Spring and summer acquaintance with Lake Baikal

A first date with the legendary Lake Baikal and a true lifelong love for these places! Irkutsk, Arshan mountain resort, famous Olkhon, Tazheran steppes, The Circum-Baikal Railway and many other interesting places are waiting for you on this tour!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$774
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 15 – 21 December
    • 22 – 28 December
    • 30 December, 2024 – 5 January, 2025
    • Dates for next season
    • 5 – 11 January, 2025
    • 12 – 18 January, 2025
    • 19 – 25 January, 2025
    • 26 January – 1 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
7 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

Stunning panoramas of Lake Baikal
We will climb the cable car to the observation deck of the Chersky Stone
Circum-Baikal Railway
Let's drive through the tunnels of tsarist times
Inhabitants of Lake Baikal
We will visit the Baikal Museum, where we can see the Baikal inhabitants in aquariums
Ethnographic Museum "Taltsy"
We will visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture and crafts
A walk along the waterfalls of the Kyngargi River
The purest mountain air combined with mineral water has an extraordinary healing effect

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Acquaintance. Irkutsk. The Small Sea

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

    Our guide will meet you at the Irkutsk airport. 

    It is best to arrive in Irkutsk before 10:00 (local time).

    While the group is gathering, you can have breakfast at a cafe near the airport.

    At the airport, we get into a comfortable vehicle and go on a tour of Irkutsk.

    You will visit the places where the history of the city originates, see the first churches, merchant houses, get acquainted with the unique architectural style "Siberian Baroque", walk along the embankments and hear a lot of useful and interesting information.

    After exploring the city, we will go to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.

    During lunch, we will get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine.

    We arrive at a cozy campsite. 

    Placement. 

    Supper.

    Some free time. 

    Meals: lunch, dinner.

    Accommodation: hotel "Bencharova Manor", standard, double occupancy (Olkhon).

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  • Day 2 - A journey to the ends of the Earth
  • Day 3 - Tazheran steppe / South of Olkhon Island
  • Day 4 - Arshan. A walk along the waterfalls of the Kyngargi River
  • Day 5 - Circum-Baikal Railway
  • Day 6 - Listvyanka. The source of the Angara. Tallies
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and at the campsite.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 3,000 rubles/day.

The cost for 1 person in the summer check-in from 01.06 to 07.06 for double occupancy is 85,000 rubles.

Nikita Bencarov's Manor Hotel or Altan Tourist Complex 2 nights
Nikita Bencarov's Manor Hotel

Featuring a private bar, Nikita Bencarov Manor Hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir. Guests can relax on the terrace. Room service is available. Free private parking is available on site. An airport shuttle can be arranged for an additional fee.

All rooms at the Nikita Bencarov Manor Hotel have a wardrobe, towels and bed linen.

A buffet breakfast is served.

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Another option
Altan Tourist Complex

This complex is located 350 meters from Lake Baikal. Altan Tourist Complex offers a private beach, an outdoor pool, a tennis court and a children's playground.

Each cottage and room at the Altan Complex is decorated with wooden panels and equipped with a table. Some rooms have a balcony with lake views. The bathrooms are equipped with a shower.

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The Angara Hotel or The Air Harbor Hotel 2 nights
Arshan Hotel or Irkut Hotel 1 night
The Legend of Baikal Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation specified in the program;
  • excursions announced in the program, including entrance tickets;
  • meals according to the program: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners;
  • all types of transfers according to the program;
  • guide services;
  • payment for permits to visit National parks and reserves.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • bathhouse;
  • accommodation in Irkutsk before the start of the route;
  • additional drinks and food (except those specified in the program).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Suitcase /bag / backpack + small backpack for active excursions.
  • Individual first aid kit: medicines for you personally, Band-aid, elastic bandage, cream, etc;
  • Documents: passport, MHI insurance policy – packed in an airtight package;
  • Flashlight (with a spare set of batteries);
  • Photo camera;
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, etc.);
  • Shoes: comfortable shoes for the season! winter boots/EVA boots – waterproof! You can take a shoe dryer!
  • Replacement shoes;
  • Socks – 2 p., warm socks – 2 p.;
  • Change of underwear;
  • Swimsuit (for visiting thermal springs, if they are in the program);
  • Thermal underwear;
  • According to the season: pants and jacket are insulated with wind and moisture protection – you can use a ski insulated suit or a down jacket. WINDPROOF WITH A HOOD!
  • Comfortable clothes for staying indoors (tracksuit, jeans + T-shirt);
  • T–shirts/turtlenecks- the quantity is at your discretion;
  • A warm sweater or fleece (it is much lighter in weight and easy to dry);
  • According to the season: hat + scarf, balaclava is possible;
  • By season: mittens/gloves;
  • Sunglasses;
  • Sunscreen (snow strongly reflects sunlight!).
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

  • $774
    15 – 21 Dec 7 days 6 nights
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  • $774
    22 – 28 Dec 7 days 6 nights
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  • $822
    30 Dec, 2024 – 5 Jan, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $822
    5 – 11 Jan, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $774
    12 – 18 Jan, 2025 7 days 6 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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