Towards the Baikal autumn. Listvyanka — KBZHD — Sandy Bay — O. Olkhon

A cruise in autumn is not a boring trip between the sights. Bright colors combined with the pristine power of the great lake will not leave anyone indifferent!

Route: Listvyanka — KBZHD — Sandy Bay — O.Olkhon.

You can find the extended version of the tour at the link.

Location

Irkutsk district, Listvyanka village
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$914
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
10 - 13 Sep
Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk district, Listvyanka village
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The famous KBZHD
We will walk with a guide through the abandoned tunnels and galleries of the Circum-Baikal Railway
Sauna on the shore of Lake Baikal
If desired, we will warm up perfectly in the Russian bath, and then swim in the cool waters of Lake Baikal
Pleasant walks
We will enjoy hiking in unique natural places, and maybe even collect a mushroom catch

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The Golden Buckle of Russia

    12:00 Boarding a cruise ship in the village of Listvyanka.

    The tourist village of Listvyanka is located on the southwestern coast of Lake Baikal, 65 kilometers from Irkutsk, at the source of the Angara River, the city and the village are connected by a picturesque paved highway.

    Accommodation in the cabins of the ship.

    Meeting with the crew, safety instructions and rules of conduct on board and on Lake Baikal.

    Transfer to the Circum-Baikal railway (travel time about 2 hours).

    Lunch on board the ship.

    After lunch, a guided walking tour of the abandoned tunnels and galleries of the early 20th century, the route starts from Ulanovo station (Coniferous – 98 km KBZHD) and runs along the shore of the lake (about 1.5 km) among the extremely picturesque nature.

    Dinner on board the ship.

    Overnight on board the ship in one of the convenient bays of the KBZHD.

    In case of adverse weather conditions, by the decision of the captain, the ship can spend the night in the village of Bolshye Koty, which is located 40 km from the KBZHD.

    The water crossing is 160 kilometers, the journey time is 10 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Sandy Bay
  • Day 3 - Petroglyphs of the Sagan-Zaba Cliff
  • Day 4 - The end of the cruise
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation on a comfort class ship.

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

CABINSDouble cabin with 2-bed accommodationDouble cabin with 1 bed accommodationTriple cabinFour-person cabin
Improved (No.2 twin, 3 Twin/DBL)100 000
173 000
86 50078 500
The twin standard (No.1,4)89 000
161 000
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Internal Twin/DBL (No.5)*81 000
150 000
67 000-
Cabin on the boat 3 nights
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Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk district, Listvyanka village

Included in price

  • accommodation on board the ship;
  • accompanying guide;
  • full board;
  • daily excursion program along the entire route with landings;
  • tea, coffee, hot chocolate, water and snacks throughout the cruise;
  • medical insurance;
  • fees for visiting the national Parks (except Ushkany Islands);
  • information material provided before the start of the trip;
  • memorable gifts and souvenirs;
  • optional photos and videos.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • hotel accommodation and excursions before and after the expedition cruise;
  • accident insurance;
  • baggage insurance and travel cancellation risks (recommended);
  • tips for staff and team (recommended);
  • group transfer Irkutsk – Maloe More, Maloe More — Irkutsk;
  • group transfer Irkutsk – Listvyanka, Listvyanka — Irkutsk.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • windproof, water-repellent jacket, fleece jacket, lightweight beanie;
  • windproof and waterproof warm pants for bad weather and evenings;
  • light windbreaker or jacket for good weather;
  • a warm sweater;
  • a warm hat, a cap or a panama hat from the sun;
  • thermal underwear;
  • gloves;
  • warm socks (1 pair), thin socks;
  • boots or sneakers with a mountain tread for cross-country walks;
  • lightweight shoes for staying inside the ship (moccasins, sneakers with anti-slip tread to avoid sliding on the deck of the ship);
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen and anti-weathering cream;
  • swimsuit or bathing trunks for visiting baths, hot springs on the route;
  • all personal hygiene products;
  • a personal mini-first aid kit (motion sickness, colds, stomach upset, headache, etc.);
  • repellents that protect against mosquito bites and midges (while walking on the mainland);
  • waterproof liner (bag) to protect especially valuable personal items (money, documents, camera, etc.) from water;
  • a small flashlight powered by finger batteries, binoculars (if you have one);
  • camera (with spare batteries or charger);
  • documents: an identity card or a photocopy of the first pages and the page with the registration registration of the passport, a voucher or a document replacing it (voucher, reservation sheet) and a medical insurance policy.
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Dates and Prices

  • $914
    10 – 13 Sep 4 days 3 nights
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    Ksenia
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    15 May, 2026
    I would like to share my impressions of the “Winter Baikal Stories” tour. Everything was organized excellently and very professionally, the excursion program was rich and engaging, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip. Our guide, Polina, was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. I would also like to give special thanks to our amazing organizer, Polina, who was always available during the tour and resolved any questions or issues immediately. Wishing your travel company continued success and prosperity!!! 🔥