Olkhon Island is the heart of Lake Baikal. Sightseeing and active tour

Olkhon Island is the heart of Lake Baikal, the largest of its islands, surrounded by ancient legends and considered the sacred center of shamanism in the northern hemisphere. Amazing, amazing, mysterious! It is covered with secrets and legends, extremely beautiful, and never ceases to delight tourists and locals. Your vacation on Olkhon will be remembered forever! 

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$654
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 20 – 27 June, 2025
    • 4 – 11 July, 2025
    • 18 – 25 July, 2025
    • 1 – 8 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    3 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 10 people
Minimum age
14 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

Rafting in picturesque places
We will make a rafting trip along the rocks with picturesque grottoes. We will pass the Hankhoi Lake, separated from the Small Sea by a sand spit.
Bike ride on Lake Baikal
Let's take a ride with the wind through the expanses of Olkhon Island
Caves of the Tagheran steppes
We will visit the amazing Bolshaya Baidinskaya caves, Aya caves, Vologda Trap caves

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - To the Baikal coast

    Excursions in the tour (order) can be rearranged by day without changing the volume and quality of services provided.

    Gathering of the group at the airport or at the Irkutsk train station in the morning (the time and place are indicated in the itinerary).

    Transfer Irkutsk-Sakhyurt.

    Lunch at the yurt cafe. 

    Getting to know the national Buryat cuisine.

    Crossing the Olkhon Gate Strait by ferry. 

    A small transfer to the picturesque and surprisingly cozy bay. 

    Overnight on the shore of Lake Baikal in tents (accommodation in yurts is possible, it is discussed additionally).

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  • Day 2 - The first day of rafting
  • Day 3 - Across Hanhoi Lake
  • Day 4 - To Sarai Bay
  • Day 5 - Olkhon Island Bike Tour
  • Day 6 - Excursion "Journey to the ends of the Earth!"
  • Day 7 - Excursion "Caves of the Tazheran steppes"
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    3 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in tents, at a camp site and in a hotel in Irkutsk.

Tent camp 3 nights

Overnight stays on the shore of Lake Baikal in tents.

A campsite in the village. Hoosier 3 nights
Hotel in Irkutsk 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 10 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation specified in the program;
  • the food specified in the program (tourists cook on the active part on their own! The cook's services are paid separately at the request of the group: 5,000 rubles/day. For groups of 10 people or more, the cook is included).
  • all types of transfers according to the program;
  • services of a guide, a water tourism instructor;
  • rental of rafting equipment: kayaks (2.3-seater), life jackets, paddles, hermetic bags;
  • rent of general camping equipment: 2, 3, 4-bed tents, awning, campfire equipment, gas equipment;
  • payment for a permit to visit the Baikal National Park;
  • guided tours according to the program, including entrance tickets

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • rent a sleeping bag, backpack, rug;
  • accommodation in Irkutsk before and after the tour;
  • additional drinks and food (except those specified in the program).
  • bathhouse.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. A hermetic bag is used instead of a backpack.
  2. Sleeping bag (2-layer, synthetic filler). The comfort temperature is +5!
  3. Foam (polyurethane foam mat).
  4. Foam (for sitting).
  5. A mug, a bowl, a spoon, a knife (a slinger) - everyone must!
  6. Individual first aid kit: medicines for you personally, Band-Aid, elastic bandage, insect repellent, sunscreen.
  7. Documents: passport, MHI insurance policy – packed in an airtight package.
  8. Flashlight (with a spare set of batteries).
  9. Photo camera.
  10. Toiletries (soap, towel, toothbrush...)
  11. Alloy shoes: sneakers, sandals or sneakers - they will be wet!
  12. Sushi shoes: sneakers, rubber boots or sandals.
  13. Woolen or polartek socks (for overnight stays) – 2 p.
  14. Socks x/b– 2 p.
  15. Change of underwear.
  16. Swimsuit.
  17. Wind- and moisture-proof trousers and jacket - for alloy
  18. Thermal underwear (leggings and jacket down)
  19. Sweatpants (for overnight stays and sushi).
  20. T–shirts - 2 pcs..
  21. Woolen hat or ears
  22. The sweater is warm or fleece (it is much lighter in weight and easy to dry).
  23. A warm jacket or vest.
  24. A rain cape (this is an important point, the cape must be strong).
  25. Headdress: panama hat, kerchief, cap or bandana.
  26. Sunglasses.
  27. Work gloves (for campfire work).
  28. Matches in an airtight package - everyone must! Any means of ignition!
  29. Inflatable seat cushion for kayaks.
  30. The thermos is small with a metal flask.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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  • $654
    20 – 27 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $654
    4 – 11 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $654
    18 – 25 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $654
    1 – 8 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews

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    Sergei
    19 Nov, 2024
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    Everything was great
    19 Nov, 2024
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    Daria
    18 Nov, 2024
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    Special thanks to the tour team. They were always available, providing guidance and answering all our questions. Thank you so much for an incredible journey!
    18 Nov, 2024
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