OLKHON - SOUL OF BAIKAL

from 48 000 RUB

Overview

        Olkhon is the largest island in Baikal Region. Many myths, mysteries are associated with this island.
A population of the island is about 2000 people. Majority of the population is the Buryats. The Buryats since ancient times were shamanists and Olkhon island is considered to be the father of all shamans and the main sanctuary and a religious center. Olkhon has a supernatural power that’s why a lot of shamans from the whole world come here to pray or to rituals.
        During this tour, you will meet a shaman, get acquainted with the history of Buryat people, taste local cuisine, visit holy places. You will have an opportunity to explore the island and to see the two famous capes, and Khoboy and Khorgoy and certainly to swim enough in the lake and sunbathe on Baikal beach.

Itinerary

IRKUTSK – KHUZHIR

Morning meeting at the airport / railway station with a nameplate “Baikal Vision”. Transfer to the village Ust-Orda. On the way, we will meet with a real shaman, who will sanctify your journey, will answer your questions. Visit the National Museum of Ethnography, where you will know about history and traditions of the Buryat people.
Lunch at the “Golden Horde” cafe, where you will get acquainted with the Buryat folklore: dances, songs, throat singing, purification rites, etc. 
Continuation a way to Khuzhir – central village in Olkhon island. Today you will have an excursion around Khuzhir village: Shaman Rock, one of the nine sacred place of Asia. Dinner. Overnight in the guest house.

KHUZHIR

Breakfast. Departure for an excursion (8 hours) at the northernmost point of the island – Cape Khoboy. Due to a lack of roads on the island, your trip will be in “road-off” style in specially designed cars like UAZ or Niva.
Cape Khoboy is a sacred place for the indigenous people of the island – the Buryats. It takes plenty of shamanic rituals and religious ceremonies. Here you can see all four sides of the lake. During your excursion, the driver will prepare for you lunch from fresh fish. 
Return to Khuzhir. Dinner and overnight in the resort.

KHUZHIR

Breakfast. Today you will have the opportunity to choose your own day:
1) Free day. Today you can swim and sunbathe on the beaches of Khuzhir.
2) Day on Bicycles. Bicycle rental – 1500 rubles per day.
3) Water excursion around the area of the Small Sea (group). Today you will see Ogoy Island, Zamogoy Island, Elenka Island. You will try the healing springs, visit the Buddhist stupa. In addition, today you may see real seals in the wild. 
The cost of the tour is 5000 rubles per person.
4)  Excursion in the southern part of the Island by UAZ car. Today you will see Cape Yalga, a stone garden, Mount Trident, Lake Nura, Lake Heart, Cape Horse Head.
The cost of the tour is 2500 rubles per person (minimum 5 people).

Then at 16.30 transfer to Zagli bay. Boarding the ship “Kometa” Departure to Irkutsk. Free dinner. Overnight in the hotel.

IRKUTSK

Breakfast. Check-out. Transfer to the airport. End of the program.

  • 48 000 RUB per person in a group of 10 people
  • 50 000 RUB per person in a group of 9 people
  • 51 000 RUB per person in a group of 8 people
  • 52 000RUB per person in a group of 7 people
  • 52 500RUB per person in a group of 6 people
  • 55 500RUB per person in a group of 5 people
  • 60 500RUB per person in a group of 4 people

Price includes:

  • Accommodation as in itinerary(private bathroom)
  • Transport as in itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary:  1 day — lunch, diner; 2 day — breakfast, lunch, diner; 3 day — breakfast; 4 day — breakfast.
  • English-speaking guide
  • Visits and excursions as in itinerary
  • Activities as in itinerary

Price does not include:

  • Airline tickets 
  • Alcohol
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Invitation letter

The sequence of visits can be changed depending on weather conditions.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people.
Accommodation is expected in rooms of the “Standard” category.
The room or hotel category can be changed according to your preferences. Please contact us before departure.

  • Trip Length: 4 days
  • Group: from 4  persons
  • Departure: on request
  • Period: June – August
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Guest house
  • Activities: Excursions, Cultural exploration, Meeting with a Shaman 
  • Transport: Private car / bus, 4WD car, ferry
  • Visited area: Irkutsk, Small Sea, Khuzhir, Olkhon Island, Cape Khoboy
  1. 16.06.23 — 19.06.23 — available
  2. 23.06.23 — 26.06.23 — available
  3. 30.06.23 — 03.07.23 — available
  4. 07.07.23 — 10.07.23 — available
  5. 14.07.23 — 17.07.23 — available
  6. 21.07.23 — 24.07.23 — available
  7. 28.07.23 — 31.07.23 — available
  8. 04.08.23 — 07.08.23 — available
  9. 11.08.23 — 14.08.23 — available
  10. 18.08.23 — 21.08.23 — available
  11. 25.08.23 — 28.08.23 — available

Other tours

Meet Baikal – 64 000 RUB
Baikal landscapes – 139 000 RUB
Olkhon – soul of Baikal – 48 000 RUB
Summer Baikal classic – 50 900 RUB
East and West of Baikal – 92 000 RUB
Bicycle tour to Baikal – 59 900 RUB
Baikal Vacation – 67 000 RUB
Sacred Baikal – 81 000 RUB

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