The ice of Lake Baikal. The depths of the Taiga

The most popular transport on Lake Baikal is the uaz-loaf. And it's really worth a ride. 

This is a real all-terrain vehicle that will quickly take you to the most beautiful places. 

Excursion: by the Small Sea to Olkhon Island to Shamanka rock (Cape Burkhan). 

Olkhon Island is the heart of Lake Baikal, calling to itself, revealing its secrets and giving energy. And in winter, this is a real parallel universe, fabulous, fragile and so alluring. 

Let's go to the island, enjoying the fabulous ice caves that open the door to the kingdom of the Snow Queen! 

Let's go up to Cape Shamanka (Burkhan rock). This is a holy place, long revered not only by the inhabitants of the island — shamans from all over the world came here. One can feel the incredible energy of many rituals held here. 

For lunch, we are expected at the best restaurant on the island — at the Port Olkhon Hotel. His chefs have developed a unique menu with a Baikal flavor and we will have this gastronomic pleasure. 

After lunch, we will definitely visit one of the famous places — Ogoy Island. There is a Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment here, a place where people make wishes and enjoy the moment here and now. 

And there is also the very Cape of the Dragon (Dragon's tail rock) and very picturesque ice caves. 

We return to the hotel. 

In the evening, you will find relaxation and relaxation. 

Visiting the Russian bathhouse with a hot tub in the open air: relax and admire the stars, they are so close here.

The worse the weather in autumn, the more beauty we will see in winter!

Every year, Lake Baikal creates magic on the coastal rocks — splashes and cliffs, ice caves and caves, hummocks, mighty like boulders and thin as crystal, shining in the sun with blue, purple, deep blue shades. 

There are kilometers of Baikal ice decorated with magic lace below you. 

We are going to the "Baikal space" — it's millions of bubbles trapped in the ice, an unreal sight. 

And against the background there are Baikal rocks covered with bright multicolored lichens, as a reminder of the warm summer when the steppe is fragrant with flowering herbs. 

We have lunch at the hotel and go to Irkutsk. 

Accommodation at the History 5* Hotel. 

The best five-star hotel is located in the city center. 

There is a large selection of restaurants with various cuisines, souvenir shops with works by local craftsmen, a shopping center.

Today we will go to the south of Lake Baikal. 

The nature here is significantly different from the Small Sea. 

The Khamar Daban ridge, sheltered by the lush dark coniferous forests of the Siberian taiga, approaches close to the shore. 

Precipitation is much higher and in places the thickness of the snow cover can reach five meters. 

This is a real winter fairy tale from childhood. 

Let's drive past the ski resort, the skiing season lasts until April, when there has been no snow in the city for a long time. 

After the pass, we continue along the shore of Lake Baikal, and to the right the road goes towards Mongolia, where "Baikal's younger brother lives" — Khubsugul. 

On the way, we will visit the friendliest husky dogs. 

We will get unforgettable, sincere childhood impressions from communicating with these milahs, who will gladly ride us in sleds through the winter forest. 

We go further to the foot of Khamar Daban in the valley of the Snezhnaya River. 

Accommodation in the best country club "Snow Geese". 

The hotel is located in the foothills of Khamar Daban, a kilometer from the coast of Lake Baikal. 

Stylish rooms with modern comfort, excellent chef's cuisine and amazing views. Our adventures continue!

Today we are going to have a real snowmobile expedition. 

We will go along the valley of the Snezhnaya River to Khamar-Daban. 

This is a unique place where record 3-5 meters of snow falls in winter. 

Here we will enjoy the magical landscapes of the winter taiga, the cleanest air and the lack of mobile communication. 

Lunch is organized right in the middle of the taiga in snow-white snowdrifts. 

Gourmet cuisine from the chef, accompanied by waiters, is a real "restaurant" in the midst of a winter fairy tale. 

Upon returning to the hotel, we will have a Siberian dinner and a Russian bath. 

Incredible memories and photos, a variety of taste sensations, complete relaxation at the end of the day — not all the emotions that will be felt during the day!

Today we are going to cross Lake Baikal on a Khivus (hovercraft). 

From the winter fairy tale, we return again to the crystal world of ice. 

On the opposite shore, we are met by Listvyanka. 

We will take a walk in the village of Listvyanka, visiting fish and souvenir stalls. 

We will taste Baikal fish, and not only the one that is known all over the world, we have prepared something special, and you will be able to choose for yourself and your loved ones a delicious and fresh gift from the shores of Lake Baikal. 

Let's go to the sealarium, where the seals, endemic to Lake Baikal, live. 

These lovely creatures will not leave you indifferent and will give you the joy of communicating with them. 

Transfer to Irkutsk and accommodation at the History 5* hotel. 

Dinner at the restaurant of the author's merchant cuisine. 

Over the past few days, we have accumulated a lot of photos and enthusiastic impressions about the trip, which we will share during dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Flight home.

Personal transfer to the airport at the time of your departure.

Have a good trip!