Baikal Smart Travel

Baikal Smart Travel

When it’s better to visit Baikal? Where should I go on Baikal? What kind of stuff I need to take with?
Learn about how your Baikal first steps must look like on the «Traveler’s Notes» page.

Discover Baikal in the team of experienced guide!

Enjoy the Baikal Nature from the ship!

Sights, touristic areas and the Irkutsk map! Learn everything you need about touristic capital of Baikal!

Here we tell how tourists can use Irkutsk public transport to reach the most popular Baikal sights

Here you will learn about housing rentals, entertaiments and tourist routes on Baikal Lake. Don’t forget to download our Baikal Map — the best assistant in your travel!

The history and legends of Baikal are kept by its native people — the Buryats. On this page we tell you about their rich culture, ancient religion and delicious cuisine!

We have made for you a list of the most interesting cities of Lake Baikal for tourists. Each the city is the one small page from the giant book of Siberian culture and history, so try to visit as many towns as possible!

This is how you can get our way of life and make your travel unforgettable!

If you like to spend your free time outside, we strongly recommend you to visit Baikal touristic routes to feel the power and beauty of Baikal Nature.

Read our topics to learn how visit Baikal touristic routes by yourself.

Tours and Excursions to Baikal

We want to be sure that our visitors are fully prepared for their trip to Lake Baikal, so we provide detailed information about the excursions and tours organized on the Lake.

You’ll learn detailed information about each tourist location on Lake Baikal, including its features, activities, transportation, costs, and much more.

We’ll also describe which tourist locations (we also call them tourist destinations) are convenient to combine with each other to profitably and comfortably discover the most beautiful lake on the planet!

About tour organization in short

Types of tours to Lake Baikal

Day Tours

Short tours or excursions in a small group of up to eight people.

A visit to one, or rarely two, tourist locations on Lake Baikal. Below you’ll find a map of all the destinations.

Combination Tours

This event is for a group of eight or more people, lasting two days or more.

These tours consist of visiting several tourist locations, by this way we create a large tourist route.

Private Tours

Excursions, tours, or hikes for any number of days and participants.

Your guide will prepared for you a list of tourist destinations based on your wishes and budget. Just choose a point on the map!

Tours and Excursions to Baikal

We want to be sure that our visitors are fully prepared for their trip to Lake Baikal, so we provide detailed information about the excursions and tours organized on the Lake.

You’ll learn detailed information about each tourist location on Lake Baikal, including its features, activities, transportation, costs, and much more.

We’ll also describe which tourist locations (we also call them tourist destinations) are convenient to combine with each other to profitably and comfortably discover the most beautiful lake on the planet!

About tour organization in short

Types of tours to Lake Baikal

Day Tours

Short tours or excursions in a small group of up to eight people.

A visit to one, or rarely two, tourist locations on Lake Baikal. Below you’ll find a map of all the destinations.

Combination Tours

This event is for a group of eight or more people, lasting two days or more.

These tours consist of visiting several tourist locations, by this way we create a large tourist route.

Private Tours

Excursions, tours, or hikes for any number of days and participants.

Your guide will prepared for you a list of tourist destinations based on your wishes and budget. Just choose a point on the map!

Tours and Excursions to Baikal

We want to be sure that our visitors are fully prepared for their trip to Lake Baikal, so we provide detailed information about the excursions and tours organized on the Lake.

You’ll learn detailed information about each tourist location on Lake Baikal, including its features, activities, transportation, costs, and much more.

We’ll also describe which tourist locations (we also call them tourist destinations) are convenient to combine with each other to profitably and comfortably discover the most beautiful lake on the planet!

About tour organization in short

Types of tours to Lake Baikal

Day Tours

Short tours or excursions in a small group of up to eight people.

A visit to one, or rarely two, tourist locations on Lake Baikal. Below you’ll find a map of all the destinations.

Combination Tours

This event is for a group of eight or more people, lasting two days or more.

