6 Days At Lake Baikal Siberia Winter Season 2021 Full Board

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Irkutsk - Transfer to your hotel

Stop At: Irkutsk, Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberian District
Get ready to explore a typically Siberian and centuries-old merchant town center! Pass the remains of the Irkutsk Fortress and the Spasskaya Church, once part of the Irkutsk Kremlin. As the fortress developed, merchants settled in the city to exchange the riches of Siberia, mainly furs. Their wooden houses with sophisticated designs will take you back in time. Your journey through the centuries will take you to the house where the Decembrists, noble Russian rebels lived in exile, the building of the Museum of XIXth century history resembling a gingerbread, then to the tomb of Alexander Kolchak, the legendary general of the Russian Civil War.
Duration: 3 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: In town (according to arrival time)
Accommodation included: 3 *** ibis Irkutsk hotel

Day 2: Taltsy Museum, chairlift breathtaking views of Lake Baikal and visit of Listvyanka

Stop At: Taltsy Museum, Baykalsky highway 47km, Taltsy 664518 Russia
Until the middle of the 20th century, Russians and Siberian indigenous tribes produced wooden architecture. Irkutsk has managed to preserve this heritage at Taltsy, a unique open-air museum. Once you intervene, you completely forget modern life. The fascinating 17th century fortress towers and authentic huts invite you to directly explore the history of the region. Don't miss the chance to step into one of these luxurious homes and see the authentic way of living in Siberia with your own eyes! If you want to immerse yourself even deeper in authentic ethnic culture, attend traditional craft workshops and unforgettable shows at the museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Baikal Museum, Listvyanka rp, Listvyanka 664520 Russia
In this museum, you will get acquainted with the diversity of the fauna and flora of Lake Baikal, as well as with its geology and geography. You will experience a virtual dive into the underwater life of Lake Baikal through a reconstruction of a submarine periscope. You will be impressed by the mixture of authenticity and technology of this museum which will make your visit a true discovery of the environment of the lake.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Lake Baikal, Lake Baikal, Siberian District
Climb by chairlift to the Pierre de Cherski which is an observation platform, located on the height of 728 meters above sea level. After climbing to the top of the mountain of the same name by funicular, you will discover this observation platform, which offers a picturesque panorama of Lake Baikal, the Angara river and the legendary Shaman stone. Your photos will be breathtaking!

Stop At: Listvyanka, Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberian District
Listvyanka is an urban complex located 70 kilometers from Irkutsk, near the place where the Angara River separates from Lake Baikal. Despite its modest size, Listvyanka is one of the most important tourist sites in Siberia. This village has always been inhabited for 300 years and has even hosted a boat building workshop. During this excursion, you will see the Saint Nicolas Church, built in the XIX century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Great Baikal Trail, Listvyanka Russia
Dog sledding is one of the best activities for tourists in the Lake Baikal region. Pulled by huskies who will use all their energy for you, you will discover magnificent landscapes in the forests of Siberia on your sled. A breathtaking sensational experience to live in one of the most incredible sites in Siberia.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At your hotel
• Lunch: Between visits
• Dinner: At your hotel
Accommodation included: 3 *** Nikola Hotel in Listvyanka

Day 3: From Listvyanka to Olkhon

Stop At: Reka Peschanaya, Russia
Transfer to Khuzhir village on Orklon Island: You will cross frozen Lake Baikal on the hovercraft “Khivus” in Pestchanaïa Bay. Khivus is one of the best and most typical means of transportation on Lake Baikal. Capable of reaching 70 km / h, this vehicle operates not only on water but also when the lake is frozen, which is the case almost all the time. In addition, the “Hivus” will allow you to visit coasts of the lake that cannot be reached by land.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Baikal, Baikal, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberian District
Lake Baikal is rich in breathtaking picturesque places. Prepare to have a nice and tasty picnic with an incredible view of the fluffy mountains, covered by forests, cliffs and the surface of the water as far as the eye can see. A delicious lunch as well as a moment of absolute calm and harmony with nature will give you strength for new discoveries around Lake Baikal.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At your hotel
• Lunch: Picnic lunch in Pestchanaïa bay
• Dinner: At your hotel
Accommodation included: Villa Malina on the island of Olkhon or similar

Day 4: Olkhon

Stop At: Cape Burkhan/Shamanka Rock, Western bank of Olkhon island, Olkhon Island 666137 Russia
Take the time to visit the main attraction of the island and the most famous place of Lake Baikal: the Shaman's Rock and Cape Bukhran. It is one of the nine sacred shrines of Asia, a high place of shamanic power. If you are looking for magical places around the world, then this is the perfect place to start or end your trip!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Olkhon Island, Olkhon Island, Olkhonsky District, Irkutsk Oblast, Siberian District
You will discover one of the interesting places in the Lake Baikal region. Indeed, Ogoy Island, in addition to its caves and its extraordinary carved rocks, presents one of the most important symbols of the Buddhist faith: a Stupa of Light. This monument located on the highest point of the island will allow you to learn more about the cultural diversity of Russia, in addition to offering you a remarkable view of Lake Baikal in 4x4 Russian UAZ
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lake Baikal, E Russia
Optional:
Buggy, tubing and ice skating on Lake Baikal.
Supplement for this optional excursion:
+36,000 ₽ (RUB) per person
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At your hotel
• Lunch: Outdoor picnic lunch
• Dinner: At your hotel
Accommodation included: Villa Malina on the island of Olkhon or similar

Day 5: Olkhon, Irkutsk

Stop At: Ethno Park Zolotaya Orda, 72nd km of Kachgskiy Hwy., Ust-Ordynsky 664001 Russia
Visit of the "Golden Horde" Ethnopark: Baikal is known for its magnificent nature, but there is something else that completes the unique image of this place. Over the centuries, the Buryats have lived around the great lake, cultivating their centuries-old traditions. Zolotaya Orda Park, or the Golden Horde, preserves the lifestyle of this ethnic group. Colorful national dress, music and ethnic dances, tantalizing traditional cuisine and authentic Buryat houses ... A visit to the Horde d'Or park will be an unforgettable journey at a time when people lived in perfect harmony with nature!
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Buddhist Datsan, Mountain Kholma-Ula, Nilovka Russia
"The land of rebirth of the teaching of the Buddha": This is what the name of Tubden Darzhelin datsan means in Tibetan. One of the most important Buddhist monastic complexes in Russia, it is located in the village of Ust-Orda, not far from Irkutsk. Datsan was founded in the 1990s, paving the way for a Buddhist renaissance in the country.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At your hotel
• Lunch: Lunch at Ethnopark
• Dinner: At your hotel
Accommodation included: 3 *** ibis Irkutsk hotel

Day 6: Transfer to the airport and departure at destination

Stop At: International Airport Irkutsk, Ulitsa Shiryamova, 13, Irkutsk, Irkutskaya oblast', Russia, 664009
Airport transfer
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At your hotel
No accommodation included on this day.