Day 1
Depart from K.LUMPUR - BANGKOK - IRKUTSK
Depart from Kuala Lumpur to Irkutsk via Bangkok. Arrive Irkutsk late evening. Check into hotel and have dinner at hotel Restaurant. Accommodation, overnight in Irkutsk. dinner
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2
Irkutsk
After breakfast, check out and explore Irkutsk city, including Kazan Church, Epiphany Church, and the traditional wooden houses. Enjoy lunch at a local Russian family home and experience their lifestyle. Visit Taltsy Open-Air Museum in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Irkutsk. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 3
Irkutsk - Olkhon Island
After breakfast, travel towards Lake Baikal. Visit Golden Horde Ethnic Park and enjoy a cultural performance. Lunch with traditional Buryat cuisine and folklore performance. Continue journey to Olkhon Island via hovercraft or UAZ jeep, depending on ice conditions. Arrive at Khujir village, dinner and overnight stay. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 4
Olkhon Island – Cape Khoboy
Meet your guide and travel across the northern part of Olkhon Island by UAZ jeep. Visit key sights including Three Brothers Rock, Cape Khoboy, Kharantsy, and Shamanka Cape. Explore ice caves and walk on the frozen lake, with time for photos of the famous blue ice and unique ice formations. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the ice with local dishes prepared by your drivers. Return to the village in the afternoon. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay on Olkhon Island. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 5
Olkhon Island - Listvyanka
Check out from the hotel and meet your guide. Main luggage will be transferred separately by car to the next hotel. Travel by hovercraft across Lake Baikal to Listvyanka village, with stops along the way for photos of blue ice and bubble ice. Experience the Baikal Kiss Ritual, a local tradition where visitors drink vodka from ice holes Enjoy lunch at a local café before continuing the journey. Arrive in Listvyanka in the evening and check in to your hotel. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay in Listvyanka. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 6
listvyanka - Irkutsk
Breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide for a day exploring Listvyanka village. Visit the Baikal Museum to learn about the lake’s unique ecosystem and see the Baikal seal. Explore the village, including St. Nicolas Church, the fish and souvenir market, and take in panoramic views from Chersky Peak, including the Angara River and Shaman Stone. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and experience a short dog-sled ride. In the Evening, transfer back to Irkutsk. Upon arrival, enjoy a city sightseeing tour including Kazan Church, Spasskaya Church, Epiphany Orthodox Church, and free time at 130 Square. Farewell dinner at a Chinese or Russian restaurant, then transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Irkutsk. breakfast lunch dinner
Day 7
-8 IRKUTSK MILITARY BASE EXCURSION Departure Irkutsk - Beijing - K.LUMPUR (B/L/MOB)
After breakfast, Check out from Hotel. Proceed to MILITARY BASE for a unique included excursion - military-style adventure & guided shooting session. Afternoon transfer for lunch. Head to the airport for evening flight back home. Transit & overnight in Beijing and continue flight to Kuala Lumpur breakfast
Inclusions
- check_circleInternational flight KUL-Irkutsk-KUL
- check_circle1 night in Listvyanka
- check_circle2 nights in Olkhon Island
- check_circle3 nights in Irkutsk
- check_circle~English speaking guide/assistant.
- check_circleTransportation services for transfers and excursions
- check_circleAll mentioned museum entrance fee
- check_circleDog-sledding
- check_circleFull board meals include,Picnic lunch at Olkhon island Buryat Cuisine
- check_circleGratuities
- check_circleRussia visa
Exclusions
- remove_circleInternational airfare flights
- remove_circlePersonal travel insurance cover
- remove_circleDiscretionary tips and gratuities