Who we are

BaikalNova is a local tour operator based in Irkutsk, Siberia. Since 2013, we have been designing tours to Lake Baikal — the world’s deepest lake and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our team of local guides speaks English, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, and Italian. We own our own fleet of vehicles: cars, minivans, hovercrafts, and buses. Every tour can be customized to your interests, fitness level, and schedule. Whether you want a 3-day winter ice adventure or a 2-week summer expeditionr preferences. We have accumulated experience in the organization of all kinds of tours from traditional excursion to unusual trips. We meet our guests at the airport or at the train station, provide transportation, book accommodation in hotels and camp sites, organize tours and programs.

We will help you explore Baikal world that is full of amazing touristic routes.

Tour planning95%
Tourism Experience90%
Mobility95%
Customer service100%

We offer you active winter tours by snowmobiles, hovercrafts and even ice skating on the blue ice of Lake Baikal.

Unforgettable dog sledding tours across the snowy Siberian taiga with hot picnic.

Summer boat cruises to the most remote and inaccessible places such as Chivyrkuisky gulf, Zmeinaya Bay,  the Ushkan Islands, the white marble rock “Sagan-Zaba” including speleological experience of the visit to the caves famous for the ancient petroglyphs, Krohalinaya Bay etc.

Hiking with backpacks and overnight stays in tents under the starry sky.

You will be accompanied by specially qualified guides during the trip. We provide high quality travel services: booking hotels, the variety of activities, transfers, excursions and meals.

You will be able to try delicious Baikal fish – Omul, Grayling and Golomyanka (oil fish) and see the endemic of the Baikal – a fresh water seal (Nerpa).

You are sure to fill the energy of Lake Baikal, especially if you swim in its icy cold water. Our guides will teach you to perform especial ritual (burkhan) to appease the spirits on legendary Olkhon island. You can meet a real shaman on Khoboy Cape and make the most cherished wish on the island of Ogoy and take some beautiful photos near the Burkhan Cape.

Our main criterion is an individual approach to each guest, fast processing of queries and requests, providing all necessary information about the tours, as well as reliability and honesty in relationships with partners.

We will be pleased to provide you with all necessary information on the tours; we will reply to all your questions and help you plan your journey.

We will be happy to see you as our guests!

If you have any questions, please contact: baikalnovatravel@gmail.com

 

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Custom itineraries designed within 2 hours

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Adventures for every comfort level — from luxury to expedition

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Local support team available 24/7 during your trip

Meet The Team

Yana

Tour manager

Natalia

Italian speaking guide

Margo

Chinese speaking guide

Lora

English speaking guide

Inna

English and German speaking guide

Galina

English and Spanish speaking guide

Anna

English and French speaking guide

Alexander

Bus driver

Alex

English speaking guide

How It Works

Book your dream Baikal trip in 4 simple steps

1

Choose a Tour

Browse our tours and pick the one that excites you most

2

Send Inquiry

Fill the form or message us on WhatsApp — we reply within 2 hours

3

Confirm & Pay

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit via card or PayPal

4

Enjoy Baikal!

We handle everything — just arrive in Irkutsk and enjoy

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