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

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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

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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 of Olkhon
Guided tours in the tour (priority) can be rearranged by day without changing the volume and quality of services provided.
Gathering of the group at the Irkutsk airport or train station in the morning (the time and place are indicated in the itinerary).
Transfer Irkutsk-Sakhyurt.
Lunch at the yurt cafe (not included in the price).
Getting to know the national Buryat cuisine.
Ferry crossing of the Olkhon Gate Strait.
Transfer to the village of Khuzhir.
Accommodation at the hotel.
A walk to the Shamanka rock.
Dinner at a cafe to suit your taste.
Power supply: no. Accommodation: hotel "Bencharova Manor" / "Baykalov ostrog", standard room, double occupancy.

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Day 2 - Tour "Journey to the ends of the Earth!"
Cape Khoboy is the northernmost cape of the island of Olkhon.
When you stand on a cliff at the very edge, and there are kilometers of water below you, it seems that this is the very edge of the Earth that brave sailors and fearless heroes of Russian fairy tales were looking for.
That's where our path lies.
To get to the north of the island, you need to overcome: a steppe landscape with incredible ascents and descents, very similar to a roller coaster, a sandy tract and an impassable taiga.
During the trip, you will be able to see the face of Father Baikal on the slopes of the Primorsky Ridge, admire the three brothers, whose silhouettes were immortalized in stone by a mighty and just father, visit the edge of the Earth, make a wish on the rock of Love, and also taste fish soup prepared according to an ancient Buryat recipe.
You will learn a lot about Lake Baikal, hear fascinating legends, get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the locals.
The route is within the power of everyone, but the impressions will remain the most vivid and, of course, unforgettable!
After the tour, we reach the picturesque and surprisingly cozy bay.
Overnight on the shore of Lake Baikal in tents.
Supper.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Accommodation: tent camp.

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Day 3 - The first day of rafting
Breakfast.
Assembling kayaks.
Safety briefing.
Basics of kayak management.
Today is the first day of rafting.
We walk along the island of Olkhon with its famous sandy beaches.
We visit numerous islands, enjoy the views of the Primorsky Ridge.
Lunch (maybe a snack).
Overnight at the shore of Lake Baikal.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: tent camp.

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Day 4 - Khuzhir Bay
After breakfast, we continue rafting.
Our path runs along the cliffs with picturesque caves, which can be reached by kayaking in favorable weather conditions.
We will pass by Cape Burkhan (Shamanka rock), we will dock in the Khuzhir Bay.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner at a cafe to suit your taste.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Accommodation: hotel "Bencharova Manor" / "Baykalov ostrog", standard room, double occupancy.

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Day 5 - Olkhon Island Bike Tour
Bike ride through the open spaces of Olkhon Island.
The route depends on the group's capabilities.
Lunch at a cafe at your own expense.
In the evening, it is possible to order a sauna (to be paid separately).
Meals: breakfast.
Accommodation: hotel "Bencharova Manor" / "Baykalov ostrog", standard room, double occupancy.

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Day 6 - Free day or additional excursions
We offer guided tours for an additional fee:
"Islands of the Small Sea". Let's go conquer the Baikal expanses of the Small Sea. We will definitely visit Ogoy Island, where the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment is located. The tour will take place by boat. It is believed that Buddhist stupas are designed to dissolve all negative obstacles in the world, favorably contribute to the prosperity of the area where they are built, and benefit people, especially those who visit these stupas consciously.
"Caves of the Tagheran steppes" (designed for the whole day, lunch included). The program includes a visit to Bolshaya Baidinskaya Cave, AYA Cave, lunch on a cliff with stunning views of Lake Baikal, and a visit to the Vologda Trap Cave. Tourists are provided with equipment for visiting caves: protective suits, helmets, flashlights, gloves.
Lunch/dinner in a cafe/restaurant (according to your taste).
Accommodation: hotel "Bencharova Manor" / "Baykalov ostrog", standard room, double occupancy.
Meals: breakfast.

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Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast.
Transfer to Irkutsk.
Meals: breakfast.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Tent

3 nights
Camp Site

3 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in tents, at a campsite and in a hotel in Irkutsk.

The surcharge for a single room is 14,000 rubles/4 nights (only when staying in a hotel).

Overnight stays on the shore of Lake Baikal in tents.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation specified in the program;
the food specified in the program (the active part is cooked by tourists on their own! The cook's services are paid separately at the request of the group).
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, air bags;
general camping equipment rental: 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 fees

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

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

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Olga

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29 Dec, 2024

Everything was top-notch!!! Thank you so much for the excellent organization!!
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Natalia

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28 Dec, 2024

Everything was impeccably organized, with no hiccups at all. The coordination was seamless. Our group consisted entirely of travelers aged 50 and above, but that didn’t stop us from exploring the most remote and stunning spots around Lake Baikal. We were fortunate to have the wonderful guide Irina Perlova, who made it all possible. Many thanks to the tour operator for an unforgettable experience.
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19 Nov, 2024

Everything was great