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
8 Days
June
Highlights
- First class yacht cruise for a small group
- Acquaintance with places accessible only from water
- Visit of all main sites of the lake
- Baikal crossing in its widest part
- Nerpas watching and Ushkany archipelago
- Bathing in the hot springs
Tour Overview
We invite you to a unique cruise on Lake Baikal at the very beginning of summer!
At this time of year, Baikal is especially beautiful: the taiga is fresh, wild shrubs are in bloom, the weather is calm, and the sun is already warming the deck. A real awakening of the great lake!
During the cruise on a comfortable yacht, we will reach Olkhon Island and visit all its most important attractions: Cape Burkhan, Ogoy Island, Cape Khoboy. Then we will reach the wild eastern coast, visit the Ushkany Islands to watch the nerpas (endemic Baikal seals), and admire the beauty of the Chivyrkuisky Bay with rest in hot springs and fishing. Along the way, we may meet bears walking along the shore.
On board the yacht there are all the conditions for a comfortable rest. If you want to go on an individual trip, write to us - we will select the best dates for a group of friends or family.
Tour programme
- Day 1Acquaintance with Irkutsk cityIrkutsk
- Day 2To meet BaikalIrkutsk — Maloye More Strait (Sakhyurta village)
- Day 3Olkhon island - the heart of lake BaikalMaloye More Strait (Sakhyurta village) — Olkhon island
- Day 4Baikal crossing in its largest partOlkhon island — Chivyrkuysky Gulf
- Day 5Chivyrkuysky GulfChivyrkuysky Gulf
- Day 6Baikal seal watchingChivyrkuysky Gulf — Maloye More
- Day 7Return to irkutskMaloye more — Irkutsk
- Day 8Departure dayIrkutsk
- 10:00Arrival to the airport / railway station of Irkutsk cityTransfer to the hotel in the city center. * The time indicated is approximate. The driver arrives at the time of arrival of the flight / train, meets with a sign.
- 13:00Lunch in the hotel — Not included
- 14:00Check-in to the hotelIf you arrive early in the morning, it is possible to book an early check-in - rates can be clarified with the manager.
- 15:00City tour of IrkutskMeeting with the guide in the hotel lobby. Walking tour of the city of Irkutsk: the Angara River embankment, the historical center, the 130th quarter.
- 19:00Dinner in the hotel — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Irkutsk
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Angara
Twin standard room
- 09:00Breakfats in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to the Maloye More Strait (Sakhyurta village)Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby. Departure by private minibus to the Maloye More Strait.
- 13:00Lunch in the cafeOn the way we will stop for lunch at a cafe serving national Buryat cuisine.
- 15:00Check-in at the recreation centerAccommodation is provided in wooden comfortable houses on the shore of Lake Baikal. You will have the opportunity to walk along the shore or walk in the nearby mountains.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight
Photo of the day
Route
Irkutsk — Maloye More Strait (Sakhyurta village)
Accommodation
Accommodation at the resort Naratey
Twin comfort room
Note
4 h transfer (253km)
- 08:00Breakfast
- 10:00Boarding the yacht and the start of navigationAccommodation in cabins, instructions, meeting the crew.
- 11:00Navigation along the Olkhon islandVisit to the ruins of the Kurykan’s Wall at Khorgoy Cape. Sail to the Maloye More. Visit to Ogoy Islet and its Buddhist Stupa. In the afternoon visit to Khuzhir – the main village on the Olkhon Island. Discovery of Burkhan Rock – the dwelling of the god of the lake, one of the nine sanctuaries of Asia, a sacred place for the Buriats. Next, the yacht goes north to Cape Khoboy - the most picturesque cape of the lake, which you can see from the best angle, accessible only from the water.
