The winter fairy tale of Lake Baikal: Taltsy, dog sledding and the beauty of Olkhon

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See the Baikal ice, go ice skating, visit ice caves and get into a real winter fairy tale! In this 6-day tour, you will visit the most popular ice locations and take hundreds of beautiful shots.

In Listvyanka, take a ride on a dog sled, take a look at the Taltsy Museum and the Chersky Stone. On Olkhon Island you will see caves and grottoes, ice bubbles and huge blue hummocks. And of course, you will visit such places of power as Shamanka Rock, Cape Khoboy, Ogoy Island.

Location

Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Let's go dog sledding

Let's race through the snowy expanses and take photos with charming huskies

Winter fun in Taltsy

We will visit the architectural and ethnographic museum "Taltsy" and, if possible, ride from the ice mountain on cow skins

Ancient legends of Cape Khoboy

The hoboy fascinates, attracts, enchants. Here you will discharge the phones from the number of photos and videos.

Buddhist Shrine

We will see the Buddhist stupa of Enlightenment, which contains various relics brought from different parts of the world

Ice caves of Cape Khorgoy

We will take great photos and hear a lot of legends and legends about these places

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk. The road to Listvyanka, meeting with Lake Baikal
Welcome to Siberia!
We will meet at Irkutsk airport and get acquainted with the group.
Today we have a tour of the main sights of Irkutsk in our program.
We will walk through the snow-covered streets of the city, look at the majestic Hangar, visit the 130 block and have a delicious lunch in one of the restaurants of the city.
After lunch, we will be transferred to the village of Listvyanka (70 km from Irkutsk), check-in at the hotel.
We rest a bit and go for a walk.
Today you will set foot on the Baikal ice for the first time and experience the real icy expanses of Lake Baikal!
After a walk, we return to the hotel for dinner.

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Day 2 - Excursions to the Taltsy Museum and the Chersky Stone. Dog sledding
We have breakfast at the hotel and go on a guided tour, today we have a busy day ahead of us!
First, we will visit the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture, where you can ride down an icy mountain, see ancient wooden buildings and warm up with a hot shower.
After taking a walk in the fresh air, we'll stop by for lunch.
After lunch, we will meet Siberian huskies.
You can feel like a real kayak by driving a dog sled and riding with the breeze!
The observation deck on the Chersky Stone is our next location.
We will climb up here on a chairlift and admire the views of Lake Baikal and Angara, which open from a height.
Return to the hotel in the evening.

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Day 3 - Excursion to Cape Burhan
Today, from Listvyanka, we will go to the very center of Lake Baikal – to the island of Olkhon.
We will drive along a beautiful road, first through a mountain pass, and then through the snow-covered Tajeran steppes down to the ice crossing to Olkhon Island.
We arrive on the island, in the village of Khuzhir, check into the hotel.
Our acquaintance with the island begins with the famous Shamanka rock.
This is a sacred place, shrouded in ancient beliefs and legends, and of course, one of the main symbols of Lake Baikal.
We hope that you will also feel the special energy of this place!
We will walk on the ice around the cliff and see the first ice caves.
After the walk, we return to the hotel for dinner.

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Day 4 - Excursion to the northernmost tip of the island – Cape Khoboy
We continue our journey and go to the north of Olkhon, to Cape Khoboy.
Today we will see the very blue ice of Lake Baikal!
The road will pass through the ice with stops in the most interesting and beautiful places.
We will walk and take photos in the area of Kharantsy Island, where caves and grottoes are decorated with beautiful icicles.
We will also take a look at Cape Sagan-Khushun (or Three Brothers), this beautiful rock complex is covered with bizarre statues in winter, which have a different shape every year.
After a good walk, we will have a hot lunch in the fresh air.
Our next stop is Cape Khoboy.
It is here that a large number of hummocks and ice blocks of beautiful blue color are formed every year.
We will walk, listen to the breath of Lake Baikal and enjoy the incredible icy expanses.

