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Until 09:00 (local time) arrival and meeting in Irkutsk airport Let’s start our visit to Baikal by going to Listvyanka settlement.
We’ll visit this famous place with a beautiful panoramic view on Baikal and the Angara. The Angara is the only river to flow out of Baikal, and, amazingly, the waters here never freeze completely. The view is just stunning! After taking some pics we move on.
Today, you’ll make an unforgettable journey on a hovercraft to the heart of Baikal, Olkhon Island. We’ll move along the picturesque shoreline and pass Bolshoe Goloustnoye settlement on our way, where you’ll see the fantastic bubbles in ice, and will finally arrive to Peschanaya bay. This amazing, beautiful location is easier to reach in winter time. The bay won’t leave anyone indifferent, no wonder it’s called the Baikal Riviera. The semicircular beach is bordered from two sides by two mountains, resembling two brothers: Bolshaya Kolokolnya and Malaya Kolokolnya (the Big and Small Bell-Towers). The bay is famous for its fantastic views and flat ice with intricate pattern inside.
We’ll have an open-air lunch during one of the stops.
During the travel, we will surely perform the Baikal’s Kiss ritual, so loved by our guests.
After arrival on Olkhon, we’ll check-in our comfortable hotel.
Night in the hotel
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Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning we’ll walk to Shamanka rock. It’s also called Burkhan Cape. It’s a legendary place, which offers a unique view over the lake.
Then we’ll see up close the south of Olkhon, and we’ll travel on jeeps to Ogoy island. The main attraction of the island is the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. It’s located on the highest point of the island, 512 m, and has a lot of Buddhist relics. Their combination with the pure energy of the island that has never been inhabited by people makes this place very powerful. We’ll make photos of ice, grottoes, and we’ll conduct the ceremony of 108 steps around the Buddhist Stupa.
Open-air lunch will become a nice continuation of the tour.
In the evening, we’ll try out the banya on ice.
Night in the hotel in Olkhon.
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Breakfast in the hotel.
The day of our return to Irkutsk. But the way back is not going to be boring! Because this is when we’ll visit the fantastic Tazheran steppe, which will make us feel a part of the magical Baikal. The splendor of the steppe will spread before your eyes. The guide will tell you the legends and secrets of the place, you’ll have an opportunity to make stunning photos and videos!
On our way, we’ll stop in a very unusual place – the Golden Horde cultural theme park. An interesting program will be offered to you, as well as a delicious lunch containing the traditional Buryat dishes.
Upon arrival to Irkutsk, we’ll stay in a wonderful hotel.
Night in the hotel.
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Breakfast in the hotel.
Checking out. Transfer to Irkutsk airport in time for morning flights.