Ice Age on winter Lake Baikal

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The famous Baikal ice and iconic locations – Olkhon, Listvyanka, Sandy Bay. On this tour, we will have informative excursions, unforgettable impressions of meeting with Lake Baikal and a sea of amazing photos to remember.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Unearthly landscapes of the Tazheran steppes

Landscapes really transport you to some kind of alien reality!

The sacred island of Olkhon

We will visit a place of power and especially powerful energy

Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment

There is a belief that if you walk around the stupa 3 times and make a wish, it comes true.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Irkutsk. Sightseeing tour to Listvyanka, Taltsy Museum
Place and time of the group gathering:
the Angara Hotel (Sukhbaatar str., 7, Irkutsk) in the period from 09:00 to 09:30 local time;
Irkutsk airport at 10:00.
You will be met and picked up on a group transfer, and you will go towards Listvyanka along the picturesque Baikal highway.
Listvyanka is the closest place to the city where you can see Lake Baikal.
On the way we will visit an interesting place – the open-air museum "Taltsy".
We will learn a wonderful legend about Lake Baikal and Angara, we will see the mythical Shaman Stone.
After the tour, you will check into a hotel in Listvyanka, and you will have time to walk along the embankment, there is a fish market within walking distance — we recommend going there, there is a wide variety of not only fish, but also local herbs, teas, berries, as well as souvenirs.
Tomorrow you will go to the hidden pearl on Lake Baikal, a place of incredible beauty!
Accommodation in Listvyanka.
Rest.
Included in the price: group transfer, guide, excursions, accommodation.

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Day 2 - Excursion to Sandy Bay
Breakfast.
Departure by hovercraft "Khivus" to Sandy Bay.
On the way we will enjoy the bright views: on the left side the path is framed by the mighty mountains of the Primorsky Ridge, and on the right – the endless ice of Lake Baikal.
The stop at the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe is a place where you can find a huge accumulation of methane bubbles in the ice of Lake Baikal!
It's an incredible sight – we've been provided with a lot of wonderful photos!
Stop at the Cormorant Stone – the southern border of the vicinity of Sandy Bay, 3 km from it.
In winter, the island is a granite monument, resembling a tower on the east side.
The Cormorant Stone is just a stone's throw from the Sandy Bay.
We will walk between the bays, each of which has its own charm, you will see fabulous stilted trees – bizarre-looking pines and larches, from the bases of which the wind blew out the soil and sand, exposing the roots.
Sandy Bay is sheltered by the capes of the Big and Small Bell Towers, which stand out picturesquely against the background of the surrounding nature.
Lunch is a picnic in nature.
The end of the walk and the way back on the khivuses to Listvyanka.
Included in the price: breakfast, group transfer (on Khivuses), picnic lunch, guide, excursion, accommodation, permission to visit the National Park.

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Day 3 - Listvyanka – Olkhon
Breakfast.
Group transfer to Olkhon Island.
Olkhon is considered a sacred territory, a concentration of shamanism in Central Asia.
It is visited by pilgrims from all over the world.
According to legend, Genghis Khan is buried here.
Departure from Listvyanka early in the morning.
The road will run through picturesque places.
Before the ferry crossing, we will drive through the unearthly landscapes of the Tazheran steppes.
Accommodation in the village of Khuzhir.
Free time to explore the surroundings of the village.
Within walking distance from the hotels on Olkhon is the business card of Lake Baikal – Cape Burkhan (Shamanka rock).
Shamanka is included in the attractions of the Baikal National Park.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, breakfast, lunch on the way to Olkhon.
Day 4 - Cape Khoboy
Breakfast.
Departure by a real local landmark – the most passable transport on the island of Olkhon – a UAZ or GAZ car.
The tour starts at 10:00 and lasts 5 hours.
A real adventure awaits us on the famous Baikal ice.
A trip to the northern part of Olkhon.
We will see the outlines and amazing images of the Olkhon capes from the ice (Cape of Love, marble cliffs of Cape Sagan-Khushun).
Let's stay at Cape Khoboy – its rocky, steep shores in these places resemble animal fangs, which exactly emphasizes the name (from the language of the local population, the name translates as "fang").
From the water, the outline of the cape resembles the figure of a woman – an interesting local legend is connected with this, which you will be told about during the tour.
Lunch is a picnic in nature.
We will make stops in the most beautiful places for wonderful keepsake photos.
Today we will take pictures of icy grottos and caves, bizarre views of amazing statues!
If you wish, you can go ice skating, be sure to take them with you.
If necessary, you can rent skates (check with the organizer of your tour, skate rental is not included in the price).
The time on the tour allocated for skiing is about 20 minutes.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Depending on the ice situation, the excursion to the north of Olkhon on the ice will be replaced by an excursion on land, that is, the movement will be on the ground without going out on the ice. All locations announced on the tour will be visited. The only difference is in the overview – from the ice, tourists observe the capes from below, walk on the ice, on land – before the eyes of tourists, pictures of the vast Baikal open from above.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, excursion, group transfer, picnic lunch.

