Tour Details
  • Starts in: Irkutsk / Ends in: Irkutsk
  • Departs: Any day of the year
  • No local payment required
  • Breakfast:2, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 2
  • Hotel Rating: Choice of b&b, homestay or Ger camp
  • Tour Guide: No

Olkhon Island - 3 days

Enjoy a relaxing 3 day getaway on Lake Baikal's largest island, go fishing, explore the beautiful landscape, shop in the local markets, take a boat trip or just sit back and admire the views - the choice is yours!

Day 1: Irkutsk to Olkhon Island
Transfer from Irkutsk to Olkhon Island - it will be a morning transfer by car with the guide, about 350 km, then ferry to Olkhon Island. The local family you will stay with have Russian old style izbas (bungalows) that you will stay in. Overnight - Olkhon Island (L, D)
The shores of Olkhon Island - the largest island on Lake Baikal
Day 2: Olkhon Island
Olkhon Island is the largest island (72 km long) on Lake Baikal, 350km north east of Irkutsk. The island boasts some of the most beautiful flora, fauna and breathtaking landscapes in the region. Khuzhir villiage is the largest settlement with a few thousand residents and an ideal spot to take in the wood and log cabin style architecture of the island. Take the time to browse through the shops and market filled with locally grown fruit, vegetables, handicrafts and curios or enjoy coffee and cake at one of the quaint little cafes. Overnight - Olkhon Island (B, L, D)
Day 3: Olkhon Island to Irkutsk
Time for your stay on Olkhon Island to come to an end, with the ferry back and your guide with the driver will pick you up and take you back to Irkutsk. (B)

Yekaterinburg & Lake Baikal Journey

Why not bolt this Olkhon Island 3 day package on to our Yekaterinburg & Lake Baikal 12 day Trans-Siberian Adventure, kicking off in Moscow, exploring Yekaterinburg - gateway to the Ural Mountains and ending in Irkutsk, with a choice of exciting optional activites. Or tailor-make your own Trans-Siberian adventure. Contact us for further details and suggestions.