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

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
from
$1,478
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
5 - 12 Jun
12 - 19 Jun
19 - 26 Jun
26 Jun - 3 Jul
3 - 10 Jul
10 - 17 Jul
17 - 24 Jul
24 - 31 Jul
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Oct, 2026 and 31 May, 2027 are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 19 tourists
Group meet at
Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
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
  • Day 3 - A day in Baikalsk
  • Day 4 - Baikalsk - Olkhon
  • Day 5 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
  • Day 6 - A day on Olkhon
  • Day 7 - Cape Kobylya Golova and southern Olkhon
  • Day 8 - Transfer to Irkutsk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in the city of Baikalsk and at a campsite on the island of Olkhon.

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

 hostel 2-16-bed roomeconomy 2-bed roomstandard 2-bed room
the usual dates108 400120 800129 800
surcharge for single occupancy-19 50025 800

public holidays

July 20 – August 10

112 800123 400137 100
surcharge for single occupancy-21 30030 500

Multi–bed accommodation - Hostel:

  • Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel – a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on the floor);
  • Olkhon – Nabaymar campsite – a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on site).

Partially comfortable accommodation – Economy:

  • Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel, 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section);
  • Olkhon – Nabaymar campsite, 2-bed room (facilities on the floor).

Comfortable accommodation is Standard:

  • Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel, 2-bed room (room facilities);
  • Olkhon – Nabaymar campsite, 2-bed room (room facilities).
Hotel 3 nights
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Camp Site 4 nights

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

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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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  • S
    Svetlana
    about provider
    9 Apr, 2026
    The support and organization were of a very high standard. The food throughout the trip was varied and delicious. I’m absolutely delighted with the experience!