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
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$717
$612
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 18 – 21 February, 2026
    • 25 – 28 February, 2026
    • 4 – 7 March, 2026
    • 11 – 14 March, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    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

    Meeting at Irkutsk airport at 10:00 a.m.

    A trip to the village of Listvyanka.

    Escort to the Baikal Museum, the nerpinary.

    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
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk during the high season. It is possible to stay in Listvyanka on days 1, 2, subject to availability, if the tour is purchased in advance.

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.

Find out more information about the conditions of your stay when booking the tour.

Hotel in Irkutsk/recreation center in Listvyanka 3 nights
Accommodation at camp sites and hotels, depending on the chosen category (economy – amenities per unit, standard – in the room).

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;
  • additional excursions and transportation;
  • bathhouse, sauna.

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

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    $612
    18 – 21 Feb, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
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    25 – 28 Feb, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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    $612
    4 – 7 Mar, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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    11 – 14 Mar, 2026 4 days 3 nights
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