Day Schedule

➤ Arrive in Irkutsk

➤ City tour of Irkutsk

➤ Transfer to Listvyanka hotel

Winter is the right time to feel the power of the world's largest and deepest freshwater lake. It's time when the unrivalled beauty is the most amazing. Meet real Siberian winter, explore indigenous cultures and enjoy true Siberian hospitality. This Lake Baikal winter package is a perfect one if natural wonders and unique experiences are what you seek when you travel.

We invite you to see Lake Baikal at the most beautiful time of the year - when the legendary clear ice shines under your feet, grottoes are filled with crystal chandeliers of the purest water, and dawns and sunsets are filled with all shades of life!  See the colors and shades of Siberian winter, uncover mystical secrets and legends.  Lake Baikal winter tour is a perfect Russian winter break!

Meet your driver at the airport and start Irkutsk city tour. The city was founded in the middle of the XVII century. The town is famous for its wooden houses and wooden lace perfectly preserved. In fact, the Irkutsk historic centre is one huge open air museum! Irkutsk is located on the banks of the mighty Angara river and was once used as a place of exile for revolutionary noble men from St. Petersburg and Moscow, for their participation in riots or civil disobedience.

The biggest in Irkutsk’ history new arrival happened after the famous Decemberists riot against the Tsar in December 1825 where some of high-profile rebels ended up travelling to Siberia with wives and families. Decemberists aimed to eliminate the monarchy in Russia.

Transfer to the hotel located in Listvyanka area, close to Baikal lake shores. Fresh air of pine forest, generous nature and the warmth of Siberian hospitality.