The charm of Olkhon. An abbreviated program

Endless sandy beaches, beautiful coves, picturesque cliffs, endless steppes – Olkhon has everything. The island is one of the best places on Lake Baikal. Having been here, you can safely say that you have seen the real Baikal! 

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Location

Irkutsk
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$636
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
14 - 18 Jun
21 - 25 Jun
28 Jun - 2 Jul
5 - 9 Jul
12 - 16 Jul
19 - 23 Jul
2 - 6 Aug
9 - 13 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Energy of Olkhon
We will see one of the nine shrines of Asia – Shamanka Rock
Cape Khoboy 
We will visit the northernmost point of the island, which offers views of both shores of Lake Baikal
Pleasant walks
We will take a leisurely walk along the coast of Lake Baikal, and on the hot days of summer we will definitely swim

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Olkhon. Cape Burkhan

    In the morning at 09:30 we will meet at the railway station or at the Irkutsk airport, then we will take a minibus to Olkhon Island.

    In 4 hours we will reach the village of MRS, where we will board the ferry.

    We get to the island through the Olkhon Gate Strait.

    The island is separated from the mainland by a small strait, so you can only get there by ferry.

    Arrival in the village of Khuzhir, the tourist center of the island.

    Placement.

    The first acquaintance with the island is a walking tour to the sacred Shamanka rock.

    Return to the base, dinner.

    Meals included: dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Cape Khoboy
  • Day 3 - South of Olkhon Island
  • Day 4 - Free day
  • Day 5 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation on Olkhon Island at the Solnechnaya recreation center or at the Baikal mini-hotel in 2-3-bed rooms.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation option, RUB.:

DatesEconomyStandard
 Baikal Mini-hotel (shower and toilet for 4 rooms)Baikal Mini-hotel (shower and toilet in the room)
May 17-21, May 24-28, May 31 - June 4, June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, September 6-10
46 70051 900
June 28 - July 2, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30, August 2-6, August 9-13, August 16-20, August 19-23, August 23-27, August 30 - September 3
47 90058 900
 Surcharge for single occupancy
 8 00013 000

10% discount for children under 12 years old%

Baikal Mini-hotel 4 nights

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the picturesque area of the village of Khuzhir, 150 m from Lake Baikal. Due to the excellent location of the hotel, the most significant attractions of the island are within walking distance for tourists – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach, as well as all the necessary infrastructure: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc.

The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and offer views of Lake Baikal, the beach and the coniferous forest. It offers a cafe with panoramic lake views and free Wi-Fi. The accommodation offers 2-bed Standard rooms (with shower and toilet in the room) and 2-3-bed Economy rooms (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms).

The rooms are located in wooden buildings and are heated in winter (central heating), furnished with comfortable, cozy furniture.: two single beds or one double bed, desk, chairs, wardrobe, mirror, TV. The 3-bed rooms have an extra single bed.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 am (local time) at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
  • transfer Irkutsk – O. Olkhon – Irkutsk;
  • accommodation on Olkhon (4 days);
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1 – dinner;
    • Day 2, 3 – breakfast, lunch-picnic and dinner;
    • Day 4 – breakfast, dinner;
    • Day 5 – breakfast;
  • guided tours according to the program:
    • sightseeing tour to Cape Burhan;
    • car tour to Cape Khoboy;
    • car tour to the south of the island.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • transfer at the end of the tour to hotels, railway station, airport, etc.;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • additional payment for a foreign tourist; 
  • additional excursions:
    • visit to the Buryat village;
    • Ogoy Island Boat Tour;
    • horseback riding;
  • 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:

  • medicines – first aid supplies (bandage, cotton wool, patch, analgesics, antiseptics);
  • medications necessary 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.
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Dates and Prices

  • $636
    14 – 18 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $636
    21 – 25 Jun 5 days 4 nights
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  • $652
    28 Jun – 2 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $652
    5 – 9 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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  • $652
    12 – 16 Jul 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

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    Anastasia
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    3 Jun, 2026
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    The tour operator was excellent! Safety was clearly the top priority throughout the trip, which gave us great peace of mind. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. There were no issues or delays, and we never had to wait around unnecessarily. Departures, transfers, and crossings were all perfectly on schedule. A truly professional and reliable organization!
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    Galina
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    2 Jun, 2026
    Thank you to the organizers for all their hard work! Every question we had was answered promptly, and we always felt supported throughout the process.:)
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    Alexandr
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    21 May, 2026
    Everything went perfectly, and Anna is a wonderful guide!