These tours consist of visiting several tourist locations, by this way we create a large tourist route.

Private Tours

Excursions, tours, or hikes for any number of days and participants.

Your guide will prepared for you a list of tourist destinations based on your wishes and budget. Just choose a point on the map!

Tourist locations on Lake Baikal

The map shows the most popular tourist locations on the Lake Baikal. Click on a name to open a brief description. The distance from Irkutsk to the location is shown in parentheses next to the name.

Tourist locations on Lake Baikal

The map shows the most popular tourist locations on the Lake Baikal. Click on a name to open a brief description. The distance from Irkutsk to the location is shown in parentheses next to the name.

Tourist locations on Lake Baikal

The map shows the most popular tourist locations on the Lake Baikal. Click on a name to open a brief description. The distance from Irkutsk to the location is shown in parentheses next to the name.

Baikal tourist map

One-day tours on Lake Baikal

There are approximately ten popular tourist destinations on Lake Baikal. We present a list of all the locations and brief information about each of them.

1. Olkhon Island

The pearl of Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island amazes with its uniqueness — covered by both steppes and forests, remote but accessible, so open but so mysterious!

The natural beauty, ancient monuments, natural and man-made attractions, the mysteries and legends that shroud the island! Olkhon remains in the memory of everyone who has ever step on its land.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

Places of Power
Climbing
Water recreation

Bicycle
Beach
Eco-Trail

What to see:
Shaman Rock, Pillars of Serge, Cape Khoboy, Mountain Zhima, Lonely Birch, Kurykan Wall, Cape Three Brothers and others

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

8 500

2. Warm Lakes

Hidden from people’s eyes in the southern part of Lake Baikal, at the foot of the Khamar-Daban Mountains, are amazing natural wonders: waterfalls, a relict forest, and three picturesque lakes that give this place its name.
A tour to the Warm Lakes combines admiring Lake Baikal’s natural beauty with relaxing by the water. It is perfect place for the whole family!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

  Forest hike
Water recreation Waterfalls

Climbing
Swimming
Picnic

What to see:
Relict forest, Skazka waterfall, Mount Monomakh’s Cap, Taltsinsky peak, Warm lakes

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 500

3. Taltsy village

The Taltsy Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture of the Peoples of Siberia is the best way to learn about the history, architecture, and way of life of the indigenous peoples of the Baikal region.

The museum’s exhibits will literally immerse you in the everyday life of an 18th-century village! Engaging crafting classes will keep you entertained, and unique souvenirs will forever preserve the memory of your trip!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 History
  Customs
Culture

Souvenirs
Crafting Classes
Water recreation

What to see:
Buryat, Evenki, Tofalar and Russian villages, an ancient fortress, an 18th-century estate and other attractions

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 000

4. Olkhinskoye Plateau

West of Irkutsk lies the Olkhinskoye Plateau. This area is famous for its skalniki — enormous rock formations that suddenly appear right in the middle of the forest.

Most of the route runs along a wide, relatively flat road, convenient for walking or cycling. There are very few hills and descents, making this route suitable for even the youngest tourists.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

Water recreation
  Forest hike
Bicycle

Picnic
Climbing

What to see:
The Olkha River, trees growing on stones, the «Vityaz» rock, «Turtle» rock, «Idol» rock, «Mirrors» rock and other sights

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 500

5. Circum-Baikal Railway

Workers built the railway along the shore of Lake Baikal, cutting through the massive cliffs surrounding the lake. The specially constructed supporting walls, viaducts, and tunnels are true works of art of that time.
The Circum-Baikal Railway is a combination of unique examples of late 19th-century engineering and the natural beauty of Baikal!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Railroad hike
Rest on the beach Tunnel crossings
Fishing
Water tours
 Steam train ride

What to see:
Italian Wall, Polovinny cape, tunnels, Kirkirey cape, Sharyzhalgay cape, protective walls and viaducts

