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The 10 Best Multi-day Tours in Irkutsk, Siberian District
Founded in the mid-17th century as a winter quarters for traders and tax collectors, Irkutsk came to prominence in the 1800s. Participants in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I were exiled to Siberia in droves, turning Irkutsk into their cultural center. Today, it’s one of Siberia’s biggest and most important cities, with over half a million people, many universities, many historic churches and museums, and beautiful Lake Baikal, just about an hour away by train.
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1. Learn Russian while Traveling on the Trans-Siberian Train
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Come to Russia for a "once in a lifetime" experience! During this immersive trip you will learn the melodic and mysterious Russian language while traveling through the immensity of the Russian territory with the mythical Trans-Siberian railway. Traveling by train will offer you incomparable views of the Siberian landscapes. This 14 days trip includes daily Russian language classes with a native certified Russian teacher. You will have dozens of opportunities to apply your new language skills by interacting with the local people, sharing with them unforgettable moments and learning more about the famous Russian soul. Three main stops are planned during this journey so that you can discover more in-depth some of the most fascinating places or Western Russia and Siberia: departing from Moscow the train will stop in Kazan, Yekaterinburg and the Baikal Lake, before a final stop in Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean. A journey of more than 9000 kms across 7 time zones!
Inclusions: 4 train tickets (2nd class), Accommodation in hotels (standard double room) and with host families, 30 hours of Russian language lessons, Excursions with an English-speaking local guide, Meals mentioned in the programme, Significant time spent with a Russian teacher throughout the journey (in addition to lessons), Visa support (voucher and registration fee in Russia)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Flights (flight to Moscow, flight back from Vladivostok), Meals not mentioned in the programme, Personal insurance, Personal expenses
Reviewed By AlexandreR1191
Great trip, fun group, nice guide and very tasty russian food ! also as a quad enthusiast the optional but affordable quad ride was great fun. Thank you again to the team of the Izba for their warm welcome and hospitality ! I'll try to come back for the Winter program. See you !
2. Winter private tour to lake Baikal - Blue ice, Olkhon island, Listvyanka,Irkutsk
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Your private tour to lake Baikal! All the most interesting and exciting in one tour! You will visit Olkhon island, Listvyanka village and the heart of Siberia - Irkutsk city. A professional guide will make this tour not only interesting, but also informative, recommend the best restaurants and shops, help you to order dinner, accompany you shopping (our company provides its personal discounts to many local stores). Your tour includes transfer by comfortable cars, jeeps and minivans for groups from 1 to 6 people and minibuses for groups from 7 to 18 people. All our cars are equipped with air conditioning system. We offer you accommodation in one of the best hotels of Olkhon and Irkutsk! Standard rooms with twin beds and private bathroom. Upon your request, we can change the standard accommodation for a room with one double bed or a room for 3 people. We invite you to visit Lake Baikal with us!
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Daily bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Local insurance, Accomodation in hotels (5 nights), Professional Licensed Guide
Exclusions: Air tickets, Dinners, Personal expences
Reviewed By Put-in-tours
We were a team of 2 Frenchmen and 1 Russian planning on short notice a 24h trip to Lake Baikal. Baikal Sun Tours offered very quickly a perfect and intensive program to make the best our of our short stay. They demonstrated very easy and careful communication from the start until the end of our trip. They organised our transfer from Irkutsk to the island, our hotel which was nice, an ice fishing session, an amazing banya and the north line excursion. We had a great experience and lots of fun with each activities. We highly recommend Baikal Sun Tours for their truly high level of service and great excursions!
