Golden autumn on Lake Baikal

A tour in which a rich cultural program is combined with a visit to the most picturesque places of the autumn Baikal.

You will see 8 of the most popular locations of Lake Baikal: Listvyanka, Chersky Stone, Skriper Cliff, Tazheran Steppe, Olkhon Island, Cape Khoboy, Cape Burkhan, Ogoy Island.

There are not many tourists on Lake Baikal in autumn, so you can be alone with Lake Baikal even at the most famous sights. And at this time, good prices for air tickets.

Location

Irkutsk
$1,364
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
13 - 17 Sep
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Sep and 30 Nov are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 10 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Culture and cuisine of the Baikal peoples
Let's taste Baikal and be sure to find a dish to your liking
The heart of Lake Baikal is Olkhon
We will admire the scenery during the ferry crossing and walks around the island
Ethnographic reception
Let's look at the amazing exhibits in the ethno-park, spin around in a traditional Buryat dance
At the top of the cliff
We will climb the Skriper observation cliff, which offers incredibly beautiful views
Rest and relaxation
Let's stop the time by spending it as you like — from visiting places of Power to a picnic on the beach

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk – Taltsy – Listvyanka

    Today you will find:

    • the first meeting with Lake Baikal;
    • getting to know the culture and way of life of the indigenous peoples of the Baikal region;
    • incredible colors of golden autumn;
    • dishes of Siberian and Baikal cuisines;
    • Shaman is a stone and a place where the Angara flows out of Lake Baikal and the ridge.

    08:00-09:30 We are gathering guests around the city.

    09:30-10:15 We drive to the village of Taltsy.

    10:15-12:00 We conduct an excursion to the open-air ethnographic museum "Taltsy".

    12:30-13:45 We visit the Chersky Stone observation deck.

    We go up and down on a chairlift.

    13:45-14:00 Drive to the Krestovaya Pad hotel, check in.

    14:00-15:00 Lunch at the hotel restaurant.

    After lunch, free time, have dinner on our own.

    Meals: lunch.

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  • Day 2 - Listvyanka – Skriper
  • Day 3 - Listvyanka – MRS – Khuzhir
  • Day 4 - Olkhon Island is the northernmost point of the island
  • Day 5 - Khuzhir – Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels: 

  • Krestovaya Pad Hotel (Listvyanka village) standard double rooms, 2 nights;
  • BaikalWood Eco Lodge&Spa Hotel (Khuzhir village) Standard double rooms, 2 nights;

Single occupancy is possible for an additional fee of 23,000 rubles.

When booking an individual tour, the estimated cost per 1 person is:

  • 116,700 rubles for a group of 8 people;
  • 132,900 rubles for a group of 6 people;
  • 162,900 rubles for a group of 4 people;
  • 254,500 rubles for a group of 2 people.

Dates for an individual group: on request.

The BaikalWood Hotel&Spa 2 nights

BaikalWood Hotel&Spa is a country hotel made of eco-friendly materials and located in the village of Khuzhir, Irkutsk region. The convenient location away from the noise of the city will allow guests to feel peace and unity with the incredible Baikal nature. The hotel's rooms include several cozy rooms with panoramic lake views, equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, including serviceable appliances and such pleasant little things as a tea set and a hairdryer. Each room has a private bathroom with disposable toiletries. 

Guests can order lunch at the Siberian cuisine restaurant: the chef offers the best varied menu at reasonable prices. A hearty breakfast is served every morning. The hotel also has a Lounge bar "Sarai". The hotel offers: outdoor hot tub, sauna complex and spa, heated summer pool.

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Krestovaya Pad Hotel 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 10 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • Meals: buffet breakfasts in hotels, lunches during excursions;
  • Krestovaya Pad Hotel (Listvyanka village), Standard double rooms, 2 nights;
  • BaikalWood Eco Hotel & Spa (Khuzhir village), standard double rooms, 2 nights;
  • rent a speedboat on the route Listvyanka village – Skriper cliff area – Listvyanka village;
  • Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum tour;
  • chairlift ascent to the Chersky Stone observation deck;
  • folklore program at the Golden Horde Ethnopark;
  • Cape Khoboy car and walking tour;
  • professional guide services;
  • transfers according to the program
  • recreational fees of the Baikal National Park

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • alcohol and tobacco products;
  • souvenir products;
  • meals not included in the program;
  • accommodation in Irkutsk;
  • accommodation in a room with a view of Lake Baikal;
  • bathhouse in Listvyanka and Olkhon;
  • horse riding;
  • a boat tour along the western shore of Olkhon.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Windproof clothing

In addition to the basic things, let your luggage be accompanied by sweatpants and a jacket. Both items should cover the lower back, ideally contain membrane fabrics (which allow clothes not to get wet and at the same time "breathe"). Pleasant moments are the presence of ventilation, pockets, reflective elements and puffs. Look at the products of companies such as Red Fox, Sivera, Bask, Marmot, Salewa.

Insulation 

We recommend that you bring a sweatshirt and trousers from Polartec. It is a very pleasant to the body, warm, lightweight and quick-drying material. On Baikal evenings, you will be very comfortable in clothes made of such fabric. The recommended brands are the same as for jackets and trousers.

Footwear

Shoes are an extremely important point in your journey. Ideally, a shoe /sneaker should contain a minimum of seams, should contain membrane fabrics, fix the ankle rigidly and sit comfortably on the foot. The shoes are taken in size. Please note that there are also mountain boots — you will not need them. On your tour, it is better to take light trekking sneakers or sandals.

And also:

  • A cap or a bandana;
  • light hat;
  • gloves;
  • sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
  • sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
  • bathing accessories (yes, you can swim on Lake Baikal even at this time!);
  • a personal first aid kit (if you have any specific diseases) and an MHI policy;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • a rain cape (preferably);
  • photo and video equipment, as well as spare flash cards and batteries/accumulators;
  • down jackets.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Sep – 30 Nov
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  • $1,364
    13 – 17 Sep 5 days 4 nights
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