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

6 500

6. Listvyanka

This small village, located right at the source of the Angara River from Lake Baikal, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Lake Baikal.
This is due to its natural and man-made attractions, accessible and interesting tourist services, as well as its convenient location — just 50 minutes from Irkutsk!
It’s easy to get here, and you’ll never want to leave this place, because there are so much to do!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Rest on the beach
  Diving
Water tours
Souvenirs

Horse riding
Cable car
 Local cuisine
Observatory

What to see:
Shaman Rock, Botanical Garden, Chersky Stone, Baikal Museum, Nerpinarium, Fish Market and other attractions

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 000

7. Chersky Peak

The majestic Khamar-Daban mountain ridge rises like an impregnable fortress to the south and southeast of Lake Baikal. Chersky Peak is one of the few doors allowing one to climb its walls.

At approximately 2,000 meters, the peak won’t pose a serious challenge for anyone with average fitness, but it will make you feel like a true mountain conqueror!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

Water recreationClimbing
  Forest hike
Bicycle
Picnic
Wild nature

What to see:
Heart Lake, the Devil’s Gate Pass, the waterfalls on the Podkomarnaya River, and the Marble Quarry

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

13 000

8. Arshan village

The village of Arshan is situated at the foot of the sacred Sayan Mountains. Arshan welcomes guests from all over the world every year.

Tourists are drawn by the pure mountain air, the opportunity to become better acquainted with the local culture and shamanic customs, and the thermal springs that help treat many ailments.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Shamanism
  Customs
Springs
Climbing
 Forest hike
Culture
 Local cuisine
 Shopping

What to see:
Kyngyrga River, Mongolian Market, Peak of Love, Grove of Tears, Old Larch, Sayan Mountains

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

6 000

9. Irkutsk

Founded in 1661, Irkutsk shows an ancient architecture and a rich history.
Irkutsk is known as the place where Decembrists were exiled. They left behind a rich cultural and historical legacy that can be explored by visiting their beautifully preserved estates.
Museums, ancient streets, and the charm of Siberian St. Petersburg — the tourism capital of Lake Baikal has plenty to surprise its guests!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Local cuisine
Culture
Excursions
Nightclubs
 History
  Walking
 Bicycle
 Shopping

What to see:
Cathedral of the Epiphany, Moscow Gate, Polish Catholic Church, District 130, Monument to Babr and other attractions

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

5 000

10. Great Baikal Trail

One of the Lake Baikal’s main attractions is divided into five major sections. It would take about a week to cover them all!
We offer a tour of the first, most popular and easiest section. The journey takes eight hours, but your efforts will be well rewarded – you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the Baikal shoreline and a boat ride.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

  Forest hike
Water recreationRest on the beach
 Swimming
 Picnic
  Wild nature

What to see:
Views of Lake Baikal from the shoreline, views of the forest surrounding Lake Baikal from the water, the village of Bolshiye Koty and Listvyanka

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

6 000

Однодневные туры на Байкале

There are approximately ten popular tourist destinations on Lake Baikal. We present a list of all the locations and brief information about each of them.

1. Olkhon Island

The pearl of Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island amazes with its uniqueness — covered by both steppes and forests, remote but accessible, so open but so mysterious!

The natural beauty, ancient monuments, natural and man-made attractions, the mysteries and legends that shroud the island! Olkhon remains in the memory of everyone who has ever step on its land.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

Places of Power
Climbing
Water Recreation

Bicycle
Beach
Eco-Trail

What to see:
Shaman Rock, Pillars of Serge, Cape Khoboy, Mountain Zhima, Lonely Birch, Kurykan Wall, Cape Three Brothers and others

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

8 500

2. Warm Lakes

Hidden from people’s eyes in the southern part of Lake Baikal, at the foot of the Khamar-Daban Mountains, are amazing natural wonders: waterfalls, a relict forest, and three picturesque lakes that give this place its name.
A tour to the Warm Lakes combines admiring Lake Baikal’s natural beauty with relaxing by the water. It is perfect place for the whole family!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

  Forest hike
Water recreation Waterfalls

Climbing
Swimming
Picnic

What to see:
Relict forest, Skazka waterfall, Mount Monomakh’s Cap, Taltsinsky peak, Warm lakes

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 500

3. Taltsy village

The Taltsy Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture of the Peoples of Siberia is the best way to learn about the history, architecture, and way of life of the indigenous peoples of the Baikal region.

