- Join our 6-day small group adventure tour to discover the magic Baikal Lake.
- Merge with nature while hiking in taiga along the lake.
- Learn about Russian rural life and history of the region.
- Experience the boat ride and admire the beauty of wildlife.
- Taste fisherman’s soup Ukha on the river bank.
- Explore Russia with the locals and share your emotions with us!
| Accommodation |
Marriott 4* hotel in Irkutsk Legend of Baikal 4* hotel (or similar) Yacht (2 or 4 berth cabins) Baikal View 4* hotel |
| Included |
Museum Entrance Fees Expert guides 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners, daily bottled water Hiking in taiga along Baikal Lake Baikal Lake 2-day cruise Transportation on modern air-conditioned motor coach including arrival and departure transfers Visa support, registration fees |
| Not included |
Air tickets |
Day 1 MON: Welcome to Irkutsk
Arrival in Irkutsk. You will be met, greeted, and escorted to Marriott 4* hotel. Check-in.
Visit the Decemberists Museum.
After lunch, have a walking tour of the city to explore its central area.
Accommodation at the 4* hotel Marriott.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 TUE: Baikal Trekking
This morning travel to Listvyanka and visit open-air museum of ethnography Taltsy. View the collection of wooden buildings of Siberia and get the insight into the old Russian rural life of the 17-19 centuries.
Then go hiking along the Baikal Lake. The route (about 15 miles) takes you through taiga to Bolshiye Koty. Reach the observation platform and enjoy the fascinating scenery. Return to Listvyanka by yacht.
Accommodation at a 4* hotel Legend of Baikal or Anastasia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 WED: Olkhon Island
After breakfast, depart for the 2-day cruise to Olkhon island. Experience the wildlife of the mountain range and stop at a small village to discover the life of locals. Overnight on board near a sandy beach between the rocks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 THU: Olkhon Island - Khuzhir village
Continue the cruise to view the beautiful sights. Make a stop to see the unique cave drawings dated thousands of years ago. Arrive at the populous village on Olkhon – Khuzhir.
Accommodation at the 4* hotel Baikal View.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 FRI: Cape Khoboy
In the morning go to the northern part of Olkhon Island to visit Cape Khoboy. Have a picnic lunch and taste the fisherman’s soup Ukha.
Accommodation at the 4* hotel Baikal View.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 SAT: Irkutsk
After breakfast depart to Irkutsk. Walk in the historical part of the city and go shopping. Then depart to the airport for your flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices:
Small Group Journey (from May to September)
Double room $2,950 per person
Solo traveler $3,500 per person
Private Journey Travel Any Day (from May to September)
Double room $3,600 per person
Solo traveler $3,900 per person
Friends & Family Discount – Travel as a group of 3 or more and save $50-$100 per person
Payment Conditions:
Deposit: 10% of the price
Final Payment: 60 days prior to departure
Cancellation Fees:
61 days prior to departure or more: 10% of the price
60-31 days prior to departure: 20% of the price
30-15 days prior to departure: 50% of the price
14 days prior to departure or less: 100% of the price
Important notes:
- Strelka Tours reserves the right to alter the sequence of activities or replace an activity that becomes unavailable for a comparable one.
- Strelka Tours reserves the right to change an unavailable hotel/lodge for a similar one.
- Strelka Tours reserves the right to unilaterally change the prices in proportion to the change in the exchange rate.
- The rates may vary during holidays and not valid during trade shows, forums, summits and etc. The final rate and terms will be set at the time of booking.
- Payment with MasterCard or Visa will incur +3%, American Express +4% to the prices.
