Masterpieces of Lake Baikal

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On this tour, you will comfortably stay at a cozy recreation center in the picturesque bay of the Small Sea, make field trips every day, and relax in your free time, enjoying the magnificent nature of Lake Baikal and entertainment to your taste.

After you get settled at the base and take a break from the road, you will go to explore the island of Olkhon for the whole day, see the variety of its landscapes, visit sacred places and taste delicious fish soup right on the shore of the lake.

You will also find Baikal sunsets, the Sarminsky Gorge, where the spirits of the mountains scattered huge boulders like skittles, and a water excursion to Ogoy Island to the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Baikal ear

We will have an outdoor picnic with fish soup made from fresh Baikal fish

Sunset boat trip

We will see the stunning sunset, feed the seagulls and admire the shore of Olkhon in the golden light

Buddhist Stupa

Let's feel the incredible energy of this place and of course make a wish

Itinerary

Day 1 - The Small Sea is the center of Lake Baikal
Welcome to Irkutsk!
The meeting takes place: at the airport 8-8:30 (inside the building at the exit to the city with a sign), at the railway station 8-8:30 (meeting with a sign at the exit to the city inside the railway station building).
Breakfast (not included in the price) and transfer to Lake Baikal.
On the way you will see a variety of landscapes of the Baikal region: the picturesque spurs of the Baikal range, the Tazheran steppe, the mountainous shores of the Maly Sea and the Olkhon Islands.
After passing the village of Elan, pay attention to the bronze figure of a flying eagle, the patron saint of the steppe expanses of Tazheran and Olkhon.
The wingspan is about 7 meters, the weight is about 4 tons, and the height of the stele is 9 meters.
Another interesting monument is installed on the observation deck of the Kurkuta Bay.
Here the Tramp hero of the Russian folk song was immortalized in bronze “Through the wild steppes of Transbaikalia.”
Upon arrival at the Small Sea – accommodation and lunch at the recreation center (comfortable rooms).
Information meeting.
Supper.
A walking tour, during which you will learn a lot of interesting information about the Baikal region, Lake Baikal and the traditions of the local population.
Meals: lunch, dinner. Guide: Yes (during the tour).

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Day 2 - Olkhon Island
Breakfast.
One-day tour to Olkhon Island.
Route: recreation center – ferry crossing the Olkhonsky Gate Strait – Zagli – Kobylya golova – Cape Burkhan – Sarai beach – Sandy tract – Sagan-Khushun – Khoboy – Cape Shunte levy – recreation center.
We start our journey from the recreation center, moving to the ferry crossing to Olkhon Island through the Olkhon Gate Strait.
Further, as we move towards the center of the island, we will see:
Zagli Bay (Tashkai Bay) is the sunniest place in the Irkutsk region.
Cape Mare's Head – in shape, the cape resembles the head of a horse drinking water from Lake Baikal.
There is a legend about the warriors of Genghis Khan, who allegedly camped on this cape and left behind a huge vat.
Cape Khorgoy – here is the highest point on the Khadai Mountain, which offers a wonderful panorama of the southern part of the island.
And on the pass there is an obo in honor of Yezhin, the spirit of the pass.
It is necessary to stop here and throw a coin.
And finally, we have a wonderful view of the “calling card of Lake Baikal”, one of the nine Shrines of Asia - Cape Burkhan or Shamanka Rock.
Shamanka was the most revered holy place on Lake Baikal, where sacrifices were made and vows were made since the appearance of the first shamans.
North of Cape Burkhan there is a magnificent sandy beach of the Sarai Bay, which stretches for 3 km between Cape Burkhan and the village. The Harans.
Sandy ramparts hide cozy glades deep in the shore, surrounded by a pine forest.
The Sandy tract – (miniature of the famous Sandy Bay).
Constant winds blowing from the sea carry sand from the shore and form sand deposits, which are called "Moving Sands".
At the edge of the forest, you can find stilted trees that have risen above the sand by 30-40 cm on their roots.
Sagan-Khushun – “white cape” is an extremely picturesque rocky cape with a length of about 1 km.
Sagan-Khushun rocks are included in the list of natural monuments of Lake Baikal.
This place stands out among the monotonous coast with spectacular pyramid-shaped rocks, known to the local population as the “Three Brothers”, the legend of which you will learn during the tour.
And here we have the main goal of our journey: Cape Khoboy.
Khoboy is a sacred place, a place of strength and powerful energy, the northernmost cape on the island of Olkhon.
Cape Khoboy is located near the widest point of Lake Baikal (79.5 km), and only in good weather from it you can see the opposite shore, the mountainous contour of the Holy Nose Peninsula.
There is a site on the cape where the pan-Mongolian shamanic tailagans are performed.
After a walking tour to Cape Khoboy, we will have a picnic in the fresh air, with fish soup from Baikal fish.
Return to the recreation center, dinner.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Guide: Yes.

