The golden ring of Lake Baikal. A shortened route

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On this tour, you will find a varied program of a cruise around Lake Baikal on a comfort-class motor ship. You will enjoy hiking in unique natural places, go to the Ushkany Islands to observe the seal rookery and much more.

A delightful journey through the most protected corners of the famous lake-sea, vast expanses of water and pristine nature.

Route: Small Sea (MPC) – Olkhon Island – Chivyrkuysky Bay – Small Sea (MPC).

You can view the extended version of the tour at the link: https://bolshayastrana.com/bajkal/zolotoe-kolco-bajkala-kruiz-17931

Location

Irkutsk region, Olkhonsky district, Shara-Togotsky municipality, Sakhyurta village, MRS pier

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Tour highlights

Pleasant evenings on deck

Let's make new friends, we will have a delicious table and a pleasant pastime on the deck among the waters of the endless Baikal

Baikal seals

Let's go to the Ushkany Islands to watch the seal rookery

Itinerary

Day 1 - Islands of the Small Sea
At about 14:00-15:00 passengers will board in the village of Sakhyurt (MRS) on the Small Sea.

The time of boarding and disembarkation may vary, please specify when booking a cruise.

Accommodation in the cabins of new cruise members.

Getting to know the crew, safety instructions and rules of conduct on board and on Lake Baikal.

Lunch on board the ship.

Crossing the Small Sea from the southern tip of Olkhon Island to the northern one.

On the way, if time and weather conditions permit, visit Ogoy Island, on top of which a Buddhist temple (stupa) was built in 2004.

From the top of the island there is a magnificent view of Olkhon and the Small Sea.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight at the discretion of the captain in one of the bays of the Small Sea.

The water crossing is 70 kilometers, the journey time is 5 hours.

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Day 2 - Wildlife of the Chivyrkuy Bay
Breakfast on board the ship.
Water crossing over open Lake Baikal from the West to the East coast to the Chivyrkuy Bay.
Lunch on board the ship.
In the evening, we arrive at Chivyrkuy Bay, one of the most unique places on Lake Baikal.
The bay is shallow, warms up well and has huge hydrobiological resources.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight in Zmeinaya Bay, famous for its healing radon baths with water temperatures from +41 to +45 degrees.
The water crossing over Lake Baikal is 110-120 kilometers, the journey time is 8-10 hours.

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Day 3 - The mystery of the Ushkany Islands
At about 6 a.m., the exit from the Chivyrkuysky Bay, crossing to the western coast of Lake Baikal, to the Small Sea.
Breakfast on board the ship.
Along the way, from the Chivyrkuy Bay there are the most famous islands on Lake Baikal – the Ushkany Islands.
The rocky shores of the islands serve as a rookery for the only mammal on Lake Baikal – the Baikal seal, the seal.
The largest seal rookery on Lake Baikal is located on the western side of Tonkogo Island.
According to scientists, the number of animals in the rookery ranges from 2,000 and has not changed since 1934.
The seal is careful, and if they talk loudly and make noise on the approach, the animals dive from the rocks into the water.
There are usually no seals in the rookery during a wave or immediately after a storm.
The Ushkany Islands have been given the status of a natural monument.
At the moment, visiting the islands is prohibited by law and it is only possible to inspect the islands from the water at a certain distance from the shore. If the ban on visiting the islands is lifted, it will be possible to disembark and walk around the island, provided the weather is favorable. In this case, everyone can visit the island for an additional fee on the spot (about 3,000 rubles).
Lunch on board the ship.
In the evening, return to the Strait of the Small Sea.
Stop at Sarai beach, visit Burkhan (Shaman Rocks).
Shaman Rock, one of the nine shrines of Asia (formerly known as the stone temple).
The most revered holy place on Lake Baikal was the cave in the rock of this cape Shamanka, to which sacrifices were made and vows were made since the appearance of the first shamans.
Guided tour of the village of Khuzhir (the main village of Olkhon Island).
Overnight at the discretion of the captain in one of the bays of the Small Sea.
Dinner on board the ship.
The water crossing is 120 kilometers, the journey time is 8-10 hours.

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Day 4 - The bays of Olkhon
Breakfast on board the ship.
The cruise ends from 11:00 – 12:00.
Disembarkation of tourists in the village of Sakhyurt (MRS).
Those who wish can disembark on the island of Olkhon, in the area of the ferry crossing (it is necessary to inform the accompanying person in advance).
The water crossing is 20 kilometers, the journey time is 2-3 hours.
The time of boarding and disembarkation may vary, please specify when booking a cruise.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Cabin on the boat

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation on a comfort class ship.

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

CABINS	Double cabin For 2-bed accommodation	Double cabin For 1-bed accommodation	Triple cabin	Four-person cabin
Improved (№ 2 twin,\)	161 000	320 000	120 000	92 000
The twin standard (No.1,4)	143 000	280 000	-	-
Internal Twin/DBL (No.5)	120 000	240 000	110 000	-

The motor ship "Pennant".

The Vimpel motor ship is a modern and comfortable motor ship for traveling around Lake Baikal.

A comfort class motor ship with a passenger capacity of up to 15 people.

Most cabins have a shower, toilet, upholstered furniture, and carpeted floors.

Each cabin has a telephone connection to the captain's cabin.

Spacious cabins provide more comfort and individual space for each passenger.

There is a comfortable lounge on the second deck, where you can watch movies and listen to music.

Or just sit for conversations and a cup of tea with the guests of the cruise, because nothing can replace simple human communication.

Navigation equipment: the ship is equipped with modern navigation equipment and radio communications, an echo sounder, and rescue equipment that meet the requirements of the Russian River Register.

Life-saving equipment: inflatable motorboat and unsinkable lifeboat. Life jackets and lifebuoys.