The museum’s exhibits will literally immerse you in the everyday life of an 18th-century village! Engaging crafting classes will keep you entertained, and unique souvenirs will forever preserve the memory of your trip!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 History
  Customs
Culture

Souvenirs
Crafting classes
Water recreation

What to see:
Buryat, Evenki, Tofalar and Russian villages, an ancient fortress, an 18th-century estate and other attractions

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 000

4. Olkhinskoye Plateau

West of Irkutsk lies the Olkhinskoye Plateau. This area is famous for its skalniki — enormous rock formations that suddenly appear right in the middle of the forest.

Most of the route runs along a wide, relatively flat road, convenient for walking or cycling. There are very few hills and descents, making this route suitable for even the youngest tourists.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

Water recreation
  Forest hike
Bicycle

Picnic
Climbing

What to see:
The Olkha River, trees growing on stones, the «Vityaz» rock, «Turtle» rock, «Idol» rock, «Mirrors» rock and other sights

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 500

5. Circum-Baikal Railway

Workers built the railway along the shore of Lake Baikal, cutting through the massive cliffs surrounding the lake. The specially constructed supporting walls, viaducts, and tunnels are true works of art of that time.
The Circum-Baikal Railway is a combination of unique examples of late 19th-century engineering and the natural beauty of Baikal!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Railroad hike
Rest on the beach Tunnel crossings
Fishing
Water tours
 Steam train ride

What to see:
Italian Wall, Polovinny cape, tunnels, Kirkirey cape, Sharyzhalgay cape, protective walls and viaducts

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

6 500

6. Listvyanka

This small village, located right at the source of the Angara River from Lake Baikal, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Lake Baikal.
This is due to its natural and man-made attractions, accessible and interesting tourist services, as well as its convenient location — just 50 minutes from Irkutsk!
It’s easy to get here, and you’ll never want to leave this place, because there are so much to do!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Rest on the beach
  Diving
Water tours
Souvenirs
Horse riding
Cable car
 Local cuisine
Observatory

What to see:
Shaman Rock, Botanical Garden, Chersky Stone, Baikal Museum, Nerpinarium, Fish Market and other attractions

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

4 000

7. Cherskiy Peak

The majestic Khamar-Daban mountain ridge rises like an impregnable fortress to the south and southeast of Lake Baikal. Chersky Peak is one of the few doors allowing one to climb its walls.

At approximately 2,000 meters, the peak won’t pose a serious challenge for anyone with average fitness, but it will make you feel like a true mountain conqueror!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

Water recreationClimbing
  Forest hike
Bicycle
Picnic
Wild nature

What to see:
Heart Lake, the Devil’s Gate Pass, the waterfalls on the Podkomarnaya River, and the Marble Quarry

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

13 000

8. Arshan village

The village of Arshan is situated at the foot of the sacred Sayan Mountains. Arshan welcomes guests from all over the world every year.

Tourists are drawn by the pure mountain air, the opportunity to become better acquainted with the local culture and shamanic customs, and the thermal springs that help treat many ailments.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to see:

 Shamanism
  Customs
Springs
Climbing
 Forest hike
Culture
 Local cuisine
 Shopping

What to see:
Kyngyrga River, Mongolian Market, Peak of Love, Grove of Tears, Old Larch, Sayan Mountains

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

6 000

9. Irkutsk

Founded in 1661, Irkutsk shows an ancient architecture and a rich history.
Irkutsk is known as the place where Decembrists were exiled. They left behind a rich cultural and historical legacy that can be explored by visiting their beautifully preserved estates.
Museums, ancient streets, and the charm of Siberian St. Petersburg — the tourism capital of Lake Baikal has plenty to surprise its guests!

