Myths of Lake Baikal: Khamar-Daban Mountains, Baikal Nature Reserve and Olkhon. Spring

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Take the best nature photos and selfies on Lake Baikal. There are so many places with amazing nature that it will be difficult to choose a location for a picture – everywhere is beautiful. Conquer the mountains and rocks of the Baikal Nature Reserve and be inspired by the beautiful views and clean air.

The tour is also held on any date on an individual request.

Location

Irkutsk

Sightseeing tours

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

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Tour highlights

Beautiful Cape Khoboy

We will go to the north of the island 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

A walk along the protected trail

Let's admire the flora and fauna of the Baikal State Biosphere Reserve

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the city of Baikalsk
Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.
Meeting in Irkutsk and departure to Baikalsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals included: dinner.
By road: about 150 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 2 - Baikal State Biosphere Reserve
Excursion to the Baikal State Biosphere Reserve.
Visit to the interactive visitor center. A walk along the protected eco-trail.
Lunch-picnic during the tour.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The total length of the route on foot: about 2 km.
By road: about 150 km.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 3 - A day in Baikalsk
Free day in Baikalsk.
The opportunity to walk around Baikalsk and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
Day 4 - Baikalsk - Olkhon
Transfer from Baikalsk to Irkutsk.
Transfer.
Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.
A trip to Olkhon Island.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
By road: approximately 450 km.
Total duration: approximately 10 hours.
Day 5 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
An excursion trip with a guide driver in a UAZ SUV along the northern part of Olkhon Island.
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: about 100 km, without a guide.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 6 - 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 7 - Cape Kobylya Golova and southern Olkhon
An excursion trip with a guide driver in a UAZ SUV along the southern part of Olkhon Island.
Visit Cape Kobylya Golova and the most picturesque bays 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 120 km, without a guide.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.

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Day 8 - Transfer to Irkutsk
Departure from Olkhon Island, arrival in Irkutsk.
Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 300 km.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Camp Site

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Baikalsk and at a campsite on Olkhon Island.

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

placement category	economy		standard
check-in dates	regular	29.04, 6.05	regular	29.04,6.05
2-bed room	73 500	77 500	79 600	83 600
surcharge for single occupancy	15 300	18 000	19 500	22 300

Partially comfortable accommodation – Economy:

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

Comfortable accommodation is Standard:

Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel, 2-bed room (room amenities);
Olkhon – Nabaimar Campsite, 2-bed room (room amenities).

Located 200 meters from Lake Baikal, Margobai Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish steam bath, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, an a la carte restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.

It offers simply furnished rooms with wooden furniture and a TV. Some of the rooms have a spacious seating area and a private bathroom.

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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;
Beds in rooms 2, 3, 2+2 additional. 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 19 tourists

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation according to the selected price;
nutrition:
- Day 1: Dinner;
- Day 3-4, 6: breakfast, dinner;
- Day 2, 5, 7: breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 8: Breakfast;
transportation services:
- Day 1: Irkutsk – Baikalsk;
- Day 2: Baikalsk – Tankhoy – Baikalsk;
- Day 4: Baikalsk – Irkutsk – Olkhon;
- Day 5: Olkhon;
- Day 7: Olkhon;
- Day 8: Olkhon – Irkutsk;
sightseeing services:
- Day 2: Visit to the Baikal State Reserve in Tankhoy;
- Day 5: Trip to the northern part of Olkhon Island;
- Day 7: Trip to the southern part of Olkhon Island.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the tour 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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