New Year's holidays on Lake Baikal. Listvyanka

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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 or a cable car if desired, gastronomic delights from the national cuisine and acquaintance with the traditions and customs of the local population.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

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 are not spending the day 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. Very intelligent. Theater, museum, city garden with music, good hotels… It is better than Yekaterinburg and Tomsk. Quite Europe..."
During the 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 that should fly south spend the winter here.
Here you can see fabulous forests wrapped in silvery veils and glistening in the sun.
The air is light and fresh here, and the ice is crystal clear.
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 lunch at a restaurant overlooking Lake Baikal, and then to the hotel to prepare for the New Year!
It starts at 22:00.
It will be unforgettable!
Meals: lunch, gala dinner.

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Day 2 - Free day. Activities at will
Your free day on Lake Baikal!
You can walk around Lake Baikal on your own or purchase additional services:
snowmobile ride in the snowy Siberian taiga — individually, check with the manager
visit to the chairlift "Chersky stone", which offers an incredible view of Lake Baikal — individually, check with the manager
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 3 - The Taltsy Museum. Departure
Route: Listvyanka village – Taltsy Museum – Irkutsk.
Time: 1.5 hours walking tour.
Start the final day of the trip brightly, meeting the dawn in the icy halls of Lake Baikal — these moments will become your favorite in the gallery of your memories.
After breakfast (09:30), a transfer will take you to the Taltsy Open-air Museum.
This is a real treasure trove of historical and architectural monuments of the peoples of Eastern Siberia of the XVIII-XX centuries.
During a tour of one of the five largest museums of this type in the country, you will learn about the cultural and everyday peculiarities of the life of the Baikal peoples.
Finally, let's have some fun: we'll walk in giant skis and arrange a race on stilts.
After the museum tour, we will return to Irkutsk.
You will be taken to the airport at approximately 13:00.
See you again on Lake Baikal!
Important! A cultural program is planned in the morning, so choose a flight departing after 13:00.
When booking this tour at the time of departure from Irkutsk, consult with the manager.
Meals: breakfast.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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.:

Hotel	Double room	Single room
The Lighthouse Hotel	66 000	86 000
Baikal Hotel	108 300	138 300

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; 2.01 – breakfast);
guided museum entrance tickets;
transfer guide services (3 days);
guide services (1 day);
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 is included in the New Year's banquet);
skate rental;
additional services.

It's important to know

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).

Dates and Prices

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$910

30 Dec, 2026 – 1 Jan, 2027 3 days 2 nights

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15 May, 2026

I would like to share my impressions of the “Winter Baikal Stories” tour. Everything was organized excellently and very professionally, the excursion program was rich and engaging, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip. Our guide, Polina, was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I would also like to give special thanks to our amazing organizer, Polina, who was always available during the tour and resolved any questions or issues immediately. Wishing your travel company continued success and prosperity!!! 🔥