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

 Local cuisine
Culture
Excursions
Nightclubs
 History
  Walking
 Bicycle
 Shopping

What to see:
Cathedral of the Epiphany, Moscow Gate, Polish Catholic Church, District 130, Monument to Babr and other attractions

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

5 000

10. Great Baikal Trail

One of the Lake Baikal’s main attractions is divided into five major sections. It would take about a week to cover them all!
We offer a tour of the first, most popular and easiest section. The journey takes eight hours, but your efforts will be well rewarded – you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the Baikal shoreline and a boat ride.

Popularity

Difficulty

Availability

What to do:

  Forest hike
Water recreationRest on the beach
 Swimming
 Picnic
  Wild nature

What to see:
Views of Lake Baikal from the shoreline, views of the forest surrounding Lake Baikal from the water, the village of Bolshiye Koty and Listvyanka

An average price for one-day tour for one person:

6 000

One-day tours on Lake Baikal

There are approximately ten popular tourist destinations on Lake Baikal. We present the list of all the locations, click on the description card to get detailed information about each of them.

1. Olkhon Island

The pearl of Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island amazes with its uniqueness — covered by both steppes and forests, remote but accessible, so open but so mysterious! The natural beauty, ancient monuments, natural and man-made attractions, the mysteries and legends that shroud the island! Olkhon remains in the memory of everyone who has ever step on its land.

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Places of Power, Climbing, Water recreation, Bicycle, Beach, Eco-Trail

What to see: Shaman Rock, Pillars of Serge, Cape Khoboy, Mountain Zhima, Lonely Birch, Kurykan Wall, Cape Three Brothers and others

An average price: 8 500 rubles

2. Warm Lakes

Hidden from people’s eyes in the southern part of Lake Baikal, at the foot of the Khamar-Daban Mountains, are amazing natural wonders: waterfalls, a relict forest, and three picturesque lakes that give this place its name. A tour to the Warm Lakes combines admiring Lake Baikal’s natural beauty with relaxing by the water. It is perfect place for the whole family!

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Forest hike, Water recreation, Waterfalls, Climbing, Swimming, Picnic

what to see: Relict forest, Skazka waterfall, Mount Monomakh’s Cap, Taltsinsky peak, Warm lakes

An average price: 4 500 rubles

3. Taltsy village

The Taltsy Open-Air Museum of Wooden Architecture of the Peoples of Siberia is the best way to learn about the history, architecture, and way of life of the indigenous peoples of the Baikal region. The museum’s exhibits will literally immerse you in the everyday life of an 18th-century village! Engaging crafting classes will keep you entertained, and unique souvenirs will forever preserve the memory of your trip!

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: History, Customs, Culture, Souvenirs, Crafting Classes, Water recreation

What to see: Buryat, Evenki, Tofalar and Russian villages, an ancient fortress, an 18th-century estate and other attractions

An average price: 4 000 rubles

4. Olkhinskoye Plateau

West of Irkutsk lies the Olkhinskoye Plateau. This area is famous for its skalniki — enormous rock formations that suddenly appear right in the middle of the forest. Most of the route runs along a wide, relatively flat road, convenient for walking or cycling. There are very few hills and descents, making this route suitable for even the youngest tourists.

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Water recreation, Forest hike, Bicycle, Picnic,
Climbing

What to see: The Olkha River, trees growing on stones, the «Vityaz» rock, «Turtle» rock, «Idol» rock, «Mirrors» rock and other sights

An average price: 4 500 rubles

5. Circum-Baikal Railway

Workers built the railway along the shore of Lake Baikal, cutting through the massive cliffs surrounding the lake. The specially constructed supporting walls, viaducts, and tunnels are true works of art of that time. The Circum-Baikal Railway is a combination of unique examples of late 19th-century engineering and the natural beauty of Baikal!

