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.
Trip to Olkhon Island without a guide. Public minibus from Irkutsk to Khuzhir village on Olkhon Island. Stay with friendly locals. Go on a group tour to cape Khoboy and discover one of the most beautiful places on Lake Baikal.
Best price/value tour, spend 3 days traveling in the Lake Baikal area and reach the Northern part of Olkhon Island, see the widest part of the Lake. Experience the local East Siberian hospitality.
Availability: Everyday
Starting location: Traveler’s location in Irkutsk
Pick-up start time: AM 8:30
Departure from Irkutsk: AM 10:00
Duration: 3 days
Arrival to Irkutsk: PM 5:00
Total 3 days distance: 670 km (420 miles)
Transportation: Public
Difficulty: Easy
Starting location and time
The tour starts at the traveler’s location from Irkutsk city. Any hostel, hotel, guesthouse, or apartment. Travelers are picked up from AM 8:45 to AM 9:45.
Itinerary
Day 1
Summary: Travel from Irkutsk city to Olkhon Island. Explore the village of Khuzhir 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
Optional activities for day 1:
Shaman Rock (cape Burkhan panoramic view)
Oshepkov Art Gallery
Rent a bike …
PM 7:00 Dinner at the guesthouse
Day 2
Summary: Trip across the Northern part of Olkhon Island with outdoor picnic lunch. Many nice stops to enjoy nature views.
AM 9:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse
AM 9:30-10:00 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 season and weather.
Day 3
Summary: Travel back to Irkutsk city from Olkhon Island.
AM 9:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse
AM 9:00 to AM 9:30 Minibus pickup, departure to Irkutsk
AM 11:00 Ferry to mainland
PM 13:00 Lunch in a road restaurant
PM 5:00 Arrive in Irkutsk, drop off at traveler’s location
Inclusions
- English speaking online support.
- Door to door two-way transfer from Irkutsk to Khuzhir village.
- Certified public transportation company.
- Ferry to Olkhon island.
- 2 nights in a budget guesthouse in Khuzhir village (shared facilities).
- Breakfast on day 2 and day 3.
- Dinner on day 1 and day 2.
- Tour to the Northern part of Olkhon Island (off-road minivan).
- Picnic lunch during this tour to the North.
- National park fees.
Exclusions
- Lunch on day 1 on the road to Olkhon Island. ( ≈ 300 RUB)
- Lunch on day 3 on the road to Irkutsk. ( ≈ 300 RUB)
Things to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Extra clothes (sweater and wind protection)
- Small backpack
- Sunglasses
- Water
Things to note before booking
- Payment in cash for the tour on day 1 at departure.
- Acommodation upgrade is possible in advance.
- Everything is managed electronically, no paper tickets or vouchers.
- A meal in a road cafe is about 150-500 RUB per person.
- Prices in the shops are about 10-20% higher than in Irkutsk city.
- Card payment is accepted almost everywhere.
- Sometimes cards don’t work, please, have some cash on you.
- Using cash, prepare small bills and coins. Sellers usually have no small change.
- Vegetarian meals are available.
- There is no ATM (cash machine) on the island.
Booking Form
Online booking is free, with no credit card needed.