Tours & Excursions at Lake Baikal
CITY
Irkutsk City Tour
A journey through Irkutsk’s wooden architecture, old merchant mansions, Orthodox churches, and the city’s rich Siberian history.
NATURE
Listvyanka Village Tour
Visit Taltsy Museum, the Baikal Museum with live nerpa seals, and the legendary source of the Angara River. Just 65 km from Irkutsk.
HIKING
Great Baikal Trail: Listvyanka → Bolshiye Koty
A 20 km scenic hike along cliffs, forest paths, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the endless blue of Lake Baikal.
ISLAND
Olkhon Island Tour
Explore the sacred Shaman Rock, dramatic cliffs of Cape Khoboy, steppe landscapes, and the unique culture of the Buryat people.
RAILWAY
Circum-Baikal Railway
A historic railway with tunnels, stone galleries, and breathtaking lakeshore views — combined with short scenic hikes.
WINTER
Winter Excursions on Baikal Ice
Glide across the crystal-clear ice of Lake Baikal on a hovercraft, visit frozen grottoes, and witness the famous blue ice formations.
Example Itineraries for Lake Baikal
WINTER
Winter Adventure at Lake Baikal
Experience Lake Baikal up close: dog sledding, a spectacular hovercraft crossing of the frozen lake, endless ice excursions, and many unforgettable winter adventures.
SUMMER
Summer Tour at Lake Baikal
The most interesting places at Lake Baikal are Irkutsk, Listvyanka, the Baikal Railway, and Olkhon Island. After this trip, you will truly feel you have discovered Siberia and Lake Baikal!
SUMMER
Hiking at Lake Baikal
An unforgettable journey along the western coast of Lake Baikal with train travel, trekking, and scenic hiking trails. Experience the lake’s nature up close.
Travel in Russia
YEAR-ROUND
Trans-Siberian Journey – From Moscow to Lake Baikal
Experience Lake Baikal up close: dog sledding, hovercraft crossing, endless ice, and unforgettable winter adventures.
Travel in Central Asia
YEAR-ROUND
Kyrgyzstan Tour
Kyrgyzstan fascinates with snow‑capped mountains, crystal‑clear lakes, green meadows, and wild rivers. Experience nomadic culture, magical landscapes, and warm hospitality — a journey full of nature, tradition, and unforgettable impressions.
YEAR-ROUND
Uzbekistan Tour
Discover Uzbekistan: fairy‑tale cities like Samarkand and Bukhara, Islamic architecture along the Silk Road, the vast deserts of Kyzylkum and Karakum, and colorful bazaars full of life and tradition — a journey through Central Asia straight out of 1001 Nights.
YEAR-ROUND
Central Asia Expedition
Expedition through Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Cycle through high mountains, wide valleys, and ancient caravan routes — a grand journey full of contrasts and adventure.