10:00
Breakfast. Start of jeep tour.
After the breakfast you will start our tour to the most northern point of Olkhon island by UAZ, Russian military jeep. It is the main way of transportation here. The tour to the most northern point is by shared with other tourists 4x4 van.
11:00
Kharantsy cape and village
We pass through the village where the airport served local flights to and from Irkutsk. The airport is still maintained by one family, which holds that mission since middle of 20th century. "Kharantsy" means "watcher", that is why we see great views from the cape. We will drive by the ice again, and we will stop at Crocodile and White islands for great photos at grottos and ice formations. Depending on a year, ice formations could be up to 4 meters height!
11:30
Peschanka settlement
We will see beautiful views to the village and old wooden pier made for fish factory, a part of Stalin times political prison (GULAG). The settlement has only one family living all year round.
12:30
Cape Sagan-Khushun and Rock of Three Brothers
This is one of the most beautiful spots of the Northern Baikal, the cape is formed from light-color marble, covered by lichens. This is also the widest part of Lake Baikal, about 80 km. From the lake surface the cape looks like huge giant, which was turned into stone by some spirits. Here is also an ice cave for your exploration!
13:00
Cape Khoboy (Tusk)
One of the most beautiful places of the lake, where local people met sunsets and prayed to spirits for their kindness. Close to the cape there are areas of stunningly blue ice, which looks so beautiful... If the weather allows, you can see another shore and hilly Holy Nose peninsula, located at eastern coast. There is also Deva (Woman) Rock, which was turned by the legend into the rock to save her from greediness. You feel here that the lake is really alive. We will have a pre-cooked lunch here, and warm meals taste especially good when it's cold outside. After lunch we leave severe but beautiful cliffs and head back to the village.
16:00
Arrival back in Khuzhir
We arrive in Khuzhir. Free time. It is possible to visit sandy beach, rent a bicycle, winter skates, walk around or have some rest. Dinner at 19.00 (included).
