46 Activities
Irkutsk and myths and legends of fabulous Baikal
Starts from
Irkutsk
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
46
Duration
6 days
Length
504 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Irkutsk
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
6 days
Length
504 mi
Viktoria Afanaseva
Traveller
- Explore Irkutsk from all its corners.
- Take stunning photographs of frozen Baikal.
- Go by car to the most mystical island Olkhon along the ice track of the lake.
- To visit the ethnographic museum of Taltsy.
- Learn the history of Angara ice-breaker.
- Taste local fish caught at the lake.
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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 Christmas and New Year holidays.
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 are sure to 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 Christmas and New Year holidays.
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 are sure to please not only you, but also your children!
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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 Christmas and New Year holidays.
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 are sure to 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 Christmas and New Year holidays.
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 are sure to please not only you, but also your children!
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Viktoria Afanaseva
Traveller
- Explore Irkutsk from all its corners.
- Take stunning photographs of frozen Baikal.
- Go by car to the most mystical island Olkhon along the ice track of the lake.
- To visit the ethnographic museum of Taltsy.
- Learn the history of Angara ice-breaker.
- Taste local fish caught at the lake.
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Travel itinerary
2 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 of a great restaurant in the heart of the city.
21:00
13 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.
10 Activities
Day 3
50 mi0.2 mi
On the way to Baikal: Taltsy and Listvyanka
On the third day of the route we have planned to go to Baikal.
During the trip we will stop at several interesting places - Angara museum, Taltsy ethnographic museum and finally we will reach the town of Listvyanka, where the real adventure on the frozen Baikal will begin.
21:15
8 Activities
Day 4
230 mi0.1 mi
Ascent to Chersky Peak and 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 peak of Chersky, a mountain from which you can see incredibly wonderful views 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.
20:45
7 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
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.
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