Olkhon Island

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olkhon island

about the island

There are two versions regarding the origin of the name of the island, both stem from the language of the Buryats, the indigenous inhabitants of Olkhon. According to the first, the name of the island means "slightly wooded", and the second means "dry". Both words perfectly describe the island. After all, a third of the island is covered with forests and the amount of precipitation is extremely low - about 240 mm per year.

the oldest center of civilization

Olkhon Island is the historical and sacred center of Baikal. It is also the oldest center of civilization, famous for its mysterious caves, rock paintings, ancient legends and historical traditions. We highly recommend these tours for everyone who is interested not only in the Baikal nature, but also in the mystical places of the lake. In summer, there are great opportunities for hiking and cycling around the island, and in winter you can walk and drive directly on the ice!

program

6:30

6:30

start the journey

We will pick you up from any place in Irkutsk and start our trip. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Olkhon Island.

9:00

9:00

breakfast

We will stop for breakfast at a local cafe where you can try traditional Buryats food. On the way we will do some stops at the beautiful places.

10:30

10:30

ice road

We will drive directly on the Baikal ice

11:00

11:00

crystal ice

We will do several stops on the clear ice, visit ice caves and see ice bubbles

14:00

14:00

lunch time

15:00

15:00

to be continued

We will continue our ice tour and visit lots of places such as Yalga Cape, Shamanka Rock, Ogoy Island (Dragon Tale), Buddha Stupa and Trident Rock.

21:00 – 22:00

21:00 – 22:00

arrive in irkutsk

day 1

day 1

9:30 start the journey
We will pick you up from any place in Irkutsk and start our trip. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Olkhon Island.

12:30 lunch time
We will stop for breakfast at a local cafe where you can try traditional Buryats food. On the way we will do some stops at the beautiful places.

14:00 ice road
We will drive directly on the Baikal ice.
We will do several stops on the clear ice and visit some ice caves.

18:30 sunset
We will meet sunset at Cape Burkhan - Shamanka Rock

19:30 check in and dinner

🍲 Included meals: no

day 2

day 2

8:30 breakfast

9:00 start the tour to the North of the Island. We will see lots of ice caves, huge blue ice blocks and cracks, visit the famous rock Three Brothers, Kharantsy, cape Budun and the North part of Olkhon Island - cape Khoboy.

13:00 lunch and then we will continue our ice tour.

21:00-22:00 arrive in Irkutsk

🍲 Included meals: breakfast and lunch

day 1

day 1

9:30 start the journey
We will pick you up from any place in Irkutsk and start our trip. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Olkhon Island.

12:30 lunch time
We will stop for breakfast at a local cafe where you can try traditional Buryats food. On the way we will do some stops at the beautiful places.

14:00 ice road
We will drive directly on the Baikal ice.
We will do several stops on the clear ice and visit some ice caves.

18:30 sunset
We will meet sunset at Cape Burkhan - Shamanka Rock

19:30 check in and dinner

🍲 Included meals: no

day 2

day 2

8:30 breakfast

9:00 start the tour to the North of the Island. We will see lots of ice caves, huge blue ice blocks and cracks, visit the famous rock Three Brothers, Kharantsy, cape Budun and the North part of Olkhon Island - cape Khoboy.

13:00 lunch and then we will continue our ice tour

17:00 come back to Khuzhir and free time

19:00 dinner

🍲 Included meals: breakfast and lunch

day 3

day 3

8:30 breakfast

9:00 start the tour to the South part of Olkhon Island. Today will be lots of ice again. We will visit Yalga Cape with ice caves, Ogoy Island, Buddha Stupa, Kobylia Golova Cape, frozen bubbles and Trident Rock

13:00 lunch and then we will continue our ice tour

19:00 arrive in Irkutsk

🍲 Included meals: breakfast

day 1

day 1

9:30 start the journey
We will pick you up from any place in Irkutsk and start our trip. It takes about 3-4 hours to reach Olkhon Island.

