The autumn charm of Lake Baikal. Listvyanka — Irkutsk — Olkhon Island

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To see the sacred lake and the island of Olkhon in a golden robe, to get acquainted with its endemic nature, beautiful views. To soak up the energy of the lake when there are no crowds of tourists, and to feel and hear a conversation with Lake Baikal alone is possible only on an autumn tour!

In September, the water is still warm (by Baikal standards), and therefore you can plunge into the waters of the sacred lake! You will visit fascinating excursions, visit historical sites, relax your soul and recharge your "internal batteries" on this tour!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Immersion in history

We will visit the open-air museum, where wooden buildings from different centuries are collected

The capital of Siberia

We will drive through historical places and get acquainted with the history of the Irkutsk prison

Shamanka Rock

Let's feel the energy of this place ringing in the air

"The Guardian of Lake Baikal"

We will see an impressive modern sculpture made by the famous sculptor Dashi Namdakov

Itinerary

Day 1 - Listvyanka tour and the Taltsy Museum
Listvyanka is the closest place to Irkutsk where you can see the sacred lake.
The road to Listvyanka runs along the picturesque Baikal highway, popularly called "Baikal Rublevka" – here is the elite suburban real estate of Irkutsk.
The track is comfortable and beautiful: there are trees on the sides, as a rule, there are no traffic jams.
The village is located about 70 km from Irkutsk.
After about an hour of travel, you can already see Lake Baikal!
But first, on the way to Listvyanka, you will stop at the Taltsy open-air museum.
Taltsy is an architectural and ethnographic museum, where examples of wooden architecture of the past centuries are collected.
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 you will see the legendary Shaman Stone, which is associated with a beautiful legend.
Visit the Baikal Museum, which not only conducts expositional and educational activities, but also continues to engage in serious scientific research, and therefore you will not find out such information about Lake Baikal "first-hand" anywhere.
This day will end in Irkutsk – tomorrow you will get to know the city better!
You will see: the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy", the limnological museum of Lake Baikal, Shaman Stone, fish market.
Included in the price: group transfer; excursion; guide services; accommodation.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk
Today will be marked by an acquaintance with the capital of Eastern Siberia – the city of Irkutsk.
Irkutsk is an ancient Siberian city that arose on the site of the Siberian prison.
Tourists are interested, first of all, in wooden architecture, which harmoniously fits into the urban environment – this is a unique example of the neighborhood of modernity and historical heritage.
There are about 685 historical and cultural monuments in Irkutsk.
You will drive through historical places, your guide, an expert in the history of the city, will tell you interesting facts, introduce you to the history of the Irkutsk prison, tell you about architecture and wooden architecture, outstanding figures of the history and culture of Russia, whose activities were inextricably linked with Irkutsk.
At first glance, ordinary buildings, sculptures and monuments will open from a different side, you will feel the spirit of the times in a modern city.
The duration of the tour is 3-4 hours.
After the tour, you will have free time to walk around the neighborhood on your own and feel the life of the city more deeply.
You will find: churches, museums, monuments, a square, the Angara embankment.
The price includes: group transfer, accommodation, breakfast, excursion, guide services.

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Day 3 - Irkutsk — Olkhon Island
Today begins the journey to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
Olkhon is a truly unforgettable and one of the most famous places on Lake Baikal, which is rightfully called a place of power and especially powerful energy!
Olkhon is considered a sacred territory, a concentration of shamanism in Central Asia.
It is visited by pilgrims from all over the world. According to legend, Genghis Khan is buried here.
You will leave Irkutsk approximately at 10 a.m.
The path will run through picturesque views – you will touch the charm of Baikal nature on the way to Olkhon, painted in warm and rich golden autumn shades, it causes special admiration!
Your way to the ferry crossing will be along the "Martian Road", as our tourists often say about the Tagheran steppes.
Landscapes really transport you to some kind of alien reality!
Arriving on the island, you will settle in its center – the village of Khuzhir.
In the evening, you have free time, which you can spend exploring the surroundings of the village.
Within walking distance from the hotels on Olkhon is the business card of Lake Baikal – Cape Burkhan (Shamanka rock).
Shamanka is included in the attractions of the Baikal National Park.
Tourists note the energy of the place ringing in the air, you can feel it on your skin and it is difficult to find words to express delight!
After enjoying the beautiful views, imbued with the energy of the sacred place, your first day on Olkhon is coming to an end.
Tomorrow you will have an even closer acquaintance with Lake Baikal and Olkhon.
Waiting for you: Cape Burkhan, ferry crossing, Tazheran steppes.
The price includes: group transfer, accommodation, dinner.

