Olkhon, Heart of Lake Baikal (Tour # 65844)

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Trip Length: 4 days Group: 1 + Departure: Open Period: Year round Tour type: Stopover Tour Destinations: Lake Baikal Transport: Private car / bus, Ferry, 4х4, Public transport Accommodation: Homestead Activities: Trekking, Cultural exploration Visited areas: Irkutsk Region, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island

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Strong Points Of The Tour:

Discovery of the largest island of Lake Baikal

Tasting of endemic fish - Baikal omul

Visit to the sacred shamans' sites

Tour Overview:

Here is one of the best destinations if you have four days at your disposal. To discover Olkhon Island is to discover the heart of Lake Baikal. This trip is a classical programme to explore the largest island of the lake and to wonder its sights.

The island represents the geographical, historic and 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 skilful artists...

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Early morning leave for the island (293 km/182 mi, 5-6 hours of journey). Lunch on the way in a Buryat restaurant. Stops in picturesque places on the way. We will also stop to blandish the local spirits, to ask their benevolence during the trip. At noon: arrival on Olkhon. Arrival in Khuzhir, the main village of the island. Accommodation in the homestead kept by a resident of the village, 200 metres from the shore. In the afternoon: discovery of Burkhan rock. Walking around the village, visiting port.

Day 2

Excursion by 4X4 to the eastern shore of the island and Chara-Nur salt lake. Lunch in the open air. Return to Khuzhir on foot (3-hour hike through taiga and steppe) or by car. Banya (Russian baths) in the homestead in the evening.

Day 3

After breakfast excursion by 4X4 to Khoboy Cape, the northernmost point of Olkhon. The trip will allow you to discover the beauty of the Maloye More (Small Sea) and its islets. Walk to the cape. Picnic in the open air. Return to Khuzhir. Visit to Uzury, a small hamlet in the east of the island. The picturesque way passes through steppes, sandy beaches, taiga, abandoned villages. Homestead overnight in Khuzhir.

Day 4

Morning return to Irkutsk by scheduled bus. In the afternoon arrival at the bus station of Irkutsk. End of the programme.

This tour is offered with the open departure date. To book the tour please contact us.

Trip Availability:	Prices:
From 01.01.2012 to 14.05.2012 Depart only: Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su	37,600 RUB / 1,244 $ / 947 € / solo traveller 25,100 RUB / 831 $ / 632 € / person for the group of 2 participants 21,300 RUB / 705 $ / 536 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 18,200 RUB / 602 $ / 458 € / person for the group of 5-8 participants
From 15.05.2012 to 30.09.2012 Depart any day within this period	37,600 RUB / 1,244 $ / 947 € / solo traveller 25,100 RUB / 831 $ / 632 € / person for the group of 2 participants 21,300 RUB / 705 $ / 536 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 18,200 RUB / 602 $ / 458 € / person for the group of 5-8 participants
From 01.10.2012 to 31.12.2012 Depart only: Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su	37,600 RUB / 1,244 $ / 947 € / solo traveller 25,100 RUB / 831 $ / 632 € / person for the group of 2 participants 21,300 RUB / 705 $ / 536 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 18,200 RUB / 602 $ / 458 € / person for the group of 5-8 participants

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Price includes:	Price does not include:
English-speaking guide Accommodation as per itinerary Transport as per itinerary Meals Excursions and visits as per itinerary Reserves and national parks entrance permissions Banya	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

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Booking is made by paying a 30% deposit of the total cost.
The balance of 70% is to be paid 21 days before departure.
If late booking (made less than 21 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking.

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