Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing
Moderately Easy - 1-3 hours of physical activity daily
Moderate - 3-5 hours of physical activity daily
Challenging - 5-7 hours of challenging physical activity daily
Extreme - 7+ hours of challenging/extreme physical activity daily
Difficulty
Basic — most of nights in tents or rooms with shared WC, some nights in comfortable rooms.
Standard — most of nights in comfortable rooms, some nights in tents or rooms with shared WC.
Upgraded — all nights in comfortable rooms.
Comfort
Minimum age of the participant of this trip
4 Days
February - March
Highlights
- Discovery of the largest island of Lake Baikal
- Main attractions of Lake Baikal
- Comfortable accommodation on the island
Tour Overview
Olkhon Island is the heart of Baikal. It is here that all the most important attractions of the lake are located, which have become its calling cards around the world: steep capes, ice caves and grottoes, fields of pure ice, hummocks near the coast and sacred places of power.
This winter tour to Olkhon is definitely for you if you do not want to go with large tourist groups, value comfort and have only 4 days in reserve. The program is specially designed so as not to overpay for transport, joining group excursions, but to have the opportunity to relax in comfortable places with a high level of service.
This trip to Baikal is suitable for both individual tourists and groups. This tour can be organized on any dates convenient for you during the ice season.
Tour programme
- Day 1Way to the biggest island of the Baikal lakeIrkutsk — Olkhon island
- Day 2South of the island and the Maloye More StraitOlkhon island
- Day 3North of Olkhon - Cape KhoboyOlkhon island
- Day 4Return to IrkutskOlkhon island — Irkutsk
- 09:00Transfer Irkutsk - Olkhon island (scheduled bus)Boarding the bus is done in the city center. We will inform you of the exact time and place of departure the day before.
- 13:00Lunch — Not includedOn the way, the bus makes a stop at a cafe.
- 15:00Arrival to the island and check-in at the hotel
- 16:00The village of Khuzhir and the Shamanka rockIn the afternoon, you can walk around the village and visit Cape Burhan (Shamanka Rock).
- 19:00Dinner at the hotel's restaurant
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Irkutsk — Olkhon island
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel BaikalWood
Twin room
Landmarks
Note
6 h transfer (293km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Excursion to the south of OlkhonYou will have a group excursion on a hovercraft along the Maloye More Strait. On the way south, we will visit Ogoy Island, where the Buddhist stupa of enlightenment is installed, we will see Kobylya Golova Cape and many other attractions.
- 14:30Come back to the village
- 15:00Lunch — Not included
- 19:00Dinner in the hotel
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Olkhon island
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel BaikalWood
Twin room
- 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 road passes through steppes, beaches and taiga.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Olkhon island
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel BaikalWood
Twin room
Landmarks
Note
7 h 4x4 (80km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Transfer Olkhon island - Irkutsk (scheduled bus)
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 15:00Arrival to IrkutskEnd of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Olkhon island — Irkutsk
Note
5 h transfer (293km)
Discount system
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Departures
February, 20 2026 - Start February, 23 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 972 $ Basic price per person | |
February, 27 2026 - Start March, 02 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 972 $ Basic price per person | |
March, 02 2026 - Start March, 05 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 972 $ Basic price per person | |
March, 06 2026 - Start March, 09 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 972 $ Basic price per person | |
March, 10 2026 - Start March, 13 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 972 $ Basic price per person | |
March, 12 2026 - Start March, 15 2026 End | Available: 4+ Status | 972 $ Basic price per person |
Price includes
- Russian-spaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Transport a per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Visa invitation and registration of passports (for foreign citizens, if necessary)
Price does not include
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Airplane/ train tickets
- Ice crampons
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
The price per person for a group of 2 to 8 travelers is indicated. Individual departure for 1 person - 109,400 rubles. Additional options: - individual transport /excursions - extension of stay on the island - ice cleats rental - skate rental - recalculation of the program for families with children (depending on the number and age of children)
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Yves Patrice Paul
From 2 August 2013 to 6 August 2013
Destination: Lake Baikal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? No
J'avoue avoir été très déçu par notre voyage au Baikal, que j'attendais avec beaucoup d'intérêt.
Notre guide était très bien, parfaitement francophone, et dévouée. Heureusement.
En revanche, l'hébergement à Olkhone n'était nullement l'"auberge" attendue, mais une sorte de gros camp de vacances, avec douche à distance, payante et WC au fond de la cour. Le personnel était heureusement aimable.
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BaikalNature's reply
Merci, Yves-Patrice, de vos remarques.
Votre déception est tout à fait légitime et nous regrettons vivement de n'avoir pas su mieux cerner vos attentes quand à l'organisation d'excursions privatives.
Tout d'abord nous voudrions revenir sur la qualité des hébergements sur l'île d'Olkhone, malgré des prix très "européens", peu d'auberges/bases touristiques disposent du niveau de confort de l'hôtell Read more
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Antoine
From 26 May 2013 to 31 May 2013
Destination: Lake Baikal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la qualité des excursions dans leur ensemble, leur organisation, le professionnalisme, la qualité et la gentillesse des guides pour les 2 excursions ainsi que la maîtrise impressionnante du français à la fois de votre guide francophone (Anna) et de nos 2 contacts dans votre bureau à Irkoutsk (Tatiana et Dacha).
Nous avons été surpris de constater que l'île d'Olkhone était
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BaikalNature's reply
Merci beaucoup pour votre appréciation, Antoine.
En ce qui concerne l’île d’Olkhone, cette destination devient de plus en plus touristique et chaque année le nombre de voyageurs augmente. Par contre, on y trouve encore des endroits calme et sauvage. Nous aurions effectivement dû mieux cerner vos attentes.
La sécurité de nos voyageurs est une priorité et nous répondons volontiers à toute question n Read more
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Jean-Claude
From 5 March 2013 to 14 March 2013
Destination: Lake Baikal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Ayant une certaine expérience dans la construction des voyages pour notre petit groupe, je reconnais que la prépration de ce circuit (anneau d'or et BAIKAL) m'a grandement été facilitée par la collaboration de TATIANA, tant par sa grande disponibilité, que par son efficacité sans faille. Je la remercie à nouveau, au nom du groupe.
Mes remarques concernant nos différentes étapes:
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Elisabeth
From 17 July 2012 to 20 July 2012
Destination: Lake Baikal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? No
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Jean-Pierre
From 22 February 2025 to 28 February 2025
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Baïkal Hivernal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Excellente organisation.
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