Lake Baikal where you can stay. How to organize a trip to Lake Baikal. Holidays on Olkhon in summer

For everyone who dreams of seeing the biggest freshwater lake world: detailed guide about holidays on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019. How to get there, resorts, beaches and recreation centers. Prices for housing, food, excursions and entertainment. How much does a trip to Baikal cost? Tips and reviews from tourists.

When is the best time to relax on Lake Baikal?

People vacation in the Baikal region and Transbaikalia all year round. In winter - from January to March fans come here alpine skiing, ice fishing, lovers of snowmobiling, ice skating and dog sledding.

Most tourists come to the lake in the warm season. IN May It's still spring on Lake Baikal. Snowdrops are sprouting on the forest edges, and the hills are enveloped in the lilac color of wild rosemary. In the Barguzin Nature Reserve, bears come ashore and can be observed from the water.

Leafweed in spring (Photo © Martha de Jong-Lantink / flickr.com)

Many people enjoy holidays on Lake Baikal in the summer, especially in June when not yet large cluster tourists. At the beginning of summer the weather is changeable. During the day the air warms up to +15...+23°С, cool winds blow from the lake, and at night the thermometer drops to +5...+9°С. In the north of Lake Baikal, ice floes still float in some places. The water is cold +8...+12°С, so almost no one swims.

Peak tourist season comes in July And August. During the day +22…+30°С. Swimming season lasts only a month - from mid-July to mid-August. The water warms up to +15…+20°С, and in shallow bays the lake is very warm +21…+23°С.

Dawn on Baikal (Photo © seseg_h / flickr.com / License CC BY-SA 2.0)

By number of sunny days summer Baikal compared to Sochi. There is indeed a lot of sun, but it is completely different. Even at a temperature of +25°C, a cold wind can blow in from the lake at any moment, and you have to warm yourself.

In the second half of August it becomes cooler. The Velvet season It pleases with calm wind, calm sunny weather, and an abundance of mushrooms and berries. Air temperature +12…+16°С. Colorful Baikal autumn is the dream of all photography lovers! The warmth ends quickly - by the end of September. Then comes the long off-season. It's stormy on the lake and it's starting to rain.

Tunnel on Lake Baikal, early autumn (Photo © E Nemtsov / flickr.com)

How to get there

The access route depends on the place from which you plan to start your journey around the lake. There are three starting points. From Irkutsk convenient to explore the south and west coasts, from Severobaykalsk - the northern part of Lake Baikal, and from Ulan-Ude - east coast.

Airplanes fly to Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude. A direct flight from Moscow and St. Petersburg takes 5-6 hours. Muscovites can travel by train to Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude and Severo-Baikalsk, and residents northern capital only to Irkutsk. The road turns out to be long - 3.5-4 days.

Enkhaluk, Baikal (Photo © unsplash.com / @katgo_83)

Map of places where to relax on Lake Baikal

Where to relax on Baikal in summer 2019

The huge lake is surrounded by picturesque mountain and forest landscapes. There are sandy and pebble beaches, hot springs, powerful taiga massifs and beautiful rocky ridges. There are quite a lot of resorts - we tell you where to relax on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019.

Listvyanka. A large village on the southwestern coast is conveniently located - just an hour's drive from Irkutsk. In summer, the climate near the source of the Angara River resembles Black Sea coast Caucasus. Listvyanka is famous for its good infrastructure. People come here to see the Baikal Limnological Museum, visit the astrophysical observatory and the nerpinarium. The resort is popular among parents with children and is used as a starting point for travel around Lake Baikal.

Beach in Listvyanka (Photo © by sth. / flickr.com)

Slyudyanka. small town in the west of the lake it is famous for its mineralogical museum and for the fact that the Circum-Baikal Railway (CBR) begins here. Popular from Slyudyanka walking routes to Chersky Peak and Tunkinskaya Valley.

Chersky Peak: The territory between the Podkamennaya, Bezymyannaya and Slyudyanka rivers (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Dukvink)

Arshan. The mountain climatic and mud resort is located to the east of Lake Baikal, in a beautiful Tunka Valley. Every year several thousand people come to the village. It is believed that mineral water cures many diseases, and clean air and hiking in the mountains they help restore health and get a boost of energy.

