The transparent ice of Lake Baikal

On this tour you will see the ice of Lake Baikal without long bus rides. Just an hour and you're already at the lake.  

Starting in February, sunny weather is established here, which is conducive to travel.

You will spend an informative and interesting 4 winter days on Lake Baikal on a trip that takes place on a hovercraft.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$659
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
17 - 20 Feb, 2027
24 - 27 Feb, 2027
3 - 6 Mar, 2027
10 - 13 Mar, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 4 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Traveling on Khivus
You will go on a hovercraft to admire the ice and hummocks of one of the most picturesque bays of Lake Baikal
Delicious souvenirs
You will visit the fish market in Listvyanka, which is famous for its variety and unusual assortment
Baikal seal
Visit the Baikal Museum — it houses a seal sanctuary and contains the most complete information about the nature of the lake.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Irkutsk. Transfer to Lake Baikal

    We will meet at Irkutsk airport terminal No. 3 at 10.00 a.m. (You can have coffee and a snack in the neighboring terminal No. 2).

    A trip to the village of Listvyanka.

    Escort to the Baikal Museum with seals.

    Free time, buying fish at the market.

    Accommodation in the village of Listvyanka.

    The Baikal Museum — it houses a seal sanctuary, contains the most complete information about the nature of Lake Baikal.

    11 large aquariums with a unique water supply and exchange system that draws water from a depth of 400 m.

    The seal is kept in two separate combined aquariums.

    The exposition "Diving to the bottom of Lake Baikal" is open.

    Accommodation at the hotel.

    Additionally, snowmobiling or dog sledding (to be booked in advance, with prepayment).

    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!

    Meals: self-catering.

  • Day 2 - Traveling on Khivuses
  • Day 3 - Free day in Listvyanka
  • Day 4 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in Listvyanka (2 nights) and Irkutsk (1 night) in hotels according to availability.

The cost of the tour for 1 person / rub. depending on the accommodation:

 DoubleSingle room
Economy47 80050 200
Standard51 80055 600

Facilities depending on the accommodation:

  • economy facilities on the floor or in a separate room;
  • standard – room amenities.

Below is a possible placement option. Find out more information about the accommodation conditions when booking the tour.

Larus Hotel or Mayak Hotel, Listvyanka village 2 nights
Larus Hotel

The Larus Hotel is located in the village of Listvyanka. Free Wi-Fi is available on site.

Guests can use the free private parking and relax on the terrace.

The rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat—screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.

Some rooms at the Larus Hotel overlook the lake. 

A kettle is provided in the rooms. A microwave oven is provided as standard.

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Another option
Mayak Hotel, Listvyanka village

"Mayak" is a country complex located near the picturesque Lake Baikal, in the village of Listvyanka, Irkutsk region.

The complex has 75 modern rooms of different categories, which are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The rooms are regularly updated and renovated to make the guests' stay even better. The rooms are equipped with a spacious wardrobe, a comfortable sleeping place, bedside tables, a TV for watching your favorite TV channels and movie nights. The bathroom is equipped with hygiene products, bathrobes and a hairdryer.

There is a luxurious restaurant with Siberian cuisine, a cozy restaurant with Georgian cuisine and a summer rooftop bar. Here, guests can enjoy a unique atmosphere and delicious dishes.

For business events, there is a conference room with modern equipment for 160 people.

In your free time, you can visit: the Aquarium, where performances with seals are held, rides with a Ferris wheel, which offers a colorful view of the lake, as well as the Art Gallery named after V. Y. Plamenevsky. The train station is 5.1 km away and the airport is 59.2 km away.

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The Angara Hotel or Victoria Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • accommodation at campsites/hotels depending on the chosen category (economy — amenities per unit, standard — in the room)
  • meals according to the program:
    • 1 day — not included:
    • Day 2 — breakfast, lunch-picnic;
    • Day 3-4 — breakfast;
  • escort;
  • transportation according to the program;
  • guided tours according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • alcohol and tobacco products;
  • sauna, steam room;
  • additional excursions and transportation:
  • snowmobile ride — 8000 per hour;
  • dog sledding — 6,000 in 12 minutes;
  • guided tour of the KBZHD (Circum-Baikal railway). Book in advance. The cost starts from 13,500 (an additional fee of 2,500 is a window on the Baikal side). Transfer to KBZHD and back (from 2000 rubles) per car + meals on KBZHD (3 meals a day — 3500 rubles).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The main rule is to dress in layers, like a pie. This will delay the release of heat and prevent the cold from reaching your body.

  1. Passport.
  2. Tickets, travel package, documents of payment for accommodation, etc.
  3. A compulsory medical insurance policy and a mini-first aid kit.
  4. A windproof hat, a hat with earflaps, or a combination of a hat + a jacket hood.
  5. Buff or scarf (to protect the neck).
  6. A warm down jacket that protects the lower back and will not blow in the wind.
  7. Fleece jumper.
  8. Thermal underwear designed for low activity at -25.
  9. Warm ski / down pants, or a jumpsuit.
  10. Wool socks + cotton (the principle of layers also works here).
  11. Windproof gloves + mittens.
  12. Boots with natural or artificial insulation, designed for -25 and below.
  13. You can use: felt boots, boots, camus boots, ugg boots, moonwalkers, dutiki

⠀Advanced:

  1. Chemical heating pads / insoles for feet and hands.
  2. Ice floats / ice shoes for smooth movement on slippery ice and hummocks.
  3. Sunglasses.
  4. Sunscreen with a high degree of protection.
  5. The lipstick is hygienic.
  6. Powerbank (for a phone that runs out quickly in the cold).
  7. A swimsuit (if you visit hot springs).

,Recommended:

  1. Thermos flask (for hot herbal tea with honey and lemon, to maintain immunity and warmth).
  2. Shoe dryers.
  3. Lantern.
  4. Knee pads (for those who like to photograph reflections, ice floes and cracks).
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Dates and Prices

  • $659
    17 – 20 Feb, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • $659
    24 – 27 Feb, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • $659
    3 – 6 Mar, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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  • $659
    10 – 13 Mar, 2027 4 days 3 nights
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    Nikita
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    16 Apr, 2026
    Everything went well. The program was carried out in full as planned.