Small Sea Islands (Winter)

from 13600Р (3 days) 7+

Travel attractions: the spiritual capital of Siberia, Buryat navel of the world, rock paintings of the mountain of Sakhurta, the largest island of Lake Baikal, the heart of Lake Baikal, the only island of Buddhism on Lake Baikal, the vertex of the Baikal triangle, the deepest place of Lake Baikal.

1 DAY (Saturday): Meeting with Baikal
10:00-12:00 Meeting with the guide. Departure from Irkutsk to Olkhon Island in the village of Khuzhir by minibus.
12:00-14:00 Visit to the ethnographic museum in the village of Ust-Orda. Meeting with a shaman and participating in an old ritual of a rite for a successful journey.

14:00-15:00 Lunch in a cafe of local cuisine.
15:00-17:00 Transfer to the villages of Khuzhir on the island of Olkhon.
17:00-18:00 Sunset at Cape Burkhan which is one of the nine Great Shrines of Asia.

18:00-19:00 Accommodation at the hotel in accordance with the selected level of accommodation. Dinner at the hotel.

5 DAY (Wednesday): Journey to the Baikal Triangle
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-11:00 Jeep ride to the northern extremity of the island of Olkhon to Cape Khoboy. The route will take place in a variety of landscapes from the ice grottoes of Kharantsy island to the sandy pine groves of the northern tip of the island.
11:00-12:00 On the way, a overlook of the sacred Cape Sagan-Khushun.
12:00-13:00 A walk to Cape Khoboy is one of the peaks of the famous "Baikal Triangle" and one of the most beautiful capes on Lake Baikal. Overlook of ice caves and grottoes.

13:00-14:00 After a walk to the cape a lunch of freshly caught Baikal fish is waiting in the bosom of nature.
14:00-15:00 On the way back, an overlook of the Uzury valley, in the immediate vicinity of which the deepest point of Lake Baikal is located – 1637 m. Return to the village of Khuzhir in the evening.

17:00-19:00 Visit to the art gallery of Oshepkov and the local unique church of Rulling Icon of Mother of God.

19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

6 DAY (Thursday): Journey to the only island of Buddhism on Lake Baikal
09:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00-11:00 A trip by jeep on the ice of Lake Baikal. Overlook of ice grottoes and majestic sokuy on Cape Yalga.

11:00-12:00 Transfers to the islands of Borga-Dagan, Oltrek, Sharga-Dagan. Overlook of bizarre rocky outcrops.

12:00-13:00 Excursion around the island of Ogoy. The Island from the air resembles the outline silhouette of a dancing woman, in place of whose heart there is a Buddhist stupa in the name of the goddess of enlightenment and the destruction of all illusions of Troma Nagmo. In the stupa there are sacred relics are embedded: unique texts in Sanskrit, soil and water from all continents and seas and many other sacred objects. The desires of those who walk around the stupa in a circle are come true.

13:00-14:00 Lunch on the ice of the lake at Cape Uyuga. After lunch, discovering the ice grottoes on the cape.

14:00-18:00 Transfer to the city of Irkutsk. Free time.
18:00-19:00 Hotel accommodation in Irkutsk in accordance with the selected level of accommodation. Free time.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

7 DAY (Friday): Excursion around the spiritual capital of Siberia
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-15:00 Transfer to the city of Irkutsk. Lunch at one of the roadside cafes in the traditions of Buryat cuisine.
15:00-16:00 Check in a hotel in Irkutsk in accordance with the chosen level of accommodation. Free time.
16:00-17:00 The beginning of a sightseeing tour around the city of Irkutsk. Stopping at the place of Irkutsk foundation near the Church of the Savior. Walking along the veterans alley to the memorial of the Eternal Flame, the overlook of the Epiphany Cathedral.

17:00-17:30 A ride along the embankment of the Angara River to the oldest in Siberia triumphal arch of the Moscow Gate. On the way, overlook of the central square of the city, across the main merchant street of the city with old mansions.
17:30-18:00 Visit to the oldest in Siberia nunnery in the name of the Sign of the Mother of God with burials of writers, public figures and Decembrists. The worship of the relics of St. Innocent Kulchitsky - the first ruler of the largest diocese in the world. Overlook of the only monument in Russia to Admiral Alexander Kolchak.
18:00-18:20 A ride along the Labor District of Irkutsk, on the way overlook one of the most famous prisons in Russia - the Irkutsk "White Swan". Visit to the most beatiful church of Siberia in the name of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God.
18:20-18:30 Drive along the central avenues of the city of Irkutsk. On the way, an inspection of the lacy wooden mansion of A.I. Shastin (House of Europe), a block of Decembrists with the old manors of princes S.G.Volkonsky and S.P.Trubetskoy.
18:30-18:40 Stop at the most beautiful monument in Russia to Emperor Alexander III, walk around Alexander Square, visit to the "Moorish Castle" and the White House.
18:40-19:00 The tour ends at the famous 130th Quarter near the monument to the symbol of the city of Irkutsk – the mighty Babr next to the famous Cross Exaltation Church. Return to the hotel.
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 8 (Saturday): Return back home
08:00-10:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, railway or bus station.

Attention! If you intend to visit other places during the trip, we are ready to develop an individual program for you. In addition, you can change the number of excursions in the trip, replacing them with free days for rest.

