The best active tour of Baikal

Dates:

from 29.06.2025 to 13.07.2025

from 20.07.2025 to 03.08.2025

from 03.08.2025 to 17.08.2025

Tour programme

Day 1.

Meals: Lunch. Dinner.

Meeting at the airport of the city of Irkutsk at 10 p.m. near the reference room (in case of delay, participants catch up with the group on their own). Our best active tour of Baikal begins! Let's get to the dock. Transfer by boat to the village of Big Cats. On this day we have to ride along the Angara with access to open Baikal. The beauty of the scenery will change very quickly and most people spend all their time on a small deck. Accommodation at the recreation center of economy class with amenities on the floor or street. (Big Cats do not have a standard accommodation with room facilities.) When choosing accommodation, comfortable accommodation - accommodation with amenities on the floor. Walk along the coast along the trail towards Listvyanka. Dinner tonight. Free time. Baikal is within walking distance! Night at the recreation center.

Day 2.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Breakfast. Today we will take a walk to a very picturesque point of the lake – Mount Screeper (6-7 hours). Skriper Rock is a large isolated mountain range, built by a rare rock on Baikal - the Jurassic conglomerate. At an altitude of 200 meters from the level of the lake there is a cave in which the site of an ancient man was discovered. First, the trail goes right along the shore with a chic view of the lake, and then goes into the forest and looping along the serpentine goes to the observation point. From the top, the view is amazing, breathtaking. We will have lunch on the shore of Lake Baikal, everyone will be able to prove themselves in helping and cooking. After lunch, return to the recreation center. Free time. Rest. Dinner. Exchange of impressions.

Day 3.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. Fees. Moving to Listvyanka village. Accommodation at the recreation center. We will visit the market where we come all year round to buy fish. You will buy yourself what you like, whether it is salted or smoked fish. We advise you to try omul cold and hot smoking! Move to the foot of the mountain. A small ascent to the observation point, which offers a picturesque view of Lake Baikal and the Angara River. Descent and transfer to the recreation center. Dinner by yourself.

Day 4.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. Visit to the Museum. The museum is unique, it presents the most complete information about Baikal. If there is a guide, a tour of the museum is possible as part of a team group. On the first floor you will visit the aquarium, where you will definitely want to see the Baikal Nerpa. Then we will have a walk on quad bikes in the Siberian taiga. Move to start. Safety briefing. A trip of 1 or 2 people on an ATV (2 hours). The road is laid in the forest zone and gives a complete picture of the Siberian region. Moving to the recreation center. Lunch on your own at the cafe. Buying souvenirs. Moving to Irkutsk. Hotel accommodation. Visit to the 130th block. Historically restored buildings in the city center. Dinner at the restaurant at your own expense.

Day 5.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. Departure to Olkhon Island as part of the national team (stop MRS). The road goes along the steppe expanses, where the Baikal mountains are visible in the distance. On the way, we will have lunch in the cafe (payment on the spot). Transfer to Olkhon is carried out by public ferry. In case of a huge traffic jam, after moving by ferry, we leave by other transport (usually by UAZ). Transition through the ferry, each participant carries out with his own and group things independently. Accommodation at a recreation center with amenities on the street (bases of such a plan as Olkhon, As a House, the Coast of Hope, Baikal, etc.). Additional payment for 2-seat is made in advance. Walk to the shore of Baikal and Shamanka rock. Dinner by yourself in any cafe.

Day 6.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. A trip as part of the team to the sacred island of Ogoi with a visit to the Buddhist stupa. You will be informed in advance of the number of the car that will arrive. Sit down and go to the dock. Then by boat to the island. There you will pass through three stages, past, future and present. You will make a wish that will come true. Completion of the dock trip. Independent return to base. Dinner at the base on your own.

Day 7.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. Around lunch you will be waiting for a trip through the cave (wetty suits, helmets are issued). Traveling as part of a team). The cave is located in the Bay of AJ, in it you will find a metro hall, a music hall, stalactites, stalagmites and of course a great mood. Duration of 4-5 hours. Back to the recreation center.

Note: It is possible to replace the excursion to the caves if the group is not recruited.

Day 8.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. Rest on bicycles from morning to evening – ride “independently” along the picturesque shores of Olkhon Island. You can just drive from the base to the beach and back! The day before you will be sent the address where to pick up the bike. Rest on the beach. Buying souvenirs. Bicycle travel at its own pace.

Also, you can take independent bike rides, periodically returning to the recreation center. Bicycles are only taken for the day. Lunch yourself in any cafe in the village, try the local cuisine! After lunch, free time.

Additional excursions can be purchased at the place. Dinner by yourself.

Day 9.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. A trip to Olkhon on UAZik on the route Khuzhir - Uzury - Cape Khoboy - further by ship to the village of Turka. Hoboi is a place of power, and a picturesque place in the north of Olkhon Island. It looks like a fang and we will see it again, and it also bears similarities to the profile of a woman, as in ancient Greek galleys. Moving (boat and transfers are paid extra, guide or transfer). Arrival in the village of Turka or Ust-Barguzin. Night in the village.

