Baikal wanderer. Excursions on KBZHD and rest on Olkhon

1st

Acquaintance with Irkutsk

Meeting at 09:30 with a guide at the airport or train station, acquaintance.

Departure for a sightseeing tour of the city. Irkutsk is a merchant city with an interesting history, in 2016 it turned 355 years old.

We will visit the place of foundation of the city, the embankment of the Angara River, the Moscow Gate, the historical quarter.

After the tour – accommodation in hotels.

Free time. You can visit the Museum of Decembrists and Nerpinaria on your own.

Nutrition: at your own expense.

2.

Circum-Baikal Railway

Early in the morning we go on a tour "Circum-Baikal Railway".

First we take the bus to P. Listvyanka. From Listvyanka by ferry to Port Baikal, where boarding takes place on the tourist train "Circum-Baikal Express".

At 11:00 we are going on a trip on the old railway.

KBZD is called the “golden buckle” of the steel belt of Russia, it was built in tsarist times and is rightfully the most beautiful and most expensive railway in Russia.

You will see unique architectural structures, tunnels and stone galleries and, of course, comparable views of Baikal.

Arrival in Irkutsk late at night. Hotel transfer.

Meals with the budget option: independently at your own expense.
Meals with options Economy and Standard: breakfast - in the hotel; lunch and dinner - at your own expense.

3

Olkhon Island

In the morning, we take minibuses to Olkhon, the largest and most beautiful island of Baikal.

Passing by ferry through the Strait of Olkhon Gate, we get to the island. Another 35 miles away and we’re on the move. Khuzhir is the tourist capital of the island.

Lunch.

Accommodation at a recreation center or in a hotel (according to the selected accommodation option).

Walking tour to Shamanka rock, which is the hallmark of Olkhon.

Travel time: 6-7 hours.
Meals included (with budget option): lunch and dinner. Breakfast is at your own expense.
Meals included (with options Economy and Standard): breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4.

Excursion to Cape Hoboi

We'll have breakfast and go on a tour.

Today you are waiting for a trip to the very north of the island - Cape Khoboy.

The tour will allow you to see unique natural landscapes: sand dunes and stilt trees, white marble rocks and steep banks.

Once on Khoboya, you will understand how big and beautiful Baikal is, because around you there will be endless water expanses that merge with the horizon.

Since ancient times, hoboy is revered by local residents and is considered a holy place, so you should not take any objects, move stones and shout loudly here.

After dining with a delicious Baikal ear, we go to Cape Shunte, or, as it is popularly called, the Cape of Love. The guide will tell you where this name came from.

Return to base. Dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

5

Water journey to Ogoi Island and holy springs

Breakfast.

Today you are waiting for a boat ride on Baikal "Healing springs - Ogoi Island".

Passing through the Small Sea, the ship arrives in a picturesque bay, where there is a Silver Spring with healing water.

After drinking healing water and having a delicious lunch, we go further, to the island of Ogoi.

On Ogoya you will touch the Buddhist shrine - the Stupa of Enlightenment.

The stupa is dedicated to the Dakina Tromo Nagmo, the Buddhist goddess, which suppresses all negative manifestations throughout the world. Here you can make a wish and bypass the Stupa clockwise three times - according to belief, everything conceived should be fulfilled.

Return to base. Dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

6

Rest on the shore of Baikal

Today you have a free day – plan it yourself.

Here are some options for your holiday in Baikal:

• Tour to the southern part of the island. You will be amazed at how many surprises hide a monotonous at first glance steppe.
• Fishing on Lake Baikal. Experienced fishermen will tell you the local ways and tricks of fishing.
• Cycling around Olkhon, riding a catamaran, renting quads and much more.

These excursions are paid for themselves.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

7

Return to Irkutsk

Breakfast.

Transfer to Irkutsk (standard departure time 12.30).

Stop at the roadside cafe (eating yourself).

The end of the program in Irkutsk (Kirov Square) after 19:00.

Travel time: about 6 hours.
Meals included: breakfast. Lunch and dinner on their own.