View of Arshan (Photo © vk.com/tunkatravel)

Olkhon. The island between the Small Sea and the main water area is considered one of the most beautiful places on the lake. Olkhon is included in the Pribaikalsky National Park. People come here to live among pristine nature, see the Shamanka rock and get acquainted with the spiritual traditions of the Buryats.

Shamanka Rock on Olkhon (Photo © xantype / pixabay.com)

Small Sea. Popular vacation spots on Lake Baikal are located between west coast and Olkhon. Tourists are attracted by small bays with cozy beaches, beautiful coastal landscapes and good fishing.

Bad weather on the Small Sea (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Elena Parfenova)

Baykalsk. Most Southern City Irkutsk region famous for the modern ski resort "Mount Sobolinaya". However, it’s not only interesting here in winter. There are beaches in Baikalsk. Tourists go hiking along the spurs of Khamar-Daban, ride catamarans and take boat trips.

Beach in Baikalsk (Photo © wikimedia.ru / SAKRI)

Severobaykalsk. The city in the north of Lake Baikal cannot be called a full-fledged resort. It is used as a starting point for routes around Lake Baikal. There are many attractions in the vicinity of Severobaykalsk. These are the thermal springs of Goudzhekit and Kotelnikovsky, the warm Slyudyansky lakes and Cape Ludar, where sites of ancient man were discovered.

Beach in the city of Severobaikalsk (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Yakovlev Roman Olegovich)

East Coast. Unlike the mountainous western coast, East End Lake Baikal is flatter. The shallow coastline warms up more. Sandy beaches and taiga are included in the territory of the Transbaikal National Park. Where is the best place to relax on Lake Baikal? Tourists like to stay in Gremyachinsk, Goryachinsk, Maksimikha, Enkhaluk, in the Barguzinsky and Chivyrkuisky bays.

Seagulls in Chivyrkuisky Bay (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Rubinbot)

Goryachinsk. The village is located 175 km from Ulan-Ude. It was founded back in the 18th century, and today it is considered a popular balneological center. Goryachinsk attracts with its mild microclimate, thermal springs, spacious sandy beaches and good sanatorium and treatment infrastructure. Health trails have been laid through the taiga forest near the village.

Beach in Goryachinsk (Photo © Viatores / flickr.com)

Prices for holidays on Lake Baikal: how much does housing cost?

Tourists stay in sanatoriums, recreation centers, guest houses, hotels and private owners. Many live in tents.

Modern and comfortable housing is expensive, so prices for holidays on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019 are high. Options cheaper than 2,000 rubles are, as a rule, very simple rooms with old furniture, without air conditioning or an Internet connection.

To save money, rent housing in the private sector. A one-room apartment costs 1500-1600 rubles. For a group of friends or a holiday with children, it is convenient to rent a separate cottage for 4000-6000 rubles per day.

In July and August, demand for accommodation is high, so book your favorite options in advance.

Prices for holidays on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019:

Type	Price (₽)	Example
Guest House	1600-2500	Argo Listvyanka
Recreation center	1600-3500	"Solar"
Sanatorium	from 3500	"Electra"
Hotel 3*	from 3000	"White Sable"
Luxury hotel	from 5000	Cottage "Rus"

View of Lake Baikal from the Da-Shi Hotel (Photo © booking.com / Da-Shi Hotel)

The best recreation centers on Lake Baikal

Baikal infrastructure is developing. Every year new camp sites appear on the shores of the lake and hotel complexes. We will tell you about popular bases and hotels that have good feedback tourists and reasonable prices.

Daryana Club. The recreation center in Khuzhir is located 500 m from the lake. If you are looking for where to stay for a holiday on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019, this is a good option. Guests note the green area, neat houses, delicious food and friendly staff. The main disadvantages are the amenities in the yard and unstable Wi-Fi. Prices for Double Room start from 3200 rubles. The price includes half board.

