New Year 2025 on the ice of Lake Baikal

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Do you want to celebrate the New Year brightly and joyfully? Are you ready to enjoy live communication, new acquaintances and see as much as possible during a short vacation?

Just imagine a holiday like in a fairy tale, surrounded by first-class company and in the arms of a snowy Siberian winter.

Crystal ice, flakes of snow, huge snowdrifts, fascinating locations and winter entertainment. This is exactly what the New Year on Lake Baikal will be like.

The enchanting New Year's Eve will smoothly turn into a Baikal ethnic trip, during which you will see the very first crystal clear ice. You will fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Siberian winter. And the New Year will be special, delicious and bright!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Ethnic reception

Let's take part in the folklore program in the Golden Horde ethno-park

Four-legged friends

Let's take a ride with the wind on a dog sled

The first ice

We will see the first Baikal ice: transparent and crystal clear

New Year's surprise

An incendiary show program and a bright fireworks are waiting for us

Places of power

We will visit the famous Shamanka Rock and the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment

Delicious Baikal

We will taste a lot of delicious dishes and feel the atmosphere of the holiday

Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk – Listvyanka. New Year's Eve
So we have left behind the most hectic month of the year! Now you will give yourself up to the magical events that will soon happen in your life.
After checking into the hotel, we will walk around the village, where pre-holiday preparations reign: the aromas of smoked omul are in the air at the local market, friendly locals invite you to their shops, even the snow-capped peaks of the mountains add a special note to the overall atmosphere. Seize the moment of the coming magic!

But don't waste all your energy, they should stay for New Year's Eve! After all, we will make it amazing!
Delicious food, communication with great people, dancing till you drop, a charismatic presenter and a bright, unforgettable show will be waiting for you.
Enjoy a sparkling holiday surrounded by dizzying Baikal landscapes and do not deny yourself the opportunity to become truly happy!
Included: lunch, New Year's banquet.

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Day 2 - Dog sledding
No one will bother you in the morning, the first half of the day will be completely at your disposal. You can get enough sleep lying in bed.
A buffet and freshly brewed coffee will be served at the hotel during breakfast. To recharge your strength for new adventures, go out on the balcony and breathe in the fresh Baikal air. It frees the mind and relaxes.
After lunch, we will have a sled ride with Siberian huskies with a breeze.
This is a unique breed bred by local breeders. Incredibly strong and active animals not only enjoy playing with guests, but also bring awards from world competitions.
This winter walk will be a real pleasure!
Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - Listvyanka – Golden Horde – Small Sea
On the third day of the tour, after breakfast, the first trip of the year will take place.
We will go to the Golden Horde Ethnopark to learn about the local culture. The Buryat people have been carefully preserving their identity displayed here for centuries.
We will get acquainted with the ethnic group of the indigenous people and a rich program: acquaintance with the traditional way of life and way of life of ancient peoples, national rituals and historical quests, thematic exhibitions of artists and artisans.
You will be able to take part in gastronomic, dance and applied workshops.
In the evening we will arrive at the Uyuga Park Hotel, 260 kilometers from Irkutsk.
It is located at the foot of one of the most beautiful capes of Lake Baikal — Cape Uyuga. The panorama from the shore and from the windows of the houses is complemented by a view of the snow-covered island of Olkhon.
Here you will be able to enjoy solitude, tranquility, warming drinks under a soft blanket and intimate conversations with almost family people. After all, the emotions received together bring us closer.
Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 4 - Small Sea – Ogoi on Khivus
The crystal ice of Lake Baikal awaits us today!
During this period, it is so transparent that the depths of the lake are visible through the mirrored surface. An unusual transport will be waiting for us at the shore — a hivus or a hovercraft.
You will see an incomparable sight: ice figures created by nature itself — huge white splashes, frozen as if in flight, as well as frozen caves and grottoes.
Let's admire the magnificent views of winter Lake Baikal, take top pictures and set a course for Ogoy Island. There is a sacred Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment on it.
According to beliefs, Stupas contribute to the dispersion of negative energy and the concentration of positive energy. According to Buddhist traditions, to make your wishes come true, you need to walk around the Stupa 7 times.
Tourists often feel rebirth and renewal of the soul after this ritual.
Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 5 - Shamanka Rock – Cape Khoboy
Like all previous days, today's one will leave you no less delighted!
Gorgeous locations with stunning views will open up for you!
Another day on Lake Baikal, which means that another batch of impressions awaits us!
Today we will explore the island of Olkhon.
You will get acquainted with the famous Shamanka rock or Cape Burkhan. This place is one of the shrines of Asia. It is noteworthy that even in our time, local shamans conduct their rituals and sacrifices here.
The charming atmosphere is complemented by picturesque coves and fascinating ice compositions spread around.
Lunch is one of the highlights of the program. Winter picnic with warming mulled wine and hot dishes. Get into the mood of the coming Christmas in the heart of Siberia!
Then we will visit Cape Khoboy. It offers a magnificent panoramic view of the winter lake and the snow-capped mountains stretching into the distance. The place is considered sacred.
The guide will tell you about ancient legends to finally make this day fabulous and magical.
After an eventful walk, we will arrange a farewell dinner at the hotel, share our impressions, emotions and contacts with each other — after the tours, our guests often keep in touch.
Included: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

