Siberian holidays. Christmas Baikal

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Spend the New Year holidays and Christmas on Lake Baikal! Discover the beautiful nature of Siberia and the amazing mountains of the Eastern Sayan.

Here you can relax, enjoy new places, immerse yourself in local traditions and culture, as well as celebrate your favorite holiday in a calm and peaceful atmosphere!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Eastern Sayans

Embark on a delightful journey through the picturesque mountains of Eastern Sayan, with its majestic mountains and cozy villages

Ice skating on the big lake

Enjoy the speed and freedom on the largest frozen lake in the world

History and beauty in Listvyanka

Step onto the shore of the deepest and most ancient lake on the planet, learn about the culture and epochs that have left their mark in these parts

Festive Irkutsk

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of festive Irkutsk and take a walk along the Angara embankment

Christmas Night

Feel the magic of the holiday with the ringing of bells, those who wish can visit the temple and take part in Christmas rituals

Itinerary

Day 1 - Excursion to Lake Baikal in the village of Listvyanka
The gathering of the group in Irkutsk at 10:00.
It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 local time.
Most recently, the celebration of the new year 2024 took place, and it's nice to spend the remaining days of the calendar holidays in a new place: set the tone for travel for the whole coming year!
Your adventure on Lake Baikal begins today.
After arriving in Irkutsk, you will be met by the organizer, and you will go towards Lake Baikal. The path will lie along the picturesque Baikal highway: the road is framed mainly by coniferous trees, which in winter are comfortably wrapped in a snow blanket. The village of Listvyanka, located along the shore of Lake Baikal, is about an hour and a half away. You will have a tour of the most interesting places near Lake Baikal.
Before that, you will visit an amazing place – the open-air architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy". Examples of wooden architecture of the past centuries are collected here. It is located on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest, which gives it an authentic look and an authentic historical atmosphere. The guide will conduct an exciting tour, after which you will go further to Listvyanka.
On the way to Listvyanka you will see the legendary Shaman Stone, visit the limnological Museum of Lake Baikal, which not only conducts expositional and educational activities, but also continues to engage in serious scientific research, and therefore you will not learn such information about Lake Baikal "first-hand" anywhere.
After a walk along the pier and the famous fish market on Lake Baikal, you will check in at Listvyanka and rest before tomorrow. Tomorrow you will go to get acquainted with the legendary Baikal ice.
Included in the price: accommodation, excursion, guide, group transfer.

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Day 2 - The first ice is the Small Sea of Lake Baikal
To visit Lake Baikal in winter and not see the legendary Baikal ice is an omission that cannot be allowed! The ice on Lake Baikal rises late – there will be no ice in Listvyanka yet during the New Year holidays. But there are bays on Lake Baikal, where already at the end of December the first ice appears: crystal clear, perfectly mirror-smooth, where you can literally see your reflection - this is the kind of ice we will go to watch with you!
In the morning, after breakfast at the Listvyanka hotel, you go to the "big" Baikal – to the bays of the Small Sea to walk on the first ice, skate on a large natural skating rink.
The Small Sea is an area conditionally separated from the Big Sea by the island of Olkhon, where bays and coves are comfortably located. The ice rises the fastest here all over Lake Baikal. The road to the Small Sea takes about 4 hours through a picturesque area, where the endless steppes, decorated here and there with expressive rock remnants, amaze the imagination with their scale and picturesqueness!
Be sure to take your skates with you – skating on Lake Baikal gives you a special pleasure! (if necessary, skates are available for rent) After taking vivid photos against the background of the beautiful beauty of nature, you will set off on your way back to Listvyanka.
Included in the price: accommodation, breakfast, group transfer, trip to the Small Sea of Lake Baikal on the first ice.

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Day 3 - Excursion to the mountains of the Eastern Sayan
An exciting journey to the mountains of the Eastern Sayan begins today. The path will run along a picturesque road, framed on the right hand by a string of mighty and majestic mountains, at the foot of which lies a plain, decorated with villages here and there.
The purpose of today's trip is the village of Arshan, comfortably located at the foot of the Tunka loaches. Upon arrival in the village, you will have a sightseeing tour.
A walk through the village is in itself a pleasant pastime, a real delight for your eyes: high mountains are constantly drawn in front of your eyes, and the fresh air invigorates and lifts your mood!
During the tour, the guide will tell you about the unique nature around the village of Arshan, together you will climb to the waterfalls, gracefully bound with ice in winter, taste the healing water of mineral springs — the composition of Arshan mineral water is close to the Caucasian Narzan. Visit 2 Buddhist datsans and a large souvenir market — here you can buy excellent tonic preparations based on the local herb sagan-dail and other medicines, souvenirs.
In the evening, you will find your way back and rest.
Included in the price: accommodation, breakfast, group transfer, excursion, guide, permission to visit the national park.

