The magic of Baikal ice. Everything is included

Take a walk on the first Baikal ice, see incredible ice patterns and splashes, skate and feel the real ice atmosphere! 

In early January, the very first Baikal ice, the first ice, begins to appear on the Small Sea. It is a special pleasure to walk on such ice, see how small cracks form and look at the rocks at the bottom, as if through a mirror. 

We invite you to become pioneers and feel the magic of the Baikal ice!

It is also possible to arrange a tour on other dates on request.

Location

Irkutsk
$936
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
1 - 4 Jan, 2027
3 - 6 Jan, 2027
15 - 18 Jan, 2027
31 Jan - 3 Feb, 2027
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Jan, 2027 and 31 Jan, 2027 are available.
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The purest Baikal ice
Let's become the discoverers of the Baikal ice and see the untouched ice
An unforgettable photo shoot on ice
One day, a photographer will be with us to take cool photos against the background of the blue ice of Lake Baikal
A fun ride on Hivus
Let's take a ride on the ice of Lake Baikal on a hovercraft ("Khivuse")
Make a wish!
Let's perform a wish ceremony at the famous Buddhist stupa of Enlightenment
Legendary Olkhon sunsets
We will meet a charming sunset on the most mystical rock of the island – Shamanka
Comfortable adventures
A rich turnkey program, thought out to the smallest detail by local and experienced guides

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting, national cuisine, khivus ride, the first Baikal ice

    Welcome!

    We will meet at Irkutsk airport, get acquainted and go to Olkhon Island.

    On the way, we will stop at a cafe and have dinner with dishes of national cuisine.

    A little more – and we will see the Baikal ice!

    To get to Olkhon Island, we will take a hovercraft ("Khivuse") 10-15 minutes through the Olkhon Gate Strait and then transfer to the UAZ to get to the village of Khuzhira.

    We arrive and check in.

    After a short rest, we go for a walk to the famous Shamanka rock.

    Since the beginning of January, the very first fragile Baikal ice has been freezing along the coast of Olkhon.

    The first ice caves and transparent hummocks are forming.

    Let's walk on the ice around the Shamanka and meet the sunset.

    After a walk, we return to the hotel, warm up with a delicious and hearty dinner, and relax.

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  • Day 2 - Ice trip to Cape Khoboy, photo shoot with a professional photographer
  • Day 3 - On Khivus on the Small Sea, Ogoy Island, Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. Departure to Irkutsk
  • Day 4 - Farewell to Irkutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a standard double room in a hotel on Olkhon and in a hotel in Irkutsk.

The surcharge for a single stay is 11,000 rubles.

10% discount on the tour for children under 12 years old%

The possible placement options are shown below.

Baikal Terra Hotel 2 nights

Accommodation on Olkhon: 2-bed comfortable room. 

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the village. Khuzhir, just 150 m from the shore of Lake Baikal. The excellent location allows you to reach the significant attractions of the island – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach in a few minutes on foot. All necessary infrastructure is also within walking distance: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc.

Some rooms have views of Lake Baikal, sandy beach and coniferous forest. The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and made of Baikal pine, so the air in them is saturated with the aroma of pine needles and resins. 

Comfortable double rooms are located in wooden buildings and are available: two single beds or one double bed (additional installation is possible. seats), flat-screen TV, table, chairs, wardrobe or closet, private bathroom with shower, towels, mirror.

In the cozy cafe "Ostrov", you will be offered dishes of Siberian and Buryat cuisine, various delicacies from Baikal fish, snacks and fresh pastries. On the second floor there is an art gallery, which presents paintings by regional artists, various books and souvenirs. Barbecue facilities are also available.

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Ibis Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 in Irkutsk at the railway station and airport;
  • Irkutsk – Khuzhir transfer;
  • Hotel accommodation in Olkhon: standard double room (2 nights);
  • Shamanka Rock Tour;
  • UAZ tour to the north of Olkhon, Cape Sagan Khushun, Cape Khoboy;
  • photographer's services on the 2nd day of the tour (or on the 3rd day of the tour, depending on weather conditions);
  • Khivus Small Sea Tour (Ogoy Island, Cape Khorgoy and Mare's Head);
  • transfer MRS – Irkutsk by minibus;
  • Hotel accommodation in Irkutsk: standard double room (1 night);
  • meals specified in the program:
    • Day 1 – lunch and dinner;
    • Day 2 – breakfast, lunch, picnic, dinner;
    • Day 3 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Day 4 – breakfast;
  • transfer to the airport;
  • guide support throughout the tour;
  • insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • personal expenses, outside the program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • boots or boots designed for severe frost;
  • a hat with the ability to cover the ears;
  • warm, windproof gloves;
  • ice floats (rubber, worn on any shoes), or crampons on shoes from slipping;
  • a warm jacket;
  • a warm sweater or fleece jacket;
  • pants (ski pants are available);
  • socks (thermal socks and woolen ones);
  • thermal underwear;
  • sunglasses;
  • lantern;
  • lipstick is hygienic.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 – 31 Jan, 2027
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  • $936
    1 – 4 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • $936
    3 – 6 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • $936
    15 – 18 Jan, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • $936
    31 Jan – 3 Feb, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • G
    Galina
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    2 Jun, 2026
    Thank you to the organizers for all their hard work! Every question we had was answered promptly, and we always felt supported throughout the process.:)
  • A
    Alexandr
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    21 May, 2026
    Everything went perfectly, and Anna is a wonderful guide!
  • N
    Natalia
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    18 May, 2026
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    We stayed in a nice hotel with a beautiful view from the window, and the food was very good as well. Our guide was calm, patient, and handled all the group’s little requests and moods professionally. The tour was well organized and everything followed the planned schedule smoothly.