Spring Grand tour of Lake Baikal

In this spring tour you will visit all the most interesting and energetically strong places. Get to know the local religion, traditions and customs. You will visit the Republic of Buryatia and the northernmost part of the Dauro-Mongolian steppes. 

You will see Lake Baikal, in March and April – ice fields, in May – the waters of Lake Baikal breaking free from ice shackles and the snow-capped loaches of the Sayan Mountains. And also, you will experience the pleasure of walking through the Tagheran steppes, pine forest, and swimming in hot springs in the open air.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$551
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 23 – 29 March, 2025
    • 13 – 19 April, 2025
    • 27 April – 3 May, 2025
    • 11 – 17 May, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Siberian bathhouse
A real Russian bathhouse with brooms and tea on Siberian herbs is waiting for us
Tastes of Buryatia
For lunch, we will taste Buryat cuisine and, of course, the famous bouzas!
A walk to the waterfalls
Let's get some fresh air by walking along mountain trails to the beautiful waterfalls of the Kyngarga River
Healing thermal springs
We will experience the unusual feeling of taking hot baths surrounded by loaches of the Sayan spurs, when it is freezing and snowing outside

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk. Listvyanka. The ethnographic complex "Taltsy". The Baikal Museum. Baikal fish tasting

    Arrival in Irkutsk.

    Gathering of a group with a guide under a sign:

    • from 8:00-8:30 at the airport at the exit to the city; 
    • from 9:00-9:30 at the railway station at the exit to the city. 

    If you are late to the gathering place of the group, the tourist gets to the group along the route on his own, at his own expense. 

    After gathering the group, we go to breakfast. 

    Our journey begins with a sightseeing tour of Irkutsk.

    We will introduce you to the history of our city. 

    After exploring the Siberian city, the group goes to Listvyanka village.

    The village of Listvyanka is located at the source of the Angara River and stretches along the shore of Lake Baikal for 5 kilometers. 

    The village got its name because of the large number of larch trees growing around.

    Listvyanka can rightfully be called the gate of Lake Baikal, for many tourists it is here that acquaintance with the great lake begins. 

    On the way, we will visit the ethnographic open-air museum complex "Taltsy". 

    The museum recreates the cultural and everyday life of the Siberian village of the 17th and 19th centuries.

    Here you will see the estates of wealthy peasants, the Spasskaya Tower of the Ilimsky ostrog, the Parish Council, the parish school, the temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God of the 17th century. 

    What is especially interesting is that each courtyard of the museum has its own exposition, you can go into each house and plunge into the atmosphere of those times. 

    Then we continue on our way to Listvyanka. 

    First, we will be greeted by a Shaman-a stone covered with myths and legends.

    Many people know the legend of the love of Angara and Yenisei. 

    We will visit the Baikal Museum, where you will meet with the inhabitants of the lake. 

    Seals, hamaruses, gobies, sponges – these are the amazing organisms that live in Lake Baikal. 

    A walk through Listvyanka with a visit to the fish market and souvenir stalls is a good opportunity to purchase souvenirs made of stone, wood, birch bark and glass by Siberian craftsmen, as well as taste cold and hot smoked Baikal fish.

    Tasting of Baikal fish and homemade tincture.

    Return to Irkutsk, accommodation in a hotel (comfortable room).

    Lunch during the tour, dinner on your own.

    Meals: breakfast, lunch. Guide: Yes.

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  • Day 2 - Departure to the Small Sea. Panoramas of Lake Baikal, Zmeinaya Bay and the Tazheran steppes
  • Day 3 - Free day. Additional excursions are optional. Siberian bathhouse
  • Day 4 - Free time. Return to Irkutsk
  • Day 5 - Tunka Valley. Arshan resort. Buryat lunch. Excursion to the waterfalls. Buddhist datsan “Bodhidharma”
  • Day 6 - A trip to the hot springs in the village of Zhemchug
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Double roomSingle room
56 30074 900
Recreation center "Wind of Wanderings" or similar on the Small Sea 2 nights

On the Small Sea: Wind of Wanderings, El Dorado, Baikal Lux, Rainbow, Panorama (or similar).

The recreation center "Wind of Wanderings" is a great place to relax. All the buildings of the base are built of wood, an environmentally friendly material. It offers a base, a great beach on the shore of Lake Baikal, excellent views from the windows of all rooms, playgrounds are equipped for children.

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Matryoshka Hotel or similar in Irkutsk 3 nights
The Irkut Hotel or a similar one in the village of Arshan 1 night

Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • meeting at the airport / railway station;
  • minibus transfers;
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1 – breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 2 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Day 3 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Day 4 – breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 5 – breakfast, lunch;
    • Day 6 – breakfast;
    • Day 7 – breakfast;
  • guide services during excursions (according to the program)
  • excursions and entertainment according to the program:
    • sightseeing tour of the city of Irkutsk;
    • Ethnographic museum “Taltsy”;
    • Baikal Museum with aquariums, a walk along Listvyanka;
    • Baikal fish tasting;
    • car tour: “Panoramas of Lake Baikal, Snake Bay and Tazheran steppes”, Tunka valley and Arshan village, excursion to waterfalls, visit to the Buddhist datsan "Bodhidharma";
    • Zhemchug hot springs;
  • entrance tickets;
  • accommodation (benefits. accommodation);
  • bathhouse.

Paid extra

  • air or railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • additional services of hotels and recreation centers;
  • alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

Are tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
How much do additional excursions cost?

Dates and Prices

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  • $551
    23 – 29 Mar, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $551
    13 – 19 Apr, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $551
    27 Apr – 3 May, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $551
    11 – 17 May, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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Reviews

  • I
    Irina
    8 Nov, 2024
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    The trip was fantastic and filled with positive experiences. Thank you to the company for its customer focus and excellent organization! Appreciate the wonderful vacation!
    8 Nov, 2024
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    Tatyana
    2 Nov, 2024
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    Excellent organization, a small group, and the guide's full attention.
    2 Nov, 2024
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