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Railroad hike, Rest on the beach, Tunnel crossings, Fishing, Water tours, Steam train ride

What to see: Italian Wall, Polovinny cape, tunnels, Kirkirey cape, Sharyzhalgay cape, protective walls and viaducts

An average price: 6 500 rubles

6. Listvyanka

This small village, located right at the source of the Angara River from Lake Baikal, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Lake Baikal. This is due to its natural and man-made attractions, accessible and interesting tourist services, as well as its convenient location — just 50 minutes from Irkutsk! It’s easy to get here, and you’ll never want to leave this place, because there are so much to do!

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Rest on the beach, Diving, Water tours, Souvenirs, Horse riding, Cable car, Local cuisine, Observatory

What to see: Shaman Rock, Botanical Garden, Chersky Stone, Baikal Museum, Nerpinarium, Fish Market and other attractions

An average price: 4 000 rubles

7. Cherskiy Peak

The majestic Khamar-Daban mountain ridge rises like an impregnable fortress to the south and southeast of Lake Baikal. Chersky Peak is one of the few doors allowing one to climb its walls. At approximately 2,000 meters, the peak won’t pose a serious challenge for anyone with average fitness, but it will make you feel like a true mountain conqueror!

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Water recreation, Climbing, Forest hike, Bicycle, Picnic, Wild nature

what to see: Heart Lake, the Devil’s Gate Pass, the waterfalls on the Podkomarnaya River, and the Marble Quarry

An average price: 13 000 rubles

8. Arshan village

The village of Arshan is situated at the foot of the sacred Sayan Mountains. Arshan welcomes guests from all over the world every year. Tourists are drawn by the pure mountain air, the opportunity to become better acquainted with the local culture and shamanic customs, and the thermal springs that help treat many ailments.

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Shamanism, Customs, Springs, Climbing, Forest hike, Culture, Local cuisine, Shopping

What to see: Kyngyrga River, Mongolian Market, Peak of Love, Grove of Tears, Old Larch, Sayan Mountains

An average price: 6 000 rubles

9. Irkutsk

Founded in 1661, Irkutsk shows an ancient architecture and a rich history. Irkutsk is known as the place where Decembrists were exiled. They left behind a rich cultural and historical legacy that can be explored by visiting their beautifully preserved estates. Museums, ancient streets, and the charm of Siberian St. Petersburg — the tourism capital of Lake Baikal has plenty to surprise its guests!

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Local cuisine, Culture, Excursions, Nightclubs, History, Walking, Bicycle, Shopping

What to see: Cathedral of the Epiphany, Moscow Gate, Polish Catholic Church, District 130, Monument to Babr and other attractions

An average price: 5 000 rubles

10. Great Baikal Trail

One of the Lake Baikal’s main attractions is divided into five major sections. It would take about a week to cover them all! We offer a tour of the first, most popular and easiest section. The journey takes eight hours, but your efforts will be well rewarded – you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from the Baikal shoreline and a boat ride.

Popularity

Difficulty

What to do: Forest hike, Water recreation, Rest on the beach, Swimming, Picnic, Wild nature

What to see: Views of Lake Baikal from the shoreline, views of the forest surrounding Lake Baikal from the water, the village of Bolshiye Koty and Listvyanka

An average price: 6 000 rubles

Combined Tours to Baikal

A large multi-day tour of Lake Baikal is nothing more than a combination of two, three, or more of the tours we showed you above .
Here are the most popular options of large tours to Lake Baikal.