Triple room at the recreation center "Daryana Club" (Photo © roomguru.com / Recreation center "Daryana Club")

Chara. If you are planning a vacation on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019, take a closer look at a recreation center with food and cabins near the shore of the lake. On the Small Sea, in the village of Sakhayurta, you can stay at a camp site with a bathhouse, swimming pool, cinema hall and billiards. Tourists cook their own food or go to the canteen. Excursions are organized for them and walking. A double economy room costs 2,200 rubles, and a comfortable house - from 5,300 rubles.

Dining room on the territory of the complex (Photo © roomguru.com / Hotel "Chara")

Dauria. Positive reviews leave about a small hotel in Listvyanka. Vacationers like wooden houses and cozy rooms with a separate bathroom and kitchen. Guests can take advantage of the transfer to Irkutsk and go on excursions. Double occupancy costs from 3,000 rubles.

Hotel area (Photo © booking.com / Guest House Dauria)

Touristic Complex Sagaan Morin. On east coast, in Enkhaluk, guests are received at tourist complex, designed for 30 rooms. The territory has picturesque flower beds and a swimming pool. A double room with a bath costs from 3,700 rubles.

Room in the complex (Photo © booking.com / Touristic Complex Sagaan Morin)

Inn Oasis. On Olkhon, in the village of Khuzhir, tourists are offered cozy rooms at a recreation center with a swimming pool, playgrounds and a self-service laundry. This is one of the places where you can have an inexpensive holiday on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019. If you love cycling, rent a bike and explore the island on your own. Prices for a double room start from 1800 rubles.

The territory of the recreation center (Photo © booking.com / Inn Oasis)

Cottages at the recreation center (Photo © booking.com / Inn Oasis)

Food prices on Lake Baikal

A trip to Baikal is popular among lovers of gastronomic tourism. Try the large Buryat dumplings poza, fish salad zagudai, hearty lamb chowder buchler, flatbreads with lamb sharbin, green tea with milk and aromatic tea from Baikal herbs.

While on vacation on Lake Baikal, you will have to spend a lot of money on food - prices on the lake are higher than in Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude. The average bill in a budget cafe is 350-450 rubles. For this money you will be offered a main course, an appetizer and tea. Dinner in a restaurant for one costs from 1000 rubles. The menu includes salad, soup or cabbage soup, cutlet with potatoes, tea or coffee.

Here are the prices for food in cafes and restaurants in Listvyanka:

vegetable salad - 180-200 rubles;
pilaf - from 200 rubles;
borscht - 160 rubles;
poses, 1 pc. - 70 rubles.

Poses (buuzy) (Photo © vk.com/budubuuzy)

Many tourists eat at recreation centers or cook their own food. There are supermarkets in Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude. In stores in Listvyanka or Olkhon, everything is 20-25% more expensive.

Here are the prices for products that can be bought on the coast:

bread - 37 rubles;
fresh fish, 1 kg - 250-300 rubles;
sausage, 1 kg - from 220 rubles;
pork stew - 150 rubles;
potatoes, 1 kg - 25 rubles;
noodles - 48 rubles.

With the famous Baikal omul It's not easy now. Since October 2017, commercial fishing on the lake has been completely limited. Selling popular fish in stores and markets is also prohibited. Local residents can catch omul only for personal needs, but they are prohibited from selling the catch.

Sales points where omul is sold are illegal. Tourists are often offered peled, similar to omul, under the guise of a valuable fish. In order not to encourage poachers, we recommend refraining from purchasing this delicacy.

Omul for personal use (Photo © wikimedia.ru / 3dman_eu)

Transport on Baikal

There are buses from Irkutsk and minibuses. A ticket to Listvyanka costs 100 rubles, to Olkhon - 600-1000 rubles, to Slyudyanka - 180 rubles, and to Baikalsk - 300 rubles. The ferry to Olkhon operates from the beginning of May until freeze-up. During the peak tourist season, queues form there.

The ferry between Listvyanka and Port Baikal transports vehicles and people all year round from 6:40 to 20:30. Travel for an adult costs 67 rubles, and for a child - 33 rubles. For a bicycle you need to pay 103 rubles, for a car - 435 rubles.

