Southern Baikal. Summer or autumn holidays

We invite you to travel to sunny summer Lake Baikal. We will see the sacred Olkhon, the majestic Cape Khoboy, go to rest in Sandy Bay, and also visit the Baikal Biosphere Reserve and the Tunka Valley.

The tour is also held on any date on an individual request.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$2,598
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
9 days
8 nights
Departures
5 - 13 Jun
8 - 16 Jun
12 - 20 Jun
15 - 23 Jun
19 - 27 Jun
22 - 30 Jun
26 Jun - 4 Jul
29 Jun - 7 Jul
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Oct, 2026 and 31 May, 2027 are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 19 tourists
Group meet at
Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Cape Khoboy
We will visit the "edge of the world" – the beautiful cape Khoboy
Healing springs
The mineral springs of Arshan are healing and are used in the treatment of various diseases
Buddhist Datsan
We will visit one of the most unique Buryat religious buildings
A walk along the protected trail
Let's admire the flora and fauna of the Baikal State Biosphere Reserve
Sandy Bay
Let's take a walk to the observation deck and relax on the sandy beach

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Group meeting, transfer to Olkhon Island

    Meeting at the airport (at 8 a.m. local time), at the railway station, or at a hotel in Irkutsk.

    Stop at a Buryat cafe on the way.

    Transfer to Olkhon Island.

    Accommodation at the campsite.

    Meals included: dinner.
    By road: about 300 km.
    Total duration: approximately 6 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
  • Day 3 - Ogoy Island and Holy springs
  • Day 4 - Olkhon - Listvyanka
  • Day 5 - Excursion to Sandy Bay
  • Day 6 - Listvyanka — Baikalsk
  • Day 7 - Excursion to the Baikal Biosphere Reserve
  • Day 8 - Excursion to the Tunka Valley
  • Day 9 - Baikalsk — Irkutsk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The cost of the tour is for 1 person. for different accommodation options:

Type of placementThe HostelEconomyStandard
The usual datesPublic holidays (20.07 to 10.08)The usual datesPublic holidays (20.07 to 10.08)The usual datesPublic holidays (20.07 to 10.08)
Double room189 300194 600196 300199 400210 800218 100
Extra charge for a single room--21 50023 50031 30036 000

Hostel Accommodation:

  • Olkhon — Nabaymar campsite — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on site);
  • Listvyanka — Inhabited Island Campsite — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on the floor);
  • Baikalsk — Margobai Hotel — a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on the floor).

Economy accommodation:

  • Olkhon — Nabaymar Campsite — 2-bed room (facilities on the floor);
  • Listvyanka — Arabesque Hotel — 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section);
  • Baikalsk — Margobai Hotel — 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section).

Standard Placement:

  • Olkhon — Nabaymar Campsite — 2-bed room (room facilities);
  • Listvyanka — Baikal Cedar Hotel — 2-bed room (room facilities);
  • Baikalsk — Margobai Hotel — 2-bed room (room facilities).
Hotel 3 nights
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Camp Site 3 nights
Hotel or Hotel 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 19 tourists
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • placement according to the selected category;
  • nutrition:
    • Day 1: Dinner;
    • Day 2, 7: breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Day 4, 9: Breakfast;
    • Day 5: Breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 3,6,8: breakfast, dinner;
  • transportation services:
    • Day 1: Irkutsk Olkhon;
    • Day 2: Olkhon;
    • Day 3: Through the Strait of the Small Sea;
    • Day 4: Olkhon Irkutsk Listvyanka;
    • Day 5: Listvyanka Sandy Bay Listvyanka;
    • Day 6: Listvyanka Irkutsk Baikalsk;
    • Day 7: Baikalsk Tankhoy Baikalsk;
    • Day 8: Baikalsk Arshan Baikalsk;
    • Day 9: Baikalsk Irkutsk.
  • sightseeing services:
    • Day 2: Trip to the northern part of Olkhon Island;
    • Day 3: Boat trip to Ogoy Island (Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment) and holy springs;
    • Day 7: Visit to the Baikal State Reserve in Tankhoy;
    • Day 8: Arshan sightseeing tour: waterfalls, Buddhist datsan.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • recreational fees (payment for entry to the national park, nature reserve, etc.);
  • other services not provided by the tour program;
  • insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable shoes and warm socks;
  • replacement shoes;
  • warm jacket and trousers;
  • sweater or sweatshirt;
  • a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
  • bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
  • If you are taking medications, take them with you.


Don't forget your camera and a great mood! ;)

Tour Notes
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  • S
    Svetlana
    about provider
    9 Apr, 2026
    The support and organization were of a very high standard. The food throughout the trip was varied and delicious. I’m absolutely delighted with the experience!