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A classic program for exploring the business cards of Lake Baikal and immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Buryat traditions. Upon arrival in the capital of Siberia, you will go to the mystical island of Olkhon. The beauty of these places is unusual, imbued with the power of the harsh Siberian nature and the spirit of the great lake.

You will have an ethnic adventure, national food, a trip to Cape Hoboy and a free day to relax and experience the energy of the island, ride a bike or book an additional excursion.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Juicy jellyfish

We are waiting for a lunch of national dishes of Buryatia

Buryat folklore

We will learn about the life of the Buryat people and see a musical performance from the artists

Baikal herbs

We will arrange a picnic with a magnificent view of Lake Baikal and hot herbal tea

A day for yourself

On a free day, we will swim and sunbathe on the beach, buy souvenirs and meditate on the Baikal sunset

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. The road to Olkhon. The Golden Horde Ethno-Park
Gathering of the group in Irkutsk at 10:00.
You must arrive in the city no later than 09:30.
Our guide will meet you and we will embark on a 5-hour transfer to Olkhon.
On the way, we will visit the Golden Horde Ethnopark with an excursion and a performance, and then have a delicious lunch with national dishes.
After the ferry crossing, our guide will hand you over to the drivers who will take you to the hotel.
In the evening, you will have dinner and a walk around Khuzhir.

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Day 2 - Cape Khoboy
9:00 Breakfast at the recreation center.
After breakfast, we go on an excursion trip to Cape Khoboy.
The duration of the tour is about six hours.
During the tour you will visit:
the village of Kharantsi, where you will see the islands of the Lion Cub and the Crocodile.
The picturesque cape "Three Brothers" is a marble cliff covered with lichens.
Cape Shunte Left (Cape of Love), where you will make your most intimate wishes.
the scandalous sculpture by the modern artist “The Keeper of Lake Baikal".
the area of Uzura. Here you will feel the power of the "Big" Baikal.
You always want to refresh yourself in nature, during the tour you will have a picnic lunch and hot tea with Baikal herbs.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Free day
Today is declared a free day, in which everyone can relax as they want.
For example, you can swim and sunbathe on the beach, ride a bike, go to the museum, buy souvenirs or just get some sleep.
You can also choose a guided tour to suit your taste.
There are quite a lot of options, the managers will tell you more when booking the tour.
Here is a sample list:
Olkhon Island South Tour;
bike rental;
catamaran, kayak or surfboard rental;
horseback riding;
boat trip to Ogoy Island;
visit to the hot Siberian sauna.

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Day 4 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Departure
After breakfast, you will have some time to walk to Shamanka Rock, Saraysky beach and Khuzhir, because today you will leave Olkhon.
At 12:00, check out of the hotel and transfer to Irkutsk.
On the way to the city, we will stop at the prayer pillars to ask for good luck and say goodbye to the spirits of Lake Baikal, as well as have a last meal of delicious Buryat dishes.
Arrival in Irkutsk at about 18:00.
Dinner on your own.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 12,000 rubles.

The Flagship Hotel is a new comfortable hotel on the island of Olkhon. The unique building of the hotel is built of brick, and these are guaranteed warm rooms with maximum sound and noise insulation. The spacious rooms have a sleeping and a guest area. A wonderful panoramic view of the village, Lake Baikal and the mountains will bring pleasant emotions.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

transfer according to the program;
accommodation on Olkhon in comfortable double rooms (3 nights);
accompanying guide (1 day, 4 days);
meals according to the program (3 breakfasts and 3 lunches);
excursion to the Golden Horde Ethnic Park (1 day);
excursion to Cape Khoboy (2 days);
memorable gifts and souvenirs;
payment for visiting the national park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
excursion program 3 days;
meals not specified in the program (lunch on the third day, dinners);
medical insurance.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

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26 – 29 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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Reviews

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Lilia Vakulova

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31 Dec, 2024

The tour provider stayed in constant contact with us and even came in person to see us off.
MB
Maria Barakova

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12 Nov, 2024

Good afternoon! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the organizers of the “Taste of Lake Baikal” tour, which we enjoyed from July 15 to July 18. The entire experience was flawlessly arranged, with every detail thoughtfully considered! Special thanks to manager Kirill, who was always available and took excellent care of us throughout the trip. Our group was small—just five people—which was a real advantage for us as travelers! We felt like VIPs in Irkutsk! Our guides, Alyona and driver Roman Kondratiev, shared so much about the history of Irkutsk and the incredible places we visited. Their laid-back storytelling kept it interesting, giving us insights that most tourists don’t get. The choice to use a car for such a small group was perfect—flexible, comfortable, and easy to hear everything. From the initial greeting to our final departure, we were so well looked after. The program was rich and engaging without a single wasted moment! Irkutsk is a beautiful city, full of amazing people and historic sites, and we were fortunate to have enthusiastic guides who truly love what they do. We highly recommend this tour to everyone! It left us with the very best memories.

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