New Year holidays on Lake Baikal

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If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities, and you are not attracted to the standard scenarios of New Year's Eve celebrations: with Olivier salad in front of the TV, or, say, on the shore of the warm sea under a decorated palm tree, and you want to make your favorite holiday special – welcome to Lake Baikal!

Snowy mountain peaks, fluffy fir trees, clear waters of the great Baikal and its beautiful daughter Angara, a colorful, cheerful celebration in a cozy hotel room is a great start to the New Year. And as a continuation, an unforgettable vacation on the shores of the sacred lake: sightseeing tours, healing springs of the Tunka Valley, vivid impressions, good mood and powerful energy that nature has been saving up for centuries to share with you!

Location

Irkutsk

Sightseeing tours

The price is valid until 8 Jun

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

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Tour highlights

Local traditions

Let's get acquainted with the Buryat culture, taste the national cuisine

Winter entertainment

If desired, we will take a ride on snowmobiles and dog sleds

New discoveries

If desired, we will see a real seal in the Baikal Museum

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting, Small Sea, New Year's banquet
10:00 Group meeting at Irkutsk airport.
Transfer by private transport to the Small Sea (~ 6 hours).
To send off the outgoing year and welcome the new one, you will go to Lake Baikal, namely, to the coast of the Small Sea.
After arriving and staying in the comfortable warm rooms of the recreation center, lovers of peace and natural tranquility will be able to stroll along the shore on the clear ice of the lake and enjoy the beautiful view of Olkhon Island and the western shore of Lake Baikal.
And for those whose soul is asking for a holiday, the recreation center offers an entertainment program with Baikal treats, contests and games before the start of the celebration.
Well, in the evening there will be a New Year's banquet with an entertainment program in the restaurant of the recreation center!
(including meals: dinner and banquet).

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Day 2 - Active recreation, a party with a competitive program
The recreation center offers to spend the first day of the New Year actively and educationally.
You will have the opportunity to participate in folk festivals, explore the beauties of the Malomorsky coast, skate on the smooth ice of the lake, visit the Russian sauna, play table air hockey and much more (optional).
After a busy day, you will have a festive dinner and a fun party with a competition program.
(incl. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner).

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Day 3 - Transfer to Irkutsk, free time
Having welcomed the new year well and spent the old one, we will say goodbye to the shores of the Small Sea and return to Irkutsk along the familiar road, where you will again see the picturesque mountains of the Baikal range, covered with a forest thicket.
In the evening, after staying at the hotel and relaxing from the road, you can walk around the New Year's Eve Irkutsk among the ice sculptures in the city center, ride a slide and just watch how the New Year is celebrated in this Siberian city.
(incl. meals: breakfast).
Transfer to Irkutsk by private transport.
Day 4 - Listvyanka Village, Shaman-stone, St. Peter's Church St. Nicholas the Wonderworker
Today we are going to the village of Listvyanka.
Perhaps one of the oldest Russian settlements on the shores of the great Lake has turned into a tourist center, where for every inhabitant there are several attractions, cafes and hotels, and several hundred tourists.
On the way, we recommend visiting the Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum (extra charge), where you can not only see wooden architecture and the way of life of the peoples of the Baikal region, but also participate in traditional winter fun: ride skins from a real Russian slide, ride a sleigh or a troika, or walk on stilts.
In Listvyanka, we suggest you take a sightseeing tour of the village with a visit to the observation deck at the famous Shaman Stone, listen to the romantic legend of Lake Baikal, and visit the active Orthodox Church of St. Peter the Great. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron saint of all travelers and navigators.
If you want to learn more about Lake Baikal, you can take an excursion to the Baikal Ecological Museum (optionalThe museum has a large collection of exhibits telling about the inhabitants of Lake Baikal, and they can even be seen live in the aquariums located in the museum.
You should end the day with a visit to the souvenir market adjacent to the fish rows, where you will be offered all the variety of Baikal fish cooked in various ways.
(incl. meals: breakfast, lunch).

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Day 5 - Free time in Listvyanka, Irkutsk city tour
Today you have free time in the morning, and everyone can choose the entertainment they like. We recommend you to get acquainted with cute sled dogs and, under the guidance of an experienced instructor, try yourself as a guide (optional), ride through the snow-covered forest on horseback (optional), spend time at the ski resort (optional), make a souvenir for yourself at one of the original master classes – blacksmithing, pottery or creative needlework (optional), or just take a walk along the shore of Lake Baikal.
After lunch, transfer to the city and explore the capital of Eastern Siberia, the ancient city of Irkutsk.
During the city tour, you will visit the historical center, the embankment of the Angara River, architectural monuments, and take an excursion to the Znamensky Monastery with one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Siberia, famous for its iconostasis and burials on the territory (graves of the Decembrists, Grigory Shelikhov, and others).
(incl. meals: breakfast, lunch).

