To Lake Baikal for the holidays. Individual family tour

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An active, eventful and exciting family tour that will capture the attention of both children and adults: sledding and snowmobiling, visiting winter Lake Baikal, the museum and the sealarium, where charming seals will show an interesting performance – all this, as well as the natural attractions of Lake Baikal are waiting for you on our family tour!

Location

Russia, Irkutsk

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Tour highlights

Ice skating on Lake Baikal

Right under your feet, the ice decorated with artistic cracks, striking in the color and transparency of the ice!

National dishes

You will be able to cook bouzas yourself, and then enjoy them with an appetite for dinner

In the role of a cajun

Ride a dog sled with a breeze and frolic with cute huskies

Snowmobiling

Adrenaline will rush through your veins, and the beauty of the snowy nature will take your breath away

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Excursion to the Taltsy Museum and the Listvyanka Seal Garden
Your family trip to Lake Baikal begins today.
After arriving in Irkutsk, you will be met at the airport by a representative of the company and on a comfortable individual transfer you will go to the most popular tourist location of Lake Baikal – the village of Listvyanka.
Listvyanka is the closest place from Irkutsk where you can see Lake Baikal.
The road to Listvyanka goes along the Baikal highway.
Surrounded by forest, comfortably covered with snow in winter, the highway is incredibly beautiful, and it is a pleasure to ride along it!
Listvyanka is located right on the shore of Lake Baikal near the source of the Angara River on the right side.
An interesting sight awaits you – in any weather and at any temperature, the source never freezes.
That is, on the one hand you will see Lake Baikal, the surface of which is frozen, and on the other hand – the free flow of the Angara, the source of which reaches almost 1 km.
The Angara is the only river flowing out of Lake Baikal, and at the source there is a famous landmark – the Shaman Stone, which is associated with the legend of Lake Baikal and the Angara.
You can see it from the shore, and the guide will tell you a beautiful legend. On the way, you will stop at the Taltsy Open-air museum.
Taltsy is an architectural and ethnographic museum, where examples of wooden architecture of the past centuries are collected.
It is located on the picturesque shore of the Angara River surrounded by the Siberian forest, which gives it an authentic look and an authentic historical atmosphere.
The guide will take you on a guided tour and tell you the history of the exhibits, as a result of which you will feel as if you are traveling through time!
After visiting the museum, you will go to the sealarium, where the artists are real Baikal seals, endemic to Lake Baikal.
They live only on Lake Baikal, and in the nerpinaria they give an interesting performance that excites both children and adults!
After visiting the nerpinary, you will check in at the hotel and have a free evening, which you can devote to walking along the shore of Lake Baikal, visit the famous fish market, where there are also shops with souvenirs and local herbs and delicacies in great abundance.
An active day awaits you tomorrow!
Included in the price: accommodation, private transfer, tickets to the museum and the dolphinarium, guide.