- 13:00Lunch
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board of the yacht
Photo of the day
Route
Maloye More Strait (Sakhyurta village) — Olkhon island
Accommodation
Overnight in the cabin, yacht Anna-Victoria
Twin/double cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Lake crossing from the west to eastCrossing of Lake Baikal in its widest part and deepest. This great cruise will really allow us to sail in the geographical centre of the lake.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Continuation of the navigationGoing above the 1500 meters chasm, you will admire the picturesque views of the mounts of the Svyatoy Nos peninsula. Having reached the east coast, the yacht drops anchor in one of the bays.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board of the yacht
Photo of the day
Route
Olkhon island — Chivyrkuysky Gulf
Accommodation
Overnight in the cabin, yacht Anna-Victoria
Twin/double cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Chivyrkuysky Gulf excursionThe Chivyrkuysky Gulf is one of the most picturesque gulfs of Baikal. Its ingeniously drawn creeks, steep cliffs, majestic capes, colonies of birds, and flocks of fish make it incredibly attractive. When the water is low, the shores of the gulf warm under the sun and make it possible to bathe.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Continuation of the excursionThis day will be devoted to the rest in the gulf. Fishing. Bathing in the hot springs of the Zmeinaya Creek (Creek of Snakes – the reason is a colony of harmless grass-snakes living there). Hiking along the coast of Svyatoy Nos Peninsula to the Millionnaya Bay.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board of the yacht
Photo of the day
Route
Chivyrkuysky Gulf
Accommodation
Overnight in the cabin, yacht Anna-Victoria
Twin/double cabin
Landmarks
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Navigation to the Ushkany archipelagoThe Ushkany islands is a unique archipelago of 4 islands where we will observe nerpas (Baikal endemic seals). In May and June they get out the water and catch the sun rays. Please, fallow attentively instructions of the guide for not to frighten them away!
- 13:00Déjeuner
- 14:00Return to Maloye More straitIn the evening we will arive to the Maloye More strait.
- 19:00Farewell dinnerIt's our last dinner on board of our cosy boat. We open a bottle of wine and admire the Baikal sunset!
- Overnight on board of the yacht
Photo of the day
Route
Chivyrkuysky Gulf — Maloye More
Accommodation
Overnight in the cabin, yacht Anna-Victoria
Twin/double cabin
- 09:00Breakfast on board
- 11:00Disembarkation of the boat
- 11:15Transfer to Irkutsk
- 13:00Lunch in the cafe en route — Not includedNot included, to pay on site in cash.
- 15:00Arrival to IrkutskAccommodation at the hotel. Free time in the city. *For those who wish, we can organize an excursion to the village of Listvyanka (approximately 1 hour from the city) on this day.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Maloye more — Irkutsk
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Angara
Twin standard room
Note
4 h transfer (257km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 12:00Transfer to the airport, to the railway stationCheck out from the hotel before 12:00. Transfer to the airport or railway station according to the flight/train time. End of the program.
Discount system
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Departures
June, 12 2025 - Start June, 19 2025 End | Available: 4+ Status | 4,512 $ Basic price per person |
Price includes
- English-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Bathing in springs
- English-speaking guide
- Transport a per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Visa invitation and registration of passports (for foreign citizens, if necessary)
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Beverages
- Airplane/ train tickets
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
The price indicated is for a group of 4 people: 371,900 rubles / person. For fewer or more participants, the price is recalculated. - in a group of 2 people: price 671,900 rubles / person - in a group of 3 people: price 477,500 rubles / person - in a group of 5 people: price 315,300 rubles / person - in a group of 6 people: price 272,000 rubles / person Reservation is considered guaranteed upon prepayment by all cruise participants. For individual departures (families, groups of friends) the cost is calculated individually depending on the total number of participants and cruise dates.
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Jean-Pierre
From 22 February 2025 to 28 February 2025
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Baïkal Hivernal
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Excellente organisation.
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Laura
From 29 February 2024 to 10 March 2024
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Grand Nord du Lac Baïkal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Préparation du voyage d’un grand sérieux, attention particulière à répondre aux besoins exprimés (grands espaces sauvages peu visités), disponibilité et fiabilité mêlées d’une agréable sympathie! Lors du séjour, la communication a été facile. Le voyage en transsibérien, l’accueil a Oust Bargouzin et le road-trip avec Alexander Beketov comme guide ont été mes moments préférés; son expérience est
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Pierrette
From 29 February 2024 to 8 March 2024
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Baïkal Hivernal Classique
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Ce voyage, compliqué en cette période géopolitique critique, a été bien organisé en coopération avec le bureau, selon mes préférences, mes besoins. Tout a été prévu avec minutie. Accueil très chaleureux individualisé. J'ai été réellement bluffée et hyper satisfaite de toutes les prestations. Le personnel, guide et chauffeurs, est très professionnel, très attentionné, bienveillant et d'une qualité
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Владислав
From 23 July 2023 to 27 July 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Tour: Baikal by kayak
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Замечательный тур! Очень понравилось всё, начиная от организационных моментов, заканчивая самим путешествием, замечательным гидом Егором, удивительно живописными местами, супер устойчивыми байдарками и разнообразной погодой.
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Vanessa
From 21 February 2023 to 25 February 2023
Destination: Lake Baikal
Custom tour: Voyage au lac Baïkal
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Un grand merci à Maria qui a su nous sortir de situations parfois vraiment très délicates
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