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.

Ольхинское Плато

Tour to the Olkhinskoye Plateau

The plateau is famous for its rock outcrops. These weathered stone masses rise proudly above the surrounding forest.
A tour of the Olkhinskoye Plateau is a leisurely walk along an easy route, ending with a picnic at the top or base of a rock outcrop before going back.
This route is very simple and short; a person of average fitness will only need about five hours to complete the route to the «Vityaz» rock. However, this only applies to this particular rock; there are many of them on the Olkhinskoye Plateau!
We explain how to visit the «Vityaz» rock with a guide and what other routes this tour can be combined with on this page./p>

Olkhinskoye Plateau Tour Features

Difficulty by bicycle

Difficulty by foot

Popularity

  • The wide road with minimal climbs and descents is popular among cyclists. Rent a bicycle will be a good idea!

  • Walking to «Vityaz» is a leisurely half-day hike, and not just that. However, if you prefer, you can spend the night in tents and explore other rocks the next day.

  • Orlyonok Station is usually reached by train; the starting point can also be reached by car.

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Ольхинское Плато

Tour to the Olkhinskoye Plateau

The plateau is famous for its rock outcrops. These weathered stone masses rise proudly above the surrounding forest.
A tour of the Olkhinskoye Plateau is a leisurely walk along an easy route, ending with a picnic at the top or base of a rock outcrop before going back.
This route is very simple and short; a person of average fitness will only need about five hours to complete the route to the «Vityaz» rock. However, this only applies to this particular rock; there are many of them on the Olkhinskoye Plateau!
We explain how to visit the «Vityaz» rock with a guide and what other routes this tour can be combined with on this page./p>

Olkhinskoye Plateau Tour Features

Difficulty by bicycle

Difficulty by foot

Popularity

  • The wide road with minimal climbs and descents is popular among cyclists. Rent a bicycle will be a good idea!

  • Walking to «Vityaz» is a leisurely half-day hike, and not just that. However, if you prefer, you can spend the night in tents and explore other rocks the next day.

  • Orlyonok Station is usually reached by train; the starting point can also be reached by car.

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What does the Olkhinskoye Plateau prepare for us?

Tour highlights

The Path to the «Vityaz»

This tour is often chosen by families with children or tourists who don’t want to experience too much of a challenge. A gentle walk, the sounds of the forest, and a picnic on the riverbank or at the top of the Rock await you!

What does the Olkhinskoye Plateau prepare for us?

Tour highlights

The Path to the «Vityaz»

This tour is often chosen by families with children or tourists who don’t want to experience too much of a challenge. A gentle walk, the sounds of the forest, and a picnic on the riverbank or at the top of the Rock await you!

A lifetime memory!

Olkhinskoye Plateau impressions

Siberian forest

Plateau Rocks

Picnic at the Rock’s peak

Easy walk

Forest growing from stones

Relaxing by the river

A lifetime memory!

Olkhinskoye Plateau impressions

Siberian forest

Plateau Rocks

Picnic at the Rock’s peak

Easy walk

Forest growing from stones

Relaxing by the river

Tour to the Olkhinskoye Plateau
Ольхинское Плато

The plateau is famous for its rock outcrops. These weathered stone masses rise proudly above the surrounding forest.
A tour of the Olkhinskoye Plateau is a leisurely walk along an easy route, ending with a picnic at the top or base of a rock outcrop before going back.
This route is very simple and short; a person of average fitness will only need about five hours to complete the route to the «Vityaz» rock. However, this only applies to this particular rock; there are many of them on the Olkhinskoye Plateau!
We explain how to visit the «Vityaz» rock with a guide and what other routes this tour can be combined with on this page.

Olkhinskoye Plateau Tour Features

Difficulty by bicycle

Difficulty by foot

Popularity

  • The wide road with minimal climbs and descents is popular among cyclists. Rent a bicycle will be a good idea!

  • Walking to «Vityaz» is a leisurely half-day hike, and not just that. However, if you prefer, you can spend the night in tents and explore other rocks the next day.

  • Orlyonok Station is usually reached by train; the starting point can also be reached by car.

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Tour details of the Olkhinskoye Plateau

At the very beginning of the route, you’ll encounter the Olkha River — it will accompany you almost the entire way to the rock, then disappear into the forest, only to refresh you again at the foot of «Vityaz».
Your way will run along a wide road, which will turn into a narrow forest path at the very end.
The route is quite simple, with only a short, gentle climb at the end, followed by a descent to the Rock.
Overall, the journey to Vityaz and back will take about five hours. The cost will be around four to five thousand rubles.

You can reach «Vityaz» and continue on to other nearby rock formations — «Idol», «Turtle», «Old Woman», «Mirrors», and others. This will take longer.
An experienced guide will comfortably and smoothly take you through all the plateau’s beauty. This service won’t cost much, around six to eight thousand rubles.
You can complete this route in eight to ten hours, and you’ll rightfully be calling yourself a conqueror of the Olkhinskoye Plateau!