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Day 6 - Arshan village, datsan, mineral springs, Kyngargi canyon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the bus station.
Boarding and transfer by regular bus Irkutsk – Arshan (210 km).
Today you will have to drive by car: first along the picturesque Kultuk highway to the village of Kultuk, and then along the road passing through a wide valley between two mountain ranges: on the left – Khamar–Daban, on the right - the Eastern Sayans.
In this unique Tunka valley, you can see young volcanoes and old Buryat yurts, the gray peaks of the Tunka Chars against the piercing blue sky.
After driving 120 km through the valley, we arrive at the village of Arshan, located at the foot of overhanging mountain peaks.
Upon arrival in Arshan village, you will spend the rest of the day getting to know the village and its surroundings.
It is better to take a tour of the village on foot, then you can see those details and details of the local way of life that are not visible from the bus window.
You will walk along the forest road to the datsan, a Buddhist temple, where you will be told about its history, the rules of conduct in datsans, and Buddhism in Buryatia. Then visit the healing mineral springs (take a mug or even a plastic bottle with you), the picturesque mountain river Kyngarga, stroll through the park of the Arshan resort with its natural monuments, pick up a souvenir at an entertaining market, where souvenir stands side by side with sellers of local medicinal herbs for literally all diseases.
A simple trekking through the Kyngargi canyon will allow you to enjoy the landscapes that can only be seen in winter: a rushing river bubbling under a layer of transparent ice, bizarre splashes on the rocks, reminiscent of fairy-tale palaces, bridges and grottoes.
(incl. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Boarding and transfer by bus Irkutsk – Arshan (210 km).

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Day 7 - Tunka Valley
Today we continue to explore the picturesque surroundings and get acquainted with the amazing Tunka Valley.
You will visit the crater of the extinct volcano Talskaya Vershina, see the cones of the Chersky and Kovrizhka volcanoes.
You will hear about the distant past of the Tunka Valley from the time of the Jurassic period, as well as exciting legends about the ancestor of the Buryat tribes of Bukhara-noyon, the beautiful Kyngyrga.
The Tunka Valley is often called the "Land of healing narzanes" because of the abundance of mineral springs, which in their healing properties are not inferior to the famous waters of the Caucasus and the Carpathians.
The methane baths of the Pearl spring are unique in their chemical composition.
The hospital is located in a picturesque location on the right bank of the Irkut River.
You can swim in the pool with mineral water (for an additional fee), drink healing phyto-tea, and taste Buryat cuisine (for an additional fee).
And later in the evening, before returning to Arshan, we will have an excursion to the maral farm.
Marals are primarily known for their horns, which are used to make various medicines, vitamins, cosmetics, etc.
You will be told about the features of harvesting antlers and their benefits for the body.
The deer on the farm are mostly wild, but some individuals have already been tamed, and anyone can pet and even feed them.
(incl. meals: breakfast, dinner).

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Day 8 - Transfer to Irkutsk, departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
After that, transfer by regular bus to Irkutsk (~5 hours)..
Upon arrival in the city, the program ends (~15:30 hours).
(incl. meals: breakfast).

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
or

Hotel, Guest House

1 night
or

Camp Site, Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in hotels in Irkutsk (2 nights), Listvyanka (1 night), Arshan (2 nights), at a campsite on the Small Sea (2 nights) based on double occupancy.

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

Double room	133 000
Extra charge for a single room	42 000

The possible placement options are shown below. Please specify more details when booking.

The Angara Hotel

The Angara Hotel is the largest hotel in the center of Irkutsk, ideal for both tourist and business trips. The convenient location allows you to quickly reach the main attractions, restaurants, shops and business facilities of the city. The windows overlook the central square, and the modern atmosphere and comfort make the stay especially pleasant.

The hotel offers more than 300 rooms of different categories, from standard to suites, which allows you to choose an option for any budget. All rooms are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Secure parking, 24-hour service, shuttle service and the possibility of staying with pets are also provided for guests.

The hotel has a well-thought-out gastronomic component. Breakfast is served in a buffet style, and a set menu with daily updates is offered for lunches and dinners. The 3rd Floor restaurant overlooks the central square and the London Pub restaurant, where you can not only have lunch or dinner, but also spend time in a cozy atmosphere.

