Olkhon, Heart of Lake Baikal
- Discovery of the largest island of Lake Baikal
- Visit to the sacred shamans' sites
- Tasting of endemic fish - Baikal omul
Here is one of the best destinations if you have four days at your disposal. Discover Olkhon Island, it's discover the heart of Lake Baikal. This trip is a classical program to explore the largest island of the lake and enjoy of its incredible sightseeing above the lake.
The island represents the geographical, the historical and the sacred heart of the lake, the spot of legends and traditions. Olkhon is the biggest island of the lake. It is a part of the chain of mountains hiding in deep waters of the lake. Located in the centre of the lake close to its deepest point (1637m / 5370 ft), only Olkhon combines all the diversity of landscapes of Lake Baikal. It is a particular land with its microclimate, its perfect fauna and flora. The island is 72 km (45 mi) long and 15 km (9 mi) wide with the surface of 730 sq km (280 sq mi). Shoreline is an alternation of cliffs and sandy bays, forests change into steppes where the winds of Lake Baikal work like skillful artists...
- Day 1Way to the biggest island of the Baikal lakeIrkutsk — Olkhon island
- Day 2Discovery of the islandOlkhon island
- Day 3Northernmost point of OlkhonOlkhon island
- Day 4Departure to IrkutskOlkhon island — Irkutsk
- 09:00Transfer Irkutsk - Olkhon island (scheduled bus)
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 15:00Arrival to the island and check-in on the resort
- 16:00Discovery of Burkhan rockIn the afternoon: discovery of Burkhan rock. Walking around the village and visiting port.
- 19:00Dinner at the resort
- Overnight in the resort
6 h transfer (293km)
- 09:00Breakfast at the resort
- 10:00Excursion to the south of OlkhonExcursion by 4X4 to the southern shore of the island. We will visit the Khorgoy Cape and Khorin-Irgi Cape (Mare's Head) resembles a head of a horse by far and away.
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 18:00Come back to the resort and russian banya
- 19:00Dinner on the resort
- Overnight on the resort
6 h 4x4 (70km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the resort
- 10:00Olkhon island excursionAfter breakfast excursion by 4X4 (UAZ) to Khoboy Cape, the northernmost point of Olkhon, sacred place of shamans. The trip will allow you to discover the beauty of the Maloye More (Small Sea) and its islets, also places of worship of shamans. Stroll to the cape.
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 14:00Walking around and come backReturn to Khuzhir. Visit of the hamlet of Uzury on the east of the island. The road passes through steppes, beaches and taiga.
- 19:00Dinner on the resort
- Overnight on the resort
7 h 4x4 (80km)
- 08:00Breakfast at the resort
- 09:00Transfer Olkhon island - Irkutsk (scheduled bus)
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 15:00Arrival at the bus station of IrkutskEnd of the programme.
5 h transfer (293km)
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- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Banya
- Meals according to the program
- Administrative registration
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Visa
THE TOUR IS AVALAIBLE FOR BOOKING FOR ANY DESIRED DATES. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION. Supplement for comfortable accommodation, WC and bath / shower in room 4 500 roubles If you want to book additional nights before or after your tour, please contact us for further informations. We can switch the category of rooms or accommodation according to your request. Please contact us before your departure.