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Day 5 - Excursion to the south of the island Olkhon
10:00 On the most passable transport – UAZ cars, we will go on an excursion along the southern part of the island of Olkhon and the islands of the Small Sea (duration 5-6 hours).
We will see frozen water splashes in grottos and caves – amazing shapes of icicles and statues.
We will visit the island of Ogoy.
Ogoy Island is the largest island in the Small Sea with a length of 3 km.
We will examine the sacred Buddhist stupa.
Many people come to Lake Baikal just for the sake of visiting this place – to purify themselves and recharge their spiritual energy.
On the way, we will stop at the island to get to the lake, which is famous for its methane bubbles in the ice.
Lunch is a picnic in nature.
Let's take a lot of photos of the icy beauty of Lake Baikal!
Return to the village of Khuzhir.
Rest and free time.
The tour can be replaced due to the ice conditions. Alternatively, a car tour "To the South of Olkhon Island" is offered. The tour to the south includes a visit to the observation deck "Field Camp", Lake Khankhoy (Yalga), Lake Heart, the rockery "Trident", the Kurykanskaya wall. A detailed tour program will be provided upon replacement.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, excursion, group transfer, picnic lunch.

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Day 6 - Return to Irkutsk. Free time
We are going to the city of Irkutsk.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a group transfer back across the ice crossing to the mainland, and from there to the city.
In the evening you will have free time, which you can devote to rest, walking around the city, buying souvenirs.
Included in the price: breakfast, group transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Irkutsk.

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Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Departure.
Included in the price: breakfast, hotel until 12:00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation:

Standard – 110,000 rubles;
The surcharge for single occupancy is 30,000 rubles;
Comfort – 140,000 rubles;
The surcharge for single occupancy is 51,000 rubles.

Types of accommodation:

"Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
"Comfort" is a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The presented classification of hotel rooms does not depend on the star rating of the accommodation facility.

Accommodation in hotels according to availability, please specify the details when booking.

Children from 0 to 2 years old receive a 25% discount (does not occupy a separate place during the stay, without meals).
Children from 2 to 5 years old receive a 20% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).
Children from 5 to 10 years old inclusive receive a 15% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).

Recreation center "Kopylov Manor" or similar (standard rate)

The recreation center "Kopylov Olkhon Manor" is located in the Irkutsk region in the village of Khuzhir.

There are comfortable rooms with a comfortable bed, a private bathroom, a set of towels, personal hygiene items, wireless Internet.

The shared kitchen is equipped with all appliances and appliances for cooking. For an alternative, there is a cafe within walking distance.

Parking is prohibited on site. The N.M. Revyakin Museum, Cape Tataysky are nearby. The location of the base is located between the Strait of the Small Sea and Lake Baikal. Vacationers can go fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation.

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Another option

Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel or similar (comfort rate)

Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel is located in Khuzhir, 1.6 km from Khuzhir. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a terrace. All rooms at this four-star hotel offer free Wi-Fi and lake views. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Currency exchange and luggage storage are available. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. Some rooms at Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel have views of the patio and pool. All rooms have a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Towels and bed linen are provided.

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Angara Hotel or similar (standard rate)

Angara Hotel is located in the historical center of Irkutsk: in Kirov Square.

The rooms are comfortable and cozy, decorated in a modern style and equipped with everything you need. The windows offer a magnificent panorama of the central square. Guests can visit the VIP billiard club. Guests of the hotel can also use the sauna and beauty salon services. Additional services: laundry, meeting room, conference room with 55 seats, luggage storage, parking, souvenir kiosk. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The Angara Hotel has restaurants: 3rd Floor, Peking Duck and London Pub. A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurants in the morning, and in the evening you can order various dishes of European and Siberian cuisine.

