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. Door to door transfer on a public minibus from Irkutsk to Khuzhir village on Olkhon Island. Stay with friendly and experienced locals. Go on a group tour to the North part of island with picnic lunch included 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 East Siberian hospitality.
Availability: Everyday
Duration: 3 days
Starting location: Traveler’s location in Irkutsk
Pick-up start time: AM 8:45
Departure from Irkutsk: AM 10:00
Arrival back to Irkutsk: on day 3 at PM 5:00
Total distance in 3 days: 670 km (420 miles)
Transportation: Public, minibus or van
Difficulty: Easy
Starting location and time
The tour starts and finishes at the traveler’s location in Irkutsk city. Any hostel, hotel, guesthouse, or apartment. Pick up starts from AM 8:45
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 weather.
Day 3
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 traveler’s location
Inclusions
- English speaking phone/online support.
- Door to door two-way transfer from Irkutsk to Khuzhir village and back. Certified public transportation company.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Irkutsk.
- Ferry to Olkhon island (no waiting in the line).
- 2 nights in a budget guesthouse in Khuzhir village (shared facilities, homestay).
- Breakfast on day 2 and day 3. Dinner on day 1 and day 2.
- Group tour to the Northern part of Olkhon Island (off-road minivan) with picnic lunch included.
- National park fees.
Exclusions
- Lunch on day 1 on the road to Olkhon Island. ( ≈ 350 RUB)
- Lunch on day 3 on the road back to Irkutsk. ( ≈ 350 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.
- Accommodation upgrade is possible on request.
- 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.
- Sometimes cards don’t work, please, have some small bills cash and coins.
- Mobile internet connection (up to 4G) works good in Khuzhir village, but may be unstable sometimes.
- Vegetarian and vegan meals are available on request.
- There is no ATM (cash machine) on the island.
Booking Form
Online booking is free, with no credit card needed. Currency converter is available, please proceed to the next step.