The winter charm of Olkhon

Spend unforgettable days on a winter tour of Lake Baikal and feel the beauty and energy of the great lake. Olkhon Island is a mysterious, magical and atmospheric island with a unique nature.

Olkhon Winter Island is a photographer's paradise! In winter, the island's landscapes are transformed beyond recognition compared to the summer and autumn views.

Do you want to bring home gigabytes of photos of ice, with ice, in ice? Then you are at the right place! Ice caves, as if descended from the pages of fairy tales, cosmic landscapes of endless winter expanses and all kinds of ice – from tiny pieces to giant icicles.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$460
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 7 January, 2025
    • 23 – 27 January, 2025
    • 30 January – 3 February, 2025
    • 6 – 10 February, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 15 people
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The shrine of Buddhism
We will see the Buddhist stupa of Enlightenment, which contains various relics brought from different parts of the world
Incredible Baikal ice
We will see the most beautiful ice, explore ice caves and grottoes
Ancient legends of Cape Khoboy
The hoboy fascinates, attracts, enchants. Here you will discharge the phones from the number of photos and videos.
The energy of Shamanka Rock
We will visit a very beautiful place on Lake Baikal, which carries powerful energy and is a shrine of Olkhon Island

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The rite of meeting with Lake Baikal. Olkhon Island. Excursion to Cape Burhan

    Our journey to winter Lake Baikal begins today! 

    At 09:30 we meet with the tour participants at Irkutsk airport, get acquainted and go to Olkhon Island. 

    The travel time takes 5-6 hours. 

    Arrival on the island, in the village of Khuzhir, accommodation at the hotel. 

    After a little rest, let's go on our first tour. 

    Today you will take a walk on the Baikal ice for the first time, listen to it crackle and experience incredible emotions! 

    We will walk on the ice around the Shaman, listen to local legends and take photos for memory. 

    After the walk, we return to the hotel, warm up, drink tea and have dinner.

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  • Day 2 - Excursions to Cape Khoboy, Sagaan Khushun rock complex
  • Day 3 - Excursion to the south of Olkhon Island. Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment
  • Day 4 - Free day
  • Day 5 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Baikal mini-hotel on Olkhon Island or a similar hotel, in Standard rooms or partially furnished rooms of the Economy category.

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

The "Economy" option Cost
Olkhon Island Hotel2-3-bed room (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms)46 700 
The surcharge for single occupancy is 8,000 rubles.
The "Standard" option Cost
The hotel is about. Olkhon2-3-bed room (shower and toilet in the room)57 700
The surcharge for single occupancy is 12,000 rubles.
Mini-hotel Baikal 4 nights

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the picturesque area of the village of Khuzhir, 150 m from Lake Baikal. Due to the excellent location of the hotel, the most important sights of the island – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach, as well as all the necessary infrastructure: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc. are within walking distance for tourists.

The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and offer views of Lake Baikal, the beach and the coniferous forest. It offers a cafe with panoramic views of the lake, free Wi-Fi. 2-bed rooms of the "Standard" category (with shower and toilet in the room) and 2-3-bed rooms of the "Economy" category (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms) are offered for accommodation.

The rooms are located in wooden buildings and are heated in winter (central heating), furnished with comfortable, cozy furniture: two single or one double bed, desk, chairs, wardrobe or wardrobe, mirror, TV. The 3-bed rooms have an extra single bed.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 am (local time) at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
  • accommodation in a hotel on Olkhon in a standard or economy room;
  • transfer Irkutsk – O. Olkhon – Irkutsk;
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1 – dinner;
    • Day 2, 3 – breakfast, lunch-picnic, dinner;
    • Day 4 – breakfast and dinner;
    • Day 5 – breakfast;
  • car tour to Cape Khoboy;
  • car tour to Cape Ogoy and Cape Khorgoy;
  • excursion to Cape Burhan.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • transfer at the end of the tour to hotels, railway station, airport, etc.;
  • meals at roadside cafes;
  • additional services not specified in the program, or specified in the program for an additional fee.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • boots or boots designed for severe frost;
  • a hat with the ability to cover the ears;
  • warm, windproof gloves;
  • ice floats (rubber, worn on any shoes), or crampons on shoes from slipping;
  • a warm jacket;
  • a warm sweater or fleece jacket;
  • pants (ski pants are available);
  • socks (thermal socks and woolen ones);
  • thermal underwear;
  • sunglasses;
  • lantern;
  • the lipstick is hygienic.
Information for tour participants
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Dates and Prices

  • from
    $460
    3 – 7 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $460
    23 – 27 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $460
    30 Jan – 3 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $460
    6 – 10 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $460
    13 – 17 Feb, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • TR
    Tatiana Rubtsova
    26 Dec, 2024
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    The organization was excellent—we were warmly greeted right on time, and the hotel was fantastic!
    26 Dec, 2024
  • V
    Valentina
    25 Dec, 2024
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    Everything was excellent! The tour arrangement, the preparation of accompanying documents, and the support throughout the process were all top-notch. Thank you!
    25 Dec, 2024
  • NK
    Natalia Kaloshina
    25 Dec, 2024
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    We sincerely thank the team at Big Country and the host team for their support during a challenging situation, which made it possible for our trip to happen.
    25 Dec, 2024