The hotel's infrastructure is complemented by a sauna with a font, billiards, fitness equipment and karaoke, as well as a billiard club with 11 tables.

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Another option

Empire Hotel

Offering views of the Angara River, Empire Hotel is located in the historical part of Irkutsk, a 5-minute walk from Kirov Square. It offers free Wi-Fi, regional cuisine, and a bar.

All rooms at the Empire Hotel are decorated in a modern style. A telephone, a safe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels are provided. The private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. Bathrobes are provided upon request.

A rich breakfast buffet is served every morning at the Empire Hotel. The hotel's restaurant serves Russian and European cuisine.

The Spasskaya Church is less than a 10-minute walk from the Empire Hotel. The Trubetskoy House Museum and the Volkonsky House Museum are about a 20-minute walk away.

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Another option

The Europa Hotel

The hotel has 63 comfortable rooms of various categories. Each of them is designed in a modern style, equipped with an electronic access system and telephone connection. For a comfortable stay, there is functional furniture and appliances: a single or double bed, satellite TV, snow-white linens, a desk, a wardrobe for careful storage of clothes, a private bathroom with new plumbing.

Guests are invited to visit the hotel's restaurant of the same name, which is famous for its good service and delicious dishes.

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Mayak Hotel, Listvyanka village

"Mayak" is a country complex located near the picturesque Lake Baikal, in the village of Listvyanka, Irkutsk region.

The complex has 75 modern rooms of different categories, which are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The rooms are regularly updated and renovated to make the guests' stay even better. The rooms are equipped with a spacious wardrobe, a comfortable sleeping place, bedside tables, a TV for watching your favorite TV channels and movie nights. The bathroom is equipped with hygiene products, bathrobes and a hairdryer.

There is a luxurious restaurant with Siberian cuisine, a cozy restaurant with Georgian cuisine and a summer rooftop bar. Here, guests can enjoy a unique atmosphere and delicious dishes.

For business events, there is a conference room with modern equipment for 160 people.

In your free time, you can visit: the Aquarium, where performances with seals are held, rides with a Ferris wheel, which offers a colorful view of the lake, as well as the Art Gallery named after V. Y. Plamenevsky. The train station is 5.1 km away and the airport is 59.2 km away.

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Another option

Baikal Cedar Guest House

Baikal cedar Guest House is located in Listvyanka. Here you can always connect to a free Wi-Fi network.

23 comfortable rooms are provided for guests' accommodation. All of them include comfortable beds and necessary furniture.

Some have a seating area or a balcony. Cleaning is carried out daily. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and the responsive and friendly staff is always happy to help and answer all your questions.

You can eat in the nearest snack bars, canteens and cafes. You can buy food in the nearest supermarkets, shops and markets. Of the attractions that are nearby, you can visit: the Taltsy Museum, the Church of St. Nicholas, Lake Baikal is very close. The distance to the airport is approximately 59.5 kilometers.

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Another option

Guest house "Yeremeyev Manor"

The Yeremeyev Manor Guest House is located in the village of Listvyanka, on Kulikova Street.

It offers comfortable rooms with comfortable furniture, wireless internet, bathroom with shower, hairdryer, towels and personal hygiene products.

There is a shared kitchen with a microwave, toaster, kitchenware, a hotplate and a stove. There is a dining area, tea and coffee. The Baikal Towers Restaurant is located 230 m away.

Everyone can visit the sauna in the guest house, the Author's Song Theater on Lake Baikal is 500 m away, the Osipov Family Retro Park Museum is 400 m away and the Baikal Museum of Gems is 590 m away. Baikal Railway station is 7 km away via ferry, and the airport is 64 km away.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 25 tourists

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation in hotels in Irkutsk (2 nights), Listvyanka (1 night), Arshan (2 nights), at a campsite on the Small Sea (2 nights) based on double occupancy;
meals specified in the program;
all transfers according to the program;
guided tours according to the program;
New Year's banquet with entertainment program at the recreation center restaurant.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
tickets for sightseeing sites and additional excursions (please specify the cost when booking).

It's important to know

boots or boots designed for severe frost;
a hat with the ability to cover the ears;
warm, windproof gloves;
a warm jacket;
a warm sweater or fleece jacket;
pants (ski pants are available);
socks (thermal socks and woolen ones);
thermal underwear;
sunglasses;
lantern;
the lipstick is hygienic.

Dates and Prices

$2,150

$1,833

31 Dec, 2026 – 7 Jan, 2027 8 days 7 nights

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New Year holidays on Lake Baikal

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