The classics of Olkhon. Winter or spring travel

Winter or spring trip to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island. Enjoy the unusual nature, the amazing ice of Lake Baikal, the legends of the island and feel the power of this mysterious and beautiful place.

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

Features of the season on Lake Baikal, see It's important to know.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$503
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 11 – 15 November
    • 13 – 17 November
    • 15 – 19 November
    • 18 – 22 November
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 5 January, 2025
    • 3 – 7 January, 2025
    • 6 – 10 January, 2025
    • 8 – 12 January, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 19 people
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque cape Kobylya golova
We will go to the southern part of Olkhon Island with stops for photo shoots and invigorating hiking
The magic of Olkhon
Let's recharge our batteries in the main sanctuary and cult center of the region, where many shamans come to perform all kinds of rituals
Beautiful Cape Khoboy
We will go to the northern part of Olkhon Island with stops for photo shoots and hiking

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk - Olkhon

    Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.

    Stop on the way at the Buryat cafe.

    Transfer to Olkhon Island. Accommodation at the campsite.

    Meals included: dinner
    By road: approximately 300 km
    Total duration: approximately 6 hours

  • Day 2 - Cape Khoboy and northern Olkhon
  • Day 3 - Free day on Olkhon
  • Day 4 - Cape Kobylya Golova and southern Olkhon
  • Day 5 - Olkhon - Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation on Olkhon Island at the Nabaymar recreation center.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and the date of arrival, RUB.:

Placementeconomystandard
regular dates49 30052 200
holiday dates52 40055 200
surcharge for single occupancy on regular dates10 00012 000
surcharge for single occupancy on public holidays12 00014 000

Economy accommodation: 2-bed room (facilities on the floor). 
Standard accommodation: 2-bed room (in-room amenities). 

Holiday tours are calculated at holiday rates. Holiday tours include tours that partially or completely coincide with the dates:

  • January 01 – January 09
  • February 20 – March 10
  • May 01 – May 09
Nabaymar Manor 4 nights

It is located a 5-minute walk from the shore of Lake Baikal and the main attraction of the island of Shamanka Rocks (Cape Burkhan). 

The rooms of the Nabaymar Estate are heated, most of them are decorated in a rustic style. Laundry services and tourist information are also available on site.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 19 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation according to the selected price;
  • nutrition:
    •   Day 1: Dinner;
    •   Day 2, 4: breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    •   Day 3: Breakfast, dinner;
    •   Day 5: Breakfast.
  • transportation services:
    •   Day 1: Irkutsk – Olkhon;
    •   Day 2: Olkhon;
    •   Day 4: Olkhon;
    •   Day 5: Olkhon – Irkutsk.
  • sightseeing services:
    •   Day 2: Trip to the northern part of Olkhon Island;
    •   Day 4: Trip to the southern part of Olkhon Island

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • recreational fees (payment for entry to the national park, nature reserve, etc.);
  • other services are not included in the price of the tour and are paid additionally.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable shoes and warm socks;
  • replacement shoes;
  • warm jacket and trousers;
  • sweater or sweatshirt;
  • a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
  • bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
  • If you are taking medications, take them with you;
  • don't forget your camera and a great mood.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Jan – 31 Dec
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    11 – 15 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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    13 – 17 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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    15 – 19 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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    18 – 22 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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    20 – 24 Nov 5 days 4 nights
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