12:30 lunch time
We will stop for breakfast at a local cafe where you can try traditional Buryats food. On the way we will do some stops at the beautiful places.

14:00 ice road
We will drive directly on the Baikal ice.
We will do several stops on the clear ice and visit some ice caves.

18:30 sunset
We will meet sunset at Cape Burkhan - Shamanka Rock

19:30 check in and dinner

🍲 Included meals: n

day 2

day 2

9:00 breakfast

9:30 start the tour to the North of the Island. We will see lots of ice caves, huge blue ice blocks and cracks, visit the famous rock Three Brothers, Kharantsy, cape Budun and the North part of Olkhon Island - cape Khoboy.

13:00 lunch and then we will continue our ice tour

17:00 come back to Khuzhir and free time

19:00 dinner

🍲 Included meals: breakfast and lunch

day 3

day 3

9:00 breakfast

9:30 start the tour to the South part of Olkhon Island. Today will be lots of ice again. We will visit Yalga Cape with ice caves, Ogoy Island, Buddha Stupa, Kobylia Golova Cape, frozen bubbles and Trident Rock

13:00 lunch and then we will continue our ice tour

17:00 come back to Khuzhir and free time

19:00 dinner

🍲 Included meals: breakfast and lunch

day 4

day 4

7:30 possible to meet sunrise at Shamanka Rock

9:00 breakfast

9:30-14:00 bonus time

17:00 return to Irkutsk

🍲 Included meals: breakfast

bonus

bonus

🎁 And only for our tourists we give a bonus - visiting marble quarry and the most beautiful bubbles on Baikal

price

per person
special price for large groups
*During 22-23 Feb and 8-9 March +10% to the tour cost

1 pax

by request

2 pax

32 500

₽

3 pax

24 500

₽

4 pax

5 pax and more

16 500

₽

19 500

₽

🚙 pick up and drop off in Irkutsk
🗣 English-speaking guide
🛵 all transfers
🎟 entrance fee to the National Park

price

per person
special price for large groups
*During 22-23 Feb and 8-9 March +10% to the tour cost

1 pax

by request

2 pax

52 000

₽

3 pax

43 000

₽

4 pax

38 500

₽

🚙all transfers
🗣 English-speaking guide
🛵 pick up and drop off in Irkutsk
🎟 entrance fee to the National Park
🍲 meals according to the program
🏘 accommodation in a guesthouse in a room with a private bathroom

*During ice freezing and melting seasons this tour requires extra transfer from end of December till beginning of February and from end of March till beginning of May that costs 14.000 rub per group (round trip) plus 1.200-1.400 rub per person for the hovercraft ride (round trip).

price

per person
special price for large groups
*During 22-23 Feb and 8-9 March +10% to the tour cost

1 pax

by request

2 pax

68 500

₽

3 pax

59 500

₽

4 pax

49 500

₽

🚙all transfers
🗣 English-speaking guide
🛵 pick up and drop off in Irkutsk
🎟 entrance fee to the National Park
🍲 meals according to the program
🏘 accommodation in a guesthouse in a room with a private bathroom

*During ice freezing and melting seasons this tour requires extra transfer from end of December till beginning of February and from end of March till beginning of May that costs 14.000 rub per group (round trip) plus 1.200-1.400 rub per person for the hovercraft ride (round trip).

price

per person
special price for large groups
*During 22-23 Feb and 8-9 March +10% to the tour cost

1 pax

by request

2 pax

87 000

₽

3 pax

72 000

₽

4 pax

64 000

₽

🚙all transfers
🗣 English-speaking guide
🛵 pick up and drop off in Irkutsk
🎟 entrance fee to the National Park
🍲 meals according to the program
🏘 accommodation in a guesthouse in a room with a private bathroom

*During ice freezing and melting seasons this tour requires extra transfer from end of December till beginning of February and from end of March till beginning of May that costs 14.000 rub per group (round trip) plus 1.200-1400 rub per person for the hovercraft ride (round trip).

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