The miracle of Lake Baikal. Combined walking Tour

Repeating Lake Baikal in shape and collecting all the Baikal landscapes on its surface, Olkhon Island also became the center of shamanism. There is a record amount of sunlight, natural monuments and ancient legends. See for yourself while traveling through this natural wonder on foot. You will walk along the southern part of the island and along the coastal zone facing the Strait of the Small Sea and indented by deep bays and coves. And what you could not get around on foot, you will catch up during car excursions.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$778
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 17 – 24 May, 2025
    • 7 – 14 June, 2025
    • 5 – 12 July, 2025
    • 2 – 9 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Tent
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 25 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Open-air Museum
We will have the opportunity to visit the museum of wooden architecture "Taltsy" and get acquainted with the architecture and ethnography of the XVII–XX centuries
Listvyanka
We will take a tour of one of the most famous vacation spots on Lake Baikal with a visit to the souvenir market
Cape Khoboy
Once at the cape, we will find ourselves in the heart of Lake Baikal, from where we will have a stunning view
Mysterious Olkhon
Let's recharge the energy of the shaman island and enjoy nature
Alone with nature
We will spend the night in tents and eat food cooked over a campfire

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Listvyanka

    10:00 Gathering of the group at the Irkutsk airport.

    Excursion to the village Listvyanka is perhaps one of the oldest Russian settlements on the shores of the great lake.

    From time immemorial, Listvyanka has been the Gateway to Lake Baikal.

    Now it has turned into a tourist center, with equipped attractions, museums, cafes, restaurants, hotels and riding centers.

    On the way, we recommend visiting the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy" (for an additional fee. a fee), where you can not only see the wooden architecture and life of the peoples of the Baikal region, but also taste real Siberian pancakes with butter in the "Refectory".

    In Listvyanka, we will take a sightseeing tour of the village with a visit to the observation deck of the famous Shaman stone, listen to the romantic legend of Lake Baikal, visit the current Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron saint of all travelers and navigators.

    Those who want to learn more about Lake Baikal can go on an excursion to the Baikal Ecological Museum (for an additional fee), where there are many exhibits telling about the inhabitants of Lake Baikal, they can even be seen live in aquariums located in the museum.

    For indefatigable travelers, there is an opportunity to take a boat ride on Lake Baikal (for an additional fee), walk or ride ATVs (for an additional fee) along the forest shore of this picturesque lake.

    This eventful day will end with a visit to the souvenir market adjacent to the fish rows, where you will be offered all the variety of Baikal fish cooked in various ways.

    We assure you that you will not resist the temptation to try Baikal delicacies.

    Return to Irkutsk.

    Accommodation at the hotel.

    The length of the crossing: 65 km. Travel time: ~ 1 hour.

    Meals included: lunch.

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  • Day 2 - Departure to Olkhon Island
  • Day 3 - Transfer to the western part of the island – Hul Bay, Cape Shara-Shulun
  • Day 4 - The Shebetskiy Bay – Togoy Bay crossing
  • Day 5 - Transfer to the village of Khuzhir
  • Day 6 - Free walks in the surroundings of Khuzhir
  • Day 7 - Car tour to Cape Khoboy – north of Olkhon Island
  • Day 8 - Return to Irkutsk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Tent
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes overnight stays in tourist tents, as well as accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk (1 night) and at a campsite in the village. Khuzhir (3 nights):

  • Irkutsk – Angara hotel, Empire or similar;
  • Olkhon Island – used Olkhon Teremas, Hotei, Olkhon, Star of the Nomad, Baikal-Namad or similar.

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

Double roomExtra charge for a single room
81 00014 000
Angara Hotel or similar 1 night

It is located in the historical center of Irkutsk, on the central square, within walking distance from the Administration, the city embankment, public transport stops. Within walking distance of all the main attractions, shopping malls, the central market. The distance to the train station is 2 km, to the airport is 8 km.

It offers 300 rooms of various categories with a total capacity of 502 seats, three restaurants (English pub, Chinese and European cuisine), a lobby bar, a sauna with a font and a relaxation area, a billiard VIP club, guarded car parking. A buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Rooms overlooking Kirov Square or the courtyard are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay: two single or one double bed, spacious wardrobe, comfortable work area, TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, tea pair, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, set of towels and toilet accessories (soap, shampoo, shower gel).

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Tourist base "Olkhonsky Teremas" or similar 3 nights
Tent camp 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 25 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation on the basis of double accommodation:
    • in a hotel in Irkutsk (1 night);
    • at the campsite in the village of Khuzhir (3 nights);
  • meals specified in the program;
  • all transfers and excursions according to the program;
  • accompanied by an instructor on a walking route;
  • equipment and equipment rental.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • hotel accommodation before and after the start of the route (if necessary);
  • meals not specified in the program; 
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • services offered at the base parking lots and not included in the program;
  • any changes to the program that entail additional costs;
  • fishing gear;
  • Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum;
  • guided tour to Cape Burkhan (Shaman rock);
  • Local History Museum;
  • excursion to the village, acquaintance with crafts, folklore and original cuisine of the Olkhon Buryats;
  • cycling;
  • bathhouse.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • backpack 80-100 liters;
  • headdress (warm hat and sun cap);
  • at least two pairs of shoes: trekking boots, light slippers (slates);
  • a set of things for outdoor activities, including a set of warm clothes, a jacket, sunglasses and cream, bathing accessories, a windproof suit, a rain cape; 
  • "untouchable reserve" (you will sleep in it): a warm jacket, shirt or T-shirt, a spare set of underwear, warm pants, cotton and wool socks;
  • personal hygiene items;
  • flashlight with replaceable batteries,
  • matches;
  • knife; 
  • personal set of dishes (bowl, mug, spoon);
  • individual medicines (related to health conditions);
  • It is recommended to take a camera or video camera with you;
  • personal travel equipment (sleeping bag, mat) is welcome.
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Dates and Prices

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  • $778
    17 – 24 May, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $778
    7 – 14 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $778
    5 – 12 Jul, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $778
    2 – 9 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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  • $778
    16 – 23 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights
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