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Package tour is when we arrange all for you: transportation to / from the island, meal and accommodation on the island, 4WD excursion. No guide.

Budget Package Tour to Olkhon island (3 day / 2 night).

Day 1

Public minibus going to Khuzir, Olkhon island will pick you up from the Baikaler Hostel (pick up time is 7.45am, est. time of departure is 9 am, seats are reserved in advance)

Stop for lunch (not included). I recommend eating local Buryat specialty - big dumplings called posy.

Afternoon arrival to your homestay (you will be expected there and a driver will dropped off at their front gates). Hosts: Olya and Kolya (They speak no English).

We will be spending all 2 nights at the same place in Khuzir: it is a home of Olya and Kolya. I met Kolya in 1996 during my first visit to the island. I was with 2 friends and we got stuck in sand dunes 20 km after the main village. Kolya and his fishing brigade pulled out car. We drunk all night and become friends. I started to bring tourists to Olkhon in 1999 and accommodate them at Olya and Kolya's place. It is good place to stay, they are my reliable friends and we are constantly improving our services.

See photos of Olya and Kolya's accommodation

Your own time to explore the island. I'd recommend to walk to the shore, taking the left hill, enjoy the view of magnificent Shamanka or Burkhan Cape (once a center of shamanism, now a great object for practicing your photography skills) .

Accommodation: wooden house. No running water. Outhouse. Home cooked meals.

Russian steam bath - sauna!!! What is Banya and What To Do There

Dinner. Overnight there.

Day 2

Full board.

4WD excursion to the North of the island. It is a day trip (depart at 10am, other tourists are in that minibus!)) where you cover 70km and visit several picturesque cliffs and see the breathtaking panorama of the widest (80km) part of Baikal.

Picnic lunch!

Returning to your homestay at 5-6 pm.

Russian steam bath - sauna!!!

Day 3

Breakfast.

You'll be collected at your homestay by a public minibus and return by road to Baikaler Hostel, (or bus station if needed) Irkutsk by 3-4 pm.

Overnight in Irkutsk at Baikaler Hostel can be arranged.

Price per person: 4500 R (min. number of people required: 1-2)

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The price includes: all transportation, all accommodation, meals as noted, 4WD excursion, banyas, national park fees and taxes.

To book a tour please contact Jack Sheremetoff


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Distances:
Irkutsk - the ferry: 250 km, takes 3,5 - 4 hrs
Then waiting for the ferry 1 - 2 hrs.
The ferry ride itself is 20 min.
The ferry - Khuzir, Olkhon Island is 36 km, takes 40 min.


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Olkhon island Photos

Olkhon island photo tour. June 2010

See photos of Olya and Kolya's accommodation

See photos of Olya and Kolya's accommodation

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