Tours for one or two days

Irkutsk + Taltsy + Listvyanka

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 13 000

Listvyanka + Great Baikal Trail

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 11 000

Warm Lakes + Listvyanka

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 15 000

Circum-Baikal Railway + Cherskiy Peak

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 32 000

Listvyanka + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 16 000

Irkutsk + Arshan

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 13 000

Tours for three or four days

Listvyanka + Great Baikal Trail + Olkhon Island

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 40 000

Arshan village + Chersky Peak

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 38 000

Circum-Baikal Railway + Listvyanka + Great Baikal Trail

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Train + Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 32 000

Warm Lakes + Chersky Peak

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 40 000

Olkhinskoye Plateau + Irkutsk+ Taltsy village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 24 000

Arshan village + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 29 000

Tours for five or six days

 Olkhon Island + Arshan village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 60 000

 Olkhon Island + Listvyanka + Taltsy village + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 90 000

Irkutsk + Olkhinskoye Plateau + Chersky Peak + Warm Lakes

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 65 000

Olkhon Island + Arshan village + Chersky Peak + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 78 000

Warm Lakes + Chersky Peak + Arshan village + Irkutsk

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 65 000

Great Baikal Trail + Listvyanka + Irkutsk + Arshan village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 45 000

The final price of a tour consists of:

Guide: two days is one price, three days is a bit more expensive.
Example: a one-day tour of Irkutsk costs 6,000 rubles, two days are around 9,000 or 10,000 rubles.

Transfer: the more locations on the route, the higher the price. The distance between points on the route and the type of transport are also taken into account.
Example: a hike along the Great Baikal Trail costs 6,000 rubles, while a round-trip by car to Listvyanka costs around 1,000 rubles per person.
From the village of Bol’shiye Koty, you need to return by motorboat, which is pretty expensive: around 3,000 rubles per person. The total cost of the tour is around 10,000 rubles.

Accommodation or the number of nights: the average price per night is around 5,000 rubles. Where you stay is also very important; it varies greatly!
Example: booking a room in Irkutsk and booking a house in Listvyanka are two very different things. In Irkutsk you can find an apartment, a private room in a hostel or an inexpensive hotel for 3,000 rubles per night.
In Listvyanka, renting a house will cost at least 5,000 rubles per night.

Thank you for your attention!

Combined Tours to Baikal

A large multi-day tour of Lake Baikal is nothing more than a combination of two, three, or more of the tours we showed you above .
Here are the most popular options of large tours to Lake Baikal.

Tours for one or two days

Irkutsk + Taltsy + Listvyanka

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 13 000

Listvyanka + Great Baikal Trail

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 11 000

Warm Lakes + Listvyanka

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 15 000

Circum-Baikal Railway + Chersky Peak

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 32 000

Listvyanka + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 16 000

Irkutsk + Arshan village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 13 000

Tours for three or four days

Listvyanka + Great Baikal Trail + Olkhon Island

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 40 000

Arshan village + Chersky Peak

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 38 000

Circum-Baikal Railway + Listvyanka + Great Baikal Trail

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Train + Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 32 000

Warm Lakes + Chersky Peak

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 40 000

Olkhinskoye Plateau + Irkutsk + Taltsy village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 24 000

Arshan village + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 29 000

Tours for five or six days

 Olkhon Island + Arshan village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 60 000

 Olkhon Island + Listvyanka + Taltsy village + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 90 000

Irkutsk + Olkhinskoye Plateau + Chersky Peak + Warm Lakes

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 65 000

Olkhon Island + Arshan village + Chersky Peak + Circum-Baikal Railway

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 78 000

Warm Lakes + Chersky Peak + Arshan village + Irkutsk

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 65 000

Great Baikal Trail + Listvyanka + Irkutsk + Arshan village

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 45 000

The final price of a tour consists of:

Guide: two days is one price, three days is a bit more expensive.
Example: a one-day tour of Irkutsk costs 6,000 rubles, two days are around 9,000 or 10,000 rubles.

Transfer: the more locations on the route, the higher the price. The distance between points on the route and the type of transport are also taken into account.
Example: a hike along the Great Baikal Trail costs 6,000 rubles, while a round-trip by car to Listvyanka costs around 1,000 rubles per person.
From the village of Bol’shiye Koty, you need to return by motorboat, which is pretty expensive: around 3,000 rubles per person. The total cost of the tour is around 10,000 rubles.

