Ice Baikal and sunny Olkhon. Sightseeing tour

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We invite you to winter Lake Baikal. In winter, Lake Baikal is beautiful and hospitable, the sun shines even brighter, repeatedly enhanced by sparkling fields of snow and ice, and also gives many opportunities for interesting and varied recreation.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Delicious Baikal fish

If desired, we will visit the fish rows, where we can try all the variety of Baikal fish

Interesting leisure for every taste

Snow safari on snowmobiles or real sled dogs is optional for us, as well as many other winter activities

Ancient Buryat villages and the Siberian taiga

We will take the road through the steppes, through the picturesque spurs of the Baikal ridge

The romantic legend of Lake Baikal

We will visit the observation deck at the famous Shaman Stone and the operating Church of St. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

The famous island of Olkhon

We will see the Olkhon Gate Strait, visit the sacred Cape Burkhan and go to Cape Khoboy for the whole day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Listvyanka Village, Shaman-stone, St. Peter's Church St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
10:00 – Gathering of the group at the Irkutsk airport.
The day of the beginning of the journey and exploring Lake Baikal.
We suggest starting it from the village of Listvyanka.
Perhaps one of the oldest Russian settlements on the shores of the great lake has turned into a tourist center, where for every inhabitant there are several attractions, cafes and hotels, and several hundred tourists to them.
On the way, we recommend visiting the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy" (additionalfee), where you can not only see the wooden architecture and life of the peoples of the Baikal region, but also participate in traditional winter fun: ride on skins from a real Russian slide, ride a sleigh or a three-piece or walk on stilts.
In Listvyanka, we suggest you take a sightseeing tour of the village with a visit to the observation deck at the famous Shaman stone, listen to the romantic legend of Lake Baikal, visit the current Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron saint of all travelers and navigators.
Those who want to learn more about Lake Baikal can go on an excursion to the Baikal Ecological Museum (extra charge), where there are many exhibits telling about the inhabitants of Lake Baikal, they can even be seen live in aquariums located in the museum.
It is worth finishing the day with a visit to the souvenir market adjacent to the fish rows, where you will be offered all the variety of Baikal fish cooked in various ways.
(incl. meals: lunch).

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Day 2 - Olkhon Island, village Hoosier. Shaman Rock
After breakfast, transfer by minibus to Olkhon Island along the road going through the steppes past ancient Buryat villages, through the picturesque spurs of the Baikal ridge, the Siberian taiga, which then again give way to the Mongolian landscapes of the Tazheran 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 a lake.
You will see both the "Small" and "Big" 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 around 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.
(including meals: breakfast, dinner).
Transfer to Olkhon Island by group tourist transport (320 km, ~ 6 hours).
Day 3 - Free day
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).

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Day 4 - Cape Khoboy
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.
So this day will almost entirely be spent on a full–day excursion to Cape Khoboy - the northern tip of the island, near the widest part of Lake Baikal.
On the way you will be able to see all the variety of Baikal natural landscapes concentrated on the island: steppes with deep bays, sand dunes, mixed deciduous forests with areas of relict spruce forest, picturesque cliffs on the shore of marble covered with red lichens.
And on the cape itself, with 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.
(including meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner).

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Day 5 - Transfer to Irkutsk
After breakfast at the recreation center, we take a minibus to Irkutsk.
The long road again pleases with the changing landscapes and gives time for memories and exchange of impressions from 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 activity, 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).

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Day 6 - Irkutsk city tour, departure
The final day of the program and acquaintance with the ancient Siberian city of Irkutsk.
Sightseeing tour of the city: visit the historical center, the embankment of the Angara river, monuments of architecture, history and culture.
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.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
or

or

Camp Site, Hotel, Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels on Olkhon (3 nights), in Irkutsk (2 nights) on the basis of double accommodation.

Accommodation facilities in Irkutsk: g-ca "Empire", g-ca "Angara" or similar.

Accommodation facilities on Olkhon: “Kopylov Manor”, “Nikita Bencarov Manor”, BO “Olkhon”, mini-hotel “Baikal", GD "Hotei" or similar.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with double occupancy is 68,500 rubles.

The surcharge for single accommodation in hotels is 36,000 rubles.

The Empire Hotel, which overlooks the Angara River, is located in the historical part of Irkutsk, a 5-minute walk from Kirov Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, regional cuisine, and a bar.

All rooms of the Empire Hotel are decorated in a modern style. They are equipped with a telephone, a safe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. Bathrobes are provided upon request.

A hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Empire Hotel. The hotel's restaurant serves Russian and European cuisine.

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Kopylov Manor

The Kopylov Olkhon Manor Mini-Hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir. It offers ski storage, a garden and barbecue facilities. The reception is open 24 hours a day. There is a shared lounge and free Wi—Fi in all areas.

The rooms at the inn have a wardrobe. The private bathroom comes with a shower and slippers. Some rooms at Usadba Kopylova Olkhon Inn have a seating area. Towels and bed linen are provided.

A continental breakfast is served every morning at the inn.

Another option

Nikita Bencarov's Estate

Featuring a private bar, Nikita Bencarov Manor Hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir. Guests can relax on the terrace. Room service is available. All rooms have a wardrobe, towels and bed linen.

A buffet breakfast is served. You can play table tennis at the property, and the area is popular for hiking.

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Another option

Mini-hotel Baikal

Only 150 meters separate the mini-hotel from the shores of the sacred lake, the magnificent beach of the Sarai Bay and the famous Cape Burkhan (Shamanka rock). It offers Standard and Superior rooms in a 3-storey fully equipped mini-hotel with central heating.

The rooms offer magnificent views of Lake Baikal, the sandy beach and the coniferous forest. All rooms are made of Baikal pine, so the air in them is saturated with the aroma of pine needles and resins.

Additional services:

Sauna with swimming pool;
bar-restaurant;
gallery of artists with original works;
children's playroom and playground;
sports ground;
spacious gazebos with magnificent views of Lake Baikal;
barbecue;
billiard;
mountain bike rental;
horseback riding;
winter ice fishing and summer spinning in the "remote" corners of Lake Baikal.

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Another option

GD "Hotei"

Hotei Hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir. It offers a bar, a terrace and barbecue facilities. There is a restaurant on site, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. Free Wi-Fi is available in the complex. Meeting facilities, a banquet hall and karaoke are available.

The rooms are equipped with a desk, a private bathroom, a flat—screen TV, a patio with lake views, as well as bed linen and towels. The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a kettle.

A continental or buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Hotei Hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 25 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation specified in the program;
meals specified in the program:
- Day 1: lunch;
- Day 2: breakfast, dinner;
- Day 3: breakfast, dinner;
- Day 4: breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 5-6: breakfast;
all transfers according to the program;
guided tours according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour program;
tickets for sightseeing sites and additional excursions.

It's important to know

boots or boots designed for severe frost;
a hat with the ability to cover your ears;
warm, windproof gloves;
a warm jacket;
a warm sweater or fleece jacket;
pants (ski pants are available);
socks (thermal socks and woolen ones);
thermal underwear;
sunglasses;
lantern;
the lipstick is hygienic.

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Ice Baikal and sunny Olkhon. Sightseeing tour

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Tour highlights

Itinerary

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Tour conditions

Included in price

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