5 days of adventure on the most mysterious lake on the planet. You will see blue ice hummocks, ice caves, and the famous methane bubbles beneath the crystal-clear ice. You will walk across the mirror-like ice of Lake Baikal, explore ice caves, and watch the sunrise among the ice hummocks. Every day brings new locations, ice adventures, cinematic photos, and the feeling of being transported to another world. Winter Baikal is more than just a tour — it is true northern magic.
HIGHLIGHTS
ICE BUGGY RIDE
AMAZING LOCAL CUISINE
ICE CAVES
ICE STALACTITES
KHIVUS HOVERCRAFT RIDE
ABOUT THE TOUR
Are you ready to discover all the wonders of winter Baikal?
A journey through winter Baikal — into a world of crystal-clear ice, frozen grottoes, and shimmering ice hummocks. You will see the famous methane bubbles trapped beneath the ice, walk across mirror-like frozen landscapes, and explore ice caves where the silence rings like crystal. Every day brings new locations, cinematic photos, and the feeling of having stepped into another world.
A journey to the deepest lake on the planet. Blue ice hummocks, icy grottoes, crystal-clear ice with methane bubbles, snowy landscapes, and photo sessions against the backdrop of frozen cliffs.
Discovering the local culture, omul cuisine, and traditional Siberian delicacies. Warm conversations around the campfire, Baikal legends, and genuine emotions that make the journey to the ends of the earth worthwhile.
5 days of complete immersion in winter Baikal. Cozy accommodation, reliable guides, safe routes, and well-planned logistics at every stage. Everything is included — all you have to do is look, breathe, and feel the magic of the North.
A trip to Olkhon Island — a sacred place of power and legends. Shamanka Rock, Peschanaya Bay, Cape Khoboy, and breathtaking panoramic views. Travel by UAZ vehicles across the ice, stops in secluded bays, hot tea, and incredible photos.
TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 BAikal INTRODUCTION
Welcome! Your first long-awaited encounter with Lake Baikal is just about to begin! In the morning, our guide will meet you, and you will set off to the “heart of Baikal” — Olkhon Island! This is a place that attracts people from all over the world and one that leaves no one unchanged. Along the way, you will get to know your guide and the other travelers who will soon become your Baikal family. You will enjoy a tasting lunch featuring traditional Buryat cuisine. You will try the famous buuzas and other local specialties. Then we will head out to witness our first BAIKAL SUNSET! Cape Burkhan — one of the most captivating places on Lake Baikal. Baikal sunsets are a form of art in their own right — no two are ever the same. At the end of the day, we will check into a cozy and comfortable hotel and get ready for a new day of adventures!
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DAY 2 PLACE OF POWER
After a delicious breakfast, an exciting journey through the northern part of the island awaits you in Russian-made UAZ “Bukhanka” off-road vehicles. We will travel to the northernmost point of the island — Cape Khoboy, where an incredible view of the Big Sea, the widest and deepest part of Lake Baikal, opens up before you. Along the way, we will stop at some of the most picturesque locations to admire all the wonders of winter Baikal: blue ice hummocks, 50 shades of ice, grottoes, ice splashes, frozen caves, and ice stalactites. We will visit the top locations and sacred places of northern Olkhon: Cape Kharauntsy, Peschanoye Tract, Cape Sagan-Khushun, and Cape Khoboy. And now it's time to go skating on the largest natural ice rink in the world! While you skate across the vast surface of Baikal's crystal-clear ice, a delicious lunch will be prepared for you right in the middle of nature. The brightest photos! You have to know how to relax in style. And what a bar counter! A beautiful table will be set right on the ice of Lake Baikal. Delicious fish soup (ukha) and warming Baikal mulled wine — the signature dishes of our ice restaurant.
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DAY 3 THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
Khivus — a hovercraft and one of the most iconic ways to travel across Lake Baikal. Today, an exciting journey on this unique mode of transport awaits you! And now it's time to discover what true Baikal drift and adrenaline feel like — we'll ride buggies right across the ice! Our journey continues towards Listvyanka. Along the way, we will make stops in the southern part of Olkhon Island, visiting Ogoy Island and Cape Dragon. We will then continue through the Olkhon Gate and stop at some of the most spectacular locations along the way: Aya Bay, Peschanaya Bay, Bolshoye Goloustnoye, and Buguldeyka. This day will definitely stay in your memory because you'll experience the “Kiss of Baikal” — a special cocktail that can only be enjoyed on Lake Baikal and only in winter! Traveling by Khivus hovercraft, you will cover a distance equal to almost half the length of the lake! Tired but happy, we will arrive in Listvyanka and check into our hotel.
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DAY 4 THE LEGEND OF BAIKAL
Today, you won't have any long transfers, but when it comes to emotions, this day is every bit as exciting as the previous ones! We will visit the Baikal Museum, where you can take an interactive journey to the deepest point of Lake Baikal — 1,642 meters below the surface! Visiting the museum is also the only opportunity to see Baikal seals (nerpas) in winter. We will stop at the source of the Angara River. The Angara is known as the only daughter of Lake Baikal, as it is the only river that flows out of the lake. Our guide will tell you the main legend of these lands and show you the Shaman Stone, a sacred place for the indigenous peoples of the Baikal region. After lunch, we will take a chairlift to the observation deck at Chersky Stone, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Baikal from above! Near the observation deck, there is another special place — the White Stone, also known as the “Rock That Makes You Tremble.” We will also visit a colorful local fish market, where you can taste Baikal fish prepared in many different ways: omul, grayling, whitefish, golomyanka, and more! Nothing beats the freshest local fish! After enjoying the stunning landscapes of southern Baikal, we will head to Irkutsk. You will stay at a beautiful hotel where you can relax and recharge after an unforgettable journey through Baikal!
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DAY 5 THE JOURNEY HOME
How quickly time flies! Today, after breakfast, it will be time to begin your journey home. I guarantee that you will take home not only a suitcase full of belongings, but also a heart full of the brightest memories and magical emotions that winter Baikal has given you. Forever in your heart…
Your first long-awaited encounter with Lake Baikal is about to begin! In the morning, our guide will meet you, and you will set off to the “heart of Baikal.”
-All activities and excursions included in the tour program -Delicious breakfasts at the hotels -Excursion to Burkhan Cape and Saraysky Beach -Ice skating on Lake Baikal -Full-day jeep excursion to Khoboy Cape (northern Olkhon Island) across the ice, with stops at: Burkhan Cape, Kharantsy, Three Brothers, and Khoboy Cape, with visits to ice formations, caves, grottoes, and ice hummocks -Excursion to the Baikal Museum with an interactive dive to the bottom of Lake Baikal -Chairlift ride to Chersky Stone observation deck -Excursion around Listvyanka -Visit to the source of the Angara River -Visit to the local fish market -Buggy or quad bike ride -Professional guide throughout the tour -All transfers
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Crisp winter frost, crystal-clear ice, and shimmering caves adorned with icicles. You'll see blue ice ridges, frozen caves, and the famous methane bubbles — all the wonders of winter Baikal..Hot tea on the ice and photos against the backdrop of the crystal-clear lake.