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, gastronomic pleasures from the national cuisine and acquaintance with the traditions and customs of the local population.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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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
After celebrating the new year, we will get a good night's sleep and gain strength to feel cheerful and cheerful, because there is a very interesting and active day ahead.
At 13:00 we will have a breathtaking snowmobile ride through the fabulous winter forest.
On the way, we will make stops in the most beautiful places to take unique winter photos and videos, lie in soft snowdrifts or bring snow down on ourselves from mighty trees.
Having had fun from the bottom of our hearts and feeling the frost on our cheeks, at 14:00 we go for lunch to a restaurant with a panoramic view of Lake Baikal.
Next, we will take a chairlift to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers stunning views of the soaring Lake Baikal, the source of the Angara River and the opposite shore with snow–capped ridges.
After the walk, we go to rest at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.

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Day 3 - The Taltsy Museum. Departure
Today is the final, but no less eventful day.
Therefore, we get up early, have a hearty breakfast and hit the road at 09:30.
On the way, we will visit a unique collection of historical and architectural monuments of the peoples of Eastern Siberia of the 18th and 20th centuries – the Taltsy Museum.
During the tour, we will learn about the cultural and everyday features of the life of the Baikal peoples, as well as walk on giant skis and arrange a race on stilts.
After having fun at the museum, we return to Irkutsk, to the airport and, unfortunately, we say "See you again!".
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	Extra charge for a single room
Baikal Hotel	88 500	28 000
The Lighthouse Hotel	68 100	14 000

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

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

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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31 Dec, 2024 – 2 Jan, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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Reviews

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Maria Barakova

12 Nov, 2024

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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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