The romance of Lake Baikal

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You will have an exciting car tour to Olkhon Island through the relict Tagheran steppes, the inaccessible cliffs of Cape Khoboy, the beautiful Sarai beach, the mystical Shamanka rock, acquaintance with the history of the KBZHD and a trip to Listvyanka, as well as thousands of wonderful landscapes and as many magnificent photos to remember these amazing places!

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Secrets of Buryat cuisine

A master class on modeling traditional bouzas and tasting for real gourmets

KBZHD by boat

We will admire the unique structures from the water, as well as walk through tunnels and stone bridges

Baikal inhabitants

Let's get acquainted with the cutest seals and hundred-kilogram sturgeons in the aquariums of the Baikal Museum

Places of Power

Let's make a wish at the Stupa of Enlightenment and it will definitely come true

On the waves of Lake Baikal

We will take a boat through the waters of the Small Sea and admire the rocks of Olkhon Island

A picnic with a gorgeous view

We are waiting for a delicious lunch with fish soup from Baikal fish right on the shore of the lake!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. The Tazheran steppes. Olkhon
Arrival in the city of Irkutsk.
Gathering a group and departure to Lake Baikal!
A little more and your dream of “seeing Baikal" will become a reality!
The urban landscape will be replaced by steppes, in which the indigenous inhabitants of the Baikal region, the Buryats, roamed.
Then the road will lead into the dark coniferous taiga to the pass of the Baikal ridge.
Here we will stop for tea and cake and get acquainted with the traditions of the local population.
We will bring gifts to the local spirits for a successful trip.
Before the meeting with Lake Baikal, we will see the relict Tagheran steppes.
They are about 400 million years old.
Unique minerals and plants preserved from the Ice Age have been found here, there are salt lakes with therapeutic mud.
The winds sing over the plush mountains, bringing with them the spicy smell of steppe grasses and the coolness from the blue Lake Baikal.
Arrival to Olkhon Island.
Accommodation in a hotel on the island.
Supper.
Guide: Yes.
Meals: dinner.
Transport: minibus + UAZ.

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Day 2 - Cape Khoboy
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today we will get acquainted with the island of Olkhon, we will drive to the northernmost point.
Olkhon is a sacred place, with powerful energy, its own soul and strength!
The nature of Olkhon Island is very diverse.
In one day we will see endless steppes, sand dunes like in a desert, dark coniferous taiga, a pile of marble rocks covered with colorful lichens and magnificent panoramas of the Small Sea and the great Baikal.
Cape Khoboy is the northernmost point of the island, a place of power.
All around, inaccessible cliffs drop down hundreds of meters into the depth of the lake.
Very close to the deepest place is 1637m.
Let's walk to the cape, feel the energy of these places, learn the legend of Virgo.
And at this time, a delicious Baikal lunch is being prepared for us, part of which will be fish soup with Baikal fish!
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
Guide: Yes.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Transport: UAZ.

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Day 3 - Boat trip to Ogoy Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
Boat trip to Ogoy Island.
Ogoy Island, stretching a narrow winding strip of land from south to north for 6 km, strongly resembles the dancing goddess Dikanya with outstretched arms from the air, is located in the center of the Small Sea.
The Buddhist Stupa, officially referred to as the stupa of Enlightenment, the Conquest of demons, built at the highest point of the island (512 m), at an altitude of 60 meters above the level of Lake Baikal, turned out to be located just in the area of the heart of the island.
The stupa project was developed by an Irkutsk architect.
The construction was led by a lama from Bhutan.
We will take a boat through the waters of the Maly Sea, admire the rocks of Olkhon Island, climb to the top of Ogoy Island, enjoy the silence, feel the incredible energy of this place and, of course, make a wish.
We return to Olkhon Island, lunch and free time.
You won't be bored.
The most beautiful Sarai beach, Shamanka rock, is located nearby.
You can walk for hours, charging with the energy of Lake Baikal, listening to the sound of waves and admiring the relic forest.
And if you are set up for a more active holiday, then you can choose additional excursions, there is something to do here: fishing, evening boat trip in the waters of the Small Sea, visiting an ethnic Buryat village, horseback riding (paid separately).
If you are not afraid of roads and crossings, then excursions along the mainland coast of the Small Sea are for you: Sarminsky Gorge, Dream Cave, Valley of Stone Spirits, ATV safari (paid separately).
Overnight at a hotel on the island.
Guide: Yes.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
Transportation: No.

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Day 4 - The Golden Horde Ethnic Park. Listvyanka
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Listvyanka.
On the way, we will stop for lunch at the yurt of the Golden Horde ethno Park, here we will also have a master class on modeling bouzas.
Cuisine is like a business card, through it the traditions and culture of peoples are learned.
Let's get acquainted with the Buryat culture.
Tasting of the most delicious and very satisfying dishes of Buryat cuisine.
Arrival in Listvyanka, accommodation in a comfortable hotel.
Listvyanka is completely different, not like Olkhon.
If you still have the strength, take a walk along the embankment in the evening, admire the sunset.
Guide: Yes.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Transport: UAZ + minibus.

