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Experience unforgettable days on the Baikal Winter Tour 2024! Feel all the beauty and energy of the great lake!

Olkhon Island is mysterious, magical, and atmospheric, with its unique nature. The winter Olkhon Island is a paradise for photographers! During winter, the island's landscapes transform beyond recognition compared to summer and autumn views.

Do you want to bring home gigabytes of photos of ice, with ice, in ice? Then you're in the right place!

Ice caves, as if from the pages of fairy tales, cosmic landscapes of endless winter expanses, and all kinds of ice - from tiny pieces to giant icicles.

 

 

Tour dates

  • 3-7 Jan
  • 26-30 Jan
  • 2-6 Feb
  • 9-13 Feb
  • 14-18 Feb
  • 21-25 Feb
  • 28 Feb-3 Mar
  • 6-10 Mar
  • 11-15 Mar
  • 15-19 Mar

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1 day: Cape Burkhan (the Shamanka rock)

In the morning we meet you at the Irkutsk airport or at the railway station. Then you go to Olkhon island by minibus, the road takes 5-6 hours. At the ice crossing we perform the rite of greeting Winter Baikal. Arrival on the island. The Baikal Mini-hotel accommodation, the distance to Lake Baikal is 150 meters, twin, double or triple standard and economy rooms, central heating.  

Walking tour to Cape Burkhan (the Shamanka rock), one of the nine shrines of Asia, a sacred place to the Buryats, indigenous people of the island. Dinner.

Lunch and dinner

2 day: Cape Khoboy

Continuing our icy journey, we set off on an excursion to the northern part of Olkhon. Along the way, we make stops at Khuranci Island to see the ice caves and grottos. Every year, they freeze differently – some have large caves adorned with enormous icicles, while others are barely noticeable grottos. Continuing in traditional UAZ-Bukhanka vehicles, we proceed across the frozen surface of Lake Baikal to Cape Three Brothers to admire the frozen sokuys (ice formations). A bit further, and we reach the northernmost point of Olkhon - Cape Khoboy! Around the cape, massive ice floes of beautiful blue color form every year.

Here, the Small Sea connects with the Great Baikal, revealing endless icy expanses before you. We take a walk, capture many photos, and have lunch in the fresh air. After the excursion, we return to the hotel in the village of Khuzhir.

(*In the tour from January 3rd to 7th, the excursion to the northern part of the island takes place across the island itself, providing the opportunity to see the vast expanse of Baikal from the rocky capes of Three Brothers and Khoboy. The route also includes ventures onto the ice and visits to caves near Khuranci Island).

Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner

3 day: Ogoy island and Cape Khorgoy

Today, there will be even more ice, caves, grottos, and excellent photo locations!

One of these locations is Ogoy Island. The southern tip of this small island is called Dragon Rock or Dragon's Tooth. It's now one of the most recognizable and popular photo spots of the winter Baikal. You've probably seen numerous shots from this place, and today you'll have the chance to capture your own!

We'll also climb to the highest point of the island to enjoy the panorama of the Small Sea and visit the Enlightenment Buddhist stupa.

Baikal's methane bubbles are another goal of our route. These whimsical frozen methane bubbles come in various shapes and sizes. We'll search for them in small bays on the Small Sea.

Throughout the route, we'll also make stops at ice caves and other beautiful spots.

In the evening, we gather for dinner and share our impressions.

(*In the tour from January 3rd to 7th, this excursion will not include a visit to Ogoy Island, as there won't be access to it via the ice at that time).

Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner

4 day: Free day

Breakfast. Today you have a free day, you can spend it the way you please: to visit Cape Burkhan or just to take a walk in snowy Baikal.

 

5 day: Transfer to Irkutsk

Breakfast. Transfer to Irkutsk, travel time is 6 hours. The end of the tour in Irkutsk. Irkutsk hotels booking upon request.

Breakfast

Tour cost

36 700Р

  • The Baikal Terra hotel accommodation, 2 or 3-bed economy room (shower and toilet facilities shared between 4 rooms)
  • Single person supplement: 7 000 rub.
  • Discount for children under 12 years old: 20%

46 900Р

  • The Baikal Terra hotel accommodation, 2 or 3-bed standard room (private shower and toilet facilities)
  • Single person supplement: 10 000 rub.
  • Discount for children under 12 years old: 20%

Prepayment only 20%!

Price includes

  • Meeting at the Irkutsk airport or at the railway station at 9:30 (UTC+08:30)
  • Standard or economy room accommodation on Olkhon at the Baikal Terra hotel
  • Irkutsk – Olkhon island – Irkutsk transfer
  • Meals according to the program: day 1 – dinner; day 2 – breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner; day 3 – breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner; day 4 – breakfast, dinner; day 5 – breakfast. 
  • Tour to Cape Khoboy
  • Tour to Ogoy island and Cape Khorgoy
  • Excursion to Cape Burkhan
  • Discount for children under 12 years old: 20%

Not included

  • Additional transfers not mentioned in the program
  • Meals in roadside diners
  • Additional services not mentioned un the program

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