The Tale of Lake Baikal

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Adventures and fun activities

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Excursion

Description

Type: Multi-day activity

* Tour route: Irkutsk – Baikalsk – Tankhoy settlement – Arshan settlement – Listvyanka – Olkhon settlement – Khuzhir village - Shamanka Rock – Cape Khoboy – Irkutsk A tour for true maximalists! Excursions and walks rich in new locations, unforgettable views and pristine nature, places of power and mineral springs — these and many others worthy of your attention, activities you will receive from the route through the Siberian and Buryat lands. National dishes, sacred energy locations, ancient legends of the mystical region – you will fully immerse yourself in Baikal culture! Good hotels, experienced guides, high–quality service and convenient transfer - all the details of the tour are selected so that you will be comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Do you agree only on maximum impressions? Then this program is for you! Let's dive into the Fairy Tale of Lake Baikal together! During the trip you will have time: - admire the picturesque ridges of Khamar Daban - admire the landscapes of the Baikal expanses - take an ecological path - consider the Barguzin sable - try the water from the healing thermal springs - visit the place of power - Cape Khoboy - Fill the gallery with incredible photos - see the symbol of Olkhon, the Shamanka Rock - Meet colorful sunsets and sunrises

Available languages

Russian

Group type

Group

Age restrictions

Not restricted

Training level

Not required

Transfer

Transfer included

day 01

Irkutsk - Baikal settlement

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: Dinner We are one step away from meeting Baikal! Get ready for dazzling views, extraordinary nature and energetically charged places of power. We will meet at Irkutsk airport, you will get acquainted with the guide and the rest of the group. We get into the minibus, and our tour has begun! Before we cross the city line, let's listen to a mini-guided tour about Irkutsk: you will be shown the heart of the capital of eastern Siberia – its historical center. Then he heads to Baikalsk, located in a beautiful place in the south-east of Lake Baikal at the base of Khamar-Daban. After checking into the hotel, we will have lunch and take the cable car up to one of the heights of the Sobolinaya Mountain ski resort. It offers an incredible panorama of Lake Baikal and its coast. Having captured the magnificent views in our memory and in the photo, we return to the hotel. We'll have dinner and discuss the day in a close circle.

day 02

the city of Baikalsk - the village of Tankhoy

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, lunch, dinner After breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the historic port of Tankhoi, where the famous Baikal ferry docked at one time. We are waiting for an interactive exhibition about the local flora, rich views of the pristine nature and invigorating waters of Lake Baikal. The Baikal Biosphere Reserve is now located in Tankhoy. Here we can stroll through the landscaped ecotropics, admiring the diverse flora of Lake Baikal, and visit an interactive exhibition about the lake and its inhabitants. In the aviaries you can see the Barguzin sable, an incredibly cute, curious and mischievous animal. After the lunch organized for you, if you want, you can swim in the purest invigorating Baikal water! Then we return to the hotel, have dinner and relax.

day 03

Baikalsk - Arshan settlement - Baikalsk

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, dinner Today we will visit Arshan! Along the way, you will be able to enjoy the views of the endless steppes of the Tunka Valley and the Sayan Mountains! Upon arrival in the village, we will immediately go to the Mongolian market. There are colorful souvenir items and herbal preparations, including the well-known Sagan Daila. Then we will go along the stormy Kyngyrgi river along the mountain trail. On the way, you can pick up mineral water, and upstream originates the famous eye spring, where there is a statue of a boy with a jug from which healing water pours. After an hour of leisurely and calm walking, we will approach the mountain waterfall to admire the incredible natural beauty. If desired, we can stop at the village of Zhemchug on the way back. There are paid natural thermal springs, the waters of which contain methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and radon, used in the treatment of blood vessels. In the evening, dinner and free time are waiting for you at the hotel.

day 04

Baikalsk - Taltsy - Listvyanka settlement

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner On the fourth day of the tour, we will set a course for the village that the inhabitants of the region call “the gateway to Lake Baikal” – we are talking about Listvyanka. It is a tourist center where many travelers get acquainted with the great lake. On the way we will visit the Taltsy Architectural and Ethnographic Museum. Churches and manor houses, towers and chambers, marinas and craft workshops are located in the open air on an area of 70 hectares. After a meaningful tour, we will have lunch here, at the institution on the territory of the exposition. And finally we are approaching Listvyanka. Try to remember the moment when the panorama of the Baikal waters opens before your eyes for the first time. We will walk along the local embankment and visit the fish market. The stalls here are filled with delicacies and unusual souvenirs. After enjoying the views, we will check into the hotel, where you will be served a delicious dinner.

