Summer and autumn treasures of Lake Baikal

On this tour you have a unique opportunity to explore the southern and central part of Lake Baikal. Visit the Tunka Valley, Listvyanka and Baikalsk, as well as taste national dishes.

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

Location

Irkutsk
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$1,927
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
10 - 17 Jun
12 - 19 Jun
14 - 21 Jun
16 - 23 Jun
18 - 25 Jun
20 - 27 Jun
22 - 29 Jun
24 Jun - 1 Jul
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Jan and 31 Dec are available.
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 19 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The mysterious Tunka Valley
We will visit waterfalls and mineral springs, as well as a Buddhist datsan
The entertaining Taltsy Museum
Let's take a walk through the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture
Warm lakes
We will walk along the trail to the lakes and relax in nature

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk — Baikalsk

    Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.

    Transfer to the city of Baikalsk.

    Accommodation at the hotel.

    Length: by car150 km. Travel time: 3 hours.
    Meals included: dinner.

  • Day 2 - Excursion to the eco park "Warm Lakes" on Snezhnaya
  • Day 3 - Free day in Baikalsk
  • Day 4 - Excursion to the Tunka Valley
  • Day 5 - Baikalsk - Listvyanka
  • Day 6 - Excursion to the ethnographic complex of Taltsy
  • Day 7 - Free day in Listvyanka
  • Day 8 - Listvyanka — Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel/hostel and a campsite.

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

 the usual datespublic holidays
 The hosteleconomystandardThe hosteleconomystandard
2-bed room139 900139 800154 200144 000142 500158 000
surcharge for single occupancy-17 50027 300-19 30029 800

The option with unsettled accommodation / hostel:

  • Accommodation: Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel – a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on the floor). 4 nights: from the first to the fourth night;
  • Accommodation: Listvyanka – Inhabited Island campsite – a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (facilities on the floor). 3 nights: from the fifth to the seventh night.

Option with partially comfortable accommodation:

  • Accommodation: Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel – 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section). 4 nights: from the first to the fourth night;
  • Accommodation: Listvyanka – Arabesque Hotel – 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section). 3 nights: from the fifth to the seventh night;

Comfortable accommodation option:

  • Accommodation: Baikalsk – Margobai Hotel – 2-bed room (room facilities). 4 nights: from the first to the fourth night;
  • Accommodation: Listvyanka –Baikal Cedar Hotel – 2-bed room (room facilities). 3 nights: from the fifth to the seventh night;
Guest House 4 nights
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Camp Site or Hotel or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 19 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation (according to the selected price);
  • nutrition:
    • Day 1: Dinner;
    • Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Days 3-4: breakfast, dinner;
    • Day 5-8: Breakfast;
  • transportation services:
    • Day 1: Irkutsk – Baikalsk;
    • Day 2: Baikalsk – Warm Lakes – Baikalsk;
    • Day 4: Baikalsk – Arshan – Baikalsk;
    • Day 5: Baikalsk – Irkutsk – Listvyanka;
    • Laziness 6: Listvyanka – Taltsy – Listvyanka;
    • Day 8: Listvyanka – Irkutsk;
  • sightseeing services:
    • Day 2: walk to the Warm lakes;
    • Day 4: Arshan sightseeing tour: waterfalls, Buddhist datsan;
    • Day 6: Ethnographic Museum of Taltsy.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • recreational fees;
  • other services are not included in the price of the tour and are paid additionally.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. Comfortable shoes;
  2. Warm socks;
  3. Replacement shoes;
  4. Warm jacket and trousers;
  5. Sweater or sweatshirt;
  6. A hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
  7. Bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
  8. Sunglasses;
  9. Sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
  10. Personal first aid kit (if you take any medications all the time, take them with you);
  11. A camera and/or video camera.
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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!