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
$745
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 5 – 12 November
    • 7 – 14 November
    • 12 – 19 November
    • 14 – 21 November
    • Dates for next season
    • 2 – 9 January, 2025
    • 7 – 14 January, 2025
    • 9 – 16 January, 2025
    • 14 – 21 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 19 people
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 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.:

 hostel 2-16-bed roomeconomy 2-bed roomstandard 2-bed room
datesregular

high season

19.07 to 09.08

regular

high season

19.07 to 09.08

regular

high season

19.07 to 09.08

72 60078 00082 10086 30088 70092 800
surcharge for single occupancy-15 30018 00019 50022 300

Multi–bed accommodation - Hostel:

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

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).
Margobai Hotel 3 nights

Located 200 metres 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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Nabaymar Campsite 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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