Our guide will meet you at Irkutsk airport. It is best to arrive in Irkutsk from 9:00 to 10:00 (local time). At the airport, you get into a comfortable minibus and go with a guide to the village of Listvyanka, located on the shore of Lake Baikal (67 km from Irkutsk). On the way we will make a stop and visit the ethnographic museum of Taltsy. A unique open-air museum park, which contains architectural exhibits that are subject to flooding during the construction of numerous hydroelectric power plants on the Hangar. You will have the opportunity to have a snack in a real "Tavern"! Upon arrival in Listvyanka, accommodation in comfortable double rooms. Visit to the only museum about Lake Baikal in Russia. The Limnological museum provides very accessible and understandable information about the great lake. The expositions are devoted to the history of the lake's origin, the peculiarities of natural landscapes, the seismic situation, the wildlife of Lake Baikal, and the history of lake exploration. Everyone's favorite exhibit is aquariums, where Baikal fish, crustaceans and even cute and modest seals are eagerly awaiting tourist guests. At the end of the tour, you will have a virtual dive into the purest Baikal waters. You can feel like real researchers! We return to the hotel. Supper. In the evening, you can walk on your own to the Chersky Stone observation deck, which offers a picturesque panorama: a view of the entire Larch Bay, the famous source of the Angara River and the legendary Shaman Stone. Accommodation: hotel Legend of Baikal/ Demidov Manor, standard room, double occupancy. Meals: dinner.

Today, after breakfast, we are going on an exciting journey along the Circum-Baikal Railway. The tour is conducted by boat. We will walk through the tunnels, plunge into the atmosphere of tsarist times. A hearty hot lunch awaits you after the tour. With new knowledge, emotions and photos, we arrive in Irkutsk and check into a hotel. Guided tour of the historical center of Irkutsk (duration about 2 hours). You will visit the places where the history of the city originates, see the first churches, merchant houses, get acquainted with the unique architectural style "Siberian Baroque", walk along the embankment and hear a lot of useful and interesting information. Supper. Accommodation: Angara Hotel, standard room, double occupancy. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

We will go to the heart of Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island. During the move, we will immerse ourselves in the traditions and customs of the local population. We will stop at a cafe for lunch, where we will get acquainted with the national Buryat cuisine. We cross the Olkhon Gate Strait by ferry and arrive at Olkhon Island. Transfer to the hotel. Placement. Excursion to the sacred place. You will see the famous Shamanka Rock (Cape Burkhan), visit one of the 9 shrines of Asia. Photos will not be able to convey all the magic of Olkhon, which can be felt only by visiting here. Shamans all over the World consider this revenge sacred. In the evening we will walk along the shore of Lake Baikal. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation: Bencharova Manor Hotel, standard, double occupancy (Olkhon) Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

After a hearty breakfast, we will board UAZ SUVs and drive to Olkhon Island. You will visit the "Edge of the Earth". This is the northernmost cape of the island – Khoboy. The entire coast is cut off by steep rocky ledges in the sea. But the cliffs rise the highest in the north of Olkhon. To get there, you need to overcome the steppe landscape with incredible ascents and descents, very similar to roller coasters, sandy tract and impassable taiga. The beautiful views will accompany you throughout the trip. We will make many stops for photo shoots and walks. A dinner cooked over a campfire will complement the feeling of unity with nature. You will learn a lot about Lake Baikal, hear fascinating legends, get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the locals. Accommodation: Bencharova Manor Hotel, standard, double occupancy (Olkhon) Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Today, after breakfast, we will set off to conquer the Baikal expanses of the Small Sea. We will definitely visit Ogoy Island, where the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment is located. The tour will take place by boat. It is believed that Buddhist stupas are designed to dissolve all negative obstacles in the world, favorably contribute to the prosperity of the area where they are built, and benefit people, especially those who visit these stupas consciously. In the afternoon we will leave for Irkutsk. Accommodation at the hotel. We suggest you celebrate the end of the trip at the restaurant! (dinner according to your taste) Accommodation: Angara/Empire Hotel, standard room, double occupancy. Meals: breakfast.

Breakfast. Self-service transfer to the airport.