LAKE BAIKAL ICE TRIP
A guided journey into the world of crystal-clear ice and the endless horizons of Lake Baikal
Available tour dates: 15 February – 15 March 2027
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Available tour dates: 15 February – 15 March 2027
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
DISCOVER LAKE BAIKAL
A journey into a world of crystal-clear ice and endless horizons
Discover the silent beauty and winter splendour of Lake Baikal. This guided journey offers a unique opportunity to experience the greatness of Siberian nature, explore the history and culture of the region, and see the famous turquoise ice and “Baikal bubbles”.
TOUR ROUTE:
TOUR ROUTE:
Irkutsk City → Listvyanka Village → Peschanaya Bay → Olkhon Island → Ust-Orda Village → Irkutsk City
TOP EXPERIENCES
Eight unforgettable days filled with the natural wonders, culture and traditions of Lake Baikal
Baikal Ice Wonders
Discover fabulous ice grottoes, giant ice hummocks and spectacular frozen formations along the shores of Lake Baikal.
Turquoise Ice and Bubbles
See crystal-clear turquoise ice, frozen algae and the famous methane bubbles rising from the depths of the lake.
Hovercraft Adventure
Travel across the frozen lake by hovercraft and admire the endless winter landscapes on the way to Olkhon Island.
Walking Trees
Visit Peschanaya Bay and see its unique walking trees, with their roots rising up to two metres above the ground.
Olkhon Island Adventure
Explore the most beautiful places of Olkhon Island by off-road UAZ vehicle and enjoy unforgettable panoramic views.
Siberian Culture and Cuisine
Discover Buryat traditions and taste local dishes, including omul soup, Buryat buuzy and shulen.
TOUR ITINERARY
8 days / 7 nights across Lake Baikal
DAY 1
Arrival in Irkutsk
Arrival at Irkutsk Airport. Meet your guide at the airport and transfer to a 4-star hotel. Check in to a Deluxe twin or double room. Dinner at the hotel restaurant, followed by time to rest after the flight.
- Meals included: Dinner
- Accommodation: Deluxe twin or double room at TAIGA Hotel 4★
DAY 2
Meet Lake Baikal
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and travel towards Listvyanka Village.
On the way, visit the Taltsy Museum and discover the history, architecture and traditions of the peoples of the Baikal region. Continue to Listvyanka, where you will enjoy a dog-sledding experience.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Baikal Museum and learn about the lake’s unique nature, flora and fauna. The day ends at the Chersky Stone observation deck, offering magnificent views of Lake Baikal and the surrounding mountains.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
On the way, visit the Taltsy Museum and discover the history, architecture and traditions of the peoples of the Baikal region. Continue to Listvyanka, where you will enjoy a dog-sledding experience.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Baikal Museum and learn about the lake’s unique nature, flora and fauna. The day ends at the Chersky Stone observation deck, offering magnificent views of Lake Baikal and the surrounding mountains.
Check in at the hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Standard twin or double room at Krestovaya Pad Hotel 3★
DAY 3
Explore Lake Baikal Ice
After breakfast, travel across the frozen lake by hovercraft to the sacred island of Olkhon. Along the way, admire endless expanses of ice, majestic cliffs and the famous “Baikal bubbles”.
Stop at Peschanaya Bay to explore its unique natural scenery, walk among the sand dunes, take photographs against the frozen lake and see the famous walking trees. Enjoy a light snack and hot tea with Siberian herbs.
Continue to Buguldeika, where lunch will be served at a local café. Afterwards, travel to Olkhon Island, check in at a hotel located on the shore of Lake Baikal and enjoy dinner.
Stop at Peschanaya Bay to explore its unique natural scenery, walk among the sand dunes, take photographs against the frozen lake and see the famous walking trees. Enjoy a light snack and hot tea with Siberian herbs.
Continue to Buguldeika, where lunch will be served at a local café. Afterwards, travel to Olkhon Island, check in at a hotel located on the shore of Lake Baikal and enjoy dinner.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Standard twin or double room at Baikalov Ostrog Hotel 2★
DAY 4
Explore Olkhon Island
After breakfast, set off by off-road UAZ vehicle to the northernmost point of Olkhon Island — Cape Khoboy.
The first stop will be Kharantsy Village, followed by Peschanka Village, where you will see uniquely shaped Baikal trees. Continue to the Three Brothers Rock and then arrive at Cape Khoboy, one of the island’s most spectacular locations.
During the excursion, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature and taste Siberian drinks served in ice glasses. Return to the hotel in the evening and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
The first stop will be Kharantsy Village, followed by Peschanka Village, where you will see uniquely shaped Baikal trees. Continue to the Three Brothers Rock and then arrive at Cape Khoboy, one of the island’s most spectacular locations.
