New Year's holidays on Lake Baikal. Listvyanka

New Year's Eve at the hotel on the shore of Lake Baikal. The atmosphere of fairy tales and fun in the company of Baikal Santa Claus on the most important night of the year. And then an unforgettable vacation in Listvyanka with snowmobiling, gastronomic pleasures from the national cuisine and acquaintance with the traditions and customs of the local population.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$1,238
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 31 December, 2024 – 2 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

An invigorating snowmobile ride
Let's ride snowmobiles through the beautiful winter forest
New Year's Banquet
Let's celebrate the New Year in a fun company
Baikal fish
Let's try Baikal delicacies and local cuisine
Taltsy Museum
We will visit one of the five largest open-air museums in the country

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk city tour. Listvyanka

    09:00 Start of the route from Irkutsk airport. 

    You must arrive in Irkutsk no later than 08:00. 

    Today we spend the day not cutting salads and watching "Irony of Fate", but exploring Lake Baikal, but first we will get acquainted with Irkutsk. 

    After all, even in 1890, Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, when he spent 2 weeks in the city, wrote: "Irkutsk is an excellent city. Quite intelligent. Theater, museum, city garden with music, good hotels… It is better than Yekaterinburg and Tomsk. Quite Europe..." 

    During a two-hour city tour, you will be able to personally see what impressed Chekhov and does not leave many tourists indifferent. 

    The program includes only the most significant places in the history of Irkutsk.

    After walking through the streets of Irkutsk, we go straight to Lake Baikal to see and feel its breath, namely to the village of Listvyanka. 

    Here, even with large temperature differences, the water never freezes. 

    Ducks and many species of birds winter here, which should fly south. 

    Here you can see fabulous forests wrapped in a silver veil and glistening in the sun. 

    The air is light and fresh here, and the ice is crystal. 

    Here we will get acquainted with the endemic of the lake – the seal and learn the greatness of Lake Baikal, as well as take a virtual dive in a bathyscaphe to a depth of 1,637 meters. 

    After a busy program, we go to a restaurant with a view of Lake Baikal for lunch, and then to the hotel to prepare for the New Year!

    It starts at 22:00. 

    It will be unforgettable! 

    Meals: lunch, festive dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Snowmobiling. The Chersky Stone
  • Day 3 - The Taltsy Museum. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Listvyanka.

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

HotelDouble roomExtra charge for a single room
Baikal Hotel122 990on request

Check the hotel when booking. A possible option is presented below.

Baikal Hotel or The Mayak Hotel 3 nights
Baikal Hotel

The hotel underwent a major renovation and opened its doors to all travelers in July 2023. A cozy stay, delicious breakfasts and high-class hotel service will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is located far from the noise of the central Listvyanka street, on a hill, which guarantees a picturesque view of Lake Baikal and a peaceful atmosphere of relaxation. In the tour program, we offer accommodation in a 2-bed comfortable room with two separate beds. Some of the rooms overlook Lake Baikal, some of them overlook the Siberian taiga. The room size is 20 sq.m. Each room has a wardrobe, bedside table, chest of drawers, mirror, full bathroom, air conditioning, dressing table with mirror, Wi-Fi, Mini fridge, balcony.

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Another option
The Mayak Hotel

The Mayak Hotel is located on the very shore of Lake Baikal in the village of Listvyanka. This is undoubtedly the most spectacular building in Listvyanka. Cozy rooms with a view of Lake Baikal, a calm and welcoming atmosphere inside the hotel, room-service — all this will make your stay unforgettable. In the tour program, we offer accommodation in a 2-bed comfortable room. Some of the rooms have a view of Lake Baikal, some of them have a view of the mountains. The room size is 12 sq.m. The standard room has everything you need for your convenience: one large or two separate beds, a wardrobe, a TV and a full bathroom, Wi-Fi. All this makes the standard room an ideal choice for those who appreciate minimalism and comfort.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • 2 nights in Listvyanka at the Baikal or Mayak Hotel;
  • New Year's Eve program + festive banquet;
  • transfers according to the program;
  • meals according to the program (31.12 – lunch, gala dinner; 1.01 – breakfast, lunch; 2.01 – breakfast);
  • entrance tickets to museums with guided tours;
  • snowmobiling;
  • services of a certified guide;
  • memorable gifts.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • medical insurance;
  • meals not specified in the program (organized on request);
  • alcoholic beverages (1 bottle included in the New Year's banquet);
  • additional services.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • a warm jacket or down jacket, warm trousers, preferably windproof (a ski suit will be very comfortable) the suit should be non-draughty and very warm, as well as everything else. We sharpen the blowouts: the winds on Lake Baikal are strong and cold. A down jacket and a jumpsuit are a great option for an expedition! 
  • hat (knitted or fur) and scarf;
  • good shoes are the key to your comfort. It is necessary that the shoes be warm and of high quality. You can take shoes made of both natural and artificial materials with you – each type has its advantages. For example, you will definitely not freeze in boots, but at the same time sports shoes are much lighter and more dynamic, artificial insulation dries faster. What you need to pay attention to: high-quality insulation, membranes, non-slip sole. Comfortable warm boots (without heels), preferably high. So that you can comfortably walk on snow and ice;
  • warm socks (wool or trekking);
  • fleece thermal underwear;
  • fleece jackets /sweatshirts /trousers;
  • fleece windproof gloves;
  • warm mittens or leggings;
  • fleece windproof hat;
  • thermal socks;
  • personal hygiene products;
  • sunglasses (!);
  • sunscreen (minimum 30sp, better than 50);
  • anti-weathering cream (nutritious, children's);
  • personal first aid kit (medicines you take;
  • constantly and essential medicines);
  • photo and video equipment;
  • chargers for your equipment, batteries, accumulators;
  • flashlight (regular, headlamp).
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Dates and Prices

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    $1,238
    31 Dec, 2024 – 2 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews

  • MB
    Maria Barakova
    12 Nov, 2024
    about provider
    Good afternoon! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the organizers of the “Taste of Lake Baikal” tour, which we enjoyed from July 15 to July 18. The entire experience was flawlessly arranged, with every detail thoughtfully considered! Special thanks to manager Kirill, who was always available and took excellent care of us throughout the trip. Our group was small—just five people—which was a real advantage for us as travelers! We felt like VIPs in Irkutsk! Our guides, Alyona and driver Roman Kondratiev, shared so much about the history of Irkutsk and the incredible places we visited. Their laid-back storytelling kept it interesting, giving us insights that most tourists don’t get. The choice to use a car for such a small group was perfect—flexible, comfortable, and easy to hear everything. From the initial greeting to our final departure, we were so well looked after. The program was rich and engaging without a single wasted moment! Irkutsk is a beautiful city, full of amazing people and historic sites, and we were fortunate to have enthusiastic guides who truly love what they do. We highly recommend this tour to everyone! It left us with the very best memories.
    12 Nov, 2024
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