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Day 4 - Irkutsk city Tour
Today you will get acquainted with the city of Irkutsk. After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a tour of festively decorated Irkutsk: the city shines in all its glory, dressed up in garlands and lights. The streets are decorated, and there is a sense of fairy-tale wonder in the air.
You will visit the heart of Irkutsk – Kirov Square, where the largest and most beautiful Christmas tree in the city is being installed, around which an ice town, a Santa Claus house, and slides are spread out. It is a real joy for children to spend time here: cheerfully slide down the ice slide!
After the allotted time for winter fun, you will have a fascinating excursion about the history of the city: you will visit the Angara embankment, see the monuments and their stories. Churches and sculptures are a small part of Irkutsk heritage. The guide, a true connoisseur of the city's history, will introduce you to Irkutsk so that you will love our city like a good old friend! The tour of Irkutsk is interesting for both adults and children.
In the evening, after checking into the hotel, you will have free time to relax or walk through the streets of the city.
Tonight is Christmas night. Christmas is one of the twelve great holidays of the Orthodox Church. Tomorrow, all Orthodox Christians will have the opportunity to go to church, pray and receive communion.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, breakfast, tour, guide.

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Day 5 - Completion of the tour program
Your tour of the festive Baikal is coming to an end today.
You have visited the sacred lake, at the foot of the great mountains, got acquainted with the historical and architectural heritage of the region and much more. The year started with such an eventful, comfortable and exciting journey has set the tone for the whole of 2024!
The end time of the program is 12:00.
Included in the price: breakfast, group transfer.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Hotel, Guest House

3 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in Listvyanka (3 nights) and Irkutsk (1 night).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and arrival date:

The usual dates are:

Standard
Double and triple rooms	Single room
69 000	91 000

Accommodation in hotels according to availability, please specify the details when booking.

Baikal Khan

Baikal Khan Listvyanka Hotel is located near the beach in Listvyanka village. Guests of the Baikal Khan Listvyanka Hotel can relax on the terrace. It offers a shared lounge and free Wi-Fi.

Family rooms and barbecue facilities are available at the hotel.

It offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen. A continental breakfast is served daily at the hotel.

The village of Baikal is 6 km away, and the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe is 42 km away.

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"Raspberry"

The Malina Guest House is waiting for its guests in Listvyanka, on the shore of Lake Baikal. Wi-Fi, parking, laundry, shuttle service and more are at your disposal.

Each room has everything to make your stay comfortable and bring a lot of pleasant emotions from your stay.

There is a shared kitchen on site where you can cook your favorite dishes at home.

Within walking distance of shops, cafes, interesting and picturesque places.

Another option

"The Lighthouse"

The Mayak country complex is located in the village of Listvyanka, Irkutsk region, off the coast of Lake Baikal. The settlement is considered the "Gates of Lake Baikal".

The complex includes 87 rooms of various categories. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a TV and other items that make guests' stay pleasant and unforgettable. The bathroom includes a hairdryer, soft towels and bathrobes.

The country complex has a barbecue bar and a restaurant.

The Lighthouse has three conference rooms with a capacity of 50 to 160 people.

The entire infrastructure is nearby. Among the attractions are the Baikal Museum, the nerpinarium, the arboretum, the Chersky Stone.

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"The Crusade

The Krestovaya Pad Hotel is located just 50 m from Lake Baikal, which attracts with its energy and strength.

The complex consists of 8 buildings and a separate cottage for VIP guests. Some categories are decorated in the style of a chalet with wooden panels and are equipped with a work desk, a minibar, and a private bathroom.

There are two restaurants on the territory, which are a real attraction of Listvyanka and a summer terrace with views of the surrounding area.

For business meetings, there is a spacious conference room, which is furnished with modern equipment.

There is a museum nearby, a bus stop, and the international airport is a 45-minute drive away.

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"Robin"

Mini-hotel Malinovka is located in the village of Listvyanka, on the shore of Lake Baikal, at the place where the Angara River flows into.

The fund consists of 9 comfortable rooms equipped with the necessary conditions for a stay. High-speed internet access, a terrace, clean bed linen and soft towels are provided.

Breakfast is charged separately when ordering. The hotel has a restaurant with a la carte dishes. In the barbecue area, you can cook your favorite dishes on the grill.

Near the hotel there is a diving pool Fartovy and the arboretum of the Baikal Museum. Irkutsk Airport is 55 km away.

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"Dauria"

The Dauria Hotel is open to its guests in Listvyanka. It offers Wi-Fi, parking, hammam, shuttle service, tour service and more.

Each room has everything to make your stay comfortable and memorable only with positive emotions from your stay.

Within walking distance of shops, cafes, interesting places of the city. The surroundings are perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities.

Aero Hotel 2*

The Aero Hotel is located in Irkutsk. This hotel is 5 km from the city center. The Volkonsky House Museum, Trud Stadium and Irkutsk State University are located next to the hotel.

You can pass the evening or have a nice time before going to bed in a cozy atmosphere at the bar. You can try new dishes and relax in the restaurant. The hotel's cafe is a convenient place for a snack. Wi-Fi on site will help you stay connected at all times.

The room is comfortably furnished and equipped with everything you need to relax after a long and eventful day.

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"Angara" 3*

Angara Hotel is located in the historical center of Irkutsk: on Kirov Square.

