Olkhon

Shamanka rock on Olkhon island

Enjoying the view on Olkhon island

Beautiful shore of Baikal

On Khoboy - the northernmost of Olkhon island

Near Shamanka rock at sunset

Olkhon is a favorite place for photographers

It is possible to have trekking in Uzury to the nearest slope (for sportive group)

Admiring Baikal's endless waters

Sandy beach in Saraiskiy bay

Burkhan rock on Olkhon island in spring

Buryat man in Uzury

Watching the endless cracks in ice of Baikal lake

Hovercraft on ice of Baikal

On the shore of Olkhon

On excursion to Khoboy, Olkhon island

Wooden sculpture made by nature

A view to small sea from Olkhon island

Trekking on Olkhon island

Biking on Olkhon

Trying to have a swim in Baikal

"Three brothers" Cape on Olkhon

Herds of sheep are walking on Olkhon shores

Blossoming Rhododendron in June

Admiring the vastness of Baikal waters

Crystal clear water of Baikal lake

Ogoy island

Taking pictures of some ice-grottoes

Discovering ice grottoes on Olkhon

Pausing to admire the vastness of the lake

Exploring the sights of Olkhon by bicycle

- is a live heart of sacred Baikal, where shaman spirits are still being worshipped. It is the largest island of the lake, which outlines resemble the shape of Baikal. Though the island only 72 km long, various landscapes preserved there its beauty: woodless steppes together with golden sandy beaches are stretched along little bays, as well as monumental rocks and steep slopes are covered with thick shaggy forests at the eastern side. Olkhon is surrounded with lots of myths and legends; according to one there lives a master of Olkhon in the image of eagle. You won’t find ticks here and this island is called “Sunny Island” as there are almost no rains, but a lot of sunny days throughout the year.

Tours

Crystal Baikal ice

Explore wintry Baikal lake while snowmobiling in the forest, dog-sledding (optional) on the ice, aeroglisseur ride to the biggest island on the lake - Olkhon, admire the ice-grottoesand try ice-fishing!

Maloye more Olkhon Irkutsk Listvyanka

Sightseeing Snowmobiling Jeep tours Dog-sledding Ice-fishing

Summer tour to Baikal

Visit the "Heart of Baikal" - sunny Olkhon island, trekking and camping along the shore of sacred lake Baikal, train along the Circum-Baikal railway, speed boat ride.

Olkhon Listvyanka Circum-Baikal railway Bolshiye Koty Bolshoye Goloustnoye

Trekking Sightseeing Cruises

Baikal cruise

Visiting the most remote places and cozy bays of Baikal Nature reserve. Untouched nature, swimming in clear waters, hot springs, tasting local food and enjoying beauty of Baikal nature.

North of Baikal Maloye more Olkhon pen. Svyatoy Nos Listvyanka

Cruises