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

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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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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.
Getting to know the team, safety instructions and rules of conduct on board and on Lake Baikal.
Transfer to the Circum–Baikal railway (travel time is about 2 hours).
Lunch on board the ship.
After lunch, a guided walking tour of abandoned tunnels and galleries of the early 20th century, the route starts from Ulanovo station (Khvoynaya – 98 km KBZHD) and runs along the lake shore (about 1.5 km) among extremely picturesque nature.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight on board the ship in one of the convenient bays of the KBZHD.
In adverse weather conditions, by the decision of the captain, the ship can go for an overnight stay 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
At about 6 a.m., we leave the place of overnight stay and go to Sandy Bay.
The bay is famous for its stilted trees, magnificent views of the lake from the cliffs surrounding the bay, and an excellent sandy beach.
Breakfast on board the ship.
Lunch on board the ship.
On request, a 1.5-hour pedestrian walk to Babushka Bay or Sennaya Bay (negotiated on site with a guide) along a picturesque mountain trail passing over the lake shore along the spurs of the Primorsky Ridge.
In the evening, a Russian bath on the shore of Lake Baikal (paid separately on the spot to the accompanying person).
After you warm up perfectly in the sauna, you can swim in the cool waters of Lake Baikal.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight on board the ship.
The water crossing is 100 kilometers, the journey time is 6 hours.

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Day 3 - Petroglyphs of the Sagan-Zaba Cliff
At about 6 a.m., the ship leaves and goes north along the west coast to Olkhon Island (travel time is about 8-10 hours), the largest island on Lake Baikal and one of the sacred places of the Buryat people and shamanistic religion.

Baikal is the blue heart of Siberia, and Olkhon is the heart of Lake Baikal.

The island is the geographical, historical and sacred center of the lake – the center of ancient legends and historical legends.

Breakfast on board the ship.

Lunch on board the ship.

On the way, it is possible to stop at the white marble rock of Sahagan-Zaba (in the absence of a wave and a sufficient water level) and inspect rock carvings (petroglyphs) of the III-V centuries AD.

Passage of the strait of the Small Olkhon Gate – a narrow strait between the island of Olkhon and the mainland.

Dinner on board the ship.

Overnight on board the ship in one of the bays of the southern tip of Olkhon Island.

The water crossing is 120 kilometers, the journey time is 8 hours.

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Day 4 - The end of the cruise
Breakfast on board the ship.
A short boat trip on the Small Sea.
At about 12.00-13.00, passengers disembark in the village of MRS (Sakhyurt).

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

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.:

CABINS	Double cabin with 2-bed accommodation	Double cabin with 1 bed accommodation	Triple cabin	Four-person cabin
Improved (No.2 twin, 3 Twin/DBL)	87 000	150 000	75 000	68 000
Twin standard (No.1,4)	77 000	140 000	-	-
Internal Twin/DBL (No.5)*	70 000	130 000	58 000	-

The Vimpel motor ship is a modern and comfortable motor ship for traveling around Lake Baikal. A comfort class motor ship with a passenger capacity of up to 15 people. Most cabins have a shower, toilet, upholstered furniture, carpet on the floor. Each cabin has a telephone connection to the captain's cabin. The spacious cabins give more comfort and individual space to each passenger. There is a comfortable lounge on the second deck, where you can watch movies and listen to music. Or just sit for conversations and a cup of tea with the guests of the cruise, because nothing can replace simple human communication.

Navigation equipment: the ship is equipped with modern navigation equipment and radio communications, an echo sounder, and rescue equipment that meet the requirements of the Russian River Register.

Life-saving equipment: an inflatable motorboat and an unsinkable lifeboat. Life jackets and lifebuoys.

Technical specifications:

Speed – 24 km/hour
Length – 27 meters
Width – 4 meters
Number of decks – 2
Register class – M
Voltage – 220 Volts

Cabin characteristics:

Cabin No. 1 standard + TWIN

The entrance to the cabin is from the corridor, double, separate beds. The total area of the cabin is 7.8 m. In the cabin: bathroom with shower, Windows, sockets (2 pcs), safe, place for clothes, heater. Sleeps: 2 beds 70cm by 1.90m. TWIN Occupancy: 2 people.

Cabin No. 2 is an improved "TWIN".

