The classics of Lake Baikal

The Baikal Classics Tour is a 5–day tour of the most beloved and famous places on Lake Baikal. You will visit Olkhon Island – a place that must be visited! Make a kind of “time travel” by walking on excursions to architectural monuments of wooden architecture or taking a train along the Circum-Baikal railway, get acquainted with flora and fauna at the limnological museum of Lake Baikal in Listvyanka and much more!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$692
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 30 May – 3 June, 2025
    • 1 – 5 June, 2025
    • 11 – 15 June, 2025
    • 14 – 18 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The Guardian of Lake Baikal
We will see an almost eight-meter bronze sculpture by the famous sculptor Dasha Namdakov
Circum-Baikal Railway
We are waiting for a day trip along Lake Baikal on a comfortable train
Taltsy Museum
Immerse yourself in the authentic historical atmosphere at the Museum of Wooden Architecture

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Irkutsk. Excursion to the Taltsy Museum and Listvyanka village

    After arriving in Irkutsk, your summer adventure to Lake Baikal begins! 

    As soon as the group gathers at the agreed time, you will go to Lake Baikal to a popular tourist village on the shore – Listvyanka. 

    The road to Listvyanka runs along the picturesque Baikal highway, popularly called "Baikal Rublevka" – here is the elite suburban real estate of Irkutsk.

    The track is comfortable and beautiful: there are trees on the sides, as a rule, there are no traffic jams. 

    The village is located about 70 km from Irkutsk. 

    After about an hour of travel, you will already see Lake Baikal! 

    On the way to Listvyanka, you will stop at the Taltsy Open-air museum.

    Taltsy is an architectural and ethnographic museum, where examples of wooden architecture of the past centuries are collected. 

    It is located on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest, which gives it an authentic look and an authentic historical atmosphere.

    The guide will conduct an exciting tour, after which you will go further to Listvyanka.

    On the way you will see the legendary Shaman Stone, which is associated with a beautiful legend.

    Visit the Baikal Museum, which not only conducts expositional and educational activities, but also continues to engage in serious scientific research, and therefore you will not find out such information about Lake Baikal "first-hand" anywhere. 

    This day will end with a return to Irkutsk and check-in at the hotel. You will have a free evening, which you can devote to rest, walking around the city.

    You will see: the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy", the limnological museum of Lake Baikal, Shaman Stone, Listvyanka.

    Included in the price: accommodation, excursion to Listvyanka and Taltsy, guide, group transfer.

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  • Day 2 - KBZHD tour
  • Day 3 - The road to Olkhon
  • Day 4 - Excursion to the north of Olkhon Island to Cape Khoboy
  • Day 5 - Farewell to Olkhon. Return to Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

During the tour we will stop in Irkutsk and Olkhon Island.

It is possible to accommodate up to 4 people in a room (if it is a family). 

The cost of accommodation depends on the chosen comfort level:

  • Economy – accommodation at a recreation center or in a hotel (facilities on the floor or in an adjacent building);
  • 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.:

Economy StandardComfort
67 00079 000102 000

Surcharge for single accommodation for 1 person, RUB.:

EconomyStandardComfort
9 00016 00030 000

The possible placement options are presented below.

  • 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).
BO "Aldartai", BO "Tatiana's" or similar or BO "Aldartai", Camping hotel "Olkhon" or similar or 2 nights
BO "Aldartai", BO "Tatiana's" or similar

The objects of the Economy level accommodation are cozy comfortable houses (amenities on the floor or in the neighboring building).

Another option
BO "Aldartai", Camping hotel "Olkhon" or similar

The Standard level accommodation facilities are cozy rooms with their own bathroom.

Another option
Villa "Malina", TC "Saraisky" or similar

Comfort – a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

Matryoshka Hotel, Angara Group of Companies or similar or Courtyard Marriott Hotel, Baikal Forest Hotel or similar or 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • group transfer throughout the tour; 
  • meals specified in the program: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches;
  • excursions described in the tour program;
  • habitation;
  • guide services (where stated in the program of the day);
  • permission to visit The National Park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
  • 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;
  • equipment rental.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Required: passport, MHI policy;
  • headdress (cap / hat / bandana);
  • 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);
  • mosquito and tick repellents (recommended to purchase in Irkutsk);
  • 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 / sandals);
  • toiletries;
  • small backpack (for excursions and walks);
  • sealed packaging for documents;
  • insulated clothing (jacket / light hat / hoodies / thin gloves);
  • binoculars;
  • a seat (a tourist hob).
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