- Short but very eventful program
- Visit of Ushkan islands and Baikal seals watching
- Cruise along the most beautiful part of the west coast
- Visit of Olkhon, the largest island of lake Baikal
- Accompaniment by an individual English-speaking guide throughout the route
- The tour is suitable for families with children
- Accommodation in a comfortable hotel
This time we decided to change the concept of the « classic » itinerary and create for you a short, but very outstanding tour with visiting of the greatest Lake Baikal sites!
We start our tour in Listvyanka village where you might to stay before the group travel. First day, we will navigate along the most beautiful part of the western coast of Lake Baikal. Crossing Olkhonsliye Vorota strait, we will reach Olkhon Island – the biggest island of Lake Baikal. We will be accommodated in the cozy resort with the hot dinner in the evening. We will walk to the Chamanka (Bourkhan) rock – the main landmark of Lake Baikal. The second day, we will cross the entire island till its northernmost point – Khoboy cape. Along the way, we will visit the Peschanoye area, the cape Sagan-Hushun (Three brothers) and the cape Shunte-Leviy. On the way back, we will pass the village Uzury and the local weather station. In the third day, we will cruise to the most marvelous Baikal site – Ushkan Islands where you can see the Baikal nerpa – the endemic seals in their natural habitat. For comfortable cruise, we use a little private speed boat.
We promise you 4 days full of impressions after which you can bravely say that you’ve seen Lake Baikal!
- Day 1Along the west coast of lake BaikalListvyanka — Olkhon island
- Day 2North part of the Olkhon islandOlkhon island
- Day 3Excursion to the Ushkan IslandsOlkhon island
- Day 4End of the programmeOlkhon island
- 07:30Meeting with the groupOur driver will pick you up in the hotel of the village for transferring to the berth. Embarkation on the boat. *If you start your travel from Irkutsk, you can take a boat from the city. Please, contact us in advance for getting all informations.
- 08:15Departure to the Olkhon islandBoarding on the motor vessel "Kometa" and departure to the Olkhon island. During the navigation, you will pass by the most beautiful and the wildest part of the western Baikal coast. As far as we go to the north, the landscape changes: taiga-covered hills, sand dunes, rocky cliffs and gently sloping coasts.
- 17:00Arrival to the Zagli bayTransfer to the Khujir village - the main village of the island. Accommodation at the resort.
- 19:00Dinner in the hotel's restaurant
- Overnight in the hotel
- 09:00Breakfast
- 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 pathway passes through steppes, beaches and taiga.
- 18:00Dinner
- Overnight in the hotel
7 h 4x4 (80km)
- 06:00Breakfast
- 07:00Transfer to the port of the villageOur driver will pick you up in the hotel of Khuzhir village. Transfer to the port and boarding on the boat.
- 07:30Transfer by boat to the archipelagoAlong this 3-hours cruise, you have a great possibility to admire the picturesque views of the Maloye More strait and of the open lake.
- 10:30Seals viewingThe archipelago consists of few islands. We will approach them, stop the engine and watch the animals.
- 13:00Picnic (lunch box with hot tea)
- 17:00Return to the Olkhon island by boat
- 20:00Transfer from the port to Khuzhir
- 21:00Dinner
- Overnight in the hotel
- 09:00Breakfast in the resort
- 12:00Check-out and end of the programme
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- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Letter of invitation
- Meals according to the program
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Meals during excursions
- English-speaking guide services
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Airline tickets
The indicated price is guaranteed for a group of 4 participants. If there less persons in the group, the price of the tour can be recalculated. Children up to 10 years of age receive a 10% discount. Single supplement – 12 300 RUB / pers. The programme can be extended by supplement services: - transfer from Irkutsk and accommodation in the village Listvyanka; - accommodation on Olkhon island after the tour; - individual transfer or a ticket for scheduled bus from Khujir to Irkutsk city.
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