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Day 2 - Snowmobiling (3 hours) and dog sledding (15 minutes)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be offered activities and the first place we will go is snowmobiling in the forest!
In a dense winter forest, where snowdrifts rise like giants, you will rush along snow-covered trails on your roaring snowmobile, the snow will crunch under the tracks of the snowmobile, and snow-covered trees will fly past like blurred spots.
Adrenaline will rush through your veins, and the beauty of the snowy nature will take your breath away.
A snowmobile ride through the forest will be an unforgettable adventure that will leave indelible memories of the beauty and freedom of the winter wilderness.
After the snowmobile activity, you will go to the snowy Siberian forest, where you will try yourself as a real kayak!
You will get to know incredibly charming and perky Husky dogs.
Mighty, hardy and strong huskies will take you for a ride!
They are distinguished by their kind disposition and friendliness.
They like to be the center of attention, play and frolic with people.
Dogs are participants and winners of the races, their leader is the CMC in riding.
Entertainment for those who want to experience real emotions and have an unforgettable time!
Forest, snow trees, dogs!
You will enjoy the snow-covered road and the views of the Siberian forest.
This is the end of the day's activities, tomorrow you will go to get acquainted with the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island.
The price includes: snowmobiling (3 hours, 1 snowmobile – 2 people), dog sledding (15 minutes), breakfast, accommodation.
Day 3 - The road to Olkhon Island. Shamanka Rock Walk
Your trip to Olkhon Island begins today.
After breakfast, you will hit the road.
Olkhon is an island of Lake Baikal, which is reached during the winter ice season through a specially equipped ice crossing.
The most picturesque part of the way is the one that will be closer to Lake Baikal.
The route will run between the hills of the Tazheran steppe, decorated with rocky remnants, gradually snaking you to the shores of Lake Baikal.
Olkhon is the largest and only inhabited island on Lake Baikal, with a total length of 72 km.
We will go with you to its largest settlement, where the entire tourist infrastructure of the island is concentrated – to the village of Khuzhir.
The southern tip of the island is a picturesque steppe, on the left side there is a view of Lake Baikal and the mountains of the Primorsky Ridge on the other shore.
Upon arrival in Khuzhir, you will check into a hotel, and after that we will go to the most recognizable place on the island, its business card – Shamanka Rock.
The views of this particular location are found in most travel guides, on the Internet.
The place is not only incredibly beautiful, but also "strong" — few people remain indifferent to the energy hovering here!
Next to the Shaman there are 13 Serge ritual pillars tied with colorful ribbons.
It is believed that the pillars connect the three worlds, and by tying a ribbon, a person sends his request (desire) to his ancestors.
After the walk, you will have a free evening, which you can devote to a walk or rest.
Tomorrow you will have an even closer acquaintance with Lake Baikal and Olkhon.
Included in the price: private transfer; accommodation; breakfast, lunch on the way to Olkhon.
Day 4 - Excursion to the north of Olkhon Island. Ice skating
Today you will immerse yourself even more in the atmosphere of Lake Baikal.
After breakfast, you will go on an excursion to the northern part of Olkhon Island.
A real adventure awaits you on the legendary Baikal ice: you will see from the ice the marble cliffs of Cape Sagan-Khushun (or "Three Brothers"), decorated with splashes of the coast of Olkhon Island.
You will spend the longest time at Cape Khoboy – the outlines of the cape resemble the figure of a woman from the ice – an interesting local legend is connected with this, but let's keep the intrigue!
You will be told about it during the tour.
From the language of the local population, the name translates as "fang" because of the rocky shores of the cape, resembling animal fangs.
A picnic lunch is also waiting for you on Hoboe.
On the way there will be a stop and time for skating on the ice of Lake Baikal – the ice is decorated with artistic cracks under your feet, striking in the color and transparency of the ice!
After the tour, you will return back to the village of Khuzhir, where you can relax before tomorrow.
This is the end of the fourth day of your trip.
New winter locations of Lake Baikal are waiting for you tomorrow!
Depending on the ice conditions, an excursion to the north of Olkhon on the ice can be replaced by an excursion on land: that is, the movement will be on the ground without going out on the ice. All the locations announced on the tour will be visited. The only difference is in the overview – from the ice, tourists observe the capes from below, walk on the ice, on land – before the eyes of tourists, pictures of the vast Baikal open from above.
The price includes: breakfast, accommodation, excursion, private transfer, picnic lunch, permission to visit the national park, ice skating on the ice of Lake Baikal (skate rental), guide.

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Day 5 - Tour of the south of the island
After breakfast at the hotel, you will go to get acquainted with the southern part of the island of Olkhon and the islands located on the Small Sea of Lake Baikal — this is the name of the part of Lake Baikal separated from the "Big Sea" by the island of Olkhon.
You will visit one of the most popular places on Lake Baikal – Ogoy Island.
Ogoy Island is the largest island in the Small Sea with a length of 3 km.
The most frequently photographed and recognizable place on the island is the sacred Buddhist stupa.
Many people come to Lake Baikal only for the sake of visiting it – to purify themselves and recharge their spiritual energy.
There is a belief that if you walk around the stupa 3 times and make a wish, it will certainly come true!
Try to do it!
While moving on the ice, you will see frozen water splashes in the grottoes – amazing shapes of icicles and scales are formed when Lake Baikal rages and "throws" its waters onto the coastal rocks.
Splashes can reach tens of meters – this sight is amazing in its scale!
After Ogoi, you will stop at Olkhon Island to get to the lake, which is famous for its methane bubbles in the ice.
When ice forms, methane bubbles rising from the bottom of the lake bizarrely and interestingly freeze at different depths of the water, forming a fascinating spectacle!
Here you will have a picnic lunch in the fresh air surrounded by Baikal beauty.
The average tour time is 5-6 hours.
Today you will have a lot of photos from the tour – it is impossible to resist and not capture all the icy beauty!
This will end your final evening on Olkhon.
Tomorrow you will set off on your way back to Irkutsk.
In the evening, you can additionally order a master class on modeling bouz.
The tour can be replaced due to the ice conditions. Alternatively, a car tour "To the South of Olkhon Island" is offered. An excursion to the south implies a visit to the observation deck "Field Camp", Lake Hankhoi (Yalga), the rockery "Trident. A detailed tour program will be provided upon replacement.
The price includes: breakfast, accommodation, excursion, private transfer, picnic lunch, permission to visit the national park, guide.
Day 6 - Farewell to Olkhon. The road to Irkutsk. Completion of the tour program
Your tour program ends today.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will go back to the city of Irkutsk, first by ice crossing, and then by the way you came to Olkhon.
These eventful days have introduced you to winter Lake Baikal, its legendary ice!
You will find: an ice crossing, the road to Irkutsk.
The price includes: breakfast, private transfer, lunch on the way to Irkutsk, guide.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

