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Amazing Olkhon is the largest and only inhabited island on Lake Baikal.

On this tour you will get acquainted with the main locations of Olkhon – you will visit the picturesque north and the magical south, you will live in its center. You will see Shamanka Rock, Serge pillars. You will find out what views open from Cape Khoboy, what impresses all guests with the sculpture "Keeper of Lake Baikal", what is a "Rock Garden" and much more.

During the 4 days of the trip, you will learn the real Olkhon and Lake Baikal, beautiful in its natural splendor.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Picnic on the shore of Lake Baikal

Let's strengthen our strength by eating a fragrant lunch against the backdrop of beautiful Baikal nature!

The Rock Garden

We will feel the mysterious atmosphere of the wonderfully stacked stone pyramids

The Guardian of Lake Baikal

We will see with our own eyes the impressive creation of the famous sculptor Dasha Namdakov

Itinerary

Day 1 - The road to Olkhon
From Irkutsk, you will take a group transfer to the most popular place on Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
In spring, it begins to warm up on Lake Baikal, the first foliage appears on trees and shrubs, the wild rose blossoms, and the number of vacationers on the island is still small, which will allow you to fully enjoy your vacation.
Olkhon is an island, and they get to it through a ferry in summer (or when the ice comes off) and through an ice crossing in winter, in spring, when the ice cover is no longer dense enough, and the ferry does not run yet, they move on khivuses (crossing on khivuses is not included in the tour bill and is paid for by tourists themselves).
Before crossing, your path will lie along the "Martian Road", as our tourists often say about the Tazheran 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 will have free time, which you can spend exploring the surroundings of the village.
Within walking distance is the business card of Lake Baikal, the most popular, recognizable and at the same time energetically strong location – Cape Burkhan, Shamanka rock.
We recommend a walk there at sunset – the rays of the setting sun color the waters of Lake Baikal with burning shades.
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation.
Day 2 - Excursion to Cape Khoboy
Today you will immerse yourself even more in the atmosphere of Olkhon Island.
In spring, Olkhon has a special atmosphere of renewal and rebirth.
Nature wakes up from its winter sleep, the first spring flowers will bloom, the joyful singing of birds accompanies you, as well as the beautiful views of Father Baikal!
You will witness how the lake begins to break free from the ice shackles!
After breakfast, you will go on an excursion to the picturesque part of the island – to the north, to Cape Khoboy.
From the village of Khuzhir, we will first go to the observation deck in the village of Kharants and look at the Lion's Head and Crocodile islands in the distance.
From the outside, it seems as if a large stone crocodile, breaking the ice of a majestic lake, is trying to catch up with a huge stone lion!
Next, our way through an interesting location called the Sandy tract!
There are very interesting places here: the popular summer beach with pomegranate sand, and also there used to be a fish factory where prisoners of a small gulag worked.
Along the way, you will also see Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers"), a sheer cliff of snow–white marble, after which we will reach Cape Khoboy.
Being near the edge of the cape, Lake Baikal seems endless, its greatness is felt! On the way back, you will visit Cape of Love (or Cape Shunte-Left).
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.
You will also see with your own eyes the unusual and impressive creation of the famous sculptor Dasha Namdakov "The Keeper of Lake Baikal" — this is his gift to Lake Baikal.
The sculpture is located at some distance from the roads, on a hill.
The sculpture looks extremely authentic and majestic!
In the middle of the day, you will strengthen your strength by eating a fragrant lunch against the backdrop of beautiful Baikal blooming nature!
The tour takes place with stops in the most beautiful places where you can take wonderful photos for memory.
Included in the price: accommodation, breakfast, excursion, picnic lunch, group transfer, permits to visit the national park.

