The Symphony of Lake Baikal

During the trip, we will learn the secrets and legends of the peoples of Lake Baikal. 

We will visit the open-air museum of wooden architecture “Taltsy” and the Baikal Museum with its aquariums. We will see the incredible landscapes of the Baikal region: the picturesque spurs of the Baikal ridge, the Tazheran steppe, the mountainous shores of the Maly Sea and the Olkhon Islands.

Location

Irkutsk
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 8 – 14 September
    • 22 – 28 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Baikal seals
We will learn about the underwater world of Lake Baikal and get acquainted with the cutest creatures
Picnic with fresh fish soup
We will go on a trip to Cape Khoboy for the whole day and have a picnic on the shore
Legends of the Sacred Lake
The guide will tell us interesting facts about Lake Baikal, its flora and fauna

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know Irkutsk. The Taltsy Museum. The Baikal Museum. Listvyanka

    Welcome to Irkutsk! 

    After gathering the group, we go to breakfast. 

    Sightseeing tour of the city of Irkutsk.

    We start from the place where in 1661 Yakov Pokhabov founded the Irkutsk prison, here we will also see the most memorable and ancient shrine of Irkutsk – the Church of the Savior, the colorful Epiphany Cathedral, the Polish Church, the Eternal Flame, the Moscow Gate, a monument to the Pioneers. 

    The Znamensky Monastery, next to it is a monument to Kolchak.

    Then along Karl Marx Street (historical name – Bolshoy Prospekt) We will go to Gagarin Boulevard.

    No less interesting sightseeing sites are located here: the monument to Emperor Alexander III, erected here in honor of the completion of the Great Trans–Siberian Railway, the only Moorish Castle in Siberia – the building that now houses the Irkutsk Museum of Local Lore, the White House (or Sibiryakovsky Palace) - the house that belonged first to the merchants Sibiryakov, and then for a long time It served as the residence of the Governor-General of Eastern Siberia.

    Transfer to Lake Baikal. 

    On the way, visit the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture, where more than 30 samples of Siberian architecture are collected, including the Buryat yurt and the Evenki chum, stop at the Shaman Stone, the Baikal Museum. 

    You will not learn about the underwater world of Lake Baikal anywhere better than here. 

    Then a walk through Listvyanka with a visit to the fish and souvenir markets. 

    Return to Irkutsk, transfer to the hotel. 

    Hotel accommodation (benefits. number).

    Meals: breakfast.

    Guide: Yes.

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  • Day 2 - The Small Sea
  • Day 3 - Recreation at the tourist base
  • Day 4 - Recreation at the tourist base
  • Day 5 - Recreation at the tourist base
  • Day 6 - Free day. Transfer to Irkutsk
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Irkutsk: Cote d'Azur / Matryoshka / Yakovlev/130 Hotel or Similar.
  • The Small Sea: The Wind of Wanderings / Rainbow/ El Dorado/The Wind of Lake Baikal/ The World of Lake Baikal or Similar.
Matryoshka Hotel or similar 2 nights

Matryoshka Hotel is located in the center of Irkutsk, a 5-minute walk from the Central Market. There is a shared lounge at the property.

All rooms at the hotel are decorated in bright colors and feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free toiletries are provided in the bathroom.

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Recreation center World of Baikal or similar 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation specified in the program;
  • meals specified in the program:
    • Day 1 – breakfast; 
    • Day 2-5 – breakfast, dinner;
    • Day 6-7 – breakfast;
    • lunch on the day of the excursion to Khoboy;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • excursion service according to the program:
    • sightseeing tour of Irkutsk;
    • a full-day excursion to Taltsy and Listvyanka with a visit to the Baikal Museum;
    • walking tour on the Small Sea;
    • whole day tour to Olkhon Island (Cape Khoboy);
  • entrance tickets according to the program: 
    • Taltsy Museum
    • Baikal Museum
  • fee for visiting the Baikal National Park

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;
  • surcharge for 1-bed accommodation comfort (room with amenities): 19,000 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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.
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Dates and Prices

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    8 – 14 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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    22 – 28 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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