The icy expanses of Lake Baikal. Ice skating trip

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The Icy Expanses of Lake Baikal program is designed for those who plan to relax in winter in Russia. We invite you to the most beautiful and interesting vacation on Lake Baikal. In just a few days you will experience a lot of impressions, gain strength and have a great rest. Take a steam bath in the sauna and swim in Lake Baikal itself, see all the beauties of the Baikal ice. Active recreation is always useful for us!

Location

Irkutsk

Hiking tours

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

An invigorating hike on the ice of Lake Baikal

We will skate or walk about 60 km on the ice of Lake Baikal

Ice picnic

We will have lunch right on the ice of Lake Baikal!

Picturesque corners of Lake Baikal

We will walk along the path among the rocks and explore the amazing grottoes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Transfer to Goloustnoe village
Arrival in Irkutsk before 15:00.
Meeting at the bus station in Irkutsk, inside the building at the main entrance at 15:00.
Acquaintance.
Boarding the bus.
At 16:00 departure to the village of Goloustnoye by regular bus.
Acquaintance.
Accommodation at the base.
Preparing for tomorrow's transition.
Note: In case of delay for any reason, tourists catch up with the group on their own. We recommend that you arrive the day before the start of the tour! The products are distributed among the participants. Distribution of duty!
Day 2 - Crossing the ice to Sandy Bay
Breakfast.
Crossing Lake Baikal.
There is about 32 km to go.
This area is very picturesque, especially in sunny weather.
Rocks, ice, and glaciers.
Baikal is very beautiful from the water (in this case, from the ice).
It depends on the weather conditions or the wishes of the participant.
If the ice is in good condition, we put on skates.
Today we have to walk along the coast to the Sandy Bay.
Snack or lunch (depends on the weather).
Inspection of the transparent ice of Lake Baikal.
Surprisingly transparent.
In the evening — the famous Sandy Bay.
Overnight in cabins with outdoor facilities.
There is a hand basin in the room.
Experience shows that speed skating is quite high, as a rule, this distance is easily overcome in 4-5 hours.
It takes about 8-9 hours on foot.
Supper.

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Day 3 - Taking a bird's-eye view of Lake Baikal
Breakfast.
Today there are only radial exits.
Inspection of the Large Bell Tower, ice on the rocks!
We take photos.
Lunch on the ice of Lake Baikal!
During the day, in good weather, there is a great bright sun!
Climb to the observation point in the Sandy Bay.
Bird's-eye view of beauty.
Taking pictures from a bird's-eye view.
We return to the Sandy Bay.
Lunch.
We skate around Lake Baikal and explore the amazing caves.
Climb and walk along a scenic path among rocks and trees.
Sauna (extra charge).
Supper.
Overnight at the recreation center.

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Day 4 - Hiking to Sennaya Bay along the shore of Lake Baikal
Breakfast.
Transfer to Sennaya Bay.
Radial exit along the shore of Lake Baikal (for those who wish — 8 km) on foot.
You can skate back.
We'll take our skates with us.
We return to the Sandy Bay.
We have lunch, we relax, we play, those who wish go to the sauna.
Radial exits, photos.
Supper.

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Day 5 - Hiking in the village of Goloustnoe: skating, walking or on khivus
We have breakfast and go skating or on foot to Goloustnoe village.
For an additional fee, you can leave on the Hivus boat (to be paid separately).
Overnight in the village of Goloustnoye or in Listvyanka.
Overnight at the recreation center.
Farewell dinner.

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Day 6 - Departure
Early breakfast and departure to Irkutsk by regular transport.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Camp Site

5 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation at bases and shelters.

Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking a tour.

Additional payment for accommodation of 1 person (except at Cape Kadilny):

in double rooms – 3,000 rubles.;
in single rooms – 6,000 rubles.

Accommodation in bases and shelters for 2-6 people in a room (facilities on the street or floor).

You can charge your phones at the camp sites, but the mobile connection is weak and there is no wi-fi.

Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meals according to the program (we cook ourselves, one at a time);
transportation according to the program;
accommodation in bases and shelters for 2-6 people in a room (facilities on the street or floor);
the work of an instructor;
obtaining a permit to visit the national park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back.
insurance;
hovercraft;
skate rental;
bathhouse.

It's important to know

Documents:

It is necessary to have with you:

Passport (for children — birth certificate).
A compulsory medical insurance policy.
A certificate from a therapist, if there are chronic diseases (the tourist takes responsibility for his health on the tour).

Necessary personal equipment for winter and spring travel:

We offer a list of necessary equipment that includes what you are wearing:

Equipment and accessories:

A backpack for personal belongings of 60 liters.
The headlamp.
Sunglasses.
Spoon, mug, cup, knife.
Matches, or a lighter.
Individual first aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 grams by weight).
Sunburn products (required in the mountains and traveling on the ice of Lake Baikal).

Necessary clothes:

Lingerie.
Thermal underwear 1 pc.
A jacket, fleece, etc. (preferably made of modern materials).
Storm suit – jacket + trousers. Availability is mandatory. The jacket is insulated with a hood. Trousers – protection from wind and moisture. You can use a ski suit.
Socks are simple (or trekking) — 2 pairs.
Wool socks (trekking, insulated).
Shoes preferably 2 pairs (trekking boots or other warm boots with a warm insole, without high heels, boots).
Trekking poles are recommended only for hiking routes, combined at the discretion of the participants.
Warm sports hat — 2 pcs.
Personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.).
Insulated gloves and winter mittens.

Special equipment (on certain routes):

*ice skates

*elastic bands with spikes for shoes – A MUST-HAVE when hiking on ice

Note: if special equipment is not included in the tour price, it can be rented from the company by notifying your manager in advance.

Important! It is mandatory to have the following documents on the entire route – a passport, a compulsory medical insurance policy, and a birth certificate for the child.

The requirement for a set of "personal belongings" is nothing superfluous and heavy!

Dates and Prices

$783

19 – 24 Feb, 2026 6 days 5 nights

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$783

5 – 10 Mar, 2026 6 days 5 nights

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