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- 7 day
- May 2025
The cruise program " Lake Baikal awaking" by "Alexander Veliky» motor ship includes:
- Stop right above the deepest Lake Baikal place-1642 m;
- Olkhon Island visit to admire the most recognizable must-see of Lake Baikal - Shamanka Rock, and have a jeep tour to the North of Olkhon;
- Visit to Ogoi Island to see the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment and make a wish;
- Visit to the largest rookery of the Baikal seal (nerpa) – the Ushkany Islands and hope to see the seal in its natural environment;
- Visit to Akademicheskaya Bay with breathtaking stilted trees and enjoy the legendary Russian bathhouse on the shore of Lake Baikal;
- Unique glacial Lake Frolikha
- Walking tour through the real wild Siberian taiga in Zavorotnaya Bay.
- Air or train ticket to Irkutsk
- Meeting at the airport
- Visiting of the Baikal seals rookery on the Ushkany Islands
- Accommodation at a hotel before or after the cruise
- Additional excursion program before or after the cruise
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| Dates | Number of cabins for sale |
| 22 — 28 may 2025 | 11 |
08.45 – meeting at the hotel “Irkutsk” (44,Gagarin Boulevard).
09:00 – transfer to Listvianka to board the motor ship.
70 km along the Baikal motor road – your direct way to the Baikal! On the way – meeting your guide and some facts about the lake.
Boarding, accommodation in cabins. Meeting the crew. Security measures briefing.
The cruise starts! After the dinner - a guide’s event
The first day – 380 km along Lake Baikal!
Not any tourist can reach this area. We make a stop at the deepest place of the Lake – 1642 m. We conduct a ritual to cajole the Baikal and ask his mercy during the cruise.
After lunch, weland at the Small Ushkany Islands and you have an opportunity to visit a rookery of Baikal seals and observe these lovely animals in the wildlife (Please, take into consideration: the payment in cash is made on spot to a National park ranger – 2500 rub/person).
Late in the afternoon, we arrive at Chivyrkuisky Bay. For those to whom the Baikal water still seems too cold, there are hot springs useful for the treatment of sciatica and the musculoskeletal system.
In the evening - «Sacred Lake Baikal" quiz in the restaurant.
Today we sail 280 km along Lake Baikal!
We reach the north of Lake Baikal! We land in Ayaya Bay ("Ayaya" – very beautiful). We hike along the picturesque taiga eco-trail to the mountain glacial lake Frolikha(7 km., moderate difficulty). The view that we get at the end of the path is fantastically catching, because the Frolikha is one of the most intimate, untouched pearls of the Baikal nature.
Picnic on the shore with taiga tea.
Today we sail 190 km along Lake Baikal!
We come to Zavorotnaya Bay. Today we have a fascinating walk (about 3 km one way) to relict poplars and cedars, some of them more than 2 meters in diameter!
There are rich fishing areas here, so for fishing lovers a good catch is expected. Our chef will be happy to cook a tasty fish soup for you.
Today we sail 135 km along Lake Baikal!
Today we come to the famous Island of Olkhon, whichis called the "heart" of Lake Baikal. We landat Cape Sagan-Khushun, change to a colorful local UAZ – the only minivan that never fails in the absence of asphalt, and go to the northern extremity of Olkhon - Cape Khoboy.
The indigenous residents of the Baikal Region are the Buryats; today we will touch some of their culture. Today we delight beautiful landscapes, as well as local Buryat legends. We visit Shamanka Rock – one of the nine shrines of Asia and the most famous Baikal landmark.
Our ship waits for us in the village of Khuzhir.
Later we depart to Ogoi Island and visit the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment-a modern attraction, however with an interesting story.
Today we sail 73 km along Lake Baikal and go 50 km across Olkhon Island !
Our day is rich in activities.We arrive at Akademicheskaya Bay, the "Baikal Dunes" holiday center. At first, we visit PeschanayaBay and Babushka Bay (1.5 km, low difficulty). On the way, we meet some "stilted" trees, and the aim of our excursion is a beautiful sandy beach in the azure bay.
After lunch, we have an excursion to Observation Rock (2.5 hours, medium difficulty) to see the fascinating and catching panorama of the Baikal. Russian bathhouse on the shore when we return.
Captain’s dinner in the evening!
Today we sail 90 km along Lake Baikal!
End of the cruise.
Before we go to Irkutsk, we visit a fish and souvenir market.Transfer to Irkutsk. Approximate arrival in Irkutsk – 12.00
Красота байкальской природы, традиции и обычаи коренных народов, ответы на многие вопросы - наш гид Анастасия Манькова. Прекрасная эрудиция, обаяние, доброжелательность, юмор и увлеченность своим делом. Зажигательные вечера, викторины, фото и видео репортаж - наш любимый аниматор Андрей. В заключении круиза прекрасный фильм о нашем путешествии.
Маэстро кухни повар Родион, достойно мишленовских звёзд - вкуснейшие, красиво оформленные блюда.
Прохождение льдов в Чивыркуйском заливе, причаливание к берегу, помощь при посадке/высадке с борта теплохода - наш капитан Иван Владимирович с командой.
Душевная атмосфера на борту, интересная программа подарила незабываемые впечатления. Частичка Байкала в нашем сердце.
Наилучшие пожелания компании "Истлэнд" и её сотрудникам, подарившим нам праздник "Пробуждение Байкала"!
