomed, taken to our destination, and comfortably settled in. Throughout the tour, our guide Denis was a constant presence—a knowledgeable mentor and someone genuinely invested in ensuring we had a fantastic experience. A heartfelt thanks to Big Country and the local team for making our dream come true! ❤️

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Yulia

1 Dec, 2024

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The organization was meticulous, with every detail carefully planned—no overlaps or delays, everything ran smoothly and on schedule. The food was delicious, and the accommodations were excellent. I loved everything!

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Victor

25 Nov, 2024

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Our guide was Denis Nizhegorodsky. He is a true professional, a master of his craft who clearly loves what he does. His approach to the group was both caring and highly knowledgeable.

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