Jewels of winter Baikal: Listvyanka and Olkhon

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We will travel to the most famous and beautiful places of winter Baikal: along the coast of Listvyanka, along the capes and grottoes of Olkhon Island. In their free time, everyone can find something to do: go on an excursion along the Circum-Baikal Railway, ride dog sleds or horses, go fishing on the ice of Lake Baikal or go to the sacred island of Ogoy.

Location

Irkutsk

Sightseeing tours

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Inhabitants of Lake Baikal

We will visit the Baikal Museum and learn about its inhabitants

Energy of Olkhon

We will visit Olkhon Island and Cape Khoboy, a sacred place on Lake Baikal

Taltsy Museum

If desired, we will take a walk through the Siberian village of the 18th century

Itinerary

Day 1 - Getting to know Lake Baikal. Excursion to the Baikal Museum
Meeting at 10:00 am near the information desk of the Irkutsk airport.
A trip to the village of Listvyanka.
The trip follows a scenic road along the Angara River.
Arrival in Listvyanka.
From here flows the only Angara River, which does not freeze even in severe frosts.
Why doesn't it freeze?
You will find out this by visiting the Baikal Museum.
And of course, an amazing seal.
But do not forget to turn off the flash light at every frame.
Free time, buying fish at the market on your own.
We try and compare.
Lunch on your own in the village cafe or restaurant.
After lunch, we will climb the Chersky stone, which overlooks the Angara and Lake Baikal.
At the request of the group, it is possible to organize an excursion to the Taltsy Museum of Architecture (additional payment).
Return to Irkutsk.
We check into the hotel, relax and have dinner on our own.

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Day 2 - Free day. Additional excursions on request
Today is a free day, when buying a tour, you can buy additional excursions, Sandy Bay, Circum-Baikal Railway, Tunka Valley.
We recommend you to take a trip on the transparent ice of Lake Baikal on a boat with an air cushion "Khivus".
We recommend taking dresses with you or dressing in the brightest clothes to make unique shots of your winter stay on Lake Baikal.
Unforgettable feelings arise from skating on the ice of Lake Baikal, photos taken on the huge ice field of Lake Baikal and, of course, lunch on the ice.
You will learn what a Baikal kiss is!
The day will fly by unnoticed!
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Rest.
Dinner at the hotel on your own.
Overnight at the hotel.
Also on this day we can organize snowmobiling, dog sledding, and a visit to the Taltsy Museum.

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Day 3 - Olkhon Island
Breakfast in the morning.
Transfer to Olkhon Island (the time is reported on the eve by the accompanying person) as part of a team group (about 5-6 hours with the crossing of the Olkhon gate).
Lunch at a roadside cafe (self-paid).
Arrival at Olkhon or MRS.
Placement.
After dinner (paid separately) visit to Shamanka rock.
Shamanka Rock is one of the seven shrines of Asia.
A sacred rock for the local population.
Evening rest.

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Day 4 - Cape Khoboy
Breakfast at the hotel.
A trip to the amazing Cape Khoboy with an inspection of the ice grotto and ice floes hanging from the rocks.
The amazing and very transparent ice of Lake Baikal is right under your feet, it feels like you are walking on thin glass.
The ice on the rocks, the bizarre patterns of the Baikal ice hiding the grottoes and caves are impressive.
This is a must-see!
The start time of the tour will need to be clarified with the administrator.
During the tour, lunch in the form of a snack.
Dinner at the hotel on your own.
On the tour you can see all the main landscapes of Olkhon, from the cape you can enjoy a magnificent view of the small sea and Lake Baikal.
Cape Khoboy is a pillar–shaped rock, has a pronounced resemblance to the profile of a woman's head with a bust.
There is a site on the cape where shamanic rituals are performed.

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Day 5 - Farewell to Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
Preparation for departure.
Departure from Olkhon Island.
Lunch on the road (self-paid).
Arrival in Irkutsk.
Additionally: It is possible to transfer by boat Khivus on the ice from Olkhon to Listvyanka with stops in good weather (Extra charge). Booking when buying a tour.
Accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk.
Dinner on your own.
We recommend visiting the 130 block.
The historical place of the city of Irkutsk.
Cafes and restaurants are comfortably located there.
Choose any one!

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Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast.
Independent departure to the airport or railway station.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation at a campsite and in a hotel.