The rooms are comfortable and cozy, decorated in a modern style and equipped with everything you need. The windows offer a magnificent panorama of the central square. Guests can visit the VIP billiard club. Guests of the hotel can also use the sauna and beauty salon services. Additional services: laundry, meeting room, conference room with 55 seats, luggage storage, parking, souvenir kiosk. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

The Angara Hotel has restaurants: 3rd Floor, Peking Duck and London Pub. A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurants in the morning, and in the evening you can order various dishes of European and Siberian cuisine.

Spacious conference rooms with modern equipment are suitable for business negotiations, meetings, seminars, etc.

An airport shuttle service is available upon request. Kirov Square is located across the street from the Angara Hotel. The main sights of the city are within walking distance: the Lower Embankment, the square by the Eternal Flame, the Gothic Polish Church, the Church of the Savior and the Cathedral of the Epiphany.

Karl-Marx Street with old merchant houses is an 8-minute walk away. There is a public transport stop next to the hotel, and in the building itself there is a pharmacy and a supermarket "Slata".

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«Matreshka» 2*

The Matreshka Hotel is a hotel in the center of Irkutsk.

It offers comfortable rooms. Each room has a TV and free internet access. Free personal hygiene products are provided in the private bathroom.

A free breakfast is served daily at the hotel.

The Caramel shopping and entertainment center is within walking distance. Kirov Square is just a 10-minute walk away.

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"Listratova's Apartment Building"

The Listratova Apartment House Boutique Hotel is located in Irkutsk, a kilometer from the historical center of the city. With free parking and a paid shuttle service, guests have an easy way to their holiday destination. The hotel also provides WI-FI access.

The room fund contains 15 rooms in the style of wooden architecture. Each is equipped with a desk and a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. A set of towels and hygiene supplies is available.

The hotel provides coffee/tea makers and a toaster. Breakfast is served daily for the guests. The nearest cafes are within walking distance, and the hotel has a mini-bar at the reception.

Connoisseurs of cultural entertainment will like this direction — the Irkutsk Drama Theater and the Viktor Bronstein Gallery are located next to the building. Another advantage is the proximity to Irkutsk airport, the distance to it is only 4 km.

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Riverside 2*

Riverside Inn is located in Irkutsk, 4.1 km from Irkutsk Drama Theatre. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. The reception is open 24 hours a day.

The hotel is 600 m from the Angara River. A bus stop and 24-hour guarded parking are located 150 m from the mini-hotel.

A continental breakfast is served every morning. Guests of the Riverside Hotel can enjoy various activities in the surroundings of Irkutsk, including hiking. Irkutsk International Airport is 3 km away.

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«Irkutsk City Center» 4*

The Irkutsk City Center Hotel is a business hotel with first–class service in the very center of Irkutsk. The hotel is conveniently located in close proximity to the Irkutsk City Administration, within walking distance from Kirov Square and the Drama Theater; and only 70 km from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Lake Baikal - the deepest lake in the world.

The hotel has 208 spacious rooms of eight different categories, modern facilities of which will be convenient for both business trips and family trips.

In the restaurant of the Mesto Vstrechi hotel, open to both hotel guests and residents of the city, you can have a delicious breakfast, choosing your favorite dishes on the Swedish line or on the a la carte breakfast menu, have lunch with colleagues at a business lunch, and in the evening try interesting dishes of the author's local cuisine.

For the convenience of guests, the hotel has a fitness room, a business center, as well as a minimarket with essential goods.

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«Baikal Forest Hotel» 4*

Baikal Forest Hotel is located in the center of Irkutsk.

It offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service is available.

It offers 73 rooms of various categories: Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Each room at the hotel has a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Popular attractions such as Block 130, the V. Bronchein Gallery and the Volkonsky House are nearby. Irkutsk International Airport is 5 km from Baikal Forest Hotel.

It takes about 45 minutes to get to Lake Baikal by car; 10 minutes to the airport; 10 minutes to the railway station.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

group transfer throughout the tour;
breakfast at the guest house;
habitation;
excursions described in the tour program;
guide services (where stated in the program of the day);
permission to visit the National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
equipment rental.

It's important to know

Warm outerwear (for example, a ski suit);
Comfortable shoes (non-slip boots);
Headdress (warm hat);
Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece, hoodies, scarf/buff);
Warm mittens or gloves;
Sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
Sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
Bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
Personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
Photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
Portable charger (power bank);
Toiletries;
Small backpack (for excursions and walks);
The seat (tourist hob);
Thermos (optional);
Binoculars (optional);
Required: Passport, MHI policy.

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1 – 5 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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Dmitry

19 Dec, 2024

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This tour operator is excellent.

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Elena Vyatkina

17 Dec, 2024

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I would like to say a few words about our tour manager Tamara, who promptly answered all our questions and gave great suggestions on how to make the most of our free time. Thank you so much!

17 Dec, 2024

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Alexey

3 Dec, 2024

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Everything was fantastic! The tours were punctual, and both the accommodations and travel arrangements were comfortable and met all our expectations. The food at the guesthouse was absolutely outstanding. A big thank you to everyone involved in organizing this tour!

3 Dec, 2024

Siberian holidays. Christmas Baikal

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