3. Complete Trans-Siberian Journey by Public Trains Vladivostok to Moscow
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The most epic journey of them all, the Complete Trans-Siberian is the ultimate rail tour, evoking a timeless sentiment of mystery and excitement spanning two continents, ten time zones, 87 towns, 16 rivers and some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. The atmosphere created by the passengers from all corners of the globe adds to a truly unique experience. An all time favourite, and cultural and social adventure, this fascinating rail tour eastwards will provide you with a once in a life time experience. Sit back and enjoy thousands of kilometers passing by, observing ever-changing landscapes and views through the window of your train.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Arrival and departure transfers (vehicle and driver), Twin hotel accommodation on B&B basis, Guided tours by private vehicle as per program, 2nd class train tickets (4-berth compartments), Full Russian visa support
Exclusions: Flights (please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour), Russian visa fees paid directly to the Consulate, Travel insurance
Reviewed By AnnaM9520
The tour was organised beautifully, no problems. I was very impressed with St Petersburg - such a magical place. Planing on returning there one day with my family!
4. Baikal, Olkhon Island 3 days trip!
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Do you have just a few days to be around here, but want to visit as much as possible? Then our Olkhon jeep tour has been designed particularly for you! Olkhon is considered the heart of Lake Baikal. By visiting only one island, you may see the entire diversity of Baikal landscapes such as steep, boreal forest, long sandy beaches, huge rock formations, and others. Taking this trip you will see how a 72 km- long island might be, enjoy riding Russian off-road vehicles, taking in breathtaking views of the lake from the observation points on Khoboy, seeing the Baikal sunset on a boat ride, search for the seals in the Baikal waters, and way, way more. Join us and you'll find out what true Baikal is like. What's included? · 3 full day tour; · 2 overnight stays in a hotel room with a private bathroom, Olkhon Island; · 7-hour jeep tour on Olkhon Island; · 1-hour sunset boat ride; · 2-hour walking tour, Olkhon Island; · Guide service throughout the tour; · Private transportation service.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Zlaya_Ania
It was amazing and interesting tour with great driver Viktor on his comfortable minivan. He met us at the airport, helped with our luggage and gave us a tour to the most beautiful and interesting places in Listvyanka region.
5. Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
This authentic trip is for those travelers, who want to get acquainted with Asian traditions, with Buryats (local population), who have been shamanists since the old times and started to become Buddhists in the XVIIth century. You will have a chance to meet locals, ride horses and even to live in the gers (nomadic tents). You’ll also have a conversation to real shamans and try national food of Buryats. Living in civilized world, spending plenty of time with phones, laptops and other gadgets, we started to lose connection to the present moment. Vacation in the wild nature of Siberia with fresh air, surrounded by Baikal lake, will fill you with energy and restore health.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Tickets to the museums, Guides services for 11 days, Traditional ritual by shaman, Entrance tickets to the national parks , Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Accommodation is excluded. We can add it at your request depending on the type of roo you choose, Meals
Reviewed By hansibansi_H_
We were in Irkutsk and wanted to make a one day tour on Olkhon. In the tourist info we were given the contact from Tanya. The organization was very uncomplicated, we told her what we wanted and she organized this in a short time. The driver was very friendly and funny, even if he did not speak English we got along very well with facial expressions and gestures. He showed us the most beautiful places and let us discover some of them by ourselves, he also cooked us a delicious traditional fish soup. We liked the tour very much and we were glad that something could be organized for us at such short notice and without complications.