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Day 3 - Free time. Evening boat tour
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Free time until evening.
We relax, walk, swim, sunbathe or go on an additional excursion (according to the schedule of the recreation center).
Evening boat tour on the Small Sea.
The walk starts before sunset and lasts about an hour and a half.
You will see the stunningly beautiful sunset on Lake Baikal, feed the seagulls and admire the coastal nature of Olkhon Island.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Guide: No.

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Day 4 - Excursion to the Sarminsky gorge
Breakfast.
Sarma is the largest of the rivers (42 km long) flowing into the Small Sea.
The excursion to the Sarminsky Gorge begins along the picturesque road along the Mukhor Bay, the warmest and shallowest section of the Strait of the Small Sea.
Beyond the Khuzhir-Nugai Bay begins the vast delta of the Sarma River, with several low sandy islands, nesting sites for birds.
The further journey takes place along the road in the valley of the river, along which the Cossack Pentecostal Kurbat Ivanov passed in 1643.
A vast expanse opens up to tourists, with huge boulders randomly scattered against the background of emerald grass, as if the spirits of the mountains were playing skittles.
The whole road is a change of amazing landscapes: this is a blooming mountain valley, and a dense forest thicket, and a path leading along a cliff above the river and, of course, a mountain river with its drops and rapids.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner. Guide: Yes.

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Day 5 - Boat trip to Ogoy Island
Breakfast.
We will take a boat through the waters of the Small Sea, admire the rocks of Olkhon Island, climb to the top of Ogoy Island, enjoy the silence, feel the incredible energy of this place and of course make a wish.
Buddhists believe that the more often they go around holy places (stupas, Buddhist hills, sacred mountain peaks) the more likely it is that the desired good wish will be heard by the gods and will come true soon.
The most zealous believers try to circumvent the shrines 108 times, it is believed that this guarantees purification and liberation.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Guide: No.

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Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast.
Free time.
At 12:00, the group gathers, rooms are handed over.
Free time, lunch (not included in the price).
Transfer to Irkutsk (estimated departure time 14:30, 250 km, 4 hours).
The end of the tour program is around 20:30: center / railway station / airport.
Meals: breakfast. Guide: No.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation at the recreation center (comfortable rooms).

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

Dates	2-3-local	surcharge for 1-bed
June, September	59 490	19 000
July, August	66 290	19 000

The World of Baikal is one of the best recreation centers in the Baikal region. It is located on the shore of Lake Baikal in the Olkhonsky district, 2 km from the ferry crossing, 8 km from the island of Olkhon, in the bay of Bazarnaya Guba. The recreation center is built of wood in a traditional Siberian style, well-appointed rooms are equipped with all amenities.

Infrastructure, sports, recreation:

Entertainment area: swimming pool, table tennis, children's room, for a fee: table football, billiards, cafe-bar, hookah bar.
Outdoor playground, volleyball court, recreation area by the fountain, gazebo, picnic area, pneumatic shooting range.
ATVs: year-round, 7 own units of equipment, it is also possible to attract additional equipment.units of equipment (strictly along agreed routes, accompanied by an instructor).
Fishing: organized.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation specified in the program (on the Small Sea there is a recreation center, fully equipped rooms);
meals according to the program:
- Day 1 – lunch, dinner;
- Day 2-5 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 6 – breakfast;
transportation and excursion services according to the program:
- walking tour on the Small Sea;
- one-day tour to Olkhon Island;
- excursion to the Sarminsky gorge;
- boat trip to Ogoy Island;
- evening boat trip;
- collection of the Baikal National Park.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
additional services of the hotel and recreation center;
meals not specified in the tour program;
placement of another level;
individual service;
additional excursions.