Ferry to Olkhon (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Ekaterina Vashchenko)

If you like water transport, get to Baikal along the Angara. From Irkutsk to Listvyanka, Peschanaya Bay, Bolshie Koty, Cape Tolsty and Severo-Baikalsk passenger ships East Siberian river shipping company. A ticket to Listvyanka costs 450 rubles.

From Irkutsk to south coast convenient to get to railway. Trains on the Circum-Baikal Railway and Trans-Siberian Railway deliver to Port Baikal, Kultuk and Slyudyanka. Tickets cost from 100 rubles.

Circum-Baikal Railway. Train "Baikal Cruise" (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Fanzuga)

There are trains, buses and minibuses running from Ulan-Ude to Lake Baikal. Ticket for suburban train to Kultushnaya it costs 200 rubles, for a minibus to Enkhaluk - 300 rubles, and for a minibus to Arshan - 800 rubles.

Ulan-Ude and Nizhneangarsk are connected by air. Regular planes fly from the end of May to the end of October. Small aircraft operate on Lake Baikal. You can use helicopters and planes, but flights are expensive.

Many tourists order transfers. Transfers are made to different parts of Lake Baikal by minibuses, buses, all-wheel drive SUVs and ZIL-131 trucks.

Transfer on a boat (Photo © vk.com/club48157996)

Beaches on Baikal

Where to swim on Lake Baikal? Not all the coast is suitable for beach holiday. A pulp and paper mill used to operate in the southeast, and the water in this part of Lake Baikal is still polluted.

Tourists prefer shallow areas of the coast and small bays, where there are no large stones and rocks. On equipped beaches, vacationers are offered water activities - flying with parachutes behind a boat, riding jet skis and banana boats.

Here are the most popular beaches of Lake Baikal:

Small Sea. Small pebble beaches are famous for their warm water. They are not wide and the bottom is flat. The coast is accessible to transport, so in the summer there are many tourists.

Beach in Mukhor Bay, Small Sea Strait (Photo © vk.com/togot)

Olkhon. All beaches are located in the west of the island. The most famous - Saraisky beach - is located near Khuzhir. It is covered with sand, stretches for 2 km and is bordered by a beautiful pine forest.

Listvyanka. The village beach is quite narrow. Incoming ships pollute the water, and there is a lot of algae near the shore.

View of Saraisky Bay (Photo © wikimedia.ru / OlGalsea)

East Coast. Shallow bays and sandy bays are convenient for swimming. True, it takes a long time to get to them, and there is almost no infrastructure. Biggest sand beach Lake Baikal, 20 km long, is located near the Svyatoy Nos peninsula.

According to tourists, for a summer vacation on Lake Baikal with children it is better to choose the safe bays of the Small Sea or the coast from Ulan-Ude. The water in these places warms up more strongly.

View of the Holy Nose from the Chivyrkuisky Isthmus (Photo © wikimedia.ru / Arkady Zarubin)

What to see on Baikal

The largest freshwater body of water on the planet is surrounded by picturesque landscapes. Tourists come here to walk along the Great Baikal Trail. They are attracted by beautiful rocks, waterfalls, caves, nesting places of birds, seals and unique “stilted” trees. When planning summer holiday on Baikal, keep in mind what the entrance fee is National parks and nature reserves charge an entrance fee - from 100 rubles per person.

ethnographic complex "Taltsy" - 150 rubles;
nerpinarium in Listvyanka - 500 rubles for adults and 400 rubles for children;
planetarium in Irkutsk - 200 rubles;
Baikal Museum with “immersion” in a bathyscaphe - 310 rubles for adults and 190 rubles for children.

On the shore of Lake Baikal (Photo © vk.com/club48157996)

Excursions and entertainment on Lake Baikal

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During your holiday on Lake Baikal there will definitely be no shortage of entertainment and excursions. Their prices are quite high. Here are the most popular:

sightseeing tour of Irkutsk - 600 rubles;
a walk along Lake Baikal by boat and boat - 500-900 rubles per hour;
excursion trip from Listvyanka to Olkhon - 5200 rubles;
one-day tour of Olkhon with a guide - 1000 rubles;
water excursion along the Angara: from Irkutsk via "Taltsy" to Listvyanka and back - 1500 rubles;
ethnographic tour to the Buryat village of Ust-Orda - 1500 rubles;
train excursion along the Circum-Baikal Railway - from 4,000 rubles;
horse riding tour through the taiga - 7400 rubles;
fishing on the Small Sea - 2000 rubles;
ATV riding, 1 day - 4500 rubles.

