Ice Baikal and sunny Olkhon. Sightseeing tour

After breakfast– transfer by minibus to Olkhon Island along the road that runs through the steppes past ancient Buryat villages, through the picturesque foothills of the Baikal range, the Siberian taiga, which then again give way to the Mongolian landscapes of the Tajeran steppe.

The ferry to Olkhon is the largest of the 26 islands of Lake Baikal, its geographical, historical and sacred center, even in its shape resembling the outlines of the lake.

You will see both the "Small" and "Large" seas – two parts of Lake Baikal, separated by Olkhon, and the famous Olkhon Gate Strait, which runs between the island and the mainland.

Another 40 kilometers across the island and you are in the village of Khuzhir, the capital of the island.

After a busy day of travel experiences, sleep in the fresh air of a wooden house will be deep and long.

An afternoon activity for you will be a walking sightseeing tour of the surrounding area: a walk through the village of Khuzhir, a visit to the sacred cape Burkhan (Shaman Rock) – one of the 9 shrines of Asia, equally revered by shamanists, Buddhists and Lamaists.

(incl. meals: breakfast, dinner).

Transfer to Olkhon Island by group tourist transport (320 km, ~ 6 hours).

Breakfast at the campsite.

Free time for independent walks and additional excursions.

There is a skate rental in Olkhon and, if desired, you can ride on the lake.

Dinner at the campsite.

Overnight at the campsite.

(incl. meals: breakfast, dinner).

The island is an island, but there are such distances and roads that if you go on an excursion, it's for the whole day.

This day will also be spent almost entirely on a full–day excursion to Cape Khoboy, the northern tip of the island, near the widest part of Lake Baikal.

Along the way, you will be able to see all the diversity of Baikal's natural landscapes concentrated on the island: steppes with bays jutting deep into the land, sand dunes, mixed deciduous forests with patches of relict spruce forest, picturesque cliffs on the shore of marble covered with red lichens.

And on the cape itself, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the northern part of Lake Baikal, and in good weather you can see the outlines of the Ushkany Islands and the Svyatoy Nos peninsula – a walk through the surroundings, during which the guide will tell you about the legends, traditions and customs associated with these places.

(incl. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner).

After breakfast at the recreation center, we take a minibus to Irkutsk.

The long road is once again pleasing with changing landscapes and gives time for memories and sharing impressions of the days of travel that have passed unnoticed, as well as for gradual preparation for returning to the hustle and bustle of city life.

The main thing is that during this lesson, do not forget to thank the spirits for the good weather and good luck on the way!

(incl. meals: breakfast).

Transfer to Irkutsk by group tourist transport (320 km, ~ 6 hours).

The final day of the program and an introduction to the ancient Siberian city of Irkutsk.

Sightseeing tour of the city: a visit to the historical center, the Angara river embankment, architectural, historical and cultural monuments.

Excursion to the Znamensky Monastery with one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Siberia, famous for its iconostasis and burials on the territory (graves of the Decembrists, Grigory Shelikhov, etc.).

Visit to the central market and souvenir shop.

(incl. meals: breakfast).

The approximate end time of the program is 14:00.