Note: Important! Organizers move across the lake only in favorable weather. In case of adverse weather, the head of the group has the right to deliver the group to Ust-Barguzin by road (800 km).

Day 10.

Meals: Lunch for snacks. Dinner.

Ascension to the observation point (Cross) of the St. Nos peninsula, (3-5 hours) from where an amazing panorama of Baikal, Chivyrkuisky and Barguzinsky Bay opens. At the beginning, the trail winds through the forest, and then goes up the mountainside. In small transitions, we climb to the observation point called the Cross. Snack. In sunny weather, the view is very impressive, but climbing in hot weather is a bit tiring. In any case, take at least 1 liter of water with you. (Required!) Snack upstairs. Descent from the top of the peninsula (the descent is quite steep, so be careful). Tent night. Dinner.

Note: To the review point and then with a descent in time you will take from 7 to 9 hours.

Day 11.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Breakfast. Moving to Monakhovo. Transition along the picturesque path along Lake Baikal to Snake Bay (it is possible to divide into two transitions at shorter distances). Depends on the preparedness of the participants). A unique and picturesque place with views of the islands and wonderful dawns. We go with a minimum weight (necessary items and snacks), our other things are brought with one of our participants (chooses out of the group at will). It is possible to move all participants on the ship for an additional fee. The trail goes right along the shore, rocks, reflection of the sun and amazing shades of Baikal water. The best thing about this trail is that it winds along the shore of Lake Baikal with ups and downs, and as a rule, it is this contrast of viewing points that makes it possible to enjoy all the beauty of the lake. Tent night. Dinner at the stake.

Day 12.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Breakfast at the stake. A huge sandy beach. Dawn is right behind the Barguzin Ridge. But you need to wake up early, 7 a.m. Early in the morning kayaking to Hot Springs! (alloy can be organized on another day). Depends on the weather and other circumstances. Take a bath, rest, sunbathe! Back to base camp. Lunch. Rest on the picturesque sandy shore. More than 1 km. sandy beach. Dinner. Night in tents, almost no civilization around!! You can only reach here by water or walk along the trail. The food is prepared by the guide, the participants provide all possible assistance in cooking. During rafting, you will touch the untouched corners of nature Lake Baikal, you will swim in a hot healing spring located in the Snake Bay.

Day 13.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Breakfast. Rest on the shore of Baikal. Lunch. Free time. Dinner. Chivyrkui Bay is rightfully considered one of the best places to relax on Lake Baikal. The sun appears from behind the mountains (Barguzin Ridge). Night in the tent. Food is prepared by a guide, participants help in cooking.

Day 14.

Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Breakfast. Transition to Monakhovo or Sorozhye Bay. Equipment and things are transported by water. Participants carry their personal belongings, clothes. It is possible to move on the boat together by agreement. Once again we admire the views of Lake Baikal. Baikal after such a trip does not let go, and I want to live a couple more weeks. It is already clear that Baikal will remain in memory for a long time with its amazing beauty. Lunch. Continue the transition. Parking and night in the tent. Dinner.

Day 15.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast. Departure by car to Ulan-Ude (for small groups, departure by public transport). Lunch is on the road on its own. Meeting in Ulan-Ude. Hotel accommodation.

Visiting Datsan. From the Dalai Lama’s statement 14 – “...The monastery in Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia, is one of the biggest attractions I have seen in the USSR (Russia).” It was built (then) when Stalin was at the height of power, I did not understand how this could happen, but this fact helped me to realize that spirituality is so deeply rooted in human consciousness that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to uproot it.

Ivolginsky datsan is the spiritual capital of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia. Here is the residence of Pandito Hambo Lama, the head of Buddhists of Russia.

Completion of the program in 20-21 hours.

The price includes:

• meals according to the program (a cook or guide cooks at recreation centers);
• meeting in Irkutsk;
• accommodation economy (convenience on the floor or in a separate room). Perhaps in some places, for additional payment well-maintained (Listvyanka, Olkhon, Ulan-Ude).
• excursions on the program, entrance tickets to the museum;
• guide services;
• Payment for visiting the national park;
• Transport and transfer under the program;
• rental of kayaks and component equipment, as well as group equipment and quad bikes;
• visiting caves, Ogoi, Khoboy;
• group kit;
• bicycles on day 8
• horseback
  

The price does not include:

• air travel;
• bath. Payment on the spot;
• Transfer by ship and transfer in 9 days. Payment on the spot
• fishing services, mopeds, saps
• South Olkhon and other dop excursions
• source

Supplement for 2 local economy - 12000r / person

Supplement for 1 local economy - 21000r / person

Supplement for 2 seats Settled - 25000r / person

Supplement for 1 seat Improved - 37000r / person