Baikal Express Tour to Olkhon

Day 1

Meeting with a guide at the railway station or at the airport of Irkutsk at 09.30 am.
Meeting with the sign "Baikal Terra" or "Express to Olkhon" or "The Charm of Olkhon":
1. Irkutsk railway station, entrance No3, 09.30 local time
2. Irkutsk airport, arrival hall, opposite baggage claim, 09.30 local time
Local time!!! + 5 hours to Moscow.
Bus crossing to the ferry to Olkhon Island (280 km).
Water crossing through the Olkhon Gate by ferry.
Accommodation in the village of Khuzhir at the Sunny / Aldartai tourist base or at the Baikal Mini-Hotel.
Lunch.
Walk to Cape Burhan, where the sacred Shaman Rock is located - one of the nine shrines of Asia, where shamanic rites took place, and later there was an altar of the Buddha; Saray Bay with a magnificent sandy beach.
Dinner.
Auto: 280 km, on foot: 3 km.

Meals: Lunch, dinner.

Cities: Irkutsk, Khuzhir

Attractions: Shamanka Rock (Shaman Rock), Cape Burhan, Saray Bay, Olkhon Island

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

Day 2

Breakfast.
Car excursion to Cape Khoboy - the northern tip of Olkhon Island. The road runs along the western coast and miraculously combines all the diversity of Siberian nature. Sin mountain. Mountain of love. Cape Khoboy is a place of meditation of various spiritual schools. From Khoboy open panoramic views of the Baikal range.
A picnic in nature.
Return to base.
Dinner.
Auto: 75 km.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Hujir

Attractions: Cape Khoboy, Olkhon Island

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

Day 3.

Breakfast.
We are going on a trip to the southeastern part of the island. Thanks to this trip, you will have a full picture of Olkhon. We promise, you will be amazed at how many surprises hide a monotonous at first glance steppe. In the program of the day secluded bays, turquoise lagoon and even one lake “Heart”. It will not do this day without bizarre rock complexes. Stone castle, trident and profile of Stalin - what you will not see on this day.
Auto: 20 km.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Hujir

Attractions: Olkhon Island

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

4th day

Breakfast.
Walking tour to the healing spring of Suhayta.
Lunch.
Water tour of Baikal, crossing the Small Sea, a trip to the island of Ogoi, the island is known for the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment installed on it. According to legend, if you circle the Stupa three times and make a wish, it will come true.
Boat: 60 km.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Hujir

Attractions: Small Sea, Ogoi Island

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

5th day

Free day.
The opportunity to make excursions to Cape Khorgoy, Lake Khankhoy for an additional fee.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Cities: Hujir

Attractions: Cape Khorgoy, Olkhon Island

Ponds: Lake Baikal

 

Day 6

Breakfast.
Bathing. Farewell to Baikal.
Departure to Irkutsk (to the city center).
The estimated time of arrival in Irkutsk is 18 hours. But given the possible delay (queue at the ferry), return tickets are recommended to take no earlier than 22 hours.
Auto: 280km.

Meals: Breakfast.

Cities: Khuzhir, Irkutsk

Attractions: Olkhon Island

Ponds: Lake Baikal