The Baikal wanderer. Autumn Adventure

A vacation on Lake Baikal in autumn is an amazing opportunity to see Lake Baikal in all its glory on the Baikal Wanderer tour. A rich program – a trip to the KBZHD, Irkutsk, a vacation on Olkhon. Comfortable accommodation and movement according to the program is ideal for a family trip.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$530
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 8 September, 2025
    • 13 – 18 September, 2025
    • 24 – 29 September, 2025
    • 3 – 8 October, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The most beautiful railway in Russia
We will see unique architectural structures, tunnels and stone galleries
Mysterious Olkhon
Secluded bays, turquoise lagoon, sacred sites and bizarre rock complexes
Legends of the Oboe
Khoboy is considered a sacred place, about which there are many legends

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know Irkutsk

    In the morning at 09:30 we meet at the airport or at the Irkutsk railway station, get our luggage, get acquainted.

    Then we go on a sightseeing tour of the city.

    The program includes visits to the main attractions of Irkutsk: the place of the city's foundation, the Moscow Gate, the Church of the Savior, the embankment of the Angara River, the historical quarter.

    On this day, an independent visit to the Decembrist Museum and the nerpinary is possible.

    Power supply: not included.

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  • Day 2 - Circum-Baikal Railway
  • Day 3 - Cape Burkhan
  • Day 4 - Excursion to Cape Khoboy
  • Day 5 - Excursion to the South of the island
  • Day 6 - Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in double or triple rooms in Irkutsk and Olkhon Island in several options to choose from:

The economy version of the tour includes:

  • Irkutsk: 2-bed standard hotel room;
  • Olkhon: accommodation at the hotel in a 2-bed economy room (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms).

The standard version of the tour includes:

  • Irkutsk: 2-bed standard hotel room;
  • Olkhon: accommodation at the hotel in a 2-bed standard room (shower and toilet in the room);

Please specify the details of accommodation in Irkutsk hotels when booking.

The cost of the tour is for 1 person. for different accommodation options:

  EconomyStandard
Accommodation option54 80059 900
Surcharge for single occupancy8 00011 000 
The Angara Hotel 2 nights

This three-star hotel is located next to the Irkutsk City Administration building on Kirov Square. It offers a large spa area with a beauty salon and 3 restaurants serving international cuisine. Free Wi-Fi is available. All rooms are decorated in bright colors.

A sauna is available at the Angara Hotel. Massage and beauty treatments are available. Dental services are provided.

Flamingo and Peking Duck restaurants are open at the Angara Hotel. Guests can also visit the London Pub and the elegant VIP billiard Club.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk at Angara Hotel can arrange trips to Lake Baikal, which is just a 45-minute drive away. A shuttle service to Irkutsk Airport is available on request.

In the room: air conditioning, desk and hairdryer.

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Mini-hotel Baikal 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 in the morning at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
  • hotel accommodation in Irkutsk: 2-bed comfortable standard room (2 nights);
  • accommodation in a hotel on Olkhon: 2-bed comfortable or semi-comfortable standard or economy room (3 nights);
  • day tour of the Circum-Baikal Railway;
  • meals according to the program: day 1 – not included; day 2 – breakfast and lunch; day 3 – breakfast and dinner; day 4 and 5 – breakfast, lunch-picnic and dinner; day 6 – breakfast);
  •  guided tours according to the program:
    • sightseeing tour of Irkutsk;
    • sightseeing tour to Cape Burhan;
    • car tour to Cape Khoboy;
    • car tour to the south of Olkhon Island.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals in Irkutsk, on KBZHD and in roadside cafes;
  • transfer at the end of the tour to hotels, railway station, airport, etc.;
  • additional services not specified in the program or specified in the program for an additional cost.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

We recommend that you have it with you:

  • personal first aid kit:
    • first aid supplies (bandage, cotton wool, patch, analgesics, antiseptics);
    • medications needed for gastrointestinal disorders;
    • in the presence of chronic diseases – medications that you usually take;
  • warm clothes (windbreaker, headdress) – for boat trips;
  • raincoat;
  • sneakers (waterproof shoes or have a replaceable pair);
  • swimsuit, lightweight headdress for sun protection;
  • tick repellent;
  • sunscreen;
  • flashlight (optional, for passing through the KBZHD tunnel).
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Dates and Prices

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    3 – 8 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    13 – 18 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    24 – 29 Sep, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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    3 – 8 Oct, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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Reviews

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    Yulia
    1 Dec, 2024
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    The organization was meticulous, with every detail carefully planned—no overlaps or delays, everything ran smoothly and on schedule. The food was delicious, and the accommodations were excellent. I loved everything!
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    Victor
    25 Nov, 2024
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    Our guide was Denis Nizhegorodsky. He is a true professional, a master of his craft who clearly loves what he does. His approach to the group was both caring and highly knowledgeable.
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    Anastasia
    30 Oct, 2024
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    Everything was perfectly organized, and the itinerary was very well planned – from transfers and accommodations to the excursions themselves. I especially enjoyed the trip along the Circum-Baikal Railway, Listvyanka, and the enchanting Olkhon Island. Plus, we were lucky with the weather: we encountered heavy rain only when leaving Irkutsk; the rest of the time was dry and sunny. Our guide Alexander was wonderful and attentive. We learned so many new things and even took a swim in Lake Baikal!
    30 Oct, 2024
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