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

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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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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 are waiting for a transfer to the village of Listvyanka, located an hour's drive from the city.
Your first acquaintance with Lake Baikal and the Baikal ice will take place here.
On the way, we will visit the Taltsy Museum of Wooden Architecture and stroll through the snow-covered forest.
After lunch, a real Siberian fun awaits us in Listvyanka – dog sledding.
You will experience the pleasure of riding and socializing with adorable huskies.
We finish our day in Listvyanka by climbing the Chersky Stone, from where you can admire the panoramic view of Lake Baikal and the beautiful Angara.
In the evening, return to Irkutsk, check into the hotel.
Meals included: lunch.

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Day 2 - Transfer to Olkhon Island. Excursion to the Shamanka rock
Today we will go to Olkhon Island, in the very center of Lake Baikal.
On the way, we will pass through the Tagheran steppes and the ice crossing over Lake Baikal.
Arrival on the island, check-in at the hotel.
After a short rest, we go for a walk to the Shamanka rock (Cape Burkhan).
The picturesque rock is one of the places of power on Lake Baikal with a very strong energy.
Weather permitting, we will meet our first sunset on Olkhon right on the ice.
After a walk, we return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner.

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Day 3 - On the ice along the shore of Lake Baikal to Cape Khoboy. Ice Caves
After breakfast, we begin our tour of the island.
We are going to the northernmost tip of the island, Cape Khoboy – one of the most beautiful and interesting places on the island.
On the way, we will make a stop at the Sagan-Khushun rock complex and at the island of Kharants to see the beautiful ice caves and grottos.
Our next stop is Cape Khoboy.
Every year, huge ice hummocks form here, which have a beautiful blue color.
We will walk, take pictures and have lunch outdoors.
After a busy day, we return to Khuzhir.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Day 4 - A trip on the ice of Lake Baikal. Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment
A new day and new impressions!
We continue to travel around the Small Sea and get acquainted with the Baikal ice.
First, we will go to the island of Ogoyu and take a photo at Cape Dragon, which has become a popular tourist destination.
Then we will go up to the island itself, to the Buddhist stupa of Enlightenment.
According to legend, you can walk around the stupa and make a wish.
After lunch, we will continue exploring the caves and grottos of the Small Sea.
Every year they form truly unique ice landscapes.
And today we will look for methane bubbles frozen in ice and skate across the Baikal expanses.
In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Day 5 - Transfer to Irkutsk. Departure
The final day on Lake Baikal!
After breakfast, we will be transferred to Irkutsk (travel time 5-6 hours).
The end of the program in Irkutsk (Kirov Square), farewell to the band.
See you soon!
Meals included: breakfast.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel in Irkutsk and on 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
Irkutsk Hotel	2-bed standard room	56 200
The hotel on the island Olkhon	2-3-bed room (shower and toilet on the floor for 4 rooms)	56 200
The surcharge for single occupancy is 9,000 rubles.
The "Standard" option
Irkutsk Hotel	2-bed comfortable room	63 700
Hotel on Olkhon Island	2-3-bed room (shower and toilet in the room)	63 700
The surcharge for single occupancy is 12,000 rubles.

The possible placement options are presented below.

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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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 a hotel in Irkutsk (1 day);
accommodation in a hotel on Olkhon (3 nights): 2-bed standard or economy room;
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;
excursions: in Listvyanka village, Taltsy Museum, Chersky stone;
dog sledding 10 min;
car tour to Cape Khoboy;
car tour to the island Ogoy and Cape Horgoi;
excursion to Cape Burhan.

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

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.

It is necessary to have an identity document with you. It is forbidden to transfer your documents confirming the right to travel to other persons.

Every tourist is obliged to:

Do not be late for the departure of the train / bus / ship;
Do not carry substances that threaten health and life (flammable, narcotic, etc.);
Follow the rules of travel on the bus: it is forbidden to drive drunk and smoke in the cabin;
Fulfill the requirements of the group leader, guide;
Observe the moral and ethical norms of tourist behavior, be disciplined and polite;
Follow the rules of excursion service, take care of historical and cultural monuments;
Comply with the rules of nature protection and fire safety;
Observe your own safety measures and understand what responsibility the manager bears for you;
Take care of property in places of residence, on the bus: in case of breakdown or loss of hotel property
(recreation centers), rental property, etc., as well as in the event of a fire due to your fault, all responsibility for
The damage caused is your own responsibility;
Follow the rules of hotel accommodation (at the recreation center), do not break the silence after 23.00 h.;
Promptly inform the travel director or his deputy about the deterioration of health or
getting injured;
Follow the safety rules on ice, avoid hypothermia - keep in mind the low air temperature at this time
period.

We remind you:

The head oversees the implementation of the excursion program, so adult tourists deviate from
the group's excursion program should be notified to the head, inform the time and place of joining the group and leave contact numbers;
Check whether the points of stay under the program are included in the service area of the mobile operator you need at the offices of the relevant companies (MTS, Beeline, Megafon, etc.) before making the trip;
It is not recommended to leave the hotel after 24 hours.;
If you are a vegetarian or have strict restrictions on taking a particular food, you must inform us in advance to be able to coordinate a separate menu;
There are no banks or ATMs on Olkhon Island, so take cash in advance;
Local time: Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude +5 hours from Moscow.

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Reviews

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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!
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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!
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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.