Climbing Peak of Love (Photo © vk.com/koyotbaikal)

Let's calculate how much a week's vacation for two on Lake Baikal will cost in the summer of 2019:

air tickets from Moscow to Irkutsk and back - 46 thousand rubles;
bus from Irkutsk to Listvyanka and back - 500 rubles;
accommodation, 2000 rubles per day - 14 thousand rubles;
food, 2500 rubles per day - 17.5 thousand rubles;
money for excursions and souvenirs - 10 thousand rubles.

The trip turns out to be expensive - about 88 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights. Holidays on Lake Baikal in the summer of 2019 cost as much as package tour"all inclusive" in warm country with the sea. You can save money if you live in a tent, cook over a fire, or travel by car with a group of friends.

On the Sayan slope, behind Baikal (Photo © Daniel Beilinson / flickr.com)

Summer trip to Baikal is coming active tourists. If you are ready to sacrifice comfort for the sake of picturesque views and vivid impressions, your vacation will live up to all your expectations.

Tourists who came to Baikal on vacation in the summer note a lot advantages:

Traveling to the Baikal region and Transbaikalia allows you to see untouched corners of nature, interesting sights and get acquainted with the culture of indigenous peoples.
Holidays on Baikal in summer are good for lovers of trekking, diving, fishing, horseback riding tours, cycling and caving.
Convenient access. They get to the shore by buses, minibuses, rail and water transport.
Local residents treat tourists kindly. In any village we are ready to rent out a room or part of a house with amenities in the yard.

Minuses:

Prices for holidays on Lake Baikal are high - especially for comfortable accommodation.
IN last years In summer there are many fires around the lake. Because of them, there is a burning smell in the air, and sometimes visibility is reduced to 150-200 m.
A trip to Baikal with kids is problematic. There is no developed infrastructure For children's recreation. There may not be hospitals or pharmacies nearby.
After the influx of tourists, a lot of garbage remains on the shore.

Holidays on Olkhon in summer

Here are the simple ones adviсe How to make your vacation on Baikal in the summer of 2019 safe and memorable:

Any trip requires preparation. If you are traveling to water trip, study local winds. They are quite capricious and cause strong storms.
There are ticks around Lake Baikal, but no outbreaks of tick-borne encephalitis have been recorded. To be 100% sure, get vaccinated in advance. In the forest, wear fully covered clothing and a hat, and carefully inspect your body after each walk.
In the northern and east coast There are a lot of forests, swamps and lakes, so mosquito nets and repellents will come in handy.
Encounters with dangerous animals such as bears, wolves and wild boars are very rare. Wild animals are afraid of noise and people. For complete safety don't go into the forest alone.
The weather on Lake Baikal is changeable. Be sure to take warm clothes, a raincoat and a windproof jacket on the road.
You shouldn't rely too much on banks and ATMs. They are only in Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, Listvyanka, Baikalsk, Severobaikalsk and some regional centers. Have cash with you.
There are almost no chain gas stations far from the main highways, and the quality of local gasoline is questionable. We recommend refueling a full tank in big cities.
Buy souvenirs at Central market Irkutsk. There they are much cheaper than in the villages on the shores of Lake Baikal.

Introductory image source: © Voyages Lambert / flickr.com

Baikal is a unique creation of nature that attracts tourists from all over the world. The most popular places holidays on Lake Baikal are:

Olkhon Island;
the villages of Sakhyurta, Listvyanka, Vydrino Arshan;
cities of Baikalsk, Severobaykalsk.

These places are connected with the Small Sea, rivers, lakes, where it is good to summer period the water is warming up.

From year to year tourism infrastructure will only improve in this region. Tours to Baikal are becoming popular, the demand for which increases in the summer.

For a tourist who is visiting these places for the first time, the question of where to stay on Baikal so as not to be left without a roof over his head becomes relevant.

