An action-packed program with accommodation on Olkhon Island. Walks across Lake Baikal’s crystal-clear ice, the largest ice rink on the planet, buggy rides, the famous Olkhon Island, Baikal sunrises, fresh air, incredible scenery, unforgettable moments, evenings around the campfire, millions of stars, and amazing local cuisine.
The trip takes place around the largest island in Lake Baikal: Olkhon, an island with a centuries-old history that is sacred to the local peoples.
What draws people here
Participants arrive on a morning flight at Irkutsk Airport, where our guides will meet them. After a cup of coffee or herbal tea, we’ll gather and transfer to Maloye More (the Small Sea). We’ll climb into our signature Nissan Patrol 4x4s and head for Olkhon Island. We’ll stop at a local cafe for lunch along the way. The food here is wonderfully tasty and traditional. After lunch, we’ll visit the famous Tazheran Steppes and Cape Aya, where everyone will see Lake Baikal’s ice for the first time.
By evening, we’ll arrive on Olkhon Island. After checking into our base, everyone will enjoy a welcome dinner and, of course, introductions.
In the morning, we’ll head out to explore Khuzhir, the heart of Olkhon Island. We’ll begin learning about local history and culture at the famous Shaman Rock. To get a closer look at local life and history, we’ll spend the day walking around the village and taking a guided tour. For lunch, we’ll visit a Buryat home for an ethnic cultural program and delicious traditional dishes. We’ll be sure to try the local omul, prepared here in a special way.
In the evening, we’ll head to Cape of the Ancestors to watch one of the most beautiful sunsets on Lake Baikal.
After breakfast, we’ll head out onto the ice for buggy rides. Drifting across Lake Baikal’s ice in a buggy is an unforgettable experience! We’ll ride buggies and skate until lunch. After lunch at a cafe, we’ll go dog sledding. The route follows the waters in the southern part of the Maloye More Strait. By evening, we’ll return to the base for dinner.
Today, participants can enjoy easy walks across Lake Baikal’s ice. The highlight is Ogoy Island, home to the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. We’ll walk onto the island and make our way to the stupa. Along the way, we’ll see many beautiful capes and grottos. We’ll also stop at Lake Nurskoye to see methane bubbles.
Some participants will remember this night for the rest of their lives: tonight they’ll hear the voice of Lake Baikal for the first time, while the breathtaking starry sky makes the night feel magical. Those who wish can spend their first night on the ice.
In the morning, we’ll set off by 4x4 jeep tour to the northernmost point of the island. Today we’ll visit the Three Brothers and Cape Khoboy.
Sagan-Khushun, known locally as the Three Brothers, is an exceptionally scenic rocky cape about 1 km long. It is made of light-colored marble and in winter is covered with icicles and ice formations.
Cape Khoboy is the northernmost point of Olkhon Island. The cape resembles a fantastical animal curled up in the sun. Here, you can see Lake Baikal at its widest. Deer (red deer) are often spotted in this part of the island.
After breakfast, we'll return to Irkutsk. The trip ends here.
Comfortable accommodation in guest cabins on Olkhon Island, in the village of Kharantsy. Our base is reserved exclusively for our group, giving participants plenty of privacy and comfort. The cabins have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Rooms accommodate 2 or 3 people. The base is in a convenient location close to the lake (300 meters), in a quiet part of Olkhon Island.
| Date | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13 – 18, 2027 | 6 days | 90,000 ₽ (RUB) | |
| February 20 – 25, 2027 | 6 days | 90,000 ₽ (RUB) | |
| February 27 – March 4, 2027 | 6 days | 90,000 ₽ (RUB) | |
| March 6 – 11, 2027 | 6 days | 90,000 ₽ (RUB) | |
| March 13 – 18, 2027 | 6 days | 90,000 ₽ (RUB) | |
| March 20 – 25, 2027 | 6 days | 90,000 ₽ (RUB) |
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Daytime temperatures range from −5 to +5 °C, and it's usually sunny. At night, temperatures range from −10 to −30 °C, with incredibly starry skies.
Tour participants are met at the airport between 4:00 and 9:00 a.m. local time by someone holding a sign.
Standard accommodation is in shared double rooms. Single and triple rooms are also available.
The single-room supplement is 18,000 rubles.
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Winter Lake Baikal – Olkhon Island · February 13, 2027 · 90,000 ₽ (RUB) per person
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