Spring 2025 Lake Baikal-Beijing

• Lake Baikal-Beijing

Inclusions and Exclusions

• Airfare (not included)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Local transportation and airport transfers as specified in the itinerary
• Activities as specified in the itinerary
• 11 nights accommodation, double occupancy, half room per person. Single room can be arranged, single room surcharge
• All photos and a beautiful small photo album in the itinerary
• Basic tips for the tour staff

• International round-trip air tickets to Irkutsk
• All sightseeing programs outside the itinerary
• Any beverages
• Travel insurance
• All personal expenses, such as souvenirs, laundry fees, etc.
• Extra expenses caused by private, traffic delays, strikes, typhoons or other circumstances beyond the control of the company

• TBD

Spring 2025 Lake Baikal-Beijing

Highlights of the trip:

Lake Baikal is famous for its crystal clear blue ice in winter!

But did you know that the spring season at Lake Baikal is even more fleeting, just one month!

The crushed ice marks the end of winter and hints at the arrival of spring, just as darkness always brings light!

In this spring of 2025, the labored mind shall be washed and recharged in this season of spring blossoms!

Heavy upgrades:

• Lake Baikal “Icebreaker”
• Forest Wooden Chalet
• Skiing experience
• Three nights in Beijing with unique courtyard houses and hot springs in ancient towns

Day 1: Malaysia/Singapore - Beijing - Irkutsk

Arrival in Irkutsk at 21:05 pm, check in to the hotel and rest

Meals: -
Accommodation: 4-star hotels


Day 2: Irkutsk - Listvyanka

After breakfast leave at 9:30 am, along the way visiting the Tatlsy Wooden Architecture Museum (100 years old); Lake Baikal Museum; Observatory; Chersky Mountain Climbing Cable Car; Hovercraft according to the climate; Skiing experience is arranged. After dinner, check in to chalet hotel in the town; Optional program: self-drive cross-country ATV vehicle

Meals: -Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Unique town hotels


Day 3: Listvyanka - Okhlon Island

After breakfast leave at 9:00 for the largest island in Lake Baikal - Olkhon Island. Along the way remember to enjoy the different views (possibility to see fat horses/cows/foxes) and take photos on the way to hit all kinds of nice views. Arrive at the harbor to start the ferry Icebreaker!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wooden Chalet hotels


Day 4: Khuzir - Cape Khoboy (northern Line)

After breakfast, embark on a soul-cleansing ride in a World War II-era four wheeled car! Let the simple and indifferent driver on the outside (wild on the inside) take us in search of spring. Arrive at the northernmost point of the island - Cape Khoboy - and set out on a journey to find peace of mind.

Cook a pot of Baikal fish soup by the lake. Experience the local fishing and herding culture; enjoy the natural scenery and listen to the mysterious legends on Lake Baikal; learn about the long history and culture of the area in the beautiful fishing villages.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wooden Chalet hotels


Day 5: Khuzir - Southern Line (boat Cruise On Lake Baikal / Four Wheeled Car)

After breakfast, we will go to the pier and take a boat trip along the shore of the “Little Sea”, passing by the Ushkanyi Islands, to the Stupa of Buddhist Enlightenment, crossing the “Little Sea” to the other side of the sea.

Lunch will be arranged in the forested area with mountain streams and mineral water - taste the Buryat national delicacy “special meat buns”; if the weather is good, you will also encounter Baikal seals lazily sunbathing on the reefs; gulls and wild ducks accompanying you all the way; and enjoy the harmony of the natural beauty of the area! Return by boat in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Wooden Chalet hotels


Day 6: Khuzir - Irkutsk

After breakfast depart back to Irkutsk. On the way visit Kazan Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in Siberia. Of course a little shopping is also arranged (essential for women) 19:00 Arrive at the town and check into the hotel for a rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotels


Day 7: Irkutsk - Arshan

After breakfast, you can go to a natural oxygen bar to see the most beautiful scenery of the Siberian forest and release the pressure in your heart! You can also go to the Lama's Aim to pray for yourself, and then stop by “Little Switzerland” to see the beautiful scenery and feed the cute reindeer!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotels


Day 8: Irkutsk

Today in the city you can visit a variety of beautiful Russian buildings and experience a farmer's market for locals! We also going to have a date with a handsome chef to experience and learn to make Russian meals and desserts! Then transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: -

Day 9: Beijing

First to the hotel to rest and reorganize for departure! Departure hair today to Gubei Water Town, visit the most well-preserved Great Wall so far.

Take you to experience a variety of non-legacy activities, lyrical mood.

Stroll through the ancient town, rowing a boat, a leisurely tour. You can also take a dip in the hot spring at night! You can have a glimpse of the Great Wall in the evening!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotels


Day 10: Beijing

It is said that Beijing BEST hot springs is at Changping. Today, after breakfast, you will leave for the Four Courts Hot Spring Hotel. Here you can quietly soothe your mood.

Free activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotels


Day 11: Beijing

After breakfast at 9:00 our guide will take us on a tour of the most beautiful royal gardens of the season, so that you can feel the shock of thousands of emperors and concubines visiting the gardens, and cozy up to wash your soul.

In the evening, you can also take a dip in the hot spring!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotels


Day 12: Beijing

Home Sweet Home !

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: -