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

placement	"Economy", facilities on the floor	"Standard"	"Junior Suite"	"Lux"
double room	78 850	83 800	94 300	105 800
single room	85 800	89 300	110 000	-

You can charge your phones at the camp sites, but the mobile connection is weak and there is no wi-fi.

Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking a tour.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting;
transfers according to the program;
guided tours according to the program;
tickets to museums and national parks.park;
placement;
meals according to the program (only breakfast from 2 days);
escort services for groups of 6 people or more;
the lift to the Chersky stone.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals (lunches, dinners);
translation services (English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish);
fishing gear rental;
Russian bathhouse;
transfer to Khivus;
additional excursions: Sandy Bay, snowmobiles, dog sledding, trip to the Taltsy Museum, KBZHD, Tunka Valley;
additional services not specified in the program;
alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

1. Passport (birth certificate for the child), compulsory medical insurance policy.
2. Tickets, voucher, payment documents for accommodation, etc.
3. Cosmetics, sunscreen, etc.
4. Sunglasses.
5. The camera.
6. Spoon, mug, knife.
7. Warm insulated winter boots - 1 pair. Please note that you will not be on the street for 30 minutes as in the city, but for several hours outside the city! Shoes should be comfortable, worn and not high-heeled.
8. Spikes on an elastic band - for walking on ice and ice of Lake Baikal (often sold in sports shops in winter).
9. Insoles-warmers (optional).
10. Underwear – at least 2-3 sets.
11. T–shirt - 1-2 pcs.
12. Socks – used 2-3 pairs. and 2 pairs of woolen ones.
13. Comfortable trousers and a sweatshirt for walking indoors.
14. Thermal underwear (winter set, jacket + tights) – 1-2 pcs.
15. Sweater or fleece jacket for the street - 1-2 pcs.
16. Down vest - optional.
17. Warm trousers for the street (like ski pants) - 1 pc.
18. A warm jacket with a hood - 1 pc.
19. A warm or sporty hat – 1 pc.
20. Insulated gloves or mittens - 1-2 pairs.
21. Personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.).
22. Individual first aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 grams by weight).

Time zone

+5 o'clock Moscow time (MSK +5).

Weather conditions

In winter and spring during the tours. The days are usually sunny. During the day from 0 to -10, at night to -20-30. The sun is very bright.

Rules of conduct

We do not recommend drinking alcoholic beverages before and during the tour. Tourists must follow the rules of personal safety, strictly follow the recommendations of the accompanying persons and not endanger their lives and the lives of others.

During the trip, it is necessary to take care of the equipment of hotels and catering facilities, vehicles, as well as natural, historical and cultural monuments.

Mobile communication

On the territory of the Baikal region, mobile communication services are provided by the following operators: Megafon OJSC, MTS OJSC, Beeline OJSC and Ulan-Ude Cellular Network (UUSS), BBK.

Meeting of tourists

Upon arrival at the railway station/airport at the meeting point of the group, it is necessary to check in with a representative of the host party, who will indicate the location of the bus. At the place of accommodation, you will be presented with a program of stay for the entire period of service (the order of accommodation, meals, a list of excursions, the schedule of transport), as well as a program for the day of arrival. You should check with your tour guide the address of the accommodation and the number (type) of transport by which you can get to the accommodation.

Accommodation in hotels

Economy class sightseeing tours, therefore, are designed for tourists to stay in tourist-class hotels, however, all hotels offered for accommodation have the appropriate certificates and licenses confirming the right to provide hotel services.

Food

Meals on the routes are organized in cafes or restaurants that also have the appropriate certificates and licenses. Sometimes, based on the conditions of the route, lunch can be a dry ration.

Security during programs

Safety instructions are provided by the guides immediately before entering the active part of the excursions. It is necessary to comply with the requirements of the instructions and to exercise personal caution. From each point of the routes, you can get to settlements in the shortest possible time, almost everywhere there is a mobile connection. In case of minor injuries, bus drivers have a first aid kit.

Each participant of the tour can independently insure themselves before the trip.

Crossovers by off-road vehicles, buses and hovercraft

All crossings along Lake Baikal or across Lake Baikal are carried out on special transport, it is provided by the company on request. Regular buses also operate in the region, mainly departing from two places: from the bus station and from the city center. Minibuses are delivered from the forecourt to anywhere in the city, as well as to coastal settlements on Lake Baikal.

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