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Camp Site, Hotel

3 nights
Hotel

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation and the number of participants:

Number of participants	Standard	Comfort
a family of 2-3 people	206 000	257 000
a family of 4-5 people	151 000	175 000
family of 6-8 people	123 000	151 000
family of 8-10 people	120 000	146 000

Types of accommodation:

"Standard" is a comfortable room equipped with its own bathroom (shower and toilet), with the number of beds according to the number of residents;
"Comfort" is a more spacious and comfortable room in comparison with the "standard" category, equipped with a modern design (shower and toilet inside).

The presented classification of hotel rooms does not depend on the star rating of the accommodation facility.

Accommodation in hotels according to availability, please specify the details when booking.

Recreation center "Kopylov Manor" or similar (standard rate)

The recreation center "Kopylov Olkhon Manor" is located in the Irkutsk region in the village of Khuzhir.

There are comfortable rooms with a comfortable bed, a private bathroom, a set of towels, personal hygiene items, wireless Internet.

The shared kitchen is equipped with all appliances and appliances for cooking. For an alternative, there is a cafe within walking distance.

Parking is prohibited on site. The N.M. Revyakin Museum, Cape Tataysky are nearby. The location of the base is located between the Strait of the Small Sea and Lake Baikal. Vacationers can go fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation.

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Another option

Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel or similar (comfort rate)

Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel is located in Khuzhir, 1.6 km from Khuzhir. It offers a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a terrace. All rooms at this four-star hotel offer free Wi-Fi and lake views. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Currency exchange and luggage storage are available. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. Some rooms at Villa Malina Olkhon Baikal Hotel have views of the patio and pool. All rooms have a private bathroom and a wardrobe. Towels and bed linen are provided.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 8 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Irkutsk

Included in price

transfers throughout the tour;
meals according to the tour program;
excursions specified in the program;
habitation;
guide;
entrance to The National Park.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
meals, if specified in the program independently or at your own expense;
drinks and dishes not included in the main menu according to the program;
additional services specified in the program for an additional fee or not specified in the program;
additional excursions and transfers not included in the program;
rental of equipment, skates;
crossing on Khivus during the off-season (if the ice crossing does not work).

It's important to know

Warm outerwear (for example, a ski suit);
Comfortable shoes (non-slip boots);
Headdress (warm hat);
Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece, hoodies, scarf/buff);
Warm mittens or gloves;
Sunscreen (protection factor of at least 20);
Sunglasses (with at least 2 UV protection);
Bathing accessories: swimsuit, towel and slippers (for visiting the sauna/hot springs, if provided by the program);
Personal first aid kit (if you need specific medicines);
Photo/video equipment (spare flash cards);
Portable charger (power bank);
Toiletries;
Small backpack (for excursions and walks);
The seat (tourist hob);
Thermos (optional);
Binoculars (optional);
Required: Passport, MHI policy.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

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Reviews

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Dmitry

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19 Dec, 2024

This tour operator is excellent.
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Elena Vyatkina

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17 Dec, 2024

I would like to say a few words about our tour manager Tamara, who promptly answered all our questions and gave great suggestions on how to make the most of our free time. Thank you so much!

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Alexey

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3 Dec, 2024

Everything was fantastic! The tours were punctual, and both the accommodations and travel arrangements were comfortable and met all our expectations. The food at the guesthouse was absolutely outstanding. A big thank you to everyone involved in organizing this tour!