Lake Baikal - Olkhon Island 3 DAYS TOUR

Itinerary

Day 1: Irkutsk-Olkhon Island

Stop At: Cape Burkhan/Shamanka Rock, Western bank of Olkhon island, Olkhon Island 666137 Russia
One of the most mysterious and popular places on Lake Baikal is Shamanka Rock (also known as Cape Burkhan and Cape Shaman) on Olkhon Island near the village of Khuzhir. Shamanka ends with a bimodal rock, called «Shaman-Skala» (Shaman-Rock). The cape is located within the Baikal National Park, and it holds the status of a state natural and historical monument. Shaman-Rock is the most famous symbol of the lake; all photo collections of this natural phenomenon include this rock. The cape consists of crystalline limestone with quartz veins, and the adjacent shore — granite rock.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: National Museum of Ust-Ordynsk Buryatsk Region, Lenian, 6A, Ust-Ordynsky 669001 Russia
Meeting with Shaman!
Among the local population is still popular belief in spirits. From being on Baikal has several shamans, confirmed the authenticity of the rituals and routines that they conduct. This can be a simple chat by the fire, where the shaman will tell you the legend of the lake. And maybe pretty terrible - a truly mystical action with the establishment of communication with the spirits of the other world.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Lunch at the traditional Buriat restaurant includes:
Borsh (soup)
Buuzes (2 for 1 traveller)
Pancakes
Tea
Bread
Water
Accommodation included: Overnight in Volna Plus Hotel/Baikalskye uzory Hotel
Standart rooms (twin beds with private bathroom)

Day 2: Olkhon Island North Line - one day tour

Stop At: Ol'khon, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, 666135
Today we will visit Ice caves, Sandvillage, Three brothers rock, Khoboy Cape - the north of Olkhon Island and Cracked bay.
Our car for today - is old style Soviet Jeep UAZ - a lot of fun!
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: A traditional russian breakfast - milk porridge, eggs, dessert and tea
• Lunch: Fish soup from Baikal omul - a real delicious, vegetable salad, bread, tea with Siberian herbs, cookies
Accommodation included: Overnight in Volna Plus Hotel/Baikalskye uzory Hotel
Standart rooms (twin beds with private bathroom)

Day 3: Olkhon Island - Kazan Cathedral - Irkutsk

Stop At: Ol'khon, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, 666135
Olkhon South Line excursion!
Today we will visit Shunte rock, ice bubbles lake, frozen bay and stone garden.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Barrikad St, 34, Irkutsk 664001 Russia
With Byzantine style decorations, the Kazan Church looks like a fairy tower. It is known for the Irkutsk’s largest church bell. The inner spaces are decorated with fresco paintings. A unique iconostasis is carved out the Indian granite by Chinese craftsmen.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: A traditional russian breakfast - milk porridge, eggs, dessert and tea
• Lunch: Lunch: Lunch at the traditional Buriat restaurant includes:
Chicken soup
Cheburek (with beef)
Pancakes
Tea
Bread
Water
No accommodation included on this day.