6. Winter Olkhon Island 2 days tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
All amazing and must see spots in a limited time. Flexible itinerary. Individual or group tour upon request.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Carsten1960
Ivan guided us through an unforgettable two days trip from Irkutsk to the ice covered Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island. Ivan offered an a fine an flexible service, he sensed our wishes very well during the trip and adapted the plan accordingly. We think this was very important to give us the unique travel experience we wanted. Ivan speaks good English, he is knowledgeable about geography, local history and religion. We learned a lot about the Baikal area, the Buryat people and shamanism. This contributed to a very good travel experience. Lake Baikal is a Siberian gem and a must see natural beauty. A trip to the Baikal had been on our wishlist for years. Baikal Secrets and Ivan helped us make this travel dream come true. When or if we come back to experience the lake during summer, we will not hesitate to use Baikal Secrets again. I give Baikal Secrets my best recommendations
7. Summer Olkhon Island Tour (2 days)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Olkhon is the largest island in Baikal Region. Many myths, mysteries are associated with this island. A population of the Island is about 2000 people. Majority of the population is the Buryats. The Buryats since ancient times were shamanists, and Olkhon is considered as the father of all shamans and the main sanctuary and a religious center. Olkhon has a supernatural power that’s why a lot of shamans from the whole world come here to pray or do rituals. During this tour, you will get acquainted with the history of Buryat people, taste local cuisine, visit holy places. You will have an opportunity to explore the Island, certainly to swim enough in the lake and sunbathe on Baikal beach, and to see the most famous place - Cape Khoboy. Local say that Olkhon is a heart of Baikal and we hope that is will remain in your heart.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: If you need: 1st day lunch, 2nd day diner
Reviewed By T6786WY_
Nice ???? trip , talented guide, beautiful nature and good people ???? thanks baikal vision for good organization of the tour
8. Winter Olkhon Island Tour (2 days)
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Olkhon is the largest Island in Baikal. Many myths, mysteries are associated with this Island. The population of Olkhon is about 1000 people. Majority of the population is the Buryats. The Buryats since ancient times were shamanists, and Olkhon island is considered as a father of all shamans and the main sanctuary and a religious center. Olkhon has a supernatural power that’s why a lot of shamans from the whole world come here to pray or do rituals. During this tour you will get acquainted with the history of Buryat people, taste local cuisine, visit holy places, and see Baikal ice. You will have an opportunity to explore the Island and it's caves and grottoes on ice. Also you will visit then most famous place in Olkhon - Cape Khoboy. Local people say that Olkhon is a heart of Baikal. And We hope that Olkhon will remain in your hearts.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Accommodation (shared facilities)
Exclusions: Tips and private expenses
Reviewed By mfborges
Back in October '19 I had the pleasure of going on a 1 day tour to Olkhon Island, departing from Irkutsk, together with 3 other female friends of mine, during our Trans-Siberian journey. Andrew was our tour guide and I must say that everything was absolutely incredible. I definitely recommend Baikal Vision to everyone who's considering a trip to this area of the globe and I must thank Andrew once again for making it a wonderful experience for all of us.
9. Grand Crossing Of Lake Baikal
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Do you want to go for a real adventure on ice in Siberia? If that’s so, our tour "Grand Crossing of Lake Baikal” was made just for you! Cross the deepest part of the legendary Lake Baikal and find yourself 40 miles (60 km) away from any human habitation. Drawing on our years of experience, we created a brand new tour, for those like you who wish to experience genuine adventures.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner
Exclusions: Personal expenses and tips, visa fees and travel insurance, airline tickets
Reviewed By juliegrec0
I am very satisfied with the trip I have just made with BAIKALNATURE. The organization: itineraries, timetables, transport, accommodation, visits, staff was perfect and in all respects in conformity with the proposed program. The program was very rich, but it should sometimes be lightened so that there is a little more time between visits. The visit of Datsan Archan does not seem essential. It adds nothing to what we have already seen of Buddhism. I particularly liked the idea of walking, but it should be noted that they can be difficult for some people with little training. I would especially like to thank our guide Masha. She perfectly managed our group, (4 French and a couple of Americans) with great finesse, handling very well English, French and Russian in a balanced way. He was able to share with us her knowledge of the country, its culture and its attachment to the beauty of landscapes. Very attentive to the needs, to the desires, sometimes to the requirements of each one, she did spare her time to try to satisfy them always with humor, good humor and kindness. So this is a beautiful trip that I will think often in the winter of Paris. Recommended!
10. By great baikal trail...
Hiking by great baikal trail is kind of immersion to a baikal nature and wilderness. Trecking is one of the best ways to feel a soul of a place. That we are going to do.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast
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