Let's start with budget apartments: a tent. There are special camping sites in the area of Olkhon Island and in the bay near the village of Sakhyurta. A popular place for a tent city is the area near Lake Izumrudnoye and the Snezhnaya River. There is also an inexpensive tourist center here. By the way, you can also place your tent on the territory of the camp site for a nominal fee.

Where to stay in Listvyanka, Baikal

The village of Listvyanka uses in great demand among tourists: it houses several beautiful guest houses and hotels:

guest house "Baikal-1" on the shore of the lake itself with good conditions accommodation;
Apartments “On Baikal Street”: close to the beach. Each room is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The main attraction is the panoramic windows overlooking Lake Baikal;
Mayak Hotel: a chic hotel, a favorite place for foreign tourists;
Hotel Anastasia: there is a swimming pool, a restaurant with live music, and the main decoration is a very large sailboat made of wood.

Best hotels in Baykalsk, Severobaykalsk

Baikalsk is known to all tourists thanks to the Sobolinaya Mountain ski resort, and therefore it is not surprising that there are many hotels here:

guest house "Jade";
Hotel Courchevel.

In Severobaikalsk, the luxurious hotel “Baikal Residence” deserves special attention, which provides all the conditions for comfortable rest, starting from the SPA center and ending with boat trips.

Vydrino Hotels

On the territory of Baikal nature reserve The beautiful village of Vydrino is located. Tourists are attracted here by: unique lakes, waterfalls, sandy beach. Vacationers prefer to stay:

hotel "Snow White": a modern hotel with a helipad and its own beach;
recreation center "Novaya Snezhnaya": rooms with beautiful furniture, some have a fireplace.

Rooms in good hotels, guest houses in high season are booked 3-5 months in advance. However, if you are not a spoiled tourist, then you can always rent a bed in the private sector at an affordable price.

Lake Baikal is so beautiful and amazing that you can come here almost all year round, and there will always be something to do and see. For some reason, the month of July is considered the most popular time to visit Baikal, but, unfortunately, during this period there is no such wonderful, enchanting atmosphere on the lake and people are sometimes even disappointed. If your goal is the dream of seeing Lake Baikal beautiful and protected, then it is better for you to come here from January to March, then from May to June or in August - September. During this period of time, you will not only be able to have a wonderful rest from the hustle and bustle, but also see the real Baikal, and not the way it happens during the period of human pandemonium.

For example, only in the month of May can you see such a miracle as bears coming ashore in the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve. You can observe this process here very closely - from the water. And in Peschanaya Bay, until the very beginning of June, you can watch snowdrops growing through the sand and admire the lilac blossoms of wild rosemary. Back in May, you can watch with interest the ice drift on Lake Baikal.

And in the months of August and September you can catch giant pike on the Verkhne-Angarsky Sor and in the Chivyrkuisky Bay; in the pleasant warm water, by this time they are significantly gaining fat. If you go to Baikal in September, you will see it a little differently - thoughtful, slightly melancholic, a little foggy and incredibly beautiful. At this time, it is so nice to take a break from worries, enjoying the warm setting sun.

If you come here for New Year, then you can see open water and how Baikal does not give in to winter. You will fully feel the power of Siberian frost. In February, you will be able to take part in the New Year celebrations, but only after lunar calendar. This time is the most suitable for visiting ancient Buddhist temple complexes, called datsans here. March is also a good time to visit Baikal; during this period it is a country of huge ice fields and hummocks. This month is great for ice skating, fishing and even golfing.

Local residents very often call Baikal not a lake, but a sea. And this is not at all accidental. Its size is so huge that you absolutely cannot see the other shore, and the water, like the sea, merges with the horizon. In clear sunny weather, the giant lake surface seems like a huge mirror reflecting the entire Universe. The sensations that arise during this are indescribable and blissful, it is certainly impossible to forget them.

There are two ways to get to Lake Baikal - by plane and by train. If you are limited in time, the plane will take you from Moscow to Irkutsk in 6 hours. If you are not in a hurry, then in three and a half days of traveling along the Trans-Siberian Railway you will be able to admire so many beauties that you will get a real independent travel. Moreover, it is no less educational than getting to know the enchanting and magical beauties of Lake Baikal.

