Today begins your family trip to Lake Baikal.
Upon arrival in Irkutsk, you will be met at the airport (or at the railway station) by a representative of the company and on a comfortable individual transfer you will go to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
On the way to Olkhon, we will stop at an unusual and unique place – the marble quarry in Buguldike!
If you drive from Buguldeika towards the village of Yelantsy, you will see a huge deposit of marble.
White stone blocks are visible from afar, marble reserves in Buguldike occupy about 10 million cubic meters.
The age of the deposit is 2 billion years old, it is older than Lake Baikal itself.
The local marble is characterized by high density, uniformity and whiteness, it is ideal for sculptures and decoration.
The field offers magnificent views of Lake Baikal and the Buguldeika River.
After visiting the quarry, we will continue our journey to the heart of Lake Baikal – to Olkhon Island.
Olkhon is an island of Lake Baikal, which is reached during the winter ice season through a specially equipped ice crossing.
The ferry to Olkhon from Irkutsk is 256 km away.
On the way, you will spend about 4-5 hours with a lunch break in a traditional Buryat cafe, where you can get acquainted with the local cuisine.
The most picturesque part of the way is the one that will be closer to Lake Baikal.
The route will run between the hills of the Tajeran steppe, decorated with rocky remnants, gradually snaking you to the shores of Lake Baikal.
Olkhon is the largest and only inhabited island on Lake Baikal, with a total length of 72 km.
We will go with you to its largest settlement, where the entire tourist infrastructure of the island is concentrated – to the village of Khuzhir.
The southern tip of the island is a picturesque steppe, on the left side there is a view of Lake Baikal and the mountains of the Primorsky Range on the other shore.
Upon arrival in Khuzhir, you will check into the hotel, and after that we will go to the most recognizable place on the island, its calling card – the Shamanka rock.
The views of this particular location are found in most guidebooks, on the Internet.
The place is not only incredibly beautiful, but also "strong" — few people remain indifferent to the energy floating here!
Next to the Shaman are 13 ritual pillars of Serge, tied with colorful ribbons.
It is believed that the pillars connect the three worlds, and by tying a ribbon, a person sends his request (desire) to his ancestors.
After the walk, you will have a free evening to spend walking or relaxing.
Tomorrow you will have an even closer look at Lake Baikal and Olkhon.
Included in the price: private transfer, accommodation, lunch on the way to Olkhon, guide.