Olkhon Adventure!

Itinerary

Day 1: From Irkutsk to Olkhon island.

Stop At: Olkhon Ferry, Olkhon Island, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, Irkutskaya oblast', Russia, 666135
On the way from Irkutsk to Olkhon, we will see the diversity of the Baikal Region, Russian countryside, swells of Siberian steppe, taiga forest and many other things. We will make a few stops to welcome local spirits by a special ritual, and drop by several sacred places of the Buryat people. Then, at the end of the day, get on board the Baikal ferry and, finally, step our feet onto the soil of the mysterious Olkhon Island. In the evening, we will take a walking tour to Shamanka Rock which is considered the destination number one in the region. Also, we will have a cup of tea on the shore of the lake and taste delicious Siberian deserts. The distance between Irkutsk City and Olkhon Island is about 300 km.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Picnic supper
Accommodation included: A hotel room with a private bathroom

Day 2: Jeep excursion to the north of Olkhon Island.

Stop At: Buryatskaya Village, Olhon, Olkhon Island 666137 Russia
We made such a long way to discover Olkhon island, destination №1 on Lake Baikal, so here it is! There is no time to waste and we want you to see and find out about this place as much as possible! The journey begins from an acquaintance with a Russian off-road vehicle named UAZ. Inside such a van, one won't find anything fancy or luxurious but it is easy to accept because it was made for off-the-road areas, a pretty large amount of which we will see today. Olkhon is full of shamanistic sacred sites surrounded by legends and various beliefs. For a very long time, many sites were forbidden to be visited by women and children. In some of the places only very skilled shamans were allowed. But it's not only this shamanistic story that attracts a lot of travelers from all over the world to come here. By visiting only one island, you may see the entire diversity of Baikal landscapes such as steep, taiga forest, long sandy beaches, huge rock formations, and others. Our professional guide and driver will lead you on off-beaten paths and routes, show what other travellers don't even know about, and naturally, tell you the most interesting facts and stories about this place. At the end of the day, you will have some luxury rest in an open-air cafe with a Baikal view. What a day has been!
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Picnic lunch
Accommodation included: A hotel room with a private bathroom

Day 3: Peaceful trail in the woods

Pass By: Cape Burkhan/Shamanka Rock, Western bank of Olkhon island, Olkhon Island 666137 Russia
The last day on Olkhon is not going to be empty in terms of views or events. On a short trekking tour, we want to take you to a peaceful trail in the woods and being there to thank the place you've visited. After that, we are going to come back to Irkutsk. We will depart the island by car, along the same route we took 2 days ago. The approximate time of arrival in Irkutsk is about 8:00 PM.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.