It's important to know

passport (for children, birth certificate);
for children under the age of 18 traveling on the route accompanied by a person responsible for them (without parents), it is necessary to have a notarized consent from both parents;
windbreaker jacket and warm sweatshirts;
raincoat;
cap/ hat/ bandana/ shawl;
light hat;
swimsuit;
T-shirts/long sleeve shirts;
trousers;
for women, a dress or skirt below the knees (for visiting temples);
sneakers;
sandals;
sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
mosquito repellents (it is better to buy in Irkutsk, because they may not be allowed on the plane);
personal first aid kit;
personal hygiene products;
rain cape;
photo and video equipment, as well as spare flash cards, batteries, accumulators;
small bags for documents;
a small backpack or handbag for day trips;
thin gloves.

The cost of additional excursions on the small sea.

The combined tours are held according to the schedule, which is formed as the participants are recruited. Prices are indicative and may be changed in case of an increase in fuel prices and other things.

Car excursions (UAZ – Loaf)	The cost per tourist in a group	Description of the tour
Panoramas of Lake Baikal and Zmeinaya Bay (2, 5 hours)	3,000 rubles .	The tour starts from the recreation center in the direction of the "Big Sea" - open Lake Baikal. The first object of the visit will be the Observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the Great Baikal, Olkhon Island, Olkhon Gate and azure Bay. Then the path runs along the western coast of Lake Baikal. Bypassing the ascents and descents, the group gets into the Snake Gorge, a completely secluded cozy place, wonderful shots are obtained here. A short rest in the bay and return back.
Panoramas of Lake Baikal and Zmeinaya Bay with Samovar and SAP boards (3 hours)	3,500 rubles .	The tour starts from the recreation center in the direction of the "Big Sea" - open Lake Baikal. The first object of the visit will be the Observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the Great Baikal, Olkhon Island, Olkhon Gate and azure bay. Then the path runs along the western coast of Lake Baikal. Bypassing the ascents and descents, the group gets into the Snake Gorge, a completely secluded cozy place, wonderful shots are obtained here. We take SAP boards with us and the opportunity to walk on the water. Right there, on the shore, a real Samovar will be flooded for you and tea with local herbs will be offered.
Olkhon Island – a whole-day tour of the island to the Northern Cape of Khoboy. (Picnic Lunch) (7-8 hours)	6,000 rubles .	Route: ferry crossing through the Camp site – ferry crossing - Olkhon Gate – Zagli – Kobylya golova – Cape Burkhan – Khoboy – Keeper of Lake Baikal – Ferry crossing - Olkhon camp site is rightfully called the heart of Lake Baikal: the island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake. This is one of the most beautiful places on Lake Baikal, with incredible energy, fascinating landscapes, many legends and legends. It is located in the central part of Lake Baikal, near the highest depth mark (1637 m), at an equal distance from the northern and southern ends of the lake and concentrated on its territory all the diversity of natural landscapes of the Baikal shores. Here: steppe expanses, sand dunes, mountains and forests, pellets and pebble beaches, hills and cliffs. Olkhon is the largest island on Lake Baikal (almost 73 km long and up to 15 km wide), and our tour runs from the southernmost tip of the island (ferry crossing) to the north – the legendary Cape Khoboy. And of course we will visit the most important places of the island: - Cape Burkhan is the main shrine of Lake Baikal -Cape Khoboy, the northernmost tip of the island. - The Guardian of Lake Baikal (sculpture made by the famous master Dashi Namdakov) Picnic lunch, (Baikal fish soup, tea with local herbs)
Sarminsky gorge (+ trekking along the gorge and tea on the river bank) (4.5 hours)	3,500 rubles .	