Winter holidays on Lake Baikal. The most beautiful places of Olkhon and Listvyanka

Crystal clear Baikal ice and blue hummocks, snow-covered taiga and gray rocks.

You will see the mysterious island of Olkhon and its places of power, take a walk through the ice caves, go ice skating and dog sledding!

Location

Irkutsk
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$1,024
$871
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 20 – 24 January, 2026
    • 1 – 5 February, 2026
    • 8 – 12 February, 2026
    • 15 – 19 February, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Irkutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Let's go dog sledding
We will feel like a real kayak, driving a team and sled dogs
Winter fun at the Taltsy Museum
We will visit the open-air museum "Taltsy" and ride down the ice slide on cow skins
The mystical island of Olkhon
We will hear ancient legends and legends, and we will be able to see for ourselves the special energy of this place
Bizarre ice caves
Let's go to Cape Khoboy, where we will discover real icy expanses that take your breath away
Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment
Walk around the stupa three times, make a wish and it will come true. The secret is in the energy and sanctity of this place

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Visit to the Talca Museum. Dog sledding

    Meeting and acquaintance with the group at Irkutsk airport (9:30 a.m. local time).

    We will meet in Irkutsk and go to Listvyanka.

    On the way there is a walk through the wooden museum "Taltsy", fresh air.

    After lunch— sledding with Siberian huskies, barking, laughing, wind in your face.

    In the evening, we climb the Chersky Stone: Lake Baikal stretches below like an endless icy sea.

    In the evening — dinner and rest.

    Meals included: lunch.

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  • Day 2 - Transfer to Olkhon Island. Excursion to the Shamanka rock
  • Day 3 - On the ice along the shore of Lake Baikal to Cape Khoboy. Ice Caves
  • Day 4 - A trip on the ice of Lake Baikal. Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment
  • Day 5 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk and Olkhon Island, in 2-3 comfortable rooms of the "Standard" category (room amenities) or semi-comfortable rooms of the "Economy" category (facilities on the floor).

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

The "Economy" option Cost
Hotel Irkutsk 2-bed standard room68 900
The hotel on the island Olkhon2-3-bed room (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms)
The surcharge for single occupancy is 11,800 rubles.
The "Standard" option  
Hotel Irkutsk 2-bed comfortable room76 900
Olkhon Island Hotel2-3-bed room (shower and toilet in the room)
The surcharge for single occupancy is 17,500 rubles.

For children under 12 years old, the discount on the tour is 10%.

The possible placement options are shown below.

Mini-hotel Baikal 3 nights

It is located on the island of Olkhon in the picturesque area of the village of Khuzhir, 150 m from Lake Baikal. Due to the excellent location of the hotel, the most important sights of the island – Shamanka Rock and Sarai beach, as well as all the necessary infrastructure: cafes, shops, souvenir shops, etc. are within walking distance for tourists.

The rooms are decorated in a rustic style and offer views of Lake Baikal, the beach and the coniferous forest. It offers a cafe with panoramic views of the lake, free Wi-Fi. 2-bed rooms of the "Standard" category (with shower and toilet in the room) and 2-3-bed rooms of the "Economy" category (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms) are offered for accommodation.

The rooms are located in wooden buildings and are heated in winter (central heating), furnished with comfortable, cozy furniture: two single or one double bed, desk, chairs, wardrobe or wardrobe, mirror, TV. The 3-bed rooms have an extra single bed.

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The Angara Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 15 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Irkutsk

Included in price

  • meeting at 09:30 a.m. (local time) at the airport or at the railway station in Irkutsk;
  • accommodation in Irkutsk: 2-bed comfortable room (1 night);
  • accommodation on Olkhon: 2-bed comfortable or semi-comfortable standard or economy room (3 nights);
  • transfers according to the program;
  • meals according to the program: Day 1 – lunch; day 2 – breakfast, dinner; Day 3 and 4 – breakfast, lunch-picnic, dinner; day 5 – breakfast;
  • Listvyanka village tour;
  • The Taltsy Museum;
  • Chersky's Stone;
  • dog sledding 5-10 min.;
  • Cape Khoboy Car Tour;
  • car tour to O. Ogoy and Cape Khorgoy;
  • excursion to Cape Burhanu.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Irkutsk and back;
  • transfer at the end of the tour to the hotel, railway station, airport, etc. (request in advance); 
  • meals at roadside cafes;
  • 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
  • boots or boots designed for severe frost;
  • a hat with the ability to cover the ears;
  • warm, windproof gloves;
  • ice floats (rubber, worn on any shoes), or crampons on shoes from slipping;
  • a warm jacket;
  • a warm sweater or fleece jacket;
  • pants (ski pants are available);
  • socks (thermal socks and woolen ones);
  • thermal underwear;
  • sunglasses;
  • lantern;
  • the lipstick is hygienic.
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Dates and Prices

  • from
    $871
    20 – 24 Jan, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
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    1 – 5 Feb, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $871
    8 – 12 Feb, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $871
    15 – 19 Feb, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $871
    22 – 26 Feb, 2026 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • TR
    Tatiana Rubtsova
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    26 Dec, 2024
    The organization was excellent—we were warmly greeted right on time, and the hotel was fantastic!
  • V
    Valentina
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    25 Dec, 2024
    Everything was excellent! The tour arrangement, the preparation of accompanying documents, and the support throughout the process were all top-notch. Thank you!
  • NK
    Natalia Kaloshina
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    25 Dec, 2024
    We sincerely thank the team at Big Country and the host team for their support during a challenging situation, which made it possible for our trip to happen.