Cabin No. 1 standard

Cabin No. 1 standard + "TWIN" entrance to the cabin from the corridor, double, separate beds.

The total area of the cabin is 7.8 m2

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (2 pcs)
Safe, place for clothes, heater
Sleeps: 2 beds 70cm by 1.90m. TWIN
Accommodation: 2 people

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Cabin No.2 Improved

Cabin No. 2 improved "TWIN" - Entrance to the cabin from the corridor, four-bed, spacious, separate beds (compartment).

The total area of the cabin is 8.4 m2

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (2 pcs)
Safe, wardrobe, heater
Table
Sleeps: 4 beds, TWIN
Accommodation: 4 people

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Another option

Cabin no.3 Improved

Cabin No. 3 is improved: entrance to the cabin from the mess, quadruple, spacious, 2 separate beds (compartment), large double sofa.

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (3 pcs)
Wardrobe, safe, heater
Sleeps: 2 beds 70cm by 1.90m. TWIN/DBL
Accommodation: 4 people

Another option

Cabin No. 4 Standard

Cabin No. 4: entrance to the cabin from the stern, double, ceiling height 180 cm, beds are separated by stairs.

The total area of the cabin is 6.6 m2

In the cabin:

Bathroom with shower
Windows
Sockets (1 piece)
A place for clothes, a safe, a heater
Sleeps: 2 beds 65cm by 2 m. TWIN
Accommodation: 2 people

Another option

Cabin No. 5 Standard internal

Cabin No. 5 standard: located on the upper deck, spacious, 1 bed and a sofa.

Total cabin area: 5.7m2

Bathroom next to the cabin

In the cabin:

Windows on the promenade
Sockets (2 pcs)
A place for clothes, a safe, a heater
Coffee table
Sleeps: 1 110cm bed and a sofa. TWIN/DBL
Accommodation: 2-3 people

Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

2 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk region, Olkhonsky district, Shara-Togotsky municipality, Sakhyurta village, MRS pier

Included in price

accommodation on board the ship;
accompanying guide;
full board;
daily excursion program along the entire route with landings;
tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water and snacks throughout the cruise;
medical insurance;
fees for visiting the national Parks (except Ushkany Islands);
information material provided before the start of the trip;
memorable gifts and souvenirs;
optional photos and videos.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
hotel accommodation and excursions before and after the expedition cruise;
group transfer Irkutsk – Maloe More;
Small Sea – Irkutsk group transfer;
accident insurance;
baggage insurance and travel cancellation risks (recommended);
tips for staff and team (recommended).

It's important to know

1. Clothes:

a fleece jacket and a sweater that will be useful to you in cool weather;
windproof and waterproof jacket and trousers (it is windy on the open deck during transitions);
a pair of T-shirts and a long-sleeved shirt, thermal underwear;
shoes – light, comfortable, sporty (sneakers, light trekking boots) (without heels!);
headdress – to choose from: a hat with a brim or a panama hat, a cap with a long visor to protect from the blinding low sun, a light fleece or wool cap;
socks – 2-3 pairs of cotton or linen, 1 pair of wool;
bathing suit;
toiletries and hygiene products, including lipstick and sunscreen with a high protection factor;
sunglasses that protect the eyes from ultraviolet rays;

2. waterproof liner (bag) to protect especially valuable personal items (money, documents, camera, etc.) from water;

3. A small flashlight powered by finger batteries, binoculars (if you have one);

4. Medicines that you may need personally (for allergies, headaches and gastrointestinal disorders) or that you need for regular intake;

5. repellents that protect against mosquito bites and midges (while walking on the mainland);

6. Camera (with spare batteries or charger);

7. Safety pin, needle and thread;

8. Documents: an identity card or a photocopy of the first pages and the page with the registration registration of the passport, a voucher or a document replacing it (voucher, reservation sheet) and a medical insurance policy.

The cruise does not require special training and all physically healthy tourists can participate in it.

Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision are not recommended to participate in the cruise.

No one knows better than you about your state of health, therefore, if there are individual deviations in your state of health, be sure to warn the guide accompanying you about this, and if you see signs of malaise or illness that you know, immediately contact the guide. Confidentiality is guaranteed at the same time.

In case of unforeseen minor injuries, the guide has a first aid kit.

Before leaving for the cruise, a safety briefing is provided by the accompanying guide. The tourist is obliged to comply with the rules of personal safety and the rules set out in the instructions, follow the instructions and commands of the guide, the captain of the ship.

The group is accompanied along the route by an experienced guide who has experience working on the route. An escort on a cruise is a person who will tell you about Lake Baikal, arrange on the spot, for example, with the organization of a sauna, helps the cook set the table and solves situations that arise during the journey.

The ship's crew consists of a captain, a mechanic, a cook and a guide. All members of the team are highly qualified and have extensive experience in navigating Lake Baikal. The captain has the right to change course in case of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions or other circumstances, as well as in case of serious illness or injury to cruise participants.

It is always worth considering the weather conditions! You may be rocked by a wave and in this regard, be prepared to change the route, to unplanned parking. During bad weather, experienced captains act according to circumstances. Therefore, be aware that the program is not final and may be changed depending on weather conditions. But in most cases, these are small changes that do not greatly affect the cruise route. Captains always try to catch up with the time by "early transitions"

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15 May, 2026

I would like to share my impressions of the “Winter Baikal Stories” tour. Everything was organized excellently and very professionally, the excursion program was rich and engaging, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip. Our guide, Polina, was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I would also like to give special thanks to our amazing organizer, Polina, who was always available during the tour and resolved any questions or issues immediately. Wishing your travel company continued success and prosperity!!! 🔥

The golden ring of Lake Baikal. A shortened route

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Itinerary

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Tour conditions

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