The beauty of Lake Baikal. Summer or autumn travel

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Sightseeing tour of two of the most interesting locations of Lake Baikal – Listvyanka and Olkhon. The tour is suitable for family holidays, for any age and will be interesting to anyone who dreams of visiting the Sacred Lake.

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

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Baikal Museum

We will have a unique opportunity to make a virtual dive into the depths of Lake Baikal in the so-called "Bathyscaphe"

A fascinating view of the Shaman Stone

We will take a chairlift up to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers a view of the Shaman Stone

The sacred Cape of Khoboy

For many years, Buryat believers came to Cape Khoboy to make offerings to local spirits

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to Listvyanka village
Meeting at the airport (at 8 a.m. local time), at the railway station, or at a hotel in Irkutsk.
Meeting in Irkutsk and departure to Listvyanka.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Meals are not included on this day and are charged extra.
By road: about 70 km.
Total duration: approximately 1 hour.
Day 2 - The observation deck of the Chersky Stone. Limnological Museum
Visit to the museum of Lake Baikal with a virtual dive to the bottom in a bathyscaphe. Getting to know the underwater inhabitants, including the Baikal seal.
A chairlift tour to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers stunning views of the source of the Angara River.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
The total length of the route on foot: about 2 km. By road: about 10 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 3 - Free day in Listvyanka
Free day in Listvyanka.
The opportunity to walk through Listvyanka and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 4 - Baikal Astrophysical Observatory and observation deck
Excursion to the Baikal Astrophysical Observatory.
An introduction to two telescopes, one of which is the world's largest lens telescope.
Walk to the observation deck with a charming view of Lake Baikal.
Return to the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast.
The total length of the route on foot: about 5 km. By road: about 10 km.
Total duration: approximately 3 hours.
Day 5 - Listvyanka - Olkhon
Transfer from Listvyanka to Irkutsk.
Transfer. Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.
A trip to Olkhon Island.
Accommodation at the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.
By road: about 370 km.
Total duration: approximately 7 hours.
Day 6 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
An excursion trip with a guide driver in a UAZ SUV along the northern part of Olkhon Island.
Visit Cape Hoboy and the main attractions of the island.
A trip with stops and hiking in the national park, a hot picnic lunch.
Return to the campsite.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The total length of the route on foot: about 3 km. By car: about 100 km, without a guide.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.
Day 7 - Free day on Olkhon
Free day on Olkhon.
The opportunity to walk around Khuzhir and its surroundings, relax in nature or choose an additional excursion.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

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Day 8 - Departure
Departure from Olkhon Island, arrival in Irkutsk (approximately at 16 o'clock local time).
Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.
Meals included: breakfast.
By road: about 300 km.
Total duration: approximately 6 hours.

Difficulty

For any person

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for family holidays, for any age.

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
Camp Site

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in the village. Listvyanka and at the campsite on Olkhon Island.

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

	The hostel	Economy	Standard
the usual dates are from 3.06 to 8.07, 12.08 to 23.09	87 000	88 500	101 600
public holidays from 15.07 to 5.08	89 400	90 900	106 900
surcharge for single occupancy, regular dates	-	13 500	22 000
surcharge for single occupancy, public holidays	-	15 000	25 500

Accommodation of the Hostel:

Olkhon – Nabaimar Campsite – a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible check-in (on-site facilities).
Listvyanka – Campsite Inhabited island – a place in a 2-16-bed room with possible accommodation (facilities on the floor).

Economy accommodation:

Olkhon – Nabaimar campsite (facilities on the floor).
Listvyanka – Arabesque Hotel (facilities in the section for several rooms).

Standard placement:

Olkhon – Nabaimar Campsite (room amenities).
Listvyanka – Baikal Cedar Hotel (room amenities).

The Arabesque Hotel

Arabeska Hotel is located in Listvyanka village, 4 km from the center.

A tour desk is available on site.

You can play billiards at the hotel.

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Another option

The Baikal Cedar Hotel

Featuring free private parking, Baikal Cedar Hotel is located in Listvyanka Village.

Some rooms have a seating area. Some rooms have a terrace or balcony. A flat-screen TV is provided. BAIKAL CEDAR Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

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There is constant electricity at the campsite (in the village Khuzhir conducted electricity in 2005).

Guest house No. 1 is unsettled.
Capacity: 13 people.
Ground floor with a shared veranda - dining room;
Second floor with balcony;
The number of rooms is 3.
There are 4 beds in the rooms in two rooms, 5 in one.

Room description: single beds, mirror, shelves for things, wardrobe.

An urban-type bathroom in the neighboring building is free of charge: a toilet, a sink, a shower cabin with hot water.

Guest house No. 2 is semi–comfortable (bathroom on each floor).
Capacity: 36 people (32 main seats, 4 additional places).
Ground floor with a shared veranda;
Number of rooms - 7;
There are 2, 3, 2+2 extra beds in one room. places;
Second floor:
Number of rooms - 7;
Beds in rooms 2, 3, 2+2 additional. places;

This house has Economy and Economy family rooms.

Room description: 1-double beds or one 2-double bed (bed linen, towels), wardrobe, mirror, bedside table, TV (satellite), electric heater, 2 extras in family rooms. seats (one double sofa).

An urban-type bathroom on each floor is free of charge: toilet, sink, shower cabin with hot water.

Guest house No. 3 is well-maintained (bathroom in each room).
Capacity: 24 people (16 main seats, 8 additional places);
Ground floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in one room. place (sofa);
Second floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in the rooms. place (sofa);

Standard rooms are located in this house.

Room description: two 1-double beds or one 2-double bed (bed linen, towels, shower gel), wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, single sofa, TV (satellite), electric heater.

Bathroom in the room: toilet, sink, shower with hot water.

Guest house No. 4 - comfortable (bathroom in each room);
Capacity: 24 people (16 main seats, 8 additional places);
Ground floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in one room. place (sofa);
Second floor:
Number of rooms - 4;
There are 2+1 extra beds in the rooms. place (sofa);
Standard rooms are located in this house

Room description: two 1-double beds (bed linen, towels, shower gel), wardrobe, mirror, bedside tables, single sofa, TV(satellite), electric heater

Bathroom in the room: toilet, sink, shower with hot water.

Additional services:

Dining room (delicious dishes of Russian and Buryat cuisine, only complex meals);
The playground is free of charge;
Parking is free;
Wi-Fi in the dining area is free.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 19 tourists

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation according to the selected price;
nutrition:
- Day 2-4, 8: breakfast;
- Day 5, 7: breakfast, dinner;
- Day 6: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
transportation services:
- Day 1: Irkutsk – Listvyanka;
- Day 2: Listvyanka;
- Day 4: Listvyanka;
- Day 5: Listvyanka – Irkutsk – Olkhon;
- Day 6: Olkhon;
- Day 8: Olkhon – Irkutsk;
sightseeing services:
- Day 2: Visit the Kamen Chersky observation deck on a chairlift;
- Day 2: Visit to the Baikal Museum (Limnological Museum);
- Day 4: Baikal Astrophysical Observatory;
- Day 6: Drive to the northern part of Olkhon Island.

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

comfortable shoes and warm socks;
replacement shoes;
warm jacket and trousers;
sweater or sweatshirt;
a headdress that protects from the sun;
summer clothes;
a replacement set of clothes;
bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
sunglasses;
sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
If you are taking medications, take them with you.

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