Legends of ancient Baikal. Summer or autumn tour

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An eventful tour of the visiting cards of Lake Baikal. Soft summer sun, refreshing breeze, sandy beaches and impressive rocky shores! You will see mysterious grottoes, Olkhon Island, Listvyanka village and many other sights of Siberia.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Baikal Astrophysical Observatory

Let's get acquainted with two of the most powerful telescopes in Russia

Getting to know the inhabitants of Lake Baikal

We are waiting for a virtual dive in a bathyscaphe to the very bottom of the lake

A fascinating view of the Shaman Stone

We will take a chairlift up to the Chersky Stone observation deck

Picturesque Cape Khoboy

We will go to the north of Olkhon with stops for photo shoots and hiking

The magic of Olkhon

Let's recharge our batteries in the main sanctuary and cult center of the region

Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk — Olkhon
Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.
Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.
Transfer to Olkhon Island.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: dinner.
By road: about 300 km.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 2 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
An excursion trip with a driver-guide on an off-road UAZ in the northern part of the island of Olkhon.
Visit Cape Hoboy and the main attractions of the island.
A trip with stops and hiking in the national park, a hot picnic lunch.
Return to the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The total length of the route on foot: about 3 km.
By car: approximately 100 km, without a guide.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 3 - A day on Olkhon
Free day on Olkhon.
The opportunity to walk around Khuzhir and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Day 4 - Olkhon — Listvyanka
Transfer from Olkhon Island to Irkutsk city. Transfer.
Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.
A trip to the village of Listvyanka.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 370 km.
Total duration: approximately 7 hours.
Day 5 - The observation deck of the Chersky Stone. Limnological Museum
Visit to the museum of Lake Baikal with a virtual dive to the bottom in a bathyscaphe.
Getting to know the underwater inhabitants, including the Baikal seal.
A chairlift tour to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers stunning views of the source of the Angara River.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
The total length of the route on foot: about 3 km.
By road: about 10 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 6 - A day in Listvyanka
Free day in Listvyanka.
The opportunity to walk through Listvyanka and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 7 - Baikal Astrophysical Observatory and observation deck
Excursion to the Baikal Astrophysical Observatory.
An introduction to two telescopes, one of which is the world's largest lens telescope.
Walk to the observation deck with a charming view of Lake Baikal.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
The total length of the route on foot: about 5 km. By road: about 10 km
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 8 - Listvyanka — Irkutsk
Departure from Listvyanka, arrival in Irkutsk.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 70 km.
Total duration: approximately 1 hour.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
Camp Site

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at camp sites and hotels on Olkhon Island and in the village. Listvyanka.

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

	The hostel		Economy		Standard
	regular dates	from 19.07 to 09.08	regular dates	from 19.07 to 09.08	regular dates	from 19.07 to 09.08
2-bed room	87 000	89 400	88 500	90 900	101 600	106 900
Surcharge for single occupancy	-		13 500	15 000	22 000	25 500

Accommodation – Hostel:

Olkhon — Nabaimar Campsite — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (on-site facilities). 3 nights: night 1-3
Listvyanka — Campsite Inhabited Island — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible accommodation (facilities on the floor). 4 nights: night 4-7

Partially comfortable accommodation – Economy:

Olkhon – Nabaimar Campsite, 2-bed room (facilities on the floor);
Listvyanka – Arabesque Hotel, 2-bed room (facilities in the section for several rooms)

Comfortable accommodation is Standard:

Olkhon – Nabaimar Campsite, 2-bed room (room amenities);
Listvyanka – Baikal Cedar Hotel, 2-bed room (room amenities).

The Baikal Cedar Hotel

Featuring free private parking, Baikal Cedar Hotel is located in Listvyanka Village.

Some rooms have a seating area. Some rooms have a terrace or balcony. A flat-screen TV is provided. BAIKAL CEDAR Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

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Another option

The Arabesque Hotel

Arabeska Hotel is located in Listvyanka village, 4 km from the center.

A tour desk is available on site.

You can play billiards at the hotel.

Services included in the price:

Breakfast;
Wi-Fi;
Ironing room;
Wake-up call;
Children's room and playground;
Room service when ordering at the restaurant;
Calling a taxi.

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There is constant electricity at the campsite (in the village Khuzhir conducted electricity in 2005).

Guest house No. 1 is unsettled.
Capacity: 13 people.
Ground floor with a shared veranda - dining room;
Second floor with balcony;
The number of rooms is 3.
There are 4 beds in the rooms in two rooms, 5 in one.

Room description: single beds, mirror, shelves for things, wardrobe.

An urban-type bathroom in the neighboring building is free of charge: a toilet, a sink, a shower cabin with hot water.

Guest house No. 2 is semi–comfortable (bathroom on each floor).
Capacity: 36 people (32 main seats, 4 additional places).
Ground floor with a shared veranda;
Number of rooms - 7;
There are 2, 3, 2+2 extra beds in one room. places;
Second floor:
Number of rooms - 7;
There are 2, 3, 2+2 additional beds in the rooms. places;

This house has Economy and Economy family rooms.

Room description: 1-double beds or one 2-double bed (bed linen, towels), wardrobe, mirror, bedside table, TV (satellite), electric heater, 2 extras in family rooms. seats (one double sofa).

An urban-type bathroom on each floor is free of charge: toilet, sink, shower cabin with hot water.

Guest house No. 3 is well-maintained (bathroom in each room).
Capacity: 24 people (16 main seats, 8 additional places);
Ground floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in one room. place (sofa);
Second floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in the rooms. place (sofa);

Standard rooms are located in this house.

Room description: two 1-double beds or one 2-double bed (bed linen, towels, shower gel), wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, single sofa, TV (satellite), electric heater.

Bathroom in the room: toilet, sink, shower with hot water.

Guest house No. 4 - comfortable (bathroom in each room);
Capacity: 24 people (16 main seats, 8 additional places);
Ground floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in one room. place (sofa);
Second floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in the rooms. place (sofa);
Standard rooms are located in this house

Room description: two 1-double beds (bed linen, towels, shower gel), wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, single sofa, TV(satellite), electric heater

Bathroom in the room: toilet, sink, shower with hot water.

Additional services:

Dining room (delicious dishes of Russian and Buryat cuisine, only complex meals);
The playground is free of charge;
Parking is free;
Wi-Fi in the dining area is free of charge.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation according to the selected price;
nutrition:
- Day 1: Dinner;
- Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 3: Breakfast, dinner;
- Day 4-8: breakfast;
transportation services:
- Day 1: Irkutsk – Olkhon;
- Day 2: Olkhon;
- Day 4: Olkhon – Irkutsk – Listvyanka;
- Day 5: Listvyanka;
- Day 7: Listvyanka;
- Day 8: Listvyanka – Irkutsk;
sightseeing services:
- Day 2: Trip to the northern part of Olkhon Island;
- Day 5: Visit the Kamen Chersky observation deck on a chairlift;
- Day 5: Visit to the Baikal Museum;
- Day 7: Baikal Astrophysical Observatory.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
recreational fees;
other services are not included in the price of the tour and are paid additionally.

It's important to know

comfortable shoes and warm socks;
replacement shoes;
warm jacket and trousers;
sweater or sweatshirt;
a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
sunglasses;
sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
If you are taking medications, take them with you.

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