Spacious conference rooms with modern equipment are suitable for business negotiations, meetings, seminars, etc.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk at Angara Hotel can arrange trips to Lake Baikal, which is just a 45-minute drive away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request. Kirov Square is located across the street from the Angara Hotel. The main sights of the city are within walking distance: the Lower Embankment, the square by the Eternal Flame, the Gothic Polish Church, the Church of the Savior and the Cathedral of the Epiphany. Karl Marx Street with old merchant houses is an 8-minute walk away. There is a public transport stop next to the hotel, and in the building itself there is a pharmacy and a supermarket "Slata".

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Another option

Irkutsk Hotel or similar (comfort rate)

This hotel is located in the center of Irkutsk, on the banks of the Angara River. It offers rooms with river or city views. There is also a spa and solarium. Each room has heating and air conditioning, and carpeted floors. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer. In addition, the rooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a telephone. Free drinking water is provided. The Irkutsk Hotel has a modern gym and a spa with a solarium. Guests can enjoy a massage at the health club.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the program (breakfast (except day 1), picnic lunch at Cape Khoboy, lunch on the way to Olkhon, lunch on the way to Irkutsk);
habitation;
excursions specified in the program;
habitation;
tour guides;
the entrance to the National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
equipment rental;
crossing on Khivus during the off-season (if the ice crossing does not work).

It's important to know

Warm outerwear (for example, a ski suit);
Comfortable shoes (non-slip boots);
Headdress (warm hat);
Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece, hoodies, scarf/buff);
Warm mittens or gloves;
Sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
Sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
Bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
Personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
Photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
Portable charger (power bank);
Toiletries;
Small backpack (for excursions and walks);
The seat (tourist hob);
Thermos (optional);
Binoculars (optional);
Required: Passport, MHI policy.

the tour operator reserves the right to swap excursions according to the tour program, replace them with equivalent ones in situations related to changes in weather conditions, force majeure or at the discretion of the organizer, but undertakes to fulfill the entire tour program and provide all excursions specified in it in full;
the tour is a combined group, the number of people in the tour can reach 18 people;
The tour program starts in the morning at 10.00. It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 a.m. local time, if the tourist is late for the appointed time, then he gets to the first point designated by the organizer on his own;
the end of the tour in Irkutsk: check-out from the hotel before 12:00;
place and time of the group's gathering: from the Angara Hotel (Sukhbaatar str., 7, Irkutsk) in the period from 09:00 to 09:30 local time and from Irkutsk airport at 10:00;
a day before the start of the tour, a group will be created in the Telegram messenger, where all organizational information on the tour will be provided. Please install the Telegram app on your phone in advance;
the tour operator has the right to replace the hotel listed in the list with a similar one in terms of category and cost;
the check-in involves the accommodation of up to 3 tourists in the room. Each tourist is provided with a separate sleeping place;
if, for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator (cancellation or postponement of other tourists' accommodation with check-in on the same dates), there was no check-in at any point on the route, the Tour Operator has the right to put the tourist in a single economy room;
the tourist, for whom there was no accommodation, has the opportunity to stay in a single room "standard" with an additional fee. To do this, the tourist must independently check with the tour operator no later than 14 days before the start of the tour whether there was a check-in for him and inform him of his desire to make an additional payment for accommodation in a single standard room;
Olkhon Island is reached by ice crossing in the winter season and by ferry in the summer. In the off-season on khivus (hovercraft). If the ice crossing does not work for climatic reasons, then the tourist pays for the crossing on Khivus himself. In winter, especially after March 20th, the tour operator does not guarantee that the ice will remain transparent, as it depends on weather conditions, as well as that the juices and splashes will be safe;
the composition and size of the group may change throughout the tour;
guides may change throughout the tour. Each location is assigned a guide who is an expert of this location. The tour coordinator is always alone.

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This tour operator is excellent.

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17 Dec, 2024

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I would like to say a few words about our tour manager Tamara, who promptly answered all our questions and gave great suggestions on how to make the most of our free time. Thank you so much!

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Everything was fantastic! The tours were punctual, and both the accommodations and travel arrangements were comfortable and met all our expectations. The food at the guesthouse was absolutely outstanding. A big thank you to everyone involved in organizing this tour!

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Ice Age on winter Lake Baikal

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