* Welcome to the Siberian land! Today you will have to cover about 300 km past old villages and villages, steppes and forests, hills and plains. To win over the Baikal spirits, we will make stops and carry out a special ritual to attract good luck to our journey. Lake Baikal is one of the most ancient reservoirs of our planet. But it is most famous for being the deepest lake on Earth and at the same time the largest natural reservoir of fresh water – 19% of all world reserves! And it is here at Cape Khoboy that the deepest place in the lake is located. A 1-day tour to Olkhon from Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk is an ideal option for those who want to visit the island, but are limited in time. Olkhon is the sacred center of Lake Baikal, from where some Buryat tribes originated. The island has an amazing atmosphere, many secrets and legends that are kept here by the stone mountains and this sacred land for the local peoples. This is the largest of the 26 islands on Lake Baikal, it is called the "pearl of Lake Baikal". The island is saturated with local flavor, the spirit of shamanism and powerful energies! It is the largest island of Lake Baikal, with a length of more than 70 km and an area of 730 km. It attracts travelers from all over the world with an abundance of attractions, a variety of landscapes and scenic views. 6:00 gathering of the group in the village of Listvyanka (if there is a group here) 7:30 gathering of the group in Irkutsk 8:00 a.m. The tour starts and we embark on a trip to the mystical island of Olkhon, one of the wonders of the world — Olkhon Gate Strait — A ferry crossing awaits us ahead 11:30 arrival at the ferry crossing — South of Olkhon Island — Cape Kobylya Golova, Zagli Bay, Cape Khorgoi, Polevoy observation deck • in winter, we additionally visit Ogoy Island and the Buddhist stupa 12:00-15:30 While you are enjoying the views of Olkhon, our driver will prepare for you a real Baikal fish soup and warming tea made from local herbs! 15:30-17:00 departure to Irkutsk and arrival in the city around 20:00