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Day 4 - Excursion to Cape Khoboy
Today you will immerse yourself even more in the atmosphere of Lake Baikal.
After breakfast, you will take a real local attraction – the most passable transport on the island of Olkhon, a UAZ or GAZ car – to the north of the island of Olkhon.
The northern part of the island is completely different from what you previously saw on Olkhon.
This is not only the vast expanses of the steppes, but also the impenetrable taiga, sand dunes, and even stilted trees.
As part of the tour, you will visit Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers"), a sheer cliff of snow–white marble.
The views from here will amaze you with their scale!
After that, you will reach the most popular location in the northern part of Olkhon – Cape Khoboy.
The cape is located in the very north of the island.
Its name is translated from the language of the local population as "fang", and indeed, the rocky steep shores in these places resemble animal fangs.
And together with the amazingly blue water surface, they create beautiful bright natural paintings.
From the water, the outline of the cape resembles the figure of a woman, which is associated with the legend that the Gods of Tengri made a stone statue of her because of her excessive greed, and she is destined to remain a stone as long as there is envy on Earth!
On Khoboy, you will have a delicious picnic lunch in the fresh air, after which you will go to an energetically very strong place on Olkhon - Cape Lyubov (or Cape Shunte-Levy).
Locals say that childless couples used to come to the cape, and after the rituals and prayers, they soon had children.
It is believed that the cape has not lost its magical power to this day.
In addition, as part of the tour, you will capture the amazing and impressive modern sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal", made by the famous sculptor Dashi Namdakov.
It was a gift to Lake Baikal, which has now become a place that attracts tourists.
In the evening you will return back to Khuzhir, the rest of the day can be devoted to horseback riding (you must inform in advance before leaving for Olkhon).
You will find: Cape Sagan-Khushun; Cape Khoboy; Cape of Love; sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal".
The price includes: accommodation, breakfast, excursion to the north of Olkhon Island, group transfer, picnic lunch, permission to visit the national park, dinner.

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Day 5 - Farewell to Olkhon
On this day, our amazing journey through Olkhon is coming to an end.
Breakfast awaits you in the morning and you will have the opportunity to take a last walk around Olkhon.
The price includes: group transfer, breakfast.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Hotel

2 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels and recreation centers on Olkhon (2 nights), in Irkutsk (2 nights).

It is possible to accommodate up to 4 people in a room (if it is a family).

The cost of accommodation depends on the chosen comfort level:

Standard – a comfortable room equipped with a private bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The possibility of staying in a particular accommodation facility also depends on the workload and available dates. For more information, please contact the tour operator.

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

Standard	Comfort
52 000	66 000

Surcharge for single accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

Standard	Comfort
11 000	22 000

Check-in is possible on the tour.

Kopylov Manor, Aldartey, Rybak Manor, Nikita Bencarov Manor, Olkhon Camping Hotel

Standard level accommodation facilities — cozy rooms with a private bathroom on Olkhon Island.

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Another option

Apartments on Pushkin 28, Baikal Terra

Standard level accommodation facilities — cozy rooms with a private bathroom on Olkhon Island.

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Another option

Villa Malina, BaikalWood Eco Lodge Spa, Baikal Khan, Port Olkhon

Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfers throughout the tour;
meals according to the program (breakfast, except for 1 day, lunch picnic at Cape Hoboy, 2 dinners);
excursion to the northern part islands;
habitation;
permission to visit the national park

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
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;
ice crossing on Khivus (depends on climatic conditions).

It's important to know

Headdress (hat / cap on a sunny day);
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);
rain cape (raincoat);
photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
portable charger (power bank);
comfortable shoes (athletic shoes / boots);
warm clothes (jacket / hoodies / gloves);
toiletries;
small backpack (for excursions and walks);
the seat (tourist hob);
thermos (optional);
binoculars (optional).

Required: passport, MHI policy.

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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!

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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!

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2 Dec, 2024

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Everything was flawlessly organized, from the airport pickup to the thoughtful follow-up after the tour ended, with the tour team offering recommendations on how to spend time in Irkutsk.

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