Breakfast. Start of jeep tour.
After the breakfast we will start our tour to the most northern point of Olkhon by UAZ, Russian military jeep.
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 took this mission since middle of 20th century. "Kharantsy" means "watcher", that is why we see great views from the cape.
11:30
Peschanka village
We see beautiful views from sandy beach and the old wooden pier made for fish factory, a part of Stalin times prison (GULAG).
12:30
Cape Sagan-Khushun and Rock of Three Brothers
This is one the most beautiful spots of the Northern Baikal, the cape is formed from light-color marble, covered by lichens. The is the widest part of Lake Baikal, about 80 km.
13:00
Cape Khoboy (Tusk), famous place of the Power.
One of the most beautiful places of the lake, where local people met sunsets and thanked local spirits for their kindness and justice. Despite Baikal is the widest here, you can see another shore and specially the hilly Saint Nose peninsula if the weather allows. There is also Deva (Girl) Rock, which was (by the legend) turned into the rock to avoid evil thoughts to her relatives. We have a lunch here, it is a traditional fire cooked omul fisherman's soup. After lunch we head to Irkutsk.. You can see Sacred Nose peninsula from here, and also, if you are lucky, baikal seals during summer. Lunch cooked on fire.
16:00
Arrival back in Khuzhir
We arrive back to Khuzhir. Free time with your guide. We can visit local history museum, sandy beach, ride the bycicle or just walk around. Dinner at 19.00.
Day 3
10:00
Departure to Irkutsk.
After the breakfast we drive to the ferry and then to Irkutsk.
15:00
Arrival in Irkutsk
We arrive to Irkutsk and drop you off where you need.
Price and policies:
1 person - 29000 rub
2 persons - 17000 rub per person
3 persons - 15000 rub per person
4-7 persons - 13000 rub per person
8 and more - 12000 rub per person.
Large group - ask for a special price!
Price includes transfers and sightseeing, National park entrance fee, accommodation, meals (1st day: dinner, 2nd day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 3nd day: breakfast), local guide services. Lunch (1st day) and dinner (3nd day) are on the road and paid extra, Russian sauna is upon request and paid extra.
Due to the long queues for the ferry, this tour requires extra transfer from 15th of June till 15th of September, which costs 7000 rub per group (round trip). During the season of ice freezing and melting (approximately from April 1st to April 30th, and from December 30th to January 25th), this tour requires extra transfer, which costs 7000 rub per group (round trip) plus hovercraft ride. Also consider our other tours to Olkhon - 2-day tour to Olkhon Island, 1-day tour to Olkhon Island, 3-Day tour to Lake Baikal - Irkutsk, Olkhon Island, Listvyanka, Circum-Baikal Railway, 3-Day Ice Tour to Olkhon Island. What to take to the tour? Baikal Travel tips and pack list
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