day 05

P. Listvyanka - O. Olkhon - Khuzhir village - Shamanka rock

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, dinner In the morning we will leave Listvyanka — the largest and most mystical island of Lake Baikal awaits us. The journey to Olkhon itself can also be called an adventure: reminiscent of Iceland, the Tajeran steppes, the colorful Baikal coast — you will definitely have something to see! If desired, we will stop at a roadside cafe for lunch on the way. One of the final sections of the route is the ferry crossing, which often impresses tourists because of the feathered locals. Seagulls are used to people feeding them. Therefore, when the ferry takes off, dozens of pairs of snow-white wings will take off into the air! After checking into the hotel, we will arrange a walking trip to the Shamanka rock. There are 13 sacred pillars of SERGE next to it, and below lies Sarai Beach, a great place for walking. Shamaness is often associated with images from old legends and fairy tales. A unique energy emanates from the rock, which irrevocably changes the perception of the surrounding world. You will definitely remember this amazing place. In addition, Olkhon is an incredibly sunny area with stunning sunsets. Don't miss the opportunity to see the bright splendor!

day 06

Cape Khoboy

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner Today we will conquer the northernmost point of the island — Cape Khoboy. This is the sacred territory of Olkhon, from which you will discover an incredible picture of the Baikal ridges. In ancient times, shamanic rituals were held here, which filled the place with the energy of renewal for decades. This incredible location will be the crown of your personal traveler collection! We'll spend the whole day at the cape. We'll set up a picnic lunch in the fresh air right away. Imagine a blue expanse of water stretching all around. You will feel like you are at the edge of the world. It is here that the incomparable grandeur of Lake Baikal is truly felt! On the way back, the breathtaking Olkhon sights will be waiting for us: Cape Lyubov, the Three Brothers Rock, the Sandy tract. You will also see Dasha Namdakov's sculpture The Keeper of Lake Baikal, which the guests of the island called the “Olkhon brand". In the evening at the hotel we will restore our mental and physical strength before a new day full of impressions.

day 07

P. Khuzhir

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, dinner There's a free day in the program, so spend it as you see fit. Take a walk around Khuzhir and visit one of the many cafes. We also recommend that you try your hand and ride boots to look from the water at additional unusual angles of the Shaman and picturesque views of the coastline. For an additional fee, you can rent bicycles or arrange a horse ride. There is something for everyone to do!

day 08

south of Olkhon Island

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner On the eighth day of the trip, you will embark on a car tour of the southern part of Olkhon. First, we will visit the observation deck, from which you can see a magnificent panorama of the endless waters of Lake Baikal and the waters of the Khuzhir Bay. And during the second stop, you can swim in the warm waters of Hanhoi Lake. The next object of our attention will be the Trident rock complex, which is really similar to the weapon of the king of the seas. Standing on its top, you can easily see the islands of the Small Sea and the peninsula of the Mare's Head. Then we will go down to the coastline of Hula Bay to have a picnic. The final stop will be the Khalzany Fall. A single rock formation resembles a sphinx to some, an angel to others. Finally, let's take a look at the waves of the mighty lake and enjoy the magical energy of the location. Upon returning to the hotel, we will organize a small farewell party. Let's tell each other about the impressions of the trip and the most memorable moments!

day 09

Olkhon - Irkutsk

Type of accommodation:Hotel

Included: breakfast In the final hours on Olkhon, we definitely invite you to meet the dawn! Here it shimmers with all shades of pastel colors. Transfer to Irkutsk, where we will arrive in the evening. You spent 9 memorable days on Lake Baikal. Unique architectural monuments, places of power and wonders of nature — we managed to capture all this on our journey. But what else can Baikal offer? The winter lake will give you a completely new experience! There is an endless ice plain with magical grottos and ice caves in front of you. The winter fairy tale of Lake Baikal is waiting ahead – be sure to come back!