Climbing Chersky Peak and the road to Olkhon Island

Early breakfast in the restaurant "Lighthouse". Tourists like the salad with spicy beets, ear, fish baked in parchment, dessert "lingonberry with pine nuts and honey". The windows overlook Lake Baikal, so the view from there will be unique.

The hike to Chersky Peak is one of the most famous hiking trails in Baikal. It's not too difficult to get to the mountain, though in some places there are steep ascents and descents, but there are also wooden paths and bridges.
From the top there is a stunning view of Lake Baikal and the mountains. There's another treasure there, Heart Lake. Once you get to the town of Slyudyanka, you can leave your car near the MES base or near the "Silver Spring" hotel. Here begins the ascent to the mountain. Chersky Peak was named in honor of the Baikal explorer Ivan Dementievich Chersky.

On the way you can notice quite a large number of shopping centers. We suggest that you stop in one of them - Slata - and buy all the necessary things and products.

Early lunch before leaving for Olkhon Island. There are several establishments at the plant that serve great food.
Gin-Fiz Bar, which serves cool burgers and steaks. Or the Gingerbread roll takeout point - you can order in advance and have lunch on the go. And lots of other cafes and restaurants.

You are now passing a rider on a horse, which represents the beginning of the Baikal journey.

The Eagle Monument, a sculpture of an eagle made of bronze, weighs almost 4 tons.
Under the paws of the eagle there are bells that jingle in the wind, which gives the monument mysticism and makes it a real shamanic totem.
The monument was invented by Sergei Kopylov, the mayor of the Olkhon district. He used an eagle as the basis for the monument because the steppe people have been worshipping this powerful bird for thousands of years, and it is also the symbol of Olkhon.

Here you have reached the ferry crossing. There are several ways to get to the island: 1. From May to December - by ferry by your car or by bus. During the high season and weekends it can take several hours to get to the ferry. 2. From February to March - by ice crossing. Check the opening dates of the crossing at the official website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The crossing works only during daylight hours. Do not go beyond the ice crossing, it is dangerous! 3. In the off-season - on a hovercraft (hovercraft), but it will take you to the island without your car. You can leave your car in the parking lot, but you need to plan further movement around the island.

It's been a long day and we suggest that we have dinner at your hotel.
Hotel Villa Malina's restaurant serves delicious and modern dishes with the spirit of Baikal cuisine. Try the well-known Caesar, but with Baikal fish and local desserts.

Having come all this way, you deserve to rest in this paradisiacal and energetically powerful place.