Winter and spring Treasures of Lake Baikal

On this tour you will have a unique opportunity to explore the southern and central part of Lake Baikal!

See the ice of Lake Baikal, visit the Tunka Valley, Listvyanka and Baikalsk, as well as taste national dishes.

Features of the season on Lake Baikal, see It's important to know.

Location

Irkutsk
from
$1,421
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
8 days
7 nights
Departures
10 - 17 Jun
12 - 19 Jun
14 - 21 Jun
16 - 23 Jun
18 - 25 Jun
20 - 27 Jun
22 - 29 Jun
24 Jun - 1 Jul
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Jan and 31 Dec are available.
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 1 to 19 tourists
Group meet at
Irkutsk
Contact the tour coordinator
Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The entertaining Taltsy Museum
Let's take a walk through the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture
Fabulously transparent ice floes of Lake Baikal
Let's see for ourselves the unique transparency of the Baikal ice and take amazing photos
The mysterious Tunka Valley
We will visit waterfalls and mineral springs, as well as a Buddhist datsan

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Irkutsk — Baikalsk

    Meeting at the airport, railway station, or hotel in Irkutsk.

    Transfer to the city of Baikalsk. Accommodation at the hotel.

    Meals included: dinner

    By road: about 150 km

    Total duration: approximately 3 hours

  • Day 2 - Excursion to the eco park "Warm Lakes" on Snezhnaya
  • Day 3 - Free day in Baikalsk
  • Day 4 - Excursion to the Tunka Valley
  • Day 5 - Baikalsk — Listvyanka
  • Day 6 - Excursion to the ethnographic complex of Taltsy
  • Day 7 - Free day in Listvyanka
  • Day 8 - Listvyanka — Irkutsk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    4 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel or a campsite in a double room.

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

 The hosteleconomystandard
the usual dates139 900139 800154 200
public holidays144 000142 500158 000
surcharge for single occupancy on regular dates-17 50027 300
surcharge for single occupancy on public holidays-19 30029 800

Accommodation Hostel: a place in a 2-16-bed room with a possible check-in (facilities on the floor).

Economy accommodation: 2-bed room (facilities in the multi-room section).

Standard accommodation: 2-bed room (room facilities).

Holiday tours are based on holiday rates. Holiday tours include tours that partially or completely coincide with the dates.:

  • January 01 – January 09
  • February 20 – March 10
  • May 01 – May 09
Guest House 4 nights
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Camp Site or Hotel or 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 19 tourists
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • Accommodation according to the selected price
  • Food:

  Day 1: Dinner

  Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  Day 3-4: Breakfast, dinner

  Day 5-8: Breakfast

  • Transportation services:

  Day 1: Irkutsk - Baikalsk

  Day 2: Baikalsk - Warm Lakes - Baikalsk

  Day 4: Baikalsk - Arshan - Baikalsk

  Day 5: Baikalsk - Irkutsk - Listvyanka

  Day 6: Listvyanka - Taltsy - Listvyanka

  Day 8: Listvyanka - Irkutsk

  • Sightseeing services:

  Day 2: Walk to the Warm lakes

  Day 4: Arshan Sightseeing tour: waterfalls, Buddhist datsan

  Day 6: Ethnographic Museum of Taltsy

Paid extra

  • air and train tickets to Lake Baikal and back;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • comfortable shoes and warm socks;
  • replacement shoes;
  • warm jacket and trousers;
  • sweater or sweatshirt;
  • a hat or other headdress that protects from the sun;
  • bathing accessories, towel, slippers (for the bath);
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen cream (maximum protection factor);
  • If you are taking medications, take them with you;
  • Don't forget your camera and a great mood! 
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Jan – 31 Dec
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  • $1,907
    10 – 17 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,907
    12 – 19 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,907
    14 – 21 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,907
    16 – 23 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,907
    18 – 25 Jun 8 days 7 nights
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    Svetlana
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    9 Apr, 2026
    The support and organization were of a very high standard. The food throughout the trip was varied and delicious. I’m absolutely delighted with the experience!