Towards the Baikal autumn. Small Sea — Olkhon Island — Chivyrkuysky Bay — Small Sea

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Bright colors combined with the pristine power of the great lake will not leave anyone indifferent! A comfortable and tireless journey through the bays and bays of Lake Baikal awaits you. Without long journeys, you will see a huge number of natural attractions, panoramic views, enjoy incredible sunrises and sunsets on the deck of the ship.

Route: Small Sea (MRS) — Olkhon Island — Chivyrkuysky Bay — Small Sea (MRS).

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

Location

Irkutsk district, Listvyanka village

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Baikal Seal rookery

We will pass by the famous Ushkany Islands, the rocky shores of which are favored by about two thousand seals

Delicious fishing

Fans will be able to fish, and the cook will be happy to cook our catch for lunch

Hospitable Chivyrkui

Let's spend the day relaxing on the beach or boating in the bay

Itinerary

Day 1 - Islands of the Small Sea
At about 14:00-15:00, passengers board in the village of MRS (Sakhyurt).
Lunch on board the ship.
Crossing the Small Sea from the southern tip of Olkhon Island to the northern one.
On the way, if time and weather conditions allow, visit Ogoy Island, on top of which a Buddhist temple (stupa) was built in 2004.
From the top of the island there is a magnificent view of Olkhon and the Small Sea.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight at the discretion of the captain in one of the bays of the Small Sea.
The water crossing is 70 kilometers, the journey time is 5 hours.

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Day 2 - Wildlife of the Chivyrkuy Bay
Breakfast on board the ship.
Early departure of the ship from the Small Sea.
A water crossing over open Lake Baikal from the West to the East coast to the Chivyrkuysky Bay.
Lunch on board the ship.
In the evening, arrival in Chivyrkuy Bay is one of the most unique places on Lake Baikal.
The bay is shallow, warms up well and has huge hydrobiological resources.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight in Zmeinaya Bay, famous for its healing radon baths with water temperatures from +41 to +45 degrees.
The water crossing over Lake Baikal is 110-120 kilometers, the journey time is 5-6 hours.

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Day 3 - Hospitable Chivyrkui
Breakfast on board the ship.
Vacation in the Chivyrkuy Bay.
Walking along the bays of Chivyrkuy, fishing will be organized for everyone.
Those who are not interested in fishing can devote a day to rest, swimming or just boating in the bay.
Spinning fishing for pike, perch and carp is possible.
Our chef will be happy to cook your catch for lunch.
Lunch on board the ship.
Water crossing to the island of Bolshoy Baklany.
Cormorants (karmarans) used to settle on the island.
Currently, black grouse settle here, which, with the onset of spring, arrange passionate black grouse currents here.
Sometimes you can meet a moose on the island.
Walking around the island, it is possible to organize spinning fishing for grayling, pike.
For lovers of beach holidays and sunbathing, there is a magnificent shore and warm water.
Dinner on board the ship.
Overnight in one of the bays of the Chivyrkuy Bay.
The water crossing is 20-30 km kilometers, the travel time is 1-2 hours.

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Day 4 - The mystery of the Ushkany Islands
At about 6 a.m., exit from the Chivyrkuysky Bay, transfer to the western coast of Lake Baikal, to the Small Sea.
Breakfast on board the ship.
Along the way, from the Chivyrkuy Bay there are the most famous islands on Lake Baikal – the Ushkany Islands.
The rocky shores of the islands serve as a rookery for the only mammal on Lake Baikal – the Baikal seal, the seal.
The seal is careful, and if you talk loudly and make noise on the approach, the animals dive from the rocks into the water. As a rule, there are no seals on the rookery during a wave or immediately after a storm.
Lunch on board the ship.
In the evening, return to the Strait of the Small Sea.
Stop at Sarai beach, visit Burkhan (Shaman Rocks).
Shaman is a rock, one of the nine shrines of Asia (formerly called the temple stone).
The most revered holy place on Lake Baikal was a cave in the rock of this cape Shamanka, to which sacrifices were made and vows were made since the appearance of the first shamans.
Excursion to the village of Khuzhir (the main village of Olkhon Island).
Overnight at the discretion of the captain in one of the bays of the Small Sea.
Dinner on board the ship.
The water crossing is 120 kilometers, the travel time is 8-10 hours.

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Day 5 - The end of the cruise
Breakfast on board the ship.
Disembarkation of tourists in the village of Sakhyurt (MRS) from 12:00 – 13:00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Cabin on the boat

4 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)	135 000	179 000	92 000	75 000
Twin standard (No.1,4)	125 000	160 000	-	-
Internal Twin/DBL (No.5)	95 000	150 000	67 000	-

The Vympel 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. 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
The length is 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

5 days 4 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 and midge bites (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 conducted 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 sauna, helps the cook set the table and solves 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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13 – 17 Sep, 2025 5 days 4 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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