Our Chinese department:
10:00 Meeting in Irkutsk.
Transfer by minibus to Olkhon. 290 km (4.5 hours).
A hot lunch is served on arrival.
Accommodation in Khuzhir.
An 8-day journey along the eastern and southern sides of Lake Baikal will be remembered for a lifetime!
You will walk along the grottoes, slides and rocks of Olkhon Island, meet the dawn at the Olkhon Gate, skate and try the local fish. You will cross the Big Sea on Khivus, you will see cracks, hummocks. Here you can feel the power of Lake Baikal!
Visit the Barguzin Valley, Buryat datsans, swim in hot springs and touch the history of Buryatia a little. Join us!
Location
Irkutsk
Tour highlights
The romance of Lake Baikal
On Khivus we will leave to meet the dawn at the Olkhon gate
Active leisure
We will walk along the grottoes, slides, rocks of Olkhon Island and skate on the ice of Lake Baikal
Relax on Lake Baikal
Take a dip in the healing thermal springs
A place of power
Let's take a walk to the place of manifestation of the "Face of the Goddess Yanzhima", where people come to find inspiration and love
The most impressive place in the Barguzin Valley
We will visit the Suva Saxony, from where you can see the whole valley, feel the power and strength of the mountains
Local treats
Let's try traditional Buryat cuisine and fish caught from Lake Baikal
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Meeting in Irkutsk. Departure to Olkhon
- Day 2 - Olkhon
- Day 3 - Transfer to Ust-Barguzin
- Day 4 - Zabaikalsky National Park
- Day 5 - A day in the Barguzin Valley
- Day 6 - On the way along the eastern side of Lake Baikal
- Day 7 - Transfer to Arshan: a village at the foot of Sayan
- Day 8 - Peak of Love, waterfall of the Kyngarga river. Departure home
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone
Accommodation
Accommodation
- Guest House7 nights
Comfort
- Basic+
Accommodation in the tour is provided in comfortable guest houses.
Guest House 7 nights
Accommodation in the tour is provided in comfortable guest houses in 2-/3- local rooms with in-room amenities.
Single occupancy is possible on request.
Tour conditions
Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nightsGroup meets at
Irkutsk
Included in price
- accommodation in guest houses in 2-/3- local rooms with in-room amenities;
- guide services;
- hot meals;
- all transfers along the route (khivuses, uazs, minibuses);
- entrance tickets and guided tours according to the program.
Paid extra
- air and railway tickets to the beginning of the route and back (Irkutsk);
- single accommodation in the guest house on request;
- meals at the cafe along the route.
It's important to know
Personal equipment you need for the tour
Safety: the first aid kit is at the instructors, if necessary, you can take your first aid kit.
Required documents: passport, travel permit.
Clothing and equipment:
- warm winter boots and shoe covers;
- gaiters for protection from snow;
- warm winter shoes or eva boots with a warm liner;
- trekking winter socks;
- a small backpack for radial exits;
- down jacket or warm jacket;
- fleece;
- winter thermal underwear;
- headdress;
- warm pants;
- personal tableware (mug, spoon, plate, knife, thermos);
- lantern;
- sunglasses from the sun;
- hygiene items;
- skates for those who wish.
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Will there be a mobile connection?
Dates and Prices
The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification- 13 – 20 Mar, 2025 8 days 7 nights