The entrance to the cabin is from the corridor, four-bed, spacious, separate beds (compartment). The total area of the cabin is 8.4 m2. In the cabin: bathroom with shower, windows, sockets (2 pcs), safe, wardrobe, heater, table, beds: 4 beds, TWIN. Accommodation: 4 people.

Cabin No.3 Improved.

Entrance to the cabin from the mess, four-bed, spacious, 2 separate beds (compartment), large double sofa. In the cabin: bathroom with shower, Windows, sockets (3 pcs), wardrobe, safe, heater. Sleeps: 2 beds 70cm by 1.90m. TWIN/DBL Accommodation: 4 people.

Cabin No. 4 Standard + TWIN.

Entrance to the cabin from the stern, double, ceiling height 180 cm, beds are separated by stairs. The total area of the cabin is 6.6 m2. In the cabin: bathroom with shower, Windows, sockets (1 pc), place for clothes, safe, heater. Sleeps: 2 beds 65cm by 2 m. TWIN Occupancy: 2 people.

Cabin No. 5 is an internal standard.

Located on the upper deck, spacious, 1 bed and a sofa. The total area of the cabin: 5.7 m2. Bathroom next to the cabin. In the cabin: windows on the promenade, sockets (2 pcs), a place for clothes, a safe, a heater, a coffee table. Sleeps: 1 110cm bed and a sofa. TWIN/DBL Accommodation: 2-3 people.

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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 – Small Sea 4,000 rubles/person , Small Sea — Irkutsk 4,000 rubles/person.;
group transfer Irkutsk – Listvyanka 3,000 rubles/person, Listvyanka — Irkutsk 3,000 rubles/person.

It's important to know

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.

The cruise does not require special training and all physically healthy tourists can participate in it.

Persons in need of treatment and constant medical supervision are not recommended to participate in the cruise.

No one knows better than you about your state of health, therefore, if there are individual deviations in your state of health, be sure to warn the guide accompanying you about this, and if you see signs of malaise or illness that you know, immediately contact the guide. Confidentiality is guaranteed at the same time.

In case of unforeseen minor injuries, the guide has a first aid kit.

Before leaving for the cruise, a safety briefing is provided by the accompanying guide. The tourist is obliged to comply with the rules of personal safety and the rules set out in the instructions, follow the instructions and commands of the guide, the captain of the ship.

The group is accompanied along the route by an experienced guide who has experience working on the route. An escort on a cruise is a person who will tell you about Lake Baikal, arrange on the spot, for example, with the organization of a bathhouse, help the cook set the table and solve situations that arise during the journey.

The ship's crew consists of a captain, a mechanic, a cook and a guide. All members of the team are highly qualified and have extensive experience in navigating Lake Baikal. The captain has the right to change course in case of a sharp deterioration in weather conditions or other circumstances, as well as in case of serious illness or injury to cruise participants.

It is always worth considering the weather conditions! You may be rocked by a wave and in this regard, be prepared to change the route, to unplanned parking. During bad weather, experienced captains act according to circumstances. Therefore, be aware that the program is not final and may be changed depending on weather conditions. But in most cases, these are small changes that do not greatly affect the cruise route. Captains always try to catch up with the time by "early transitions"

Dates and Prices

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10 – 13 Sep, 2025 4 days 3 nights

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Maria Barakova

12 Nov, 2024

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Good afternoon! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the organizers of the “Taste of Lake Baikal” tour, which we enjoyed from July 15 to July 18. The entire experience was flawlessly arranged, with every detail thoughtfully considered! Special thanks to manager Kirill, who was always available and took excellent care of us throughout the trip. Our group was small—just five people—which was a real advantage for us as travelers! We felt like VIPs in Irkutsk! Our guides, Alyona and driver Roman Kondratiev, shared so much about the history of Irkutsk and the incredible places we visited. Their laid-back storytelling kept it interesting, giving us insights that most tourists don’t get. The choice to use a car for such a small group was perfect—flexible, comfortable, and easy to hear everything. From the initial greeting to our final departure, we were so well looked after. The program was rich and engaging without a single wasted moment! Irkutsk is a beautiful city, full of amazing people and historic sites, and we were fortunate to have enthusiastic guides who truly love what they do. We highly recommend this tour to everyone! It left us with the very best memories.

12 Nov, 2024

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