Seven days on Lake Baikal. Sightseeing tour

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On a week–long tour to Lake Baikal, you will visit the largest and most shamanic island of Lake Baikal - Olkhon. With its cliffs, caves, capes and sandy beach. Listen to the legends and enjoy the beautiful views. Next, go to the village of Listvyanka, where there are museums and other attractions, and then take a tour of the Circum-Baikal Railway.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Inhabitants of Lake Baikal

We will visit the Baikal Museum and learn many interesting facts about the flora and fauna of the lake

Railway travel

Let's take a tour of the unique Circum-Baikal railway

Olkhon Island

We will see the main sights of the island and relax on the shore of Lake Baikal

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to Olkhon, village Hoosier
We will meet at 9 o'clock at Irkutsk airport (please arrive in advance, as flights are delayed).
Boarding a bus and going to Olkhon Island (it will take about 5-6 hours, transfer by minibus. For small groups of up to 6 people, accompanied by a driver only).
Technical stop on the way to a cafe, lunch (at your own expense).
We are located at the base in the village of Khuzhir, depending on the chosen option (for example, camp sites: Olkhon, Olkhon Inn, Flagship, Tengeri, etc.).
We also have a short tour of the village and up to the Shamanka rock.
The village of Khuzhir is located next to the famous Cape Burkhan, immediately behind it is the magnificent sandy beach of Sarai Bay.
Since ancient times, the rock has been considered a sacred place, steeped in secrets and legends.
We have dinner on our own in a cafe.
Meals: self-catering.

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Day 2 - Trip to Cape Khoboy
We have breakfast at the campsite and go on a trip in UAZ high-terrain vehicles (country roads), to the northernmost point of the island – Cape Khoboy.
The island is considered a sacred place.
During the trip, you will see almost the entire island, nature, rocks, the shore of the Small Sea, etc. Cape Khoboy (in Buryat, khoboy means "fang, molar tooth") This spectacular pillar-shaped rock, resembling a sharp canine tooth from the sea, bears a pronounced resemblance to the profile of a female head with a bust, as on ancient Greek galleys from the east and west.
We take great photos not only of the Small Sea, but also of the open Lake Baikal, from where you can see the deepest point, the Holy Nose and the eastern shore (in good weather).
We have lunch there on Khoboy and return back in the evening.
Dinner at a cafe at your own expense.
If you plan to book excursions on your free days, it is better to do it in advance.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Rest on the shore of Lake Baikal
Today, according to the program, there is a free day and after breakfast you can walk around Lake Baikal to listen to the music of the waves, go on excursions or sunbathe in the Sarai Bay, if desired, you can visit the local Revyakin Museum, ride bicycles, book fishing, excursions, rent ATVs and scooters, a water excursion to Ogoy Island or to the South of Lake Baikal, take a walk along the ecological the trail , etc .
It is advisable to book excursions either when buying a tour at the office or on the first day of arrival on the island, there may not be enough places during the peak season.
We have lunch and dinner in the cafe of the village (at our own expense).
Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 4 - Transfer to Irkutsk
We have breakfast, pack up and leave Olkhon Island for Irkutsk.
The departure time is announced the day before (approximately from 8:30 to 10 o'clock. Transfer by minibus in a team group from other camp sites. For small groups of up to 6 people, accompanied by a driver only).
During the transfer, we have lunch at a roadside cafe (we pay for it ourselves).
In Irkutsk, we stay in hotels or in hotels according to the selected room categories.
We are resting and in your free time you can take walks around the city, along the embankment of the Angara River.
We recommend visiting the 130 block, which has been restored and restored according to the sketches of 65 buildings.
Eight of them are real architectural monuments, others are stylized.
This is a unique project that other cities are also focusing on, restoring the history of artisans and merchants.
Dinner on your own.
Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 5 - Transfer to the village of Listvyanka. Visit to the Baikal Museum
After breakfast, a sightseeing bus tour of the city (duration about 1.5 hours).
Be sure to visit the historical center and drive near the Irkutsk hydroelectric power station.
The sightseeing tour includes an inspection of the Holy Cross Church, the monument to Alexander III, the monument to Admiral Kolchak, and the House of Europe (the Shastin House), an example of Siberian Baroque.
Then we drive along the Baikal highway to the village of Listvyanka.
In the village we visit the Limnological Museum of Lake Baikal, where scientists work to study the lake.
Lunch and Dinner on your own.
The village of Listvyanka is the nearest village from Irkutsk on Lake Baikal.
Return to Irkutsk.
Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 6 - Tour of the Circum-Baikal Railway (KBZHD)
Today you will take a very interesting tour of the Circum-Baikal railway.
Early breakfast, transfer to the starting point of the tour (railway station or to the center of Irkutsk).
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Boarding the bus and going on an excursion that has no analogues in the world.
The railway that runs along Lake Baikal (85 km).
In the past, this road was part of the Trans-Siberian Railway, a monument of engineering art, one of the picturesque sights of the Baikal region.
Until the middle of the 20th century, the main route of the Trans-Siberian Railway ran along the Circum-Baikal Railway, but later a duplicate section was built from Irkutsk to the southern tip of Lake Baikal, and the western section of the KBZHD lost its former importance.
Monuments of engineering art (tunnels, galleries, culverts, etc.) have been preserved throughout it.
We will meet after the tour at 21-22.00 hours, transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 7 - Departure
Completion of the program.
After breakfast, independent departure from the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
or

Camp Site, Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in double rooms in economy class hotels and campsites along the way.:

Olkhon Island (3 nights: 1st, 2nd, 3rd days);
in Irkutsk (3 nights: 4th, 5th, 6th days)

Please specify additional information about the accommodation when booking the tour.

