Two shores of Lake Baikal. Sightseeing tour

During the eight days of the dynamic program, you will visit Olkhon Island, Chivyrkuysky Bay, Ulan-Ude and Listvyanka village. Sandy beaches and warm bays, the famous Shamanka Rock and Cape Khoboy, hot springs and untouched nature of Lake Baikal, fascinating landscapes and places of power are waiting for you. You will get acquainted with the rich cultural traditions of the Baikal land, visit a Buddhist temple and see the great lake in all its splendor.

Location

Irkutsk
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$2,050
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
29 Jul - 5 Aug
7 - 14 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
  • Train
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Outdoor recreation
Let's go to Chivyrkuy Bay and relax in the hot springs
Ivolginsky datsan
We will visit the center of Buddhism in Russia, the most famous datsan of Buryatia
Listvyanka
There are several exciting excursions waiting for us in the village, including the Baikal Museum with charming seals

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Olkhon

    Arrival in Irkutsk.

    Meeting at 09:30 with a guide at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk.

    Transfer to Olkhon Island by minibus (280 km, travel time about 6 hours).

    Arrival in the village of Khuzhir, the tourist center of the island, accommodation.

    Walking tour to Cape Burkhan (Shamanka Rock), the abode of the main deity of Olkhon, a sacred place revered since the time of the first shamans.

    Supper.

    Meals included: lunch, dinner.

  • Day 2 - Ogoy Island
  • Day 3 - Free day
  • Day 4 - Cape Khoboy
  • Day 5 - Chivyrkuysky Bay
  • Day 6 - Ulan-Ude. Ivolginsky Datsan
  • Day 7 - Listvyanka village, Taltsy, Baikal Museum, Chersky stone
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
  • or
    Hotel, Guest House
    2 nights
  • Train
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in hotels:

  • Irkutsk (1 day): 2-bed standard hotel room (shower and toilet in the room);
  • Olkhon (3 days): 2-bed Standard hotel room (shower and toilet in the room);
  • Ust-Barguzin (2 days): 2-bed Standard guest house room (shower and toilet in the room);
  • 1 night in a train compartment.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 22,000 rubles.

Please specify the details when booking the tour.

10% discount on the tour for children under 12 years old

Accommodation on July 29-August 5: Baikal Terra Hotel on Olkhon, Bargujin Tokum Hotel in Ust-Barguzin, Central Hotel in Irkutsk.

Accommodation on the date of August 7-14: Baikal Terra Hotel on Olkhon, Legends of Baikal recreation center in Maksimikh, Taiga Hotel in Irkutsk.

Taiga Hotel or The Central Hotel, Irkutsk 1 night
Taiga Hotel

The hotel is located in the heart of Irkutsk, right on the embankment of the Angara River, just a five-minute walk from the cozy Kirov Square.

The rooms are decorated in a unique author's style, and for a comfortable stay and leisure for guests there is a restaurant, a banquet hall, a sauna, a hammam and a modern gym, access to which is included in the room rate. For those who arrive by car, secure parking for 10-15 cars is provided.

The Taiga Territory Restaurant offers high-level gourmet cuisine with a variety of flavors, served in a stylish and original setting inspired by the nature of the taiga.

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Another option
The Central Hotel, Irkutsk

The Central Hotel is located in the very center of Irkutsk. The facility is housed in an old 19th-century building, which was renovated in 2018. This is a great option for those who appreciate high standards of service, Siberian traditions of hospitality and prefer a good rest. 

Each room is decorated in a simple style and is equipped with a TV, telephone, comfortable furniture made of natural wood. All rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and individual toiletries. There is also a laundry service and a gift shop. There is also a luggage storage for convenience. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.

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Baikal Mini-hotel 3 nights
Bargujin Tokum Hotel or Recreation center "Legends of Baikal" in Maksimikh 2 nights
Train 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 am (local time) at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
  • accommodation in Irkutsk: 2-bed hotel room (shower and toilet in the room);
  • Irkutsk – Olkhon transfer (minibus);
  • accommodation on Olkhon: 2-bed standard room (shower and toilet in the room);
  • excursion to Cape Burkhan (on foot);
  • Ogoy Island tour (boat);
  • excursion to Cape Khoboy (UAZ);
  • Olkhon Island – Ust-Barguzin transfer (boat);
  • meals according to the program:
    • Day 1 – lunch, dinner;
    • Day 2 – breakfast, lunch, picnic and dinner;
    • Day 3 – breakfast and dinner;
    • Days 4, 5 – breakfast, lunch-picnic, dinner;
    • Day 6 – breakfast, lunch, dinner;
    • Day 7 – breakfast and lunch;
    • Day 8 – breakfast.
  • accommodation in Ust-Barguzin/Maximikhe in the guest house: 2-bed room (shower and toilet in the room);
  • sightseeing tour of Chivyrkuy Bay (boat);
  • transfer Ust-Barguzin – Ulan-Ude (minibus);
  • excursion to Ivolginsky datsan (minibus);
  • railway tickets Ulan-Ude – Irkutsk (train, compartment car);
  • Irkutsk – Listvyanka transfer (minibus);
  • tickets to Taltsy;
  • tickets to the Baikal Museum;
  • lift tickets;
  • insurance.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • additional transfers not specified in the program;
  • meals at roadside cafes;
  • additional payment for a foreign tourist; 
  • additional services not specified in the program or specified for an additional fee.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

We recommend that you have it with you:

  • the first-aid kit, which should contain:
    • first aid supplies (bandage, cotton wool, patch, analgesics, antiseptics);
    • medications necessary for gastrointestinal disorders;
    • in the presence of chronic diseases – medications that you usually take;
  • warm clothes (windbreaker, hat – required);
  • raincoat;
  • sneakers (waterproof shoes or have a replaceable pair);
  • swimsuit, lightweight headdress for sun protection;
  • tick repellent;
  • sunscreen;
  • flashlight (optional).
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Dates and Prices

  • $2,050
    29 Jul – 5 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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  • $2,050
    7 – 14 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • G
    Galina
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    2 Jun, 2026
    Thank you to the organizers for all their hard work! Every question we had was answered promptly, and we always felt supported throughout the process.:)
  • A
    Alexandr
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    21 May, 2026
    Everything went perfectly, and Anna is a wonderful guide!
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    Natalia
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    18 May, 2026
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    We stayed in a nice hotel with a beautiful view from the window, and the food was very good as well. Our guide was calm, patient, and handled all the group’s little requests and moods professionally. The tour was well organized and everything followed the planned schedule smoothly.