Today in the Irkutsk region they celebrate Baikal Day — the deepest lake on the planet

Aquamarine smoothness, pine-scented air, delicious fish in coastal restaurants, and sunsets that give you goosebumps — a vacation at Baikal is amazing.

We tell you what to visit in the surroundings to enhance your impressions and remember the trip for a long time ✨

⬅️ We start the route from Irkutsk — you can fly there on our direct flights from Moscow and Saint Petersburg, as well as on Rossiya flights from Krasnoyarsk and Aurora flights from Khabarovsk.

⬅️ The next stop is Olkhon Island. You can get there by bus, ferry, or boat. You can rent accommodation and bicycles in the island’s capital — the village of Khuzhir.

⬅️ On the western shore of the island is Shamanka Rock with a beautiful view of Baikal. It is considered sacred: according to legend, the spirit-master of these places lives here.

⬅️ In front of Shamanka are Serge poles with multicolored ribbons. Wishes are made here — each color carries a special meaning.

⬅️ Between the village of Khuzhir and the village of Kharantsy is the main beach on the island — Saraysky. From here stretches a picturesque ecological trail along sandy dunes and pine trees. It is open to tourists all year round. Along the way are gazebos and stands with facts about the nature of Pribaikalsky National Park.

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