Baikal Ice Magic
Baikal in winter is a different world. Five days on the deepest frozen lake on Earth. You walk on turquoise ice that seems to stretch forever — clear, surreal, almost alive. You find hidden caves and ice grottos, hear the quiet echo of ancient legends. Every step feels like a dream. Every view leaves you speechless. Winter Baikal is pure magic — and for five days, you are part of it.
Flexible dates
(June-September, 2026)
(June-September, 2026)
5 nights
(from 14 locations)
(from 14 locations)
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Professional local guides
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Flexible dates
(June-September, 2026)
Pick your own travel window. Not sure what works best? Just ask — we'll help you find the perfect dates for your group, your pace, your preferences.
5 nights
(from 14 locations)
We've mapped the ideal rhythm between time and place — so you truly feel each city. Want a shorter or longer journey? We'll adjust the length and route. Not an issue.
Group Size:
(2-12 persons)
Every group is different. We adapt the trip to your age mix, diet, accommodation style, and how you want to move around. Our goal? You feel at home — not like a tourist.
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Day 1
Meeting at the Irkutsk airport or railway station.
Transfer to the hotel. You can leave your luggage at the hotel’s storage room. Early check-in (before 2:00 PM) and breakfast are available at extra cost.
City tour of Irkutsk.
Irkutsk is one of the most beautiful cities in Siberia — a place where the old meets the new, where history and modernity, Europe and Asia intertwine. It is the gateway to the East and to the world’s deepest and purest lake — Lake Baikal.
During the excursion, you will visit the historical center with its wooden houses famous for ornate carvings, see main historical and architectural landmarks:
the Savior Church, Eternal Flame, Moscow Gate, Znamensky Convent, and the monument to Admiral Kolchak nearby. You will also see the mansions of famous Irkutsk merchants, Karl Marx Street, the Angara River embankment with the monument to Alexander III, and stroll through the “Irkutsk Sloboda” (130th Quarter) — a true gem of the city.
After the tour — hotel check-in and free time.
Overnight in Irkutsk.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel.
Excursion to Listvyanka Village (65 km from Irkutsk), located on the shore of Lake Baikal.
On the way — visit the open-air museum “Taltsy”, a unique architectural and ethnographic complex showcasing Siberian wooden architecture.
Upon arrival in Listvyanka, stop at the Shaman Stone, a sacred site at the source of the Angara River.
Then visit the Baikal Museum, famous for its aquarium exhibits — 11 large tanks featuring the Baikal seal (nerpa) and endemic species of fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and sponges.
Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the lake.
After lunch, take the chairlift to Chersky Stone Viewpoint, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Baikal and the unfrozen mouth of the Angara River.
Visit the local fish and souvenir market. Hotel check-in and rest.
Optional activities (extra cost): snowmobile or dog-sled rides.
Overnight in Listvyanka.
Russia boasts the oldest and deepest lake on the planet — Lake Baikal in Siberia is the oldest and deepest lake on the planet! 25 million years young, 1 637 meters deep — and it stores 20 % of Earth’s unfrozen fresh water. That’s more than the five Great Lakes of North America together.
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Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will travel from Listvyanka to Olkhon Island across the frozen Lake Baikal aboard a hovercraft (Khivus).
Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of crystal-clear ice and glittering hummocks. In the village of Bolshoe Goloustnoe, you’ll see the famous methane bubbles, and in Peschanaya Bay — the “stilted trees.”
Lunch on the way.
Your guide will share fascinating legends and stories about Lake Baikal. During stops, you’ll have time to take photos and admire the extraordinary beauty of the winter landscape — the ice ridges, pressure cracks, and transparent ice.
Upon arrival at Khuzhir village on Olkhon Island — hotel check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart for a jeep tour to Cape Khoboy, the northernmost point of Olkhon Island.
The excursion route goes either across the snow-covered island or directly over the ice of Lake Baikal. In winter, the ice thickness can reach up to 1.5 meters, making it perfectly safe to travel.
From the cape, you’ll see a panoramic view of the Great Baikal. It’s one of the best photo spots! On clear days, you can even see the opposite shore and the only peninsula on Baikal — the Holy Nose.
Locals consider Khoboy a sacred place. Many spiritual practitioners come here to meditate and feel Baikal’s energy. The Rock of Love, resembling the curves of a woman’s figure, is a popular site for making wishes or marriage proposals.
Lunch with Baikal fish will be served during the excursion.
Return to the hotel. Free time — you can rent ice skates or bicycles to explore the Baikal ice, or take a walk to Burkhan Cape (Shaman Rock) to watch the sunset.
Optional (extra cost): ice skating, bicycle rental, or a traditional Russian banya with a plunge into Baikal.
Dinner and overnight on Olkhon Island.
Day 5
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, travel across the ice crossing by UAZ vehicles back to the mainland, then continue by comfortable bus to Irkutsk.
On the way, stop for lunch at the Golden Horde Ethnopark, where you’ll experience the culture and cuisine of the Buryat people.
Take part in a master class on making “buuz” (traditional Buryat dumplings), once prepared for special celebrations and honored guests. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you’ll make and then taste your own dish.
Optional (extra cost): photo session in national costumes.
Upon arrival in Irkutsk — hotel check-in and free time.
Overnight in Irkutsk.
Day 6
Breakfast at the hotel.
At a certain time we meet you in the hotel lobby with a guide and transfer to the railway station or airport.
Your dedicated guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby to escort you to the railway station or airport. We understand the importance of a smooth transition and our team is committed to making your departure stress-free.
