OLKHON ISLAND 2 DAY TOUR
OLKHON ISLAND 2 DAY TOUR
In this tour, you will enjoy spectacular views of Lake Baikal, an incredibly beautiful starry sky with its unique energy, visit the widest point of the lake, and learn why the Shaman Rock is a center of attraction for people from all over the world.
Our guides will share the history of the Buryats in the Baikal region, and you will get to know the culture and traditions of the local population. You’ll have the chance to try everything from seafood cuisine to poses (large meat dumplings) — a traditional Buryat dish for meat lovers. And, of course, you will have a unique opportunity to taste the purest water from the deepest lake in the world.
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Itinerary
Meeting with the guide. Transfer from Irkutsk to Olkhon by a comfortable vehicle. The approximate travel time is 6 hours, covering a distance of 300 km. Along the way, there will be a stop for lunch at a local café. After lunch, you will cross from the mainland to the island via the ice road. In winter, there are several ways to reach the island: by khivus (a hovercraft), by ferry, or by car on the ice. The choice of transportation depends on the thickness of the ice.*
Upon arrival in Khuzhir, the largest village on Olkhon Island, you will check in at a hotel or a guest house.
After checking in, you will visit one of the most beautiful places on Lake Baikal: Shaman Rock, also known as Cape Burhan. Dinner will be served afterwards.
After a fruitful day, you can relax and unwind in a traditional Russian sauna, complete with birch brooms. The rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Meals - dinner.
* The official ice road from the mainland to the island operates depending on the thickness of the ice. However, regardless of ice conditions, it is possible to reach the island at any time of the year.
After breakfast, depart for the northern part of the island to visit Cape Khoboy, the northernmost point of Olkhon. On the way, you will explore some of the most beautiful spots on the island. You’ll see ice caves, splashes, blue ice of unique beauty, snow-capped mountain peaks, and feel the breath of the lake. You will also have the opportunity to take photos with the purest, clearest, and most beautiful ice. After a picnic and a walk, return to Khuzhir.
Return to Irkutsk. Your guide will take you to your hotel, the airport, or the railway station.
Meals - breakfast, lunch.
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Price
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel
- 2 people – 45 000 rubles per person
- 4 people – 30 000 rubles per person
- 6 people – 25 000 rubles per person
- 8 and more – on request
Please note that the price listed on the website is approximate and may vary based on factors such as seasonality, group size, exchange rates, and other factors.
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