51 Activities
Irkutsk and the myths and legends of the fabulous Baikal
Starts from
Irkutsk
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
51
Duration
6 days
Length
510 mi
Route details
Starts from
Irkutsk
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
6 days
Length
510 mi
Viktoria Afanaseva
Traveler
- Explore Irkutsk from all its corners.
- Take great pictures of the frozen Baikal.
- Go by car to the most mystical island Olkhon along the ice track of the lake.
- Go to Taltsy ethnographic museum.
- Find out the history of Angara ice-breaker.
- Taste local fish caught in the lake.
The fabulous frozen Baikal. Mysticism and energy of Olkhon Island. Immersion in the history of Irkutsk and its region and much more awaits you on this route!
This travel can be called exotic, unlike others. Just imagine! You are driving a car on a meter layer of Baikal ice among the boundless expanses of the vast lake.
And Listvyanka, where we will stay one day, will suit perfectly for spending New Year holidays or Christmas.
Besides you have a great opportunity to learn all the most unusual myths and legends of the famous Olkhon island, where you will feel enormous emotions and unforgettable feelings from the places of power you have seen there.
This tour is ideal for a vacation with your family. Calm, cozy restaurants, small number of tourists, as well as entertaining museums and exhibitions in the city of Irkutsk and in the Irkutsk region, which will surely please not only you, but also your children!
This travel can be called exotic, unlike others. Just imagine! You are driving a car on a meter layer of Baikal ice among the boundless expanses of the vast lake.
And Listvyanka, where we will stay one day, will suit perfectly for spending New Year holidays or Christmas.
Besides you have a great opportunity to learn all the most unusual myths and legends of the famous Olkhon island, where you will feel enormous emotions and unforgettable feelings from the places of power you have seen there.
This tour is ideal for a vacation with your family. Calm, cozy restaurants, small number of tourists, as well as entertaining museums and exhibitions in the city of Irkutsk and in the Irkutsk region, which will surely please not only you, but also your children!
The fabulous frozen Baikal. Mysticism and energy of Olkhon Island. Immersion in the history of Irkutsk and its region and much more awaits you on this route!
This travel can be called exotic, unlike others. Just imagine! You are driving a car on a meter layer of Baikal ice among the boundless expanses of the vast lake.
And Listvyanka, where we will stay one day, will suit perfectly for spending New Year holidays or Christmas.
Besides you have a great opportunity to learn all the most unusual myths and legends of the famous Olkhon island, where you will feel enormous emotions and unforgettable feelings from the places of power you have seen there.
This tour is ideal for a vacation with your family. Calm, cozy restaurants, small number of tourists, as well as entertaining museums and exhibitions in the city of Irkutsk and in the Irkutsk region, which will surely please not only you, but also your children!
This travel can be called exotic, unlike others. Just imagine! You are driving a car on a meter layer of Baikal ice among the boundless expanses of the vast lake.
And Listvyanka, where we will stay one day, will suit perfectly for spending New Year holidays or Christmas.
Besides you have a great opportunity to learn all the most unusual myths and legends of the famous Olkhon island, where you will feel enormous emotions and unforgettable feelings from the places of power you have seen there.
This tour is ideal for a vacation with your family. Calm, cozy restaurants, small number of tourists, as well as entertaining museums and exhibitions in the city of Irkutsk and in the Irkutsk region, which will surely please not only you, but also your children!
Viktoria Afanaseva
Traveler
- Explore Irkutsk from all its corners.
- Take great pictures of the frozen Baikal.
- Go by car to the most mystical island Olkhon along the ice track of the lake.
- Go to Taltsy ethnographic museum.
- Find out the history of Angara ice-breaker.
- Taste local fish caught in the lake.
Travel itinerary
3 Activities
Day 1
2 mi
Evening in Irkutsk
Get a car, check into a hotel, and enjoy some free time in the city. For the evening, a recommendation for a great restaurant in the heart of the city.
14 Activities
Day 2
6 mi5 mi
The most interesting places in Irkutsk in one day
Today you will walk the spacious streets of the city, admire the exquisitely designed sights around you, and visit museums and exhibitions.
You also have the opportunity to visit the famous Irkutsk Drama Theater and even listen to the organ!
To rest comfortably today and without looking for parking, you can move around the city by cab or even on foot.
11 Activities
Day 3
50 mi0.2 mi
On the Road to Baikal: Taltsy and Listvyanka
On the third day of the route we planned to go to Baikal.
On the trip we will stop at several interesting places - the Angara museum, the Taltsy ethnographic museum, and finally we will reach the town of Listvyanka, where the real adventure on the frozen Baikal will begin.
9 Activities
Day 4
230 mi0.1 mi
Climbing Chersky Peak and the road to Olkhon Island
Today you have a long way to one of the most picturesque places - Olkhon Island. Before your departure you are going to ascend to the Chersky Peak, a mountain, which offers an incredibly amazing view of the mountains, slopes, and lakes. The route through the villages will take several hours, but even in it you will be able to meet a couple of unusual monuments with their history. If you want to get to your destination a little faster, you can take the only route on the frozen Baikal.
8 Activities
Day 5
26 mi0.6 mi
Other beauties of Olkhon
Today will be fully devoted to exploring the natural beauties of Olkhon. The plan is to see the legendary rocks, mountains, as well as beaches and reefs.
6 Activities
Day 6
191 mi0.1 mi
The last day of the trip in Irkutsk
Today you'll drive back to Irkutsk. On the way we will stop in a couple of remarkable places, and in the evening in the city you will walk through the 130th quarter and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of Georgian cuisine restaurant.