Irkutsk (Listvyanka) – Akademicheskaya Bay – Irkutsk on the Alexander the Great ship

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Baikal Dunes Cruise – an exciting 5-day trip. Sandy Bay and Akademicheskaya Bay are some of the most beautiful places on Lake Baikal. On both sides of the bay there are picturesque cliffs – a Large and a Small Bell Tower. These places are called the "Baikal Riviera" due to the azure color of the water and the long sandy beach. During the cruise, you will have the opportunity not only to enjoy a wonderful beach holiday, but also to get acquainted with the main attractions of Lake Baikal.

Cruise route: Irkutsk (Listvyanka) – Ogoy Island – Olkhon Island – Akademicheskaya Bay – Babushka Bay – Irkutsk
Departure: 09:00 local time
Arrival: 13:00 local time

Location

Irkutsk

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Irkutsk, Listvyanka
Irkutsk
Irkutsk, Irkutsk Hotel, 44 Gagarin Boulevard
08:45 – gathering of guests at the Irkutsk hotel, 44 Gagarina Street
09:00 – transfer to the village. Listvyanka for boarding the ship.

Listvyanka
70 kilometers along the Baikal highway is your finish line on the way to Lake Baikal! On the way – acquaintance with the guide and the first facts about Lake Baikal.

Boarding the ship, accommodation in cabins. Getting to know the team and safety instructions.

After a hearty lunch, we plan to disembark at the village.Tanhoi.

The settlement was founded in 1903 in connection with the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Now Tankhoy is the administrative center of the Baikal State Natural Biosphere Reserve, which we will visit. The main purpose of the reserve is to preserve the unique local ecosystem, environmental education and education.
Day 2 - Ogoy, Olkhon
Ogoi
In the morning, we will make a landing on the small island of Ogoy and visit the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment – a fairly modern landmark, but with an interesting history.
After lunch, we will approach the island of Olkhon, which we already know, but from its northern part.

Olkhon
After lunch, we will reach the famous Olkhon Island, the "heart" of Lake Baikal. It is here that we will see the famous Shamanka Rock – one of the nine shrines of Asia, for sure, you have already seen it on postcards or on television – because this is the most famous Baikal landscape.

Today is going to be a very busy day! After reviewing the village of Khuzhir, we will go on an excursion on the colorful local UAZ – the only transport that never fails, along the northern part of Olkhon to Cape Khoboy (attention! additional excursion – about 4000 rubles/person).
Day 3 - Academic Bay
Our day will be full of hiking and beach holidays. We arrive at Akademicheskaya Bay, the Baikal Dunes recreation center.

Today we will climb the Observation Rock (2.5 hours, the difficulty level is low), from where a magnificent panorama of Lake Baikal opens – Sandy Bay, Grandmother and Granddaughter Bays, Cape Grandfather. The Sennaya Bay with a forester's house and a sauna is visible.

After returning in the evening, a Russian sauna will be waiting for us on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Day 4 - Grandma's Bay
Today you can devote yourself entirely to tanning on a sandy beach in any of the bays, as well as a small trekking trip to Grandma Bay (2.5 hours, the difficulty level is low)

Here you will find beautiful views, Lake Baikal with incredible colored water and a sandy beach. Along the way, you can see another of the attractions of these places – stilted trees. Mighty pines and larches with branches twisted by the wind rose above the ground on stilt roots taller than a man.

The captain's dinner is waiting for you in the evening.
Day 5 - Irkutsk
city, Irkutsk,
The end of the cruise. Before heading to Irkutsk, we will take a look at the fish and souvenir market.

At about 13:00 – arrival in Irkutsk.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Cabin on the boat

4 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Midscale
Upscale

ABOUT THE SHIP

Alexander the Great is a two—deck motor ship built in the USSR in 1987. In 2018, the ship was renovated, now guests can enjoy updated cabins and a modern restaurant. The advantage of the ship is the ability to dock almost anywhere in Lake Baikal.

placement

There are 14 standard class cabins of different capacities on board: 1 single cabin (extra bed — upper shelf), 5 twin double cabins, 4 triple cabins (2 main seats + upper shelf), 4 double double cabins (two of them have an extra sofa). All cabins are well-equipped.

nutrition

Meals are served in the restaurant on the upper deck, which also has a bar.

CRUISES

The ship cruises around Lake Baikal. During parking, you can order the escort of a tour guide.

Double (bunk)

To the category Double (bunk) The cabin belongs to: 2.
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is ≈ 6.5 m2.

Another option

Triple (triple)

The triple category includes cabins: 8-10, 15.
A triple cabin with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is ≈ 9 m2.

The bed size is 80x185 cm.

Another option

Double (twin)

The Double (twin) category includes cabins: 3-7.
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is ≈ 8 m2.

The bed size is 80x200 cm.

Another option

Family (double)

To the categoryFamily (double) Cabins are included: 11, 12.
A double cabin with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is ≈ 8 m2.

The bed size is 140x195 cm.

Another option

Family 3-bed (double)

The Family 3-bed (double) category includes cabins: 13, 14.
A triple cabin with all amenities, located on the main deck.
The cabin area is ≈ 10 m2.

It is possible to accommodate a third person in an additional sleeping place – a sofa (62x175 cm).
The bed size is 140x195 cm.

Tour conditions

Minimum age

1 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Irkutsk

Included in price

accommodation in a cabin of the selected category

three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner – complete without choice

excursion service according to the cruise program

entertainment program

transfer from Irkutsk and back

basic recreational fees

Paid extra

air tickets

meeting at the airport

additional excursion program

a visit to the Ushkany Islands (Baikal seal rookery) is paid on the spot ∼ 2500 rubles/person.

accommodation at the hotel before and/or after the cruise

Dates and Prices

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17 – 21 Sep 5 days 4 nights

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Irkutsk (Listvyanka) – Akademicheskaya Bay – Irkutsk on the Alexander the Great ship

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