The Sarminsky Gorge is one of the legendary places of Lake Baikal. Sarma is the largest of the rivers (42 km long) flowing into the Small Sea. The river originates from the northern slopes of the Three-headed Char. Over millions of years, the icy stream of the Sarma River has washed out the powerful Sarminsky gorge in the Primorsky Ridge, on both sides of which two rocks rise, creating an unusual, somewhat ominous pattern of the Sarminsky Gate. Here, waddling over the Primorsky Ridge from the vast Prilensky upland, the Arctic air rushes into the valley narrowing to the mouth, which forms a kind of natural wind tunnel at the outlet into the basin of Lake Baikal. This is how the most powerful wind of Shame is born. The excursion to the Sarminsky Gorge begins along the picturesque road along the Mukhor Bay, the warmest and shallowest section of the Strait of the Small Sea. Beyond the Khuzhir-Nugai Bay begins the vast delta of the Sarma River, with several low sandy islands, nesting sites for birds. The further journey takes place along the road in the valley of the river, along which the Cossack Pentecostal Kurbat Ivanov passed in 1643. A vast expanse opens up to tourists, with huge boulders randomly scattered against the background of emerald grass, as if the spirits of the mountains were playing skittles. The whole road is a change of amazing landscapes: this is a blooming mountain valley, and a dense forest thicket, and a path leading along a cliff above the river and, of course, a mountain river with its drops and rapids.
Aya Bay (4-4.5 hours).	4,000 rubles .	The Tazheran steppe is amazing and vast, stretching from the Olkhon Gate to the purest waters of the Anga mountain river. In this tour, we visit places that will introduce our guests more closely to the nature of Lake Baikal and the culture of the people living here. From the Salt lakes, to the most beautiful views of Aya Bay with its turquoise water. The tourists will see Panoramas of the mouth of the Anga River, a tunnel made of white marble, we visit petroglyphs (rock carvings) whose age dates from 4-2 millennia. The road runs along picturesque places fed by a mountain river. We will make a small photo stop at the observation deck of Aya Bay. A warming Mulled wine from the Samovar will be offered to you later. Return to the Base.
To the Mouth of the Anga + Aya river – a whole-day excursion (lunch at a cafe of Buryat cuisine ) – 7 hours	6,000 rubles .	The Tazheran steppe is amazing and vast, stretching from the Olkhon Gate to the purest waters of the Anga mountain river. In this tour, we visit places that will introduce our guests more closely to the nature of Lake Baikal and the culture of the people living here. From the Salt lakes, to the most beautiful views of Aya Bay with its turquoise water. The tourists will see Panoramas of the mouth of the Anga River, a tunnel made of white marble, we visit petroglyphs (rock carvings) whose age dates from 4-2 millennia. The road runs along picturesque places fed by a mountain river. To get to know Buryat culture better, we spend lunch time in a traditional cafe, where you can try hand-made bouzas, traditional Buryat shulen soup, homemade firewood. Since ancient times, traditional Yerdyn games have been held on the Sacred Buryat land near the Khada Yerd Mountain. Guests of our company will be able to feel the traditions of the Buryat people while staying in a sacred place. At the end of the excursion program, we climb the mountain, where the ancient rock garden is located. The history of the scattered megaliths is mysterious and perhaps their origin will remain a big secret for all mankind.
Excursion to the Southern Part of Olkhon + Cape Burkhan with lunch. (6-7 hours)	6000 rubles .	The tour route: An observation deck on the Village of Khuzhir , its surroundings, the small sea and the Saraisky beach. Henhui Lake. Observation deck at the big Baikal Lake heart. Trident observation deck - from which you can see the multiple bays of the small sea and the west coast. Cape Burkhan is the main shrine and the calling card of Lake Baikal. Lunch is a picnic.
Excursion to the Southern Part of Olkhon (4 hours)	4000 rubles .	The tour route: An observation deck on the Village of Khuzhir, its surroundings, the small sea and the Saraisky beach. Henhui Lake . Observation deck on the big Baikal Lake heart. Trident observation deck - from which you can see the multiple bays of the small sea and the west coast
Excursion to Cape Burkhan (Olkhon Island) (3.5-4 hours)	4000 rubles .	Cape Burkhan is an extraordinary rock that has been revered by the indigenous population of the island since ancient times. Currently, it is considered a state natural and historical monument, and in ancient times, cult sacrifices were made here to the owner of the island, who, according to legend, lived in the cape cave. Cape Burkhan, also called Shamanka Rock, is one of the 9 shrines of Asia, and an energetically strong place.