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Day 6 - Departure to Irkutsk
Our winter fairy tale has come to an end.
A comfortable transfer will take us to the city by the middle of the day, where we will say goodbye warmly in the hope of seeing each other again, but already on the shores of summer Lake Baikal.
Enabled: breakfast

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides double accommodation in Listvyanka and on the Small Sea.

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

Double room	Surcharge for single occupancy	discount for children up to 12 years old
121 000	19 000	10 %

The Krestovaya Pad Hotel is located just 50 meters from the shore of Lake Baikal and offers scenic views. It offers a sun terrace and a sauna. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The chalet-style rooms feature wooden paneling, a work desk, a minibar and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms. The colorful bar-restaurant serves European cuisine and a variety of Siberian dishes from the Baikal region. A rich menu is provided for breakfast.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation in hotels according to the program:
- Krestovaya Pad Hotel in Listvyanka, standard room (2 nights),
- Uyuga Park Hotel on the Small Sea, bungalow (3 nights);
transfers according to the program: Mersedes Sprinter Classic;
entertainment program in the Golden Horde Ethnic Park;
dog sledding, up to 10 min, 2.5 km.;
excursion to the north of Olkhon Island – Cape Khoboy on the UAZ "Loaf" + SVP – Khivus-10.;
excursion to the southern waters of the Small Sea on SVP – Khivus-10;
meals according to the program:
- breakfast on all days except the 1st;
- lunches on all days except the 6th (including a picnic lunch on the 5th day);
- dinners on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th days;
- New Year's banquet on the 1st day;
guide services;
permits to visit national parks;
entertaining New Year's Eve program from December 31 to January 1.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to and from the start of the tour;
alcohol and tobacco products;
services not specified in the program.

It's important to know

Clothes

The main rule is to dress in layers, like a pie. This will delay the release of heat and prevent the cold from reaching your body:

A windproof hat, an earflap hat, or a combination of a hat + a jacket hood.
Buff or scarf (to protect the neck).
A warm down jacket that will protect the lower back and will not be blown in the wind.
A fleece jumper.
Thermal underwear designed for low activity in -25.
Warm ski / down pants or overalls.
Wool socks + cotton (the principle of layers also works here).
Windproof gloves + mittens.

Footwear

Boots with natural or artificial insulation, designed for -25 and below.
You can use: felt boots, boots, camuses, ugg boots, moonwalkers, dutiki

Additionally

Chemical warmers / insoles for feet and hands.
Ice slides / ice shoes for smooth movement on slippery ice and hummocks.
Sunglasses are a must.
A sunscreen with a high degree of protection is a must.
The lipstick is hygienic.
Powerbank (for a phone that is rapidly discharging in the cold).

Recommended

Thermos (for hot herbal tea with honey and lemon, to maintain immunity and warmth).
Shoe dryers.
Lantern.
Knee pads (for those who like to photograph reflections, ice floes and cracks).

Many items are highly recommended, some are optional, but desirable for your comfort.

Some of this list can be purchased at fishing shops or Sportmaster / Decathlon.

Dates and Prices

$1,208

31 Dec, 2024 – 5 Jan, 2025 6 days 5 nights

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