Baikal Smart Travel recommends!

If you visit the Olkhinskoye Plateau early in the morning, you’ll be back in Irkutsk by around 18:00, and can spend the entire evening strolling around the city or visiting museums.

What does the Olkhinskoye Plateau prepare for us?

Tour highlights

A view from the «Vityaz» Rock

Короткий путь с Олхинского плато

The descent on the short way

Olkhinskoe plateau trail

Trees grow even on the stones!

Olkhinskoe plateau trail

A place for rest

The Path to the «Vityaz»

This tour is often chosen by families with children or tourists who don’t want to experience too much of a challenge. A gentle walk, the sounds of the forest, and a picnic on the riverbank or at the top of the Rock await you!

Ольхинское Плато

Olkha river

Olkhinskoe plateau

Path to the Rock

Ольхинское Плато

There is a small clearing near the Rock

Olkhinskoe plateau

At the foot of the rock

A lifetime memory!

Olkhinskoye Plateau impressions

Plateau giant Rocks

Relaxing by the water

Siberian forest

Easy walk

Picnic at the Rock’s peak

Forest growing from stones

Tour details of the Olkhinskoye Plateau

At the very beginning of the route, you’ll encounter the Olkha River — it will accompany you almost the entire way to the rock, then disappear into the forest, only to refresh you again at the foot of «Vityaz».
Your way will run along a wide road, which will turn into a narrow forest path at the very end.
The route is quite simple, with only a short, gentle climb at the end, followed by a descent to the Rock.
Overall, the journey to Vityaz and back will take about five hours. The cost will be around four to five thousand rubles.

You can reach «Vityaz» and continue on to other nearby rock formations — «Idol», «Turtle», «Old Woman», «Mirrors», and others. This will take longer.
An experienced guide will comfortably and smoothly take you through all the plateau’s beauty. This service won’t cost much, around six to eight thousand rubles.
You can complete this route in eight to ten hours, and you’ll rightfully be calling yourself a conqueror of the Olkhinskoye Plateau!

Baikal Smart Travel recommends!

If you visit the Olkhinskoye Plateau early in the morning, you’ll be back in Irkutsk by around 18:00, and can spend the entire evening strolling around the city or visiting museums.

Tour details of the Olkhinskoye Plateau

At the very beginning of the route, you’ll encounter the Olkha River — it will accompany you almost the entire way to the rock, then disappear into the forest, only to refresh you again at the foot of «Vityaz».
Your way will run along a wide road, which will turn into a narrow forest path at the very end.
The route is quite simple, with only a short, gentle climb at the end, followed by a descent to the Rock.
Overall, the journey to Vityaz and back will take about five hours. The cost will be around four to five thousand rubles.

You can reach «Vityaz» and continue on to other nearby rock formations — «Idol», «Turtle», «Old Woman», «Mirrors», and others. This will take longer.
An experienced guide will comfortably and smoothly take you through all the plateau’s beauty. This service won’t cost much, around six to eight thousand rubles.
You can complete this route in eight to ten hours, and you’ll rightfully be calling yourself a conqueror of the Olkhinskoye Plateau!

Baikal Smart Travel
recommends!

If you visit the Olkhinskoye Plateau early in the morning, you’ll be back in Irkutsk by around 18:00, and can spend the entire evening strolling around the city or visiting museums.

Tour to the Olkhinskoye Plateau

Approximate cost per person:

₽ 4 500

Group size: 4 to 20 people

Duration: One or two days

Dates: Everyday, depending on the group size

Ольхинское Плато

Tour to the Olkhinskoye Plateau

Approximate cost per person:

₽ 4 500

Group size: 4 to 20 people

Duration: One or two days

Dates: Everyday, depending on the group size

Ольхинское Плато

Be the guide for yourself!
We’ll tell you how to visit the Olkhinskoye Plateau on your own! Read our article:

Our website team would be happy to show you the beauty of the Plateau! We usually leave early in the morning by train and return to Irkutsk in the evening.

Tour to the Olkhinskoye Plateau

Approximate cost per person:

₽ 4 500

Group size: 4 to 20 people

Duration: One or two days

Dates: Everyday, depending on the group size

Ольхинское Плато

Be the guide for yourself!
We’ll tell you how to visit the Olkhinskoye Plateau on your own! Read our article:

Our website team would be happy to show you the beauty of the Plateau! We usually leave early in the morning by train and return to Irkutsk in the evening.

Email

baikaltraveler308@gmail.com

Call

+7 (999) 643-65-64

Email

baikaltraveler308@gmail.com

Call

+7 (999) 643-65-64

Be the guide for yourself!
We’ll tell you how to visit the Olkhinskoye Plateau on your own! Read our article:

Our website team would be happy to show you the beauty of the Plateau! We usually leave early in the morning by train and return to Irkutsk in the evening.

Email

baikaltraveler308@gmail.com

Call

+7 (999) 643-65-64