- The route including the most beautiful places of autumn Baikal
- Baikal crossing by boat in its south part
- Visiting Baikalsk and its environs
- Excursion around the Baikal Zapovedny visit-center in Tankhoi
- Walk in the siberian forest and picking of seasonal mushrooms and berries
- Discovery of Olkhone Island, one of the Baikal sacred place
- Comfortable accommodation and only private transport
If you are looking for an autumn tour to Baikal, are not indifferent to the contrasts of the warm palette of the autumn taiga, the blue expanse of water and snow-capped mountain peaks, if you want to visit Baikal, avoiding the crowds of tourists in the high season, and also feel the tranquility of the warm Indian summer, then this tour is for you!
Being photography lovers and the play of light, we have specially developed this route and selected the optimal arrival dates to show you the most beautiful places of autumn Baikal - at your own pace, choosing the best accommodations and only individual transport.
Upon arrival in Irkutsk, we immediately go to Baikal, to its southernmost point - the village of Kultuk, where there is an observation deck with a stunning panoramic view of Baikal. Then we move along the east coast to the city of Baikalsk - we will rest at the picturesque foothills of the Khamar-Daban ridges. Then we will drive to Tankhoy, where we will visit the excursion center and take a walk along the eco-paths of the Baikal Reserve.
One of the main features of this tour is the crossing of Lake Baikal in its southern part on a private ship. It is the crossing of Baikal that will allow you to appreciate the grandeur of this great lake, which is also called the “Siberian Sea”.
The second half of the trip will be devoted to getting to know the most picturesque places: middle Baikal, the Small Sea and Olkhon Island. The cultural and geographical heart of Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island, is especially beautiful in autumn: with the yellowness of its steppes and larches, the bright ocher of its rocks! Here we will make an excursion to the northern tip of the skeleton, Cape Khoboy - a sacred shamanic place and simply a beautiful panoramic point.
N.B. The tour is available for booking for individual groups and families with children.
- Day 1The southernmost point of lake BaikalIrkutsk — Baikalsk
- Day 2Baikal ReserveBaikalsk — Tankhoy
- Day 3Baikal crossing from east to west coastTankhoy — Listvyanka
- Day 4The biggest island of Baikal lakeListvyanka — Olkhon island
- Day 5Sacred site for shamansOlkhon island
- Day 6Day in the Baikal villageOlkhon island
- Day 7Return to IrkutskOlkhon island — Irkutsk
- Day 8DepartureIrkutsk
- 11:00Meeting with group in the Irkutsk airportMeeting with the group, your guide and driver in the airport. Acquaintance with the group and discussion of the tour's details. *You can choose the morning flight for taking the breakfast in one of the airports cafes or to arrive the day before. Please, contact us for the supplement overnight reservation.
- 11:15Departure to the Kultuk villageKultuk is a village and the bay of the same name situated in the southernmost part of lake Baikal. Near Kultuk village there is a view point of lake Baikal against a background of the majestic Khamar-Daban mountains.
- 13:00Lunch in the cafe — Not includedYou can taste the dishes of the local cuisine in the cafe with picture windows. The lunch is not included in the price, the payment on site in cash.
- 14:00Continuation of the journey to Baikalsk townBaikalsk is the southernmost town on the Baikal shore known for one of the best Russian skiing resort, strawberry festival and soft climate.
- 16:00Arrival and accommodation in the hotel
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
3 h transfer (148km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 12:00Departure to Tankhoy villageIn the morning, those who wish can take a chair lift to Sobolinaya Mountain (the total duration of the ascent and descent is 1 hour, payment at the box office). After check-out, we go to the village of Tankhoy.
- 13:00Lunch in the roadside cafe — Not includedDishes of Russian and Buryat cuisine, payment on the spot.
- 14:00Arrival and accommodationArrival at the guest house located on the shores of Lake Baikal: a common house with several separate rooms, the windows of which overlook the lake.
- 15:00Excursion around the visitor center Baikal ReserveVous visiterez le complexe situé sur le territoire du port historique de Tankhoi, où vous verrez un musée interactif moderne, et vous promènerez également le long des éco-sentiers équipés.
- 19:00DinnerTogether with the guide we will prepare a joint dinner - you can discuss the menu choice the day before and buy everything you need on the way to Tankhoy.
- Overnight in the hotel
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:30Baikal crossingEmbarkation on speed boat and Baikal crossing from the east to th west to Listvyanka village.
- 12:30Arrival and transfer to the hotelAccommodation and rest.
- 13:00Lunch in the village — Not included
- 14:00Discovery of Listvyanka villageWalking tour of the village: you can visit the Baikal Museum, go to a performance in the nerpinarium or take a ride on the Ferris wheel, standing right on the shore. Of course, we advise you to visit the local market and try hot smoked fish.
- 19:00Dinner in the hotelNot included, payment on site in cash.
- Overnight in the hotel
- 08:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 08:40Departure to the Olkhon island
- 10:40En route excursion to the ethnographic centreWe will assist at the rite of the purification. You will get acquaintance with the culture of the Baikal shamanisme, the local beliefs and the spirits living there. Don't forget to ask for their blessing for your travel!
- 13:00Lunch in a Buryat cafeServing the traditional cuisine: posy, chebureki, Buryat tea etc.
- 14:00Continuation of the way to Olkhon islandAfter lunch continuation of the way. Several times we will stop over at picturesque sites to make offerings to the spirits of the places. Arrival to the strait of Olkhonskiye Vorota ("Olkhon Gates"). Crossing of the strait by ferry. Drive to the village of Khuzhir, the capital of the island. On the way, discovery of ruins to the Kurykan wall which barred formerly the access to the holy site. Arival to Khujir in the afternoon.
- 19:00Dinner in the resort
- Overnight at the resort
5 h transfer (361km)
- 09:00Breakfast at 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, sandy beaches and taiga.
- 19:00Dinner at the resort
- Overnight at the resort
7 h 4x4 (80km)
- 09:00Breakfast at the resort
- 10:00Free time inwith your guideOptionally: excursion by 4X4 to the south of the island to discover the remains of ancient walls of the Kurykans, excursion by boat on the Ogoy Island, mountain bicycle, horseback ride (extra charges).
- 13:00Lunch at the resort — Not included
- 14:00Free timeThis day is a good possibility to walk along the coast and discover to the authentic life of the Baikal village.
- 19:00Dinner at the resort
- Overnight at the resort
- 09:00Breakfast at the resort
- 10:00Transfer to Irkutsk
- 13:00Lunch in the cafe — Not includedPayment on site
- 16:30Arrival to Irkutsk and check-in
- 17:00Free time
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
5 h transfer (292km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to the airportEnd of the program.
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August, 31 2024 - Start September, 07 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,179 $ Basic price per person | |
September, 07 2024 - Start September, 14 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,179 $ Basic price per person | |
September, 14 2024 - Start September, 21 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,179 $ Basic price per person |
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Boat trip
- Letter of invitation
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Meals according to the program
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- English-speaking guide services
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Airline tickets
Extra charge for single room : 14 700 roubles. The price of the tour is indicated for a group of 6-10 people. For fewer people, a supplement to be applied: - 10 500 rubles / per pers. - for a group of 5 participants - 21 600 rubles / per pers. - for a group of 4 participants - 51 200 rubles / per pers. - for a group of 3 participants - 90 800 rubles / pet pers. - for a group of 2 participants.
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