Four day tour to Olkhon island from Irkutsk city. Everyday start. The most typical and most popular trip for travelers from all over the world. Great for individuals and small groups. Departures every day all year round. Hop in! Meet a lot of new friends along the way. Everything is organized.
Trip to Olkhon Island, the Heart of Lake Baikal. You will have guided experice on the first day of arrival to Olkhon island with local professional, who will provide you with lots of information and answer all questions. We will show you many great photo locations where you can take great pictures! Door to door transfer on a public minibus from Irkutsk to Khuzhir village on Olkhon Island. Stay with friendly and experienced locals. Travel two days in group off road excursions to the North and South part of the island with picnic lunch included and discover the most beautiful places on Lake Baikal. Online English speaking 24/7 support.
We combined guided and non-guided experiences to make the best price on the market. Great solution which makes the price of the trip to Lake Baikal extremely low.
Best price/value tour, spend 4 days traveling in the Lake Baikal area and reach the Northern part of Olkhon Island, see the widest part of the Lake. Experience East Siberian hospitality and wild nature.
Available everyday!
Notes
Availability: Everyday
Duration: 4 days
Start location: Traveler’s place in Irkutsk
Finish location: Central Market in Irkutsk city downtown
Pick-up start time: AM 8:30-9:30
Departure from Irkutsk: AM 10:00
Arrival back to Irkutsk: on day 4 at PM 5:00
Transportation: Public bus, off-road minivan
Difficulty: Easy
Starting location and time
The tour starts at the traveler’s location in Irkutsk city. Any hostel, hotel, guesthouse, apartment, airport or train-station. Pick up starts from AM 8:30
Road map of the tour
Itinerary
Day 1 From Irkutsk to Olkhon Island
Summary: Travel from Irkutsk city to Olkhon Island. Explore the village of Khuzhir and meet local travel guide upon arrival. Visit legendary cape Burkhan (The Shaman Rock)
AM 8:45-9:45 Pick up from traveler’s location in Irkutsk
AM 10:00 Minibus departure from Irkutsk
AM 12:00 Stop for lunch in a road restaurant
PM 2:30 Ferry to Olkhon Island (in winter during thin ice period hovercrafts are used to transfer people and luggage)
PM 4:00 Arrive in Khuzhir village to a guesthouse
Village tour with the guide. 2 hours, 2,5 km (about 2 miles).
Shaman Rock (cape Burkhan panoramic view)
Oshepkov Art Gallery (optional)
Rent a bike …
PM 7:00 Dinner at the guesthouse
Day 2 North part of Olkhon Island
Summary: Offroad trip across the Northern part of Olkhon Island with outdoor picnic lunch. Many nice stops to enjoy nature views.
AM 8:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse
AM 9:30-10:15 Pick up for the day tour to the North of Olkhon
AM 10:30 Cape Kharantsy
AM 11:30 Peschanaya bay
PM 12:30 Cape Sagan Hushun
PM 1:00 2 km mini-hike to cape Khoboy
PM 2:00 Picnic lunch
PM 2:15 Cape Shunte
PM 3:30 Uzury village
PM 5:00 Khuzhir village drop off
PM 7:00 Dinner at the guesthouse
Stops’ locations and quantity may change a little due to the weather and road conditions.
Day 3 South Part of Olkhon Island
AM 8:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse
AM 9:30-10:15 Pick up for the day tour to the South of Olkhon
AM 10:30 Outstanding in the field, panoramic view.
AM 11:30 Halgay cape.
PM 12:30 Horse head cape.
PM 1:00 Heart shaped lake
PM 2:00 Picnic lunch
PM 2:15 Hulu bay
PM 3:30 Halzany
PM 5:00 Khuzhir village drop off
PM 7:00 Dinner at the guesthouse
Stops’ locations and quantity may change a little due to the weather and road conditions.
Day 4 Return to Irkutsk
Summary: Travel back from Olkhon Island to Irkutsk city.
AM 9:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse
AM 9:30 to AM 10:00 Minibus pickup, departure to Irkutsk
AM 11:00 Ferry to mainland
PM 13:00 Stop for lunch in a road restaurant
PM 5:00 Arrive in Irkutsk, drop off at central market.
Inclusions
- English speaking phone/online support.
Engslish speaking guide on day 1 during village tour. - Door to door two-way transfer from Irkutsk to Khuzhir village to the doors of LADA hotel and back. Certified public transportation company.
- Pick-up in Irkutsk.
- Ferry to Olkhon island (no waiting in the line).
- 3 nights in a great LADA hotel in Khuzhir village. 15 min walk from Shaman Rock.
- Breakfast on day 2,3,4. Dinner on day 1,2,3.
- Group off-road excursion to the Northern part of Olkhon Island (off-road minivan) with picnic lunch included.
- Group off-road excursion to the South part of Olkhon Island (off-road minivan) with pincnin lunch included.
- National park fees.
Exclusions
- Lunch on day 1 on the road to Olkhon Island. ( ≈ 350-750 RUB)
- Lunch on day 4 on the road back to Irkutsk. ( ≈ 350-750 RUB)
Things to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Extra clothes (sweater and wind protection)
- Swimming suit (season July-August)
- Small backpack
- Sunglasses
- Water
Things to note before booking
- Payment in cash or card for the tour on day 1.
- Accommodation upgrade is possible on request. We have comfy rooms with private facilities.
- Everything is managed electronically, no paper tickets or vouchers.
- Prices in the shops on the Island are about 10-20% higher than in Irkutsk city.
- Card and wireless payment is available almost in every shop. We also accept card payments with cards issued by russian banks.
- Mobile internet connection (4G) works good in Khuzhir village, but may be unstable sometimes. WiFi network is available at the hotel on the island.
- Vegetarian and vegan meals are available. Halal meals on request in advance.
- There is no ATM (cash machine) on the island.
- We accept: Alipay, Wechatpay, USDT Tether.
Price
Economy room RUB 33’800 / person
Standart room RUB 37’800 / person
Comfort room RUB 43’800 / person
Single room: +7500 RUB
Extra day with food included (no activities)
Economy room RUB 5900
Standart room RUB 7900
Comfort room RUB 9900
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Booking Form
Online booking is free, with no credit card needed.
Rooms Photos
Comfot room
Newer rooms, wooden finish, more space, bigger shower and toilet room.
Standart room
Older rooms, but also warm and cozy wooden finish. Toilet and shower in the room.
Economy room
Small rooms for 2 people and 3 people each room. Shared toilet and shower among 3-4 rooms.
