BAIKAL ICE
94 500 RUB ( ≈ 1180 $)
Overview
Experience the magic of a frozen Lake Baikal on a 5-day Baikal ice tour through some of the most spectacular winter landscapes in Siberia. Travel from Irkutsk to Listvyanka and across the frozen lake to Olkhon Island, discover the famous Cape Khoboy, visit Ogoy Island and explore spectacular ice caves.
This winter Baikal adventure combines frozen landscapes, local culture, Buryat cuisine and unforgettable experiences on the ice. Travel by hovercraft and 4WD vehicles, explore sacred places, meet local people and discover why Lake Baikal is one of the most extraordinary winter destinations in the world.
Itinerary
Start your Baikal ice tour in Irkutsk and travel to Listvyanka, one of the most famous villages on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Visit the Taltsy Open-Air Museum and the Baikal Limnological Museum, where you can learn about the unique wildlife of the lake and see Baikal seals.
Enjoy panoramic views from Chersky Rock and taste traditional Baikal and Buryat cuisine
Travel across winter Lake Baikal by hovercraft towards Olkhon Island. Along the way, discover the spectacular Sukhaya Bay, Peschannaya Bay and Sagan-Zaba cliffs. After arriving in Khuzhir, explore the village and visit the famous Shaman Rock, one of the sacred places of the Baikal region.
Explore the northern part of Olkhon Island on a 4WD ice adventure to Cape Khoboy. Travel across the frozen surface of Lake Baikal, discover dramatic cliffs and learn about the traditions and legends of the Buryat people. See how thick the Baikal ice is, taste fresh lake water and enjoy a traditional outdoor lunch prepared by your driver.
Continue your journey across the Baikal ice and explore the southern part of Olkhon Island. Visit Ogoy Island and its Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment before travelling to Cape Khorgoy, famous for its spectacular winter ice caves. Your guide will share local legends and stories about Lake Baikal.
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Irkutsk. Along the way, stop at Eagle monument, Olkhon Border monument and enjoy lunch in a traditional Buryat yurt. Experience local songs, dancing and throat singing before arriving in Irkutsk and transferring to the airport.
- 94 500 RUB ( ≈ 1180 $) per person in a group of 11 people
- 97 500 RUB ( ≈ 1220 $) per person in a group of 10 people
- 99 500 RUB ( ≈ 1250 $) per person in a group of 9 people
- 106 500 RUB ( ≈ 1330 $) per person in a group of 8 people
- 106 500 RUB ( ≈ 1330 $) per person in a group of 7 people
- 108 500 RUB ( ≈ 1355 $) per person in a group of 6 people
- 116 500 RUB ( ≈ 1455 $) per person in a group of 5 people
- 125 000 RUB ( ≈ 1560 $) per person in a group of 4 people
Single accommodation supplement: 20 000 RUB (250 USD).
Price includes:
- Accommodation according to the program (hotels, guesthouses)
- Transport according to the program (Minivan, 4WD car)
- Meals according to the program (Day 1 – lunch; Day 2 – breakfast, lunch; Day 3– breakfast, lunch;
Day 4 – breakfast, lunch; Day 5 – breakfast, lunch) - Professional guide services
- Visits and excursions according to the program
- Activities according to the program
- Tickets to museums, national park tickets.
Price does not include:
- Airline tickets
- Alcohol
- Visa fees and Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and Tips
- Invitation letter
Additionally:
- Prices in USD are for reference for international tourists. The price in rubles is fixed.
You can pay in rubles or USD.
The final amount in USD depends on the exchange rate on the day of the tour. Exchange rate for payment in $: Google rate minus 5 RUB (e.g. if Google shows 85 RUB/USD, you pay at 80 RUB/USD)
- Trip Length: 5 days
- Group: from 4 persons
- Departure: on request
- Period: February – March
- Accommodation: Hotel, Guest House
- Transport: Private car / bus, 4WD car, hovercraft
- Visited area: Irkutsk, Listvyanka, Small Sea, Khuzhir, Olkhon Island.
- 08.02.27 — 12.02.27 (available)
- 15.02.27 — 19.02.27 (available)
- 22.02.27 — 26.02.27 (available)
- 01.03.27 — 05.03.27 (available)
- 08.03.27 — 12.03.27 (available)
- 15.03.27 — 19.03.27 (available)
- 22.03.27 — 26.03.27 (available)