Accommodation or the number of nights: the average price per night is around 5,000 rubles. Where you stay is also very important; it varies greatly!
Example: booking a room in Irkutsk and booking a house in Listvyanka are two very different things. In Irkutsk you can find an apartment, a private room in a hostel or an inexpensive hotel for 3,000 rubles per night.
In Listvyanka, renting a house will cost at least 5,000 rubles per night.

Thank you for your attention!

Combined Tours to Baikal

A large multi-day tour of Lake Baikal is nothing more than a combination of two, three, or more of the tours we showed you above .
Here are the most popular options of large tours to Lake Baikal.

Tours for one or two days

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 13 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 11 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 15 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 32 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 16 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 13 000

Tours for three or four days

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 40 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 38 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Train + Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 32 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 40 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 24 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 29 000

Tours for five or six days

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 60 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 90 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 65 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Train

An average price per person:
₽ 78 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus

An average price per person:
₽ 65 000

Popularity

Difficulty

Type of transport:
Minibus + Motorboat

An average price per person:
₽ 45 000

The final price of a tour consists of:

Guide: two days is one price, three days is a bit more expensive.
Example: a one-day tour of Irkutsk costs 6,000 rubles, two days are around 9,000 or 10,000 rubles.

Transfer: the more locations on the route, the higher the price. The distance between points on the route and the type of transport are also taken into account.
Example: a hike along the Great Baikal Trail costs 6,000 rubles, while a round-trip by car to Listvyanka costs around 1,000 rubles per person.
From the village of Bol’shiye Koty, you need to return by motorboat, which is pretty expensive: around 3,000 rubles per person. The total cost of the tour is around 10,000 rubles.

Accommodation or the number of nights: the average price per night is around 5,000 rubles. Where you stay is also very important; it varies greatly!
Example: booking a room in Irkutsk and booking a house in Listvyanka are two very different things. In Irkutsk you can find an apartment, a private room in a hostel or an inexpensive hotel for 3,000 rubles per night.
In Listvyanka, renting a house will cost at least 5,000 rubles per night.

Thank you for your attention!

Private Tours to Lake Baikal

Your game, your rules! When creating a custom tour, we take into account your personal preferences: locations, activities, cultural and culinary programs, and much more.
Below is a universal tour booking form where you can tell us what you expect from your trip!

Please write your name and be sure to include your email address for feedback. Also, indicate the tour type, date, and number of guests.
Then, check the selected route or locations you would like to visit as part of your tour.

You can also tell us what you expect from the Baikal Trip, and we will do our best to help. Use the «Message» field.
We will respond within 24 hours.

Booking tours to Lake Baikal

Private Tours to Lake Baikal

Your game, your rules! When creating a custom tour, we take into account your personal preferences: locations, activities, cultural and culinary programs, and much more.
Below is a universal tour booking form where you can tell us what you expect from your trip!

Booking tours to Lake Baikal

Please write your name and be sure to include your email address for feedback. Also, indicate the tour type, date, and number of guests.
Then, check the selected route or locations you would like to visit as part of your tour.

You can also tell us what you expect from the Baikal Trip, and we will do our best to help. Use the «Message» field.
We will respond within 24 hours.

Private Tours to Lake Baikal

Your game, your rules! When creating a custom tour, we take into account your personal preferences: locations, activities, cultural and culinary programs, and much more.

Below is a universal tour booking form where you can tell us what you expect from your trip!

Booking tours to Lake Baikal

Please write your name and be sure to include your email address for feedback. Also, indicate the tour type, date, and number of guests.
Then, check the selected route or locations you would like to visit as part of your tour.

You can also tell us what you expect from the Baikal Trip, and we will do our best to help. Use the «Message» field.
We will respond within 24 hours.