The ship “Alexander Velikiy” is a comfortable Standard class ship, completely renovated in 2018. The advantage of this ship is the ability to moor almost anywhere in Lake Baikal.
| Cabin | Bank bed | twin | triple – three beds | triple – double bed+ sofa | Family |
| Cabin | № 2 | № 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | № 8, 9, 10,15 | № 13, 14 | № 11, 12 |
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Single accommodation | 55 000 * 1 pax = 55 000 Rub/cabin | 80 000 * 1 pax. = 80 000 Rub/cabin | 80 000 * 1 pax. = 80 000 Rub/cabin | 80 000 * 1 pax. = 80 000 Rub/cabin | 80 000 * 1 pax. = 80 000 Rub/cabin |
| Twin accommodation | 55 000 main bed + 15 000 upper bed = 70 000 Rub/cabin | 55 000*2 pax.=110 000 Rub/cabin | 55 000*2 pax.=110 000 Rub/cabin | 58 000*2 pax.=116 000 Rub/cabin | 58 000*2 pax.=116 000 Rub/cabin |
| Triple accommodation | 55 000*2 pax. + additional place (upper bed) 35 000*1 pax. = 145 000 Rub/cabin | 58 000*2 pax. + additional place (sofa) 35 000*1 pax. = 151 000 Rub/cabin |
08.45 – meeting at the hotel “Irkutsk” (44, Gagarin Boulevard).
09:00 – transfer to Listvianka to board the motor ship.
70 km along the Baikal motor road – your direct way to the Baikal! On the way – meeting your guide and some facts about the lake.
Boarding, accommodation in cabins. Meeting the crew. Security measures briefing.
The cruise starts! After the good dinner – a guide’s event
The first day – 380 km along Lake Baikal!
Not any tourist can reach this area. We make a stop at the deepest place of the Lake – 1642 m. We conduct a ritual to cajole the Baikal and ask his mercy during the cruise.
After lunch, we land at the Small Ushkany Islands and you have an opportunity to visit a rookery of Baikal seals and observe these lovely animals in the wildlife (Please, take into consideration: the payment in cash is made on spot to a National park ranger – 2500 rub/person).
Late in the afternoon, we arrive at Chivyrkuisky Bay. For those to whom the Baikal water still seems too cold, there are hot springs useful for the treatment of sciatica and the musculoskeletal system.
In the evening – «Sacred Lake Baikal” quiz in the restaurant.
Today we sail 280 km along Lake Baikal!
We reach the north of Lake Baikal! We land in Ayaya Bay (“Ayaya” – very beautiful). We hike along the picturesque taiga eco-trail to the mountain glacial lake Frolikha (7 km., moderate difficulty). The view that we get at the end of the path is fantastically catching, because the Frolikha is one of the most intimate, untouched pearls of the Baikal nature.
Picnic on the shore with taiga tea.
Today we sail 190 km along Lake Baikal!
We come to Zavorotnaya Bay. Today we have a fascinating walk (about 3 km one way) to relict poplars and cedars, some of them more than 2 meters in diameter!
There are rich fishing areas here, so for fishing lovers a good catch is expected. Our chef will be happy to cook a tasty fish soup for you.
Today we sail 135 km along Lake Baikal!
Today we come to the famous Island of Olkhon, which is called the “heart” of Lake Baikal. We land at Cape Sagan-Khushun, change to a colorful local UAZ – the only minivan that never fails in the absence of asphalt, and go to the northern extremity of Olkhon – Cape Khoboy.
The indigenous residents of the Baikal Region are the Buryats; today we will touch some of their culture. Today we delight beautiful landscapes, as well as local Buryat legends. We visit Shamanka Rock – one of the nine shrines of Asia and the most famous Baikal landmark.
Our ship waits for us in the village of Khuzhir.
Later we depart to Ogoi Island and visit the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment-a modern attraction, however with an interesting story.
Today we sail 73 km along Lake Baikal
and go 50 km across Olkhon Island !
Our day is rich in activities. We arrive at Akademicheskaya Bay, the “Baikal Dunes” holiday center. At first, we visit Peschanaya Bay and Babushka Bay (1.5 km, low difficulty). On the way, we meet some “stilted” trees, and the aim of our excursion is a beautiful sandy beach in the azure bay.
After lunch, we have an excursion to Observation Rock (2.5 hours, medium difficulty) to see the fascinating and catching panorama of the Baikal. Russian bathhouse on the shore when we return.
Captain’s dinner in the evening!
Today we sail 90 km along Lake Baikal!
End of the cruise.
Before we go to Irkutsk, we visit a fish and souvenir market. Transfer to Irkutsk. Approximate arrival in Irkutsk – 12.00
• Meals: Day 1 – lunch, dinner. Day 2-6 – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 7 – breakfast.
• The bar works round the clock, where you can buy tea, coffee, snacks, and alcoholic beverages. Any other alcohol on the ship is prohibited.
• Landing/boarding in the Bay of Ayaya and in Hakusi with the help of lifeboats.
• Sorry, we cannot guarantee good weather, no wind and no waves. We will try very hard to follow the stated program, but the weather can adjust our itinerary. The captain of the ship is responsible for your safety on the cruise, so the last word in the decision on the route adjustments is always on him.
