Follow the Ice (Phototour)!

Tour info

Duration
5 days
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Lake Baikal is one of the main wonders in Russia. When you step on its ice, you feel like in outer space, there is a meter of clear ice and a kilometer of the purest water under your feet. It's not hard to understand why photographers adore the mighty Baikal in winter. Where else can you see a lake more than 600 km long completely covered with ice. This is the textbook prototype of a picture-perfect landscape. One can see ice texture, numerous rocks and a great number of ice grottos and caves on your way. Capture unbelievable natural phenomena such as the ice of Lake Baikal. We will take you to the most photogenic places and unique winter locations. You will set out around the islands of Baikal on this six-day photo tour, which expos you to spectacular landscapes and features. Moreover, you will radically improve your photo shooting skills all the while. A true experience for every photographer!

What’s included?

  • Dinner

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • • Private transportation throughout the tour;

  • • Experienced English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour;

  • • Excursions:

  • 1. City tour around Irkutsk;

  • 2. 1-hour fee for a winter park activity;

  • 3. Siberian banya rent for 2 hours;

  • 4. Boat excursion along the Circum Baikal Railway for 1.5 hours;

  • 5. Visit to the dog sled center;

  • 6. Dog sled ride for 20 minutes;

  • 7. Visit to the Buryat cultural center;

  • 8. Jeep tour in southern part of Olkhon Island for 2 hours;

  • 9. Jeep tour in northern part of Olkhon Island for 7 hours;

  • 10. Trekking tour to an observation point on Olkhon Island;

  • • Meals: Breakfast – 4 (day 2,3,4,5); Lunch – 3 (day 1,3,4); Dinner – 1 (day 2).

  • • Accommodation: 4 overnights in the hotel rooms with a private bathroom.

  • Entry/Admission - Buryatskaya Village

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Face masks provided for travelers

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Baikal Geographic

About operator:

Hi, my name is Viktor. I organize trips and outdoor activities on Lake Baikal, show tourists this unique place, which is beautiful at any time of the year. I will choose for you picturesque routes and beautiful locations, fill the tour with events and activities that will give you unforgettable emotions. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

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