After the lunch you will enjoy a performance of traditional Tuvan throat singing called Khoomei. Throat singing is a fantastic skill of Tuvinians and some other nationalities of Siberia to produce two or three musical sounds of different heights simultaneously and at the same time to pull them for 25-30 seconds without taking a breath. If you listen with your eyes closed, you cannot believe that these sounds are made by a human and not by a musical instrument.
Throughout these six magical days, you’ve immersed yourself in the charming beauty of Lake Baikal and its surroundings, felt the genuine warmth of Siberian hospitality, and delved into the unique culture and traditions of this remarkable region.
From the sacred shores of Olkhon Island to the dramatic cliffs of Cape Khoboy, from the crystal-clear waters of the Small Sea to the ancient shamanic sites — every moment was a precious piece of a breathtaking puzzle that left an indelible mark on your heart.
We promise that the magic of Baikal, the kindness of its people, and the unforgettable experiences of these six days will stay with you, warming your heart every time you recall this extraordinary journey.
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Despite the rumors Russia is considered to be one of the safest countries in Europe. The political situation never affects the citizens and guests of the country. On the contrary, Russia began to actively develop itself in the tourism sector.
Despite the rumors Russia is considered to be one of the safest countries in Europe. The political situation never affects the citizens and guests of the country. On the contrary, Russia began to actively develop itself in the tourism sector.
Almost all of our tours start in Moscow, so you need to choose the arrival airport in Moscow: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo or Vnukovo. If you fly to St. Petersburg, choose Pulkovo airport.
Anyway, the first days of our tours are not loaded with excursions and activities, but we recommend you to schedule your arrival in the morning or at lunchtime to unwind after your journey.
Anyway, the first days of our tours are not loaded with excursions and activities, but we recommend you to schedule your arrival in the morning or at lunchtime to unwind after your journey.
Foreign cards (MasterCard, Visa, etc.) don’t operate in Russia, that's why you need only cash. You can exchange US dollars or EURos for rubles at the airport, banks, hotels or exchange offices.
We’ll help you with the exchange and provide you with the all necessary information and instructions.
We’ll help you with the exchange and provide you with the all necessary information and instructions.
Yes, we strongly recommend you to take care of health insurance, as it isn’t included into the tour price. We also advise you to take the necessary medications with you on the trip, depending on your health condition.
Despite the political rumors and stereotypes, Russians are very friendly and hospitable. You won’t be left without help if you need it, and will be welcomed with warmth and smile at every home.
It depends on your citizenship, for example, South African citizens don’t need a visa to travel to Russia for a tourist purpose, Chinese and Iranian citizens can come to Russia without a visa for up to 15 days.
If you need a visa, Russia has a system for issuing unified electronic tourist visas (e-visas) for foreign citizens. An electronic visa allows foreigners to obtain a single entry permit and stay in the Russian Federation for no more than 16 days.
You can make a trip within 2 months after receiving the visa.
The list of countries that can get an electronic visa to Russia: https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/country_en.html
If you need a visa to enter Russia, rest assured, we will definitely help you with it!
If you need a visa, Russia has a system for issuing unified electronic tourist visas (e-visas) for foreign citizens. An electronic visa allows foreigners to obtain a single entry permit and stay in the Russian Federation for no more than 16 days.
You can make a trip within 2 months after receiving the visa.
The list of countries that can get an electronic visa to Russia: https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/country_en.html
If you need a visa to enter Russia, rest assured, we will definitely help you with it!
The payment for the tour should be made in full before the start of the trip (100% prepayment). We have offices in other countries, such as South Africa, which allows us to easily accept foreign payments.
What is included: accommodation in 4-5 star hotels, a full-day excursion program (including all locations and activities), transportation, entrance tickets, a certified guide, customer service support, hotel- breakfast. Other meal options can be included per your request.
What is included: accommodation in 4-5 star hotels, a full-day excursion program (including all locations and activities), transportation, entrance tickets, a certified guide, customer service support, hotel- breakfast. Other meal options can be included per your request.
Unfortunately, it won’t be possible to buy a SIM card to a foreign citizen in Russia in one day, as this requires confirming your identity using biometrics. But in every hotel and restaurant you can easily connect to Wi-Fi.
And if you require mobile internet in our tours, we’ll make the necessary arrangements for you!
And if you require mobile internet in our tours, we’ll make the necessary arrangements for you!
Any time of the year is suitable for travelling to Russia. Russia is the largest country in the world, covering 11 time zones and numerous climate zones. Here, you can find both endless frosts and green palm trees all year round.
Just contact us, and we’ll help you to choose the most exciting tour at any time of the year!
Just contact us, and we’ll help you to choose the most exciting tour at any time of the year!
The situation with foreign languages In Russia can vary depending on the region. In major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, many people, especially younger generations speak English quite well and most of the signs and information in tourist areas are available in English.
As well, all hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions have English speakers, so you can easily get help in case you need it.
However, outside of these big cities, English proficiency tends to decrease. In smaller towns and rural areas, you may meet people who speak little or no English. But no worries, our English (not only) speaking guides and dedicated office managers will always be at your disposal and ready to support you at any moment.
As well, all hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions have English speakers, so you can easily get help in case you need it.
However, outside of these big cities, English proficiency tends to decrease. In smaller towns and rural areas, you may meet people who speak little or no English. But no worries, our English (not only) speaking guides and dedicated office managers will always be at your disposal and ready to support you at any moment.
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