Breakfast. Start of jeep tour.
After the breakfast we 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. If it possible to have a dog-sledding ride here (upon request, not included).
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 Whitish islands for great photos at grottens 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. We will tell you local legends about shamans (people who are able to speak with spirits) and some mysteries of the lake. Here is also an ice cave with icicles for 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 will 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 bycicle, winter skates, walk around or have some rest. Dinner at 19.00 (included).
Day 3
9:00
Breakfast and start of southern tour
After the breakfast (included) we will start our tour to the southern part of the island.
10:30
Khuzhir Viewing Point
We will see central part of the island from here, including the village and mountains at the mainland.It could be windy, but always very beautiful.
11:00
Yalga Lake
The lake looks like a huge frozen frying pan. It is separated from the lake by sand spit.
12:00
Kurykan Wall
Kurykan were first humans who were inhabitating the island between VII and XII centuries. After that they left it, and scientists still not sure, why. These people left stone walls at remote areas of Olkhon, one of them we will see and explore.
13:30
Ogoy Island
The island is a holy place for buddhists, it has enlightenment stupa at the top. From there you can see most of Little Sea, a bay of Lake Baikal, separated by Olkhon Island.
14:30
Horse Head Cape
This cape looks like a horse, drinking water from the lake. It is very close to the most southern point of the island.
15:00
Lunch
We will have pre-cooked lunch, which - again - tastes very good! After the meal we head back to Khuzhir.
16:00
Arrival in Khuzhir
We arrive at our guesthouse and have free time. Dinner is at 19-00 (included).
Day 4
10:00
Departure to Irkutsk.
After the breakfast (included) we will drive back to Irkutsk.
15:00
Arrival in Irkutsk
We arrive in Irkutsk and drop you off where you need.
Price and policies:
1 person - 46000 rub
2 persons - 34000 rub per person
3 persons - 29000 rub per person
4 and more - 26000 rub per person.
This tour is possible to do any day from January till April, please ask us about the ice freezing this year before buying train/airplane tickets! Price includes transfers and sightseeing, National park entrance fee, accommodation, meals (1st day: dinner, 2nd and 3rd days: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 4th day: breakfast), local guide services. Lunch (1st day) and dinner (4th day) are on the road and paid extra, Russian sauna, rent of bicycles, winter skates, dog sledding is upon request and paid extra. Millions of starts over the night sky included - however, subject to weather conditions.
Take a look to other our winter tours to Olkhon island - 3-Day Ice tour to Olkhon Island, Budget Ice 3-Day tour to Olkhon Island, 2-Day Ice tour to Olkhon Island, 1-Day Ice tour to Olkhon Island, 3-Day tour to Olkhon Island
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