The ice of Olkhon. A comfortable tour to Lake Baikal

In this winter tour you will visit all the most interesting and energetically strong places of Lake Baikal. Get to know the local religion, traditions and customs. You will see splashes, hummocks and ice caves. 

Try poses, Baikal fish soup, Siberian tincture and the famous "kiss of Baikal". And you will also go for a ride on Khivus along the western coast of Lake Baikal on the mirrored ice.

Location

Russia, Irkutsk
from
$719
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 17 – 21 February, 2025
    • 19 – 23 February, 2025
    • 24 – 28 February, 2025
    • 5 – 9 March, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 8 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Furry friends
Let's get acquainted with Siberian huskies and take a ride along the familiarization route
The heart of Lake Baikal
We will go to explore the island of Olkhon and the mystical cape Burkhan
Picnic on the lake
Let's try Baikal fish soup and Kiss Baikal
From a bird's eye view
Let's go up on the chairlift and admire the snow-white expanses
The taste of Lake Baikal
We will visit the fish market and souvenir stalls where you can try Baikal fish
Ice crunching
We organize ice skating on the largest ice rink in the world

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Siberian Paris – The Gates of Lake Baikal

    Welcome to Irkutsk!

    Meeting at the airport and at the railway station (8:00-8:30, opposite the baggage claim, railway station 9-9.30, inside the building at the exit to the city, suburban ticket offices) with a sign saying "ICE!".

    We get acquainted with the guide and go on a sightseeing tour of the city of Irkutsk, during which you will not only get acquainted with the most interesting places in Irkutsk, but also see our winter fairy tale!

    But before that, to take a little break from the road, we'll stop by for breakfast.

    After the city tour, we go to Lake Baikal, to the place where the beautiful Angara originates, the gates of Lake Baikal – to Listvyanka.

    On the way we will stop at the museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy". The museum recreates the cultural and everyday life of the Siberian village of the 17th and 19th centuries.

    Here you will see the original estates of wealthy peasants, the Spasskaya Tower of the Ilimsky ostrog, the Parish Council, the parish school, the temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God of the 17th century. What is especially interesting is that each courtyard of the museum has its own exposition, you can go into each house and plunge into the atmosphere of those times.

    In winter, the famous Russian roller coasters operate on the territory. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of riding a cowhide from a dizzying height.

    We stop by the Siberian Huskies: we will get acquainted with these milahs and take a ride along the familiarization route.

    A short drive to Listvyanka and here is a meeting with the gray-haired Baikal, wrapped in crystal-clear clothes trimmed with snow-white fur of snow-capped ridges!

    Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the most beautiful source of the Angara: the ice edge of Lake Baikal and the rushing waters of the obstinate beauty. The source of the Angara never freezes.

    After lunch, a tour of Listvyanka, during which you will get acquainted with the history of the village, see the source of the Angara from a bird's–eye view - we will climb the chairlift to the Chersky stone, visit the fish market and souvenir stalls where you can taste Baikal fish and buy souvenirs.

    After the tour: accommodation at the hotel, rest and free time, dinner.

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Baikal Riviera and Space
  • Day 3 - Olkhon Island is the heart of Lake Baikal
  • Day 4 - To the northernmost part of the island – Cape Khoboy
  • Day 5 - Return to Irkutsk and flight home
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Hotel, Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in hotels and guest houses (the level of accommodation depends on the selected cost and date of the tour).

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

 2-3-local1-local
Comfort accommodation (tour class), dates 19.02, 26.02, 13.0374 29087 890

If you are traveling alone, we can provide accommodation in 2 or 3-bed rooms at no extra charge.

Below are the possible accommodation options, the distribution takes place a few days before the tour, according to the availability of seats, not lower than the class.

Olkhon Camping Hotel (comfort) or Recreation center "Irbis" (comfort) 2 nights
Olkhon Camping Hotel (comfort)

Offering a restaurant, Olkhon Camping Hotel is located in the village of Khuzhir.

Barbecue facilities are available at the campsite.

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Another option
Recreation center "Irbis" (comfort)

Irbis is located in the village of Khuzhir. Pets are allowed here.

The reception is open 24 hours a day.

On request, the administration organizes boat tours of Lake Baikal.

An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings, including fishing and hiking.

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Hotel "Cote d'Azur" (comfort) or Yakovlev Hotel (comfort) 1 night
Guest house "Demidov Manor" (comfort) or Mayachok Hotel (comfort) 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 8 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at the railway station and at the airport;
  • group transfers according to the program;
  • accommodation specified in the program;
  • meals according to the program:
    • Days 1-4: breakfast, lunch,dinner;
    • Day 5: Breakfast;
  • guided tours according to the program:
    • Irkutsk city tour;
    • Taltsy Museum;
    • Listvyanka and the cable car;
    • dog sledding for up to 5-7 minutes (small circle);
    • a full-day excursion on Khivus to Sandy Bay with a stop in Bolshoe Goloustnoe – Baikal space – bubbles;
    • walking tour to Cape Burkhan;
    • full-day car tour to the north of Olkhon Island – to Cape Khoboy;
  • guide services;
  • entrance tickets: Taltsy Museum, chairlift;
  • payment for a permit to visit the Baikal National Park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • additional services of the hotel and recreation center;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • placement of another level;
  • skate rental;
  • dawn on Khivus with a photo shoot - 4000 rubles per person, duration : 1.5 hours (props for shooting are provided (outfits for girls, skins, small decorative props), as a result of the photo shoot : 10-15 photos / per person in processing);
  • individual service;
  • additional excursions.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Necessary clothes and shoes

  • warm and stable shoes;
  • a warm windproof jacket (preferably with a hood);
  • trousers – with the same qualities as the jacket;
  • the hat is better synthetic, with a windproof membrane;
  • warm two-layer scarf;
  • non-blown gloves and mittens (gloves can be made of fleece, mittens must be with protective material) it is better to take both;
  • thermal underwear;
  • fleece;
  • sweater, T-shirt;
  • trekking winter socks (moisture-absorbing) + wool socks (and light cotton ones).

Camping equipment

  • sunscreen;
  • sunglasses (you can also take a ski mask);
  • thermos (at your discretion);
  • first aid kit (personal);
  • also, for the convenience of moving with personal belongings, you can take a backpack up to 40 liters or a small bag (in addition to a suitcase / bag that will be located at the hotel).

Documents

  • a passport, a compulsory medical insurance policy, and a birth certificate for the child.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

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    $719
    17 – 21 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $951
    19 – 23 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $719
    24 – 28 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $951
    5 – 9 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $719
    12 – 16 Mar, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • I
    Irina
    8 Nov, 2024
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    The trip was fantastic and filled with positive experiences. Thank you to the company for its customer focus and excellent organization! Appreciate the wonderful vacation!
    8 Nov, 2024
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    Tatyana
    2 Nov, 2024
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    Excellent organization, a small group, and the guide's full attention.
    2 Nov, 2024
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