Safari through the Tazheran steppes (4 hours)	4000 rubles .	Tazheran steppes, a unique natural landmark. Steppes belong to the Dauro-Mongolian types of steppes, which is why Tagherans are often called "Little Mongolia", this area is so similar to the neighboring state. The landscape of the Tazheran steppe is very diverse, combining hilly terrain, outlier rocks, steppe, sands, pine forests and spruce forests. There are many beautiful bays of Lake Baikal adjacent to the Tazheran steppe, from which fascinating views open. In this tour, you will visit its most picturesque corners, enjoy the expanses, the aroma of fragrant herbs, hear many legends and legends, as well as learn the peculiarities of local nature and life in this area.
Tan Khan Mountain and the Valley of the Stone Spirits (2.5 hours)	2000 p .	We are going to Mount Tan Khan, a powerful place, considered especially revered by the Buryats. Here, at the foot of Tankhan, a panoramic view of the great Baikal opens and the Martian landscapes of Tagheran become visible. Next, we head to the Valley of the Stone Spirits. You will see many bizarre stone sculptures, varied in size and shape. The Valley of Stone Spirits is a place of power that must be visited by everyone who comes to Lake Baikal.
Orso Bay, Orgoite Mountain and Biden Cave (+SAP boards) (3 hours)	3500 rubles .	We start from the Orgoite mountain, the second largest in the Tazheran steppe. A simple way to the top, a fascinating 360 view. Then we go to the Big Biden Cave and descend into the underground world of glaciers. We consider glaciation, corallites (stalactites in the form of corals) . On the UAZ we go down to the bay of Orso. A beautiful bay hidden from the crowds of people. We ride boots, drink tea from a thermos. Return to the base.
Mount Orgoite, the Valley of the Stone Spirits and the Biden Cave. (3 hours)	3000 rubles .	We start from the Orgoite mountain, the second largest in the Tazheran steppe. A simple way to the top, a fascinating 360 view. After the descent, we are waiting for a delicious coffee with a view of the "Plush Mountains", Then we go to the Big Biden Cave and descend into the underground world of glaciers. We consider glaciation, corallites (stalactites in the form of corals) . And we finish the tour of the Valley of the Stone Spirits. Which has its own fascinating legend about the struggle of two heroes Orgoyte and Tan Khan. We walk and enjoy the remains, which are 300.000.000 years old.
Boat trips (cost per tourist)	The cost per tourist in a group	Description of the tour
O. Ogoy (3 hours)	3500 rubles	The Buddhist stupa, erected on Ogoy Island in the summer of 2005, is officially referred to as the Stupa of Enlightenment, the Conquest of demons, containing a statue of a Female form, the mother of all Buddhas. In other words, this stupa belongs to the type of stupa in which various Buddhist relics are embedded. Ogoy Island, stretching a narrow winding strip of land from south to north for 6 km, strongly resembles the dancing goddess Dikanya from the air with outstretched arms, facing north. The stupa, built at the highest point of the island (512 m), at an altitude of 60 meters above the level of Lake Baikal, turned out to be located just in the area of the island's heart.
O. Ogoy + Zamogoy (3.5 hours)	4,500 rubles .	Excursion to the island Ogoy + O. Zamogoy is attractive because the Baikal seal seal rookery is periodically arranged there.
Ogoy + Bolshoy Baikal (3.5 hours)	4,500 rubles .	Excursion to the island Ogoy + Exit to the Great Baikal - where all the power and grandeur of the lake will open to your eyes.
Sunset walk with Champagne (1 hour)	2500 rubles .	Boat trip at sunset on the small sea
Horseback riding (cost per 1 person)	The cost per tourist in a group	Description of the tour
30 min walk	1500 rubles	A walk through the steppe.
1 hour walk	2500 rubles	To the observation mountain overlooking the Small Sea
A 2-hour walk	3000 rubles .	To the observation mountain overlooking Lake Baikal

The price is for 1 person. in a group, it may vary depending on the number of people in the group;
Additional excursions are held according to the schedule of the camp site;
The duration is approximate (+-) depending on weather conditions, as well as the number of people in the group.

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Irina

8 Nov, 2024

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The trip was fantastic and filled with positive experiences. Thank you to the company for its customer focus and excellent organization! Appreciate the wonderful vacation!

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Tatyana

2 Nov, 2024

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Excellent organization, a small group, and the guide's full attention.

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