the BAIKAL IS THE pearl of soviet siberia

Irkutsk – Olkhon Island

itinerary

DAY 1 - Irkutsk

  • Meet-and-greet at Irkutsk International Airport and transfer to our hotel of choice in central Irkutsk.

  • Soviet-themed walk around Irkutsk and short boat ride along the mighty Angara River.

  • Overnight in Irkutsk.

DAY 2 - Olkhon

  • Transfer by car and speedboat to Khuzhir, the main town on Olkhon, an otherworldly beautiful island located just a few hundred metres off the western shore of the lake.

  • Free afternoon on Olkhon island: go wild and let your senses guide you!

  • Overnight in Khuzhir.

DAY 3 - Olkhon

  • After breakfast we'll head up to Khoboy, the northern tip of the island, mainly inhabited by the indigenous Buryat people.

  • After a traditional Buryat lunch, we'll visit Peschanaya, an abandoned Soviet settlement with a dark history to tell.

  • Transfer back to Khuzhir and relax in a typical Siberian bath house.

  • Overnight in Khuzhir.

DAY 4 - UST-ORDYNSKY

  • We'll spend a last lazy morning in Khuzhir enjoying the slow pace of local life and the stunning beauty of the surrounding nature.

  • After lunch we'll slowly head back towards Irkutsk with a short stopover in Ust-Ordynsky, the administrative center of Ust-Orda Buryatia, a landlocked semi-autonomous Buddhist region within the Irkutsk Oblast.

  • Overnight in Irkutsk.

DAY 5 - Flight back home or transfer to further destinations  

  • Transfer to Irkutsk International Airport for your flight back home.

  • Possible tour extensions to this itinerary include: Buryatia and/or Altai.

  • End of the tour.

650 €

 

INCLUSIONS // Double/twin hotel accommodation (breakfast included), private transport in Russia (car/minivan/boat), all entrance fees, English-speaking guiding service, 24/7 on-site and remote assistance.

EXCLUSIONS // Single supplement, international flights, main meals (lunches and dinners), extra drinks, visa fees (if required), tips, travel insurance.

The itinerary of our Baikal Tour has been carefully designed after several research trips to the country. It is, however, possible to modify the route upon request. Get in touch to learn more about our customised journeys to the Baikal!