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Day 5 - Boat tour along the Circum-Baikal Railway
Breakfast at the hotel.
Boat trip to the Circum-Baikal Railway.
KBZHD is a unique architectural monument.
You can often hear the second name – "The Golden buckle of the steel belt of Russia".
424 engineering structures have been built on 84 kilometers of road from Kultuk station to Baikal station, including 39 tunnels with a total length of 8,994 m.
14km of retaining walls, 47 stone and 3 iron galleries have been built in collapse-prone areas.
In terms of volume, complexity and cost of work, this section had no equal among the railways of Russia.
We will disembark in several places.
We will admire the unique structures, walk through tunnels, stone bridges.
We will have lunch on the shore and return to Listvyanka.
If we are lucky, we will be able to see the Baikal seal.
The one.
Often a curious muzzle can be seen above the water.
Overnight at a hotel in Listvyanka.
Guide: Yes.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Transport: speedboat.

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Day 6 - The Baikal Museum. The Chersky Stone. The Talca Museum. Irkutsk
Breakfast at the hotel.
We rent rooms.
During the tour, we visited so many incredible places, took thousands of photos and think that there is nothing to surprise us with.
But today we have the Baikal Museum in our program.
This is not the kind of museum with ancient exhibits and strict staff.
The Baikal Museum is a real scientific institute.
Here we will be able to look at the earthquake sensor, which records the movement of the earth's crust live, get acquainted with the history of Lake Baikal and look into its maritime future.
Let's be surprised by the hundred-kilogram sturgeons and look at the epic.
We will personally get acquainted with the inhabitants of Lake Baikal – grayling, sturgeon, pike, hamaruses and gobies, omul and seal.
You will definitely have to be torn away from the latter by force.
We will climb to the observation deck of the Chersky Stone by a picturesque cable car.
On the way to Irkutsk, we will visit the Taltsy Museum.
The architecture of the 17th and 19th centuries is collected here.
The real estates of artisans and huts of peasants were exported from various areas of the Baikal region.
A temple with mica windows, a real prison with guns, a cascade of watermills.
All this is collected on the large territory of the museum.
There is also an inn.
Here you can have a snack with incredibly delicious pastries and drink tea with Siberian herbs (self-paid).
Arrival in Irkutsk, accommodation at the hotel.
The hotel is conveniently located in the city center.
Nearby there are numerous cafes, authentic shops and souvenir shops, beautiful temples.
The Angara River embankment is within walking distance.
A walk through the evening city.
Guide: Yes.
Meals: breakfast.
Transport: minibus.

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Day 7 - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport / railway station.
Have a nice trip!
Guide: Yes.
Meals: breakfast.
Transport: minibus.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Premium

The tour provides accommodation in hotels (comfortable rooms).

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

2-3-person	Additional payment for 1-room accommodation
93 790	28 000

Baikal Forest Hotel is located in Irkutsk, 2.5 km from V. Bronstein Gallery. It offers a bar and private parking. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi, as well as room service. Those who wish can book family rooms.

They are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a kettle, a refrigerator, a safe and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in each room at Baikal Forest Hotel.

In the morning, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast or a full English/Irish breakfast.

The hotel also has a snack bar and a business center.

Baikal Forest Hotel is 1.9 km from Volkonsky House and 2.9 km from Irkutsk Drama Theatre. Irkutsk International Airport is 6 km away. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 8 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation specified in the program;
accompanying the program by a tour guide;
individual transfer according to the program (minibus for transfers, UAZ on Olkhon Island);
meals according to the program:
- Day 1 – dinner;
- Day 2 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
- Day 3 – breakfast, dinner;
- Day 4 – breakfast, lunch;
- Day 5 – breakfast, lunch;
- 6-7 days – breakfast;
excursion program with entrance tickets along the route:
- car tour of Olkhon island;
- water excursion to Ogoy Island;
- tasting of Buryat dishes and a master class on modeling buuz;
- KBZHD by boat;
- Baikal Museum;
- cable car;
- Taltsy Museum;
collection of the national park for visiting protected natural areas.

Paid extra

air or 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;
individual service;
additional excursions.

It's important to know

We recommend that you take it with you on your trip:

windbreaker jacket and warm sweatshirts;
raincoat;
cap/ hat/ bandana/ shawl;
light hat;
swimsuit;
T-shirts/long sleeve shirts;
trousers;
for women, a dress or skirt below the knees (for visiting temples);
sneakers;
sandals;
shoes for the beach.

Camping equipment:

sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
mosquito repellents (it is better to buy in Irkutsk, because they may not be allowed on the plane);
personal first aid kit;
personal hygiene products;
rain cape;
photo and video equipment, as well as spare flash cards, batteries, accumulators;
small water bags for documents;
a small backpack or handbag for day trips;
thin gloves;
umbrella;

Documents:

passport;
compulsory medical insurance policy;
the child needs a birth certificate;
for children under the age of 18 traveling on the route accompanied by a person responsible for them (without parents), it is necessary to have a notarized consent from both parents.

Dates and Prices

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14 – 20 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights

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