During the excursion, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature and taste Siberian drinks served in ice glasses. Return to the hotel in the evening and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Standard twin or double room at Baikalov Ostrog Hotel 2★
DAY 5
Buddhist Temple
After breakfast, board a hovercraft for an excursion across the Maloye More, also known as the Small Sea, to the mystical Ogoy Island.
Pass several islands of the Small Sea before stopping at Ogoy Island to visit its stone Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. Afterwards, return to Khuzhir Village.
Following lunch, explore the heart of Olkhon Island and visit the iconic Cape Burkhan and the traditional Serge Pillars. Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
Pass several islands of the Small Sea before stopping at Ogoy Island to visit its stone Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment. Afterwards, return to Khuzhir Village.
Following lunch, explore the heart of Olkhon Island and visit the iconic Cape Burkhan and the traditional Serge Pillars. Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Standard twin or double room at Baikalov Ostrog Hotel 2★
DAY 6
The Golden Horde Ethno-Park
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel to Ust-Orda Village. The journey takes approximately four hours.
Upon arrival, visit the Golden Horde Ethno-Park and taste traditional Buryat cuisine. Meet a Buryat family and learn about the lifestyle, customs and traditions of the indigenous Buryat people of the Baikal region.
Enjoy traditional throat singing and take part in a Buryat group dance. Afterwards, travel to Irkutsk, approximately one hour away. Check in at a 4-star hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Upon arrival, visit the Golden Horde Ethno-Park and taste traditional Buryat cuisine. Meet a Buryat family and learn about the lifestyle, customs and traditions of the indigenous Buryat people of the Baikal region.
Enjoy traditional throat singing and take part in a Buryat group dance. Afterwards, travel to Irkutsk, approximately one hour away. Check in at a 4-star hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Deluxe twin or double room at TAIGA Hotel 4★
DAY 7
Meet Irkutsk
After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and set off on a sightseeing tour of Irkutsk.
Discover the city’s most famous landmarks, including the historic place where Irkutsk was founded, the Znamensky Monastery, the monument to Alexander III, the houses of Irkutsk merchants, the 130th historic district and the beautiful Angara River.
Visit the Volkonsky Mansion and learn about the lives of the exiled Decembrists and their families. The city tour takes approximately three hours.
After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy some free time to buy souvenirs. Return to the hotel and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Discover the city’s most famous landmarks, including the historic place where Irkutsk was founded, the Znamensky Monastery, the monument to Alexander III, the houses of Irkutsk merchants, the 130th historic district and the beautiful Angara River.
Visit the Volkonsky Mansion and learn about the lives of the exiled Decembrists and their families. The city tour takes approximately three hours.
After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy some free time to buy souvenirs. Return to the hotel and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Deluxe twin or double room at TAIGA Hotel 4★
DAY 8
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant, followed by check-out.
Transfer to Irkutsk Airport. Check in for your flight and depart.
End of the tour program.
Transfer to Irkutsk Airport. Check in for your flight and depart.
End of the tour program.
- Meals included: Breakfast
TOUR PRICE
per person
8 days / 7 nights
Tour period: 15 February – 15 March 2027
The tour will operate subject to the minimum required group size. Airline tickets are not included.
Tour period: 15 February – 15 March 2027
The tour will operate subject to the minimum required group size. Airline tickets are not included.
99,000
฿
WHAT’S INCLUDED
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE
- Guide service throughout the 8-day tour
- Accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Excursions and museum entrance tickets according to the itinerary
- Dog-sledding experience in Listvyanka
- Transportation according to the itinerary
- Hovercraft transportation according to the itinerary
- Folklore program at the Golden Horde Ethno-Park
- All national park fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Airline tickets
- Additional services at the hotels
- Russian banya
- Ice-skate rental
- Insurance
BE READY FOR WINTER
What to Wear and Bring
CLOTHING LAYERS
Thermal underwear, fleece clothing and a warm winter jacket
HEAD AND HANDS
Warm hat or balaclava, scarf, warm gloves or mittens
FEET
Warm socks and comfortable winter shoes
DON’T FORGET
Sunglasses, thermos and power bank
Thermal underwear, fleece clothing and a warm winter jacket
HEAD AND HANDS
Warm hat or balaclava, scarf, warm gloves or mittens
FEET
Warm socks and comfortable winter shoes
DON’T FORGET
Sunglasses, thermos and power bank
Ready for Your Lake Baikal Adventure?
Contact us to check available dates, ask any questions and reserve your place on this unforgettable journey.
Lake Baikal Ice Trip 2027 • Organized by Sawasdee Travel