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Day 3 - Tour of the south of Olkhon
After breakfast at the hotel, you will set off to explore the south of the big island of Olkhon.
The tour starts in the morning at 10 o'clock.
The route of this excursion runs through the southern steppe part of the island.
You will be amazed at how many surprises are hidden in a seemingly homogeneous steppe.
Sometimes you can meet a herd of wild horses on the way.
On the observation deck "Polevoy Stan" you will have a panoramic view of the village of Khuzhir and all the local beauties.
After that, you will go to Hankhoi Lake, also known as Yalga Lake.
Very close to the lake there is a "Rock Garden" – a place that attracts tourists with its mysterious atmosphere, a remarkable feature of which are large and small piles of stones protruding from the ground, stacked in a kind of turrets.
Next you will see a lonely birch tree on the Olkhon.
At first glance, it's a completely ordinary place.
But this is only at first glance!
This is a unique natural monument, which is also associated with a legend.
You will learn it during the tour, let's keep the intrigue for now!
Further, the tour program includes a visit to high rock formations in the steppe, called "Trident" or "Castle Ruins".
Be sure to try to climb them: you will have a view of the steppe, and on the other side of Lake Baikal.
In the middle of the day, you will have a hearty picnic lunch in the fresh air, among the blooming nature of Lake Baikal.
After the tour, you will return to Irkutsk, where you will spend the night.
Your tour program will end tomorrow
Included in the price: group transfer, accommodation, excursion, picnic lunch, permission to visit the national park.

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Day 4 - Departure
On this day, our amazing journey is coming to an end.
During this adventure, you will have many new and vivid memories and impressions!
Included in the price: breakfast, hotel until 12:00.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Hotel

3 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel or recreation center on Olkhon (2 nights) and in a hotel in Irkutsk.

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
45 000	59 000

Surcharge for single accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

Standard	Comfort
10 500	18 000

Check-in is possible on the tour. It is possible to accommodate up to 4 people in a room (if it is a family).

Children from 0 to 2 years old receive a 25% discount (does not occupy a separate place during the stay, without meals).
Children from 2 to 5 years old receive a 20% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).
Children from 5 to 10 years old inclusive receive a 15% discount (all inclusive, as an adult: seat, meals).

Olkhon Camping Hotel

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

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Another option

"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

From 4 to 45 tourists

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfers throughout the tour;
breakfast at the guest house;
excursion to the northern part islands;
picnic lunch at Cape Hoboy / in the southern part of the island Olkhon;
habitation;
entrance to The National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals not specified in the program;
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;
crossing on Khivus (the need depends on the ice situation);
equipment rental.

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.

The tour operator reserves the right to swap excursions according to the tour program, replace them with equivalent ones in situations related to changes in weather conditions, force majeure or at the discretion of the organizer, but undertakes to fulfill the entire tour program and provide all excursions specified in it in full;

The tour is a combined group, the number of people in the tour can reach 18 people;  The tour program starts in the morning at 10.00. It is necessary to arrive in Irkutsk before 9:30 a.m. local time, if the tourist is late for the appointed time, then he gets to the first point designated by the organizer on his own;

The end of the tour in Irkutsk.

The place and time of the group's gathering: from the Angara hotel (Sukhbaatar str., 7, Irkutsk) in the period from 09.00 to 09.30 local time and from Irkutsk airport at 10.00.

A day before the start of the tour, a group will be created in the Telegram messenger, where all organizational information on the tour will be provided. Please install the Telegram app on your phone in advance.

The presented classification of hotel rooms does not depend on the star rating of the accommodation facility.

The tour operator does not guarantee the Tourist accommodation in a specific hotel selected by the TOURIST from the list.

The tour operator has the right to replace the hotel listed in the list with a similar one in terms of category and cost.

The check-in involves the accommodation of up to 3 tourists in the room. Each tourist is provided with a separate sleeping place.

If, for reasons beyond the control of the Tour Operator (cancellation or postponement of other tourists' accommodation with check-in on the same dates), a tourist could not find a check-in at any point on the route, the Tour Operator has the right to put the tourist in a single economy room.

The tourist, for whom there was no accommodation, has the opportunity to stay in a single room "standard" with an additional fee. To do this, the tourist must independently check with the Tour Operator no later than 14 days before the start of the tour whether there was a check-in for him and inform him of his desire to make an additional payment for accommodation in a single room "standard".

Olkhon Island is reached by ice crossing in the winter season and by ferry in the summer. In the off-season on Khivus (hovercraft). If the ice crossing does not work for climatic reasons, then the tourist pays for the crossing on Khivus himself.

In the period April-May, we recommend that tourists take care of the tick vaccination in advance or take out tick insurance.

The composition and size of the group may change throughout the tour.

Guides may change throughout the tour. Each location is assigned a guide who is an expert of this location. The tour coordinator is always alone.

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Reviews

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Dmitry

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19 Dec, 2024

This tour operator is excellent.
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Elena Vyatkina

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17 Dec, 2024

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

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3 Dec, 2024

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!

The Awakening of Olkhon