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Day 5 - On the ice of Lake Baikal to the island of Ogoy. The Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. Ice caves of Cape Khorgoy
Our 5th day at Lake Baikal, and even more ice and beautiful locations!
Today we will drive along the Small Sea, look at the island of Ogoy and look for beautiful ice bubbles.
Cape, or Dragon Rock, is one of the most popular and recognizable photo locations of winter Lake Baikal.
This picturesque rock has become one of the favorite spots of photographers and travelers.
After taking memorable shots at this rock, we will also climb to the island itself, to the Buddhist stupa.
According to legend, you can make a wish here that will surely come true.
After lunch, we will continue exploring the caves and grottos of the Small Sea.
We will also go to small bays, where you can traditionally see methane bubbles (sometimes these places are covered with snow and you need to spread the ice).
In the evening, return to the village, dinner at the hotel.

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Day 6 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Departure
Our journey is coming to an end.
We have breakfast and go to Irkutsk.
The journey time will take 5-6 hours, and we will stop at a cafe on the way.
Arrival in Irkutsk is approximately from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the end of the program.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation:

Hotel in Listvyanka: 2-bed comfortable room;
Hotel on Olkhon: 2-bed standard room (shower and toilet in the room).

The surcharge for single occupancy is 12,000 rubles.

The possible placement options are presented below.

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.

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

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Tour conditions

Group

From 1 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

meeting at 09:30 in the morning at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
accommodation in the Listvyanka village hotel (2 days);
sightseeing tour of Irkutsk;
excursion to the Taltsy Museum;
excursion to the Chersky stone;
dog sledding 10 min;
accommodation on Olkhon in a hotel (3 nights);
transfers according to the tour program;
meals according to the program (1st day - lunch, dinner, 2nd day – breakfast, lunch, 3rd day – breakfast, dinner, 4th, 5th day – breakfast, lunch-picnic and dinner, 6th day – breakfast);
car tour to Cape Khoboy;
car tour to the island Ogoy and Cape Horgoi;
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;
meals and excursions outside the program;
additional services not specified in the program, or specified in the program for an additional fee.

It's important to know

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.

It is necessary to have an identity document with you. It is forbidden to transfer your documents confirming the right to travel to other persons.

Every tourist is obliged to:

Do not be late for the departure of the train / bus / ship;
Do not carry substances that threaten health and life (flammable, narcotic, etc.);
Follow the rules of travel on the bus: it is forbidden to drive drunk and smoke in the cabin;
Fulfill the requirements of the group leader, guide;
Observe the moral and ethical norms of tourist behavior, be disciplined and polite;
Follow the rules of excursion service, take care of historical and cultural monuments;
Comply with the rules of nature protection and fire safety;
Observe your own safety measures and understand what responsibility the manager bears for you;
Take care of property in places of residence, on the bus: in case of breakdown or loss of hotel property (recreation center), rental property, etc., as well as in case of fire due to your fault, all responsibility for
The damage caused is your own responsibility;
Follow the rules of hotel accommodation (at the recreation center), do not break the silence after 23.00 h.;
Promptly inform the travel director or his deputy about the deterioration of health or
getting injured;
Follow the safety rules on ice, avoid hypothermia - remember the low air temperature at this time
period.

We remind you:

The head oversees the implementation of the excursion program, so adult tourists deviate from
the group's excursion program should be notified to the head, inform the time and place of joining the group and leave contact numbers;
Check whether the points of stay under the program are included in the service area of the mobile operator you need at the offices of the relevant companies (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, etc.) before making the trip;
It is not recommended to leave the hotel after 24 hours.;
If you are a vegetarian or have strict restrictions on taking a particular food, you must inform us in advance to be able to coordinate a separate menu;
There are no banks or ATMs on Olkhon Island, so take cash in advance;
Local time: Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude +5 hours from Moscow.

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Tatiana Rubtsova

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26 Dec, 2024

The organization was excellent—we were warmly greeted right on time, and the hotel was fantastic!
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Valentina

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25 Dec, 2024

Everything was excellent! The tour arrangement, the preparation of accompanying documents, and the support throughout the process were all top-notch. Thank you!
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Natalia Kaloshina

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25 Dec, 2024

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.