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Lake Baikal Imperial Luxury Cruise
Overview
Explore Lake Baikal in style with this luxury cruise experience! As part of this 9-day Lake Baikal experience you will spend 7 nights on the luxury Imperia cruise liner and have some free time either side to catch your bearings. If you enjoy cruises and want a luxury week on the waves in a pure, tranquil landscape, then this is the one for you! Xx This 9-day cruise experience includes a visit to several of Lake Baikal’s major islands including Olkhon, Ogoy and Ushkan, the chance to sea native marine life up close, and plenty of spectacular beaches and bays found on Lake Baikal’s shores.
7 days on a luxury cruise liner
Excursion to Olkhon Island
Relaxing around Peschanaya Bay
Ushkan Islands
Visit to the secluded Ayaya Bay
Itinerary
Irkutsk
Irkutsk is one of the largest cities in Siberia and the most important hub for tourism in the Lake Baikal region. As opposed to many of the more industrially shaped cities in Siberia, Irkutsk has a long history as a cultural centre and has been home to scientists, writers, artists, and political activists such as the Decembrists. It is also a key destination on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Day 1
Arrival in Irkutsk
On arrival in Irkutsk your driver will meet you at your scheduled arrival point (airport or railway station), before being taken to your hotel so you can check-in. You will have some free time in the evening to become acquainted with the city.
Arrival Transfer
Free Time
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Souvenir Shopping
Travel to
Listvyanka
A small settlement on the Western shore of Lake Baikal, Listvyanka is a highly popular tourist area known for its distinct local culture, fish market, and breathtaking hiking trails that venture around the edges of the lake. The settlement was formed near the point where the Angara River leaves Lake Baikal and is home to the Baikal Museum, with dedicated exhibits to the fauna and wildlife that can be found in the area.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cruise to Cape Polovinnyy
Circum-Baikal Railway walking tour
Lake Baikal
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Travel to
Khuzhir
A remote town situated on Lake Baikal’s Olkhon Island, Khuzir is the largest settlement on the island with spectacular views of the lake. The settlement has several traditional Siberian log-style cabins and although remains a popular destination for tourists visiting the island, it is still largely rural, offering plenty of opportunities for photographers looking to capture that perfect scenic shot of Lake Baikal and the island.
Day 3
Walking Tour of Ogoy Island
After a relaxing first night on the waves, you will enjoy breakfast on the deck before starting the journey to your next destination, Ogoy Island.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walking Tour
Expert Guide
Ogoy Island
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Archaelogical landmarks
Free Time
Travel to
Davsha Village
Sitting on the shores of Lake Baikal, this village was set up by Tsar Nicholas II in 1916 to manage the nearby nature reserve. The village has since become abandoned and known locally as Lake Baikal’s ‘ghost town’ due to the many log cabins that remain empty. The remote village was home to rangers and biologists who studied the wildlife in the surrounding taiga forest.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ushkan Islands
Crystal limestone
Larch forests
Baikal Seals
Scenic Surrounds
Prominent Landscape
Free Time
Travel to
Ayaya Bay
Situated in the northern part of Lake Baikal, Ayaya Bay is one of the lakes most secluded locations and can only be accessed by boat. Due to its difficult access, it has retained much of its natural beauty with a pristine sandy beach, despite it being known as one of the safest harbours in the North of Lake Baikal regardless of the weather.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ayaya Bay
Expert Guide
Free Time
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Walking Tour
Travel to
Olkhon Island
The largest island in Lake Baikal, around 280 square miles in size, Olkhon Island is a popular tourist hotspot for visitors to the lake and is known for its beautiful beaches, tranquil forests and sublime capes. It derives its name from the indigenous Buryat people whose word ‘Oyhon’ translates to ‘woody’. The island is home to five villages: Yalga, Malomorets, Khuzhir, Kharantsy, and Ulan-Khushin. The village of Khuzhir is the administrative capital.
Day 6
Excursion to Olkhon Island
Today you will spend your time on a journey to Olkhon Island where you will get the chance to take part in a unique excursion on UAZ vehicles.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Olkhon Island
UAZ vehicles
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Free Time
Travel to
Akademicheskaya Bay
Widely considered one of the most beautiful locations on Lake Baikal, the Akademicheskaya Bay is a popular destination for tourist and locals alike. The Bay is situated near to the Peschanya Bay at the territory of National Park `Pribaikalsky` and is home to the `Baikal Dunes` campsite. The area is surrounded by sprawling taiga forest and rugged cliff face on one side and Lake Baikal on the other.
Day 7
Visiting Peschanaya and Babushka Bay
After breakfast, you will set out on your final excursion to Peschanaya and Babuska Bay.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Peschanaya Bay
Babuska Bay
Free Time
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Day 8
Journey back to LIstvyanka
Today, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the ship before departing on the journey back to Listvyanka.
Breakfast
Free Time
Prominent Landscape
Scenic Surrounds
Breakfast
Departure Transfer
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What’s included
Accommodation- All meals on board the cruise
- All tours are COVID-19 secure and offer flexible booking options. Visit our Covid-19 information page to find out more
- Excursions and activities as part of the tour
- Laundry service
- Local guide services
- On-board entertainment
- Reserved cabin of your preference
- Russian Tourist Visa Invitation
- Sauna and swimming pool access
- Transfers
What’s not included
Alcoholic drinks- Fishing
- International train / plane tickets
- Personal costs (souvenirs, additional snacks etc)
- Surcharges for additional / activity alterations
- Tips for drivers/guides/in restaurants
- Travel / medical insurance
- Visa processing
- Visit to the rookery of Baikal Seals
Travel Tips
All travellers are asked to check the vaccination requirements before travel. Visit our Vaccines and Health page to find out more- Any dietary or allergy requirements will need to be disclosed before the start of the tour
- Carrying a water bottle with you is recommended
- Medication should always be taken with you and kept on your person
- Please ensure that you keep any personal documents and valuables on your person at all times
- WIFI will be available at most of the hotels, although mobile coverage may vary in rural areas
- Your local guides will recommend stops where you can go souvenir shopping during your tour
Special notes
There are no special notes for this tour
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Russia: Lonely Planet
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Sacred Sea: A Journey to Lake Baikal
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