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

	Economy (facilities on the floor)	"Standard" (room facilities)	Junior Suite	"Lux"
Double occupancy	83 800	101 900	118 800	136 400
Single occupancy	93 700	113 700	148 200	-

Please specify the specific accommodation facilities when booking the tour.

Some of the proposed locations are listed below.

Hotel "7 Roads" 2*

It is located in Irkutsk, 4 km from the city center. Irkutsk International Airport is 3.6 km away. It offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and free Wi-Fi.

There are 20 rooms of various categories available for accommodation: single, double rooms and studios decorated in various styles.

Each room has everything you need for a comfortable stay: two single or one double bed with orthopedic mattress, bedside tables, wardrobe, table, mirror, flat-screen satellite TV, refrigerator with mini-bar, electric kettle, private bathroom with shower cabin, set of towels and toiletries.

A continental breakfast is served daily in the hotel's restaurant, as well as Russian-European cuisine. The restaurant is specially equipped for live broadcasts of sports matches.

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Another option

The Fregat Hotel

It is located in a residential area of Irkutsk, on the banks of the Angara River. The convenient location allows you to reach the city center in 10 minutes, the international airport in 5 minutes and the railway station in 15 minutes.

One- and two–room rooms are offered for accommodation - "Economy", "Standard", "Comfort", decorated in a classic style. In the rooms: one double or two double beds, bedside tables, wardrobe, coffee table with comfortable armchairs, TV. The bathroom with shower is shared on the floor (for economy accommodation) or in the room.

It offers a restaurant serving Russian and European cuisine, a bar, a sauna and a Turkish bath, as well as a small swimming pool.

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Another option

Irkutsk Hotel

It is located in the center of Irkutsk, on the banks of the Angara River, within walking distance from the main historical and business facilities. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available on site. Rooms of various categories are available – from standard to deluxe rooms – with views of the river or the city.

In each room: two single or one double bed, desk, digital TV, telephone, free Internet access, refrigerator, heating system, air conditioning, carpeted floor. There is a private bathroom with a bathtub, a hairdryer and bath accessories. There is a large wardrobe in the hallway.

Free drinking water is provided, and there is a water cooler on the floor. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning at the hotel's restaurant, and in the evening you can order various dishes of European and Siberian cuisine.

Guests can use the modern gym and spa with solarium, or book a massage at the wellness club. The hotel also has a business center that provides postal services. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available.

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Another option

Irkut Hotel

It is located in the center of Irkutsk, a 5-minute walk from the square. Kirov. Within walking distance of the historical sites of the city, the embankment of the Angara river, as well as several restaurants and cafes. The distance to the railway station is 3 km, to the airport 11 km, to the bus station can be reached in 20 minutes.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style and equipped with everything you need: comfortable furniture (bed, wardrobe, table, bedside table), refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, kettle, TV with cable TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting and transfer according to the program (carried out as part of national teams);
visit to the territory of the Baikal National Park (Olkhon Island);
escort and guide services;
excursion service according to the program, including the KBZHD (meals are purchased separately - the complex, as well as a place on the Baikal side);
meals according to the program:
- 1 day: not included;
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch;
- Day 3-7: breakfast;
placement according to the program, depending on the selected category.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
alcoholic beverages;
visiting entertainment facilities;
meals on the road or not specified in the program;
sauna (on-site payment);
Revyakin Museum ticket (on-site payment);
fishing gear rental;
videography in museums;
medical insurance;
bicycle rental;
horse riding for 1 hour (to be booked in advance, payment to the guide);
excursion to the south of the island or the sacred island of Ogoy (to be booked in advance, payment to the guide);
fishing services – the price is negotiable (payment on the spot);
meals on the KBZHD tour (the complex, as well as the location from Lake Baikal):
- the surcharge for seats on the Baikal side of the KBZHD is 2,500 rubles.;
- complex meals on KBZHD – 3,500 rubles.;
The tour is conducted by rail bus and diesel locomotive. Please specify the transport when booking.

It's important to know

passport;
tickets, travel package, payment documents for accommodation, etc.;
a compulsory medical insurance policy and a mini first aid kit;
cosmetics, sunscreen, insects, etc. (depending on the time of year);
clothes – quantity: exactly what you use for your entire trip (not excess or shortage – calculate how many sets of clothes you will wear);
Practicality: clothes should match the season (warm/light clothes), the type of vacation (beach vacation/ city tour/ mountain hike / pilgrimage trip), and also not get dirty too quickly;
convenience: does not restrict movement in case of fast walking or running;
for a summer trip: underwear, cotton + wool socks, tracksuit, swimsuit, hooded jacket, cape or umbrella from the rain, sweater, jeans or trousers, shirt, T-shirt, shorts, cap or cap;
personal hygiene products, hair dryer, mug;
shoes (in summer – sneakers, slippers, sandals, etc.);
photo camera;
sunglasses.

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Seven days on Lake Baikal. Sightseeing tour

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

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It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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