The cost of the tour includes:

Meeting in Irkutsk.
Guide service throughout the trip.
All transfers by the program.
Accommodation in Khuzhir (2 nights).
Accommodation in Irkutsk (1 night)
All breakfasts, lunches on DAY 2 and 3.
Entrance tickets to museums.
Recreational fees for visiting nature conservation areas.
Excursion to the island of Ogoi.
Excursion to Cape Khoboy.

The tour price does not include:

The cost of air travel, railway crossing or road to the starting point of travel.
The cost of additional services and excursions not indicated in the travel program.

Attention! Children under 12 years old receive a 10% discount.

Attention! The cost of the air flight Moscow-Irkutsk-Moscow (12 flying hours) for 2020 is from 11,400 rubles for 1 person in the economy class. Most flights from Moscow are at the evening time, so arrival to Irkutsk will take place the next morning. The cost of the Moscow-Irkutsk-Moscow railway travel (7 days of travel) for 2020 is from 18,300 rubles for 1 person in the "coupe" class. All this must be taken into account when you planning your trip. When you’re buying a trip, we can book tickets for the dates of interest for you at the lowest price on the market.

If you need assistance in obtaining a visa in the Russian Federation we can help you in a collection of complete package of documents (it will cost you from 7900 to 77200 rubles, depending on the type of visa and the consular fee).

WHAT TO BRING?

- IN WINTER TIME:

сrampons for walking on Baikal ice;
set of moisture-removing thermal underwear;
2-3 pairs of wool socks;
mountain winter gloves;
hat, covering the ears and face or balaclava with a hood;
fleece or wool jacket;
down jacket or Alaska-style jacket;
windproof light jacket or windbreaker;
warm waterproof shoes or trekking boots;
sunglasses and sunblock cream;
swimwear and plastic slippers;
thermos and a small hiking backpack;
cash, since there are few ATMs at Baikal;
camera, video camera, extra batteries and a tripod;
If you are taking any medications, do not forget to take them with you!

The price of travel depends on the level of accommodation:
Below are the hotels in Khuzhir and Irkutsk.

Attention! Surcharge for single occupancy + 10% of travel cost

Accommodation level: ECONOM

Homestead of Bencharovs (Olkhon)

For more than 10 years, Nikita and Natalia Bencharov have been receiving tourists from all over the world at home, in the estate. The homestead is located in the village of Khuzhir, a 5-minute walk from Cape Burkhan. The rooms are mainly designed for two people, with possibility of single accommodation for additional payment. There are two-bedroom houses, there are houses designed for groups. All of them are heating with stove or electric. All houses in the estate are equipped with toilets and washbasins.

Hotel "Fregat"

Hotel "Fregat" is located near the banks of the Angara River, in an ecologically clean and quiet area of the city. The convenient location of the hotel complex will allow you to reach the city center in 10 minutes, 5 minutes from Irkutsk International Airport and 15 minutes from the railway station. You will have everything you need for a pleasant stay and active life. Each room has a single or double bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a coffee table with comfortable chairs, TV and a telephone. The room rate includes breakfast buffet.

Accommodation level: STANDARD

Guest House “Flagman” (Olkhon)

Guest House Flagman is located in Khuzhir. It offers cozy family rooms in pleasant colors and a terrace. Each room has underfloor heating. Each has a private bathroom. The room has comfortable very comfortable beds. Very clean shower, marble tiles. From the window and from the terrace you can see Baikal and the mountains, stunning sunsets. All in walking distance to the sandy beach.

Hotel "Irkutsk" (Irkutsk)

Hotel "Irkutsk" is a modern hotel complex with developed infrastructure. Located on the embankment of the Angara River, in a quiet historical part of the city, within walking distance of the main cultural and historical sights of Irkutsk. For your rest - the restaurant "Irkutsk" with European cuisine, a lobby bar. In the room - a comfortable double or two twin beds, desk, cable TV, telephone, free Internet access, refrigerator, air conditioning. In the bathroom - hairdryer, bath accessories. In the hallway there is a large wardrobe. For guests of the hotel "Irkutsk", visit the gym - for free! A complimentary breakfast is served daily.

Accommodation level: LUXURY

Guest House “Flagman” (Olkhon)

The fashionable nine-storey hotel complex “North Sea” is located right on the embankment of the Angara River, exactly in the middle between the center of Irkutsk and the airport, being only 5km from both points. Walking distance to supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, nearby promenade is ideal for walking. For guests there is a large secure parking and luggage storage. The cozy room with beautiful comfortable furniture made of natural wood and is equipped with a large double bed or two twin beds, a working place and a seating area. In-room air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, kettle, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, free Wi-Fi. The room rate includes breakfast buffet.

Price list:

Number of people in the group	1	2	3	4	5	6	7-10	11-13	14-18	19-23	24-32	33-39	40-49
SUITE, RUB.	121800	73900	57900	55100	53300	51900	49000	45200	41300	39400	36600	35200	33600
STANDARD, RUB	94300	52900	39100	37200	35900	33100	31500	29300	25800	24100	21500	20200	18600
ECONOM, RUB	86200	46300	33100	31400	29500	27700	25100	23100	20600	18900	16400	15200	13600

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