Moreover, during such have an interesting trip you will probably meet interesting fellow travelers, perhaps even from other countries. In recent years, people from various continents have become interested in Baikal. Even from distant countries people come here to admire it.

By the way, to organize an educational trip around Lake Baikal, it is best to contact local travel agencies rather than do it in the city in which you live. Now, thanks to the Internet, doing this in advance is not a problem. Thus, your trip will become at least two times cheaper, and local travel agencies know the specifics of this region much better and will be much better oriented in the question of what is best to advise you in accordance with your interests and preferences.

The first feeling from meeting Baikal is usually unusually emotional and, to some extent, even crazy. It can be perceived both as an ordinary lake and as a huge sea, which, with its sincere, deep beauty and purity, has absorbed all the extraordinary cosmic energy. This feeling cannot be described in words, you just have to see it!

There are three options for the most popular stopping places on Lake Baikal. The first is the city of Baikalsk, which is quite democratic and famous in tourist circles. You can easily rent a tourist house, an apartment, or just a room in a hotel. It is from this town that popular routes begin to the Buddhist monastery Datsan, the Arshan waterfall, along the Khamar-Daban ridge, travel on the Circum-Baikal Railway, boat trips on Lake Baikal with or without fishing, as well as winter time a modern one opens here ski resort.

If a democratic holiday is not a priority for you, and you, on the contrary, value comfort during your holiday, then it is best for you to go to Listvyanka - an elite village with a high level of comfort. Foreigners who know a lot about a comfortable stay often stay there. However, living here will cost you a little more. In addition to the traditional entertainment for Lake Baikal, there is a husky nursery and Botanical Garden. In winter, here you can ride a dog sled on the ice and take a photo with the famous “smiling dog.”

The third popular option is Olkhon Island. In general, it is believed that every tourist going to Lake Baikal should definitely visit there. Olkhon is considered a shamanic island; many legends and beliefs are associated with it. On the island there are “places of power” where you can recharge yourself with cosmic energy, and there are also paths that you should never step on, otherwise you may incur the wrath of the spirits. However, local experts will always tell you where you can go and where you can’t, or you can figure it out visually yourself.

The more difficult part is the road there. Getting to the island is more difficult than getting to Baikalsk or Listvyanka. In addition to traveling from Irkutsk on a local minibus for 4 hours over famous local potholes, you will also have to take a ferry crossing. You will have to stand in line for it, and it’s quite a decent one – at least 6 hours. It's best to be there by 7am, when the ferry starts operating, so you have a chance to return from the island in the evening. If you don’t make it in time for the evening crossing, you can spend the night in the village of Khuzhir, where all tourists are happy to be accommodated.

The fourth point where tourists go to Lake Baikal is the city of Severobaikalsk. This is the place of true connection with virgin nature, there are few tourists here, and the views are absolutely stunning. Here you can spend the night in tents, sing songs around the fire and lead a completely Spartan lifestyle. You can get to Severobaikalsk either by AN-24 plane or by speedboat. In the city itself there is a tourist center from which many travelers go along the coast of Lake Baikal on kayaks or catamarans. Along the way, they spend the night in tents, fish and enjoy nature. This type of relaxation is very helpful in getting rid of the stress of everyday life. Remember, Baikal easily copes with all nervous disorders, it cures them at once. To feel its magical energy, just dip your hands in the water and rinse your face.

In this material we will consider all the aspects of placing on the coast of the deep lake in the world. Based personal experience travel, we will compile a selection of the most best places, where you can stay on Baikal either alone with children or in the company of friends.

We will find out prices for housing in the private sector from the owners, when is the best time to look for options and which recreation centers to book first.

Map of main vacation spots

The most popular vacation spots on Lake Baikal are associated with Small Sea, as well as rivers and lakes in its surroundings. Places where the water warms up to a comfortable temperature for swimming in summer is an island Olkhon, villages Sakhyurta, Listvyanka, Vydrino and cities - Baykalsk And Severobaykalsk. Close places of the lake, where we also recommend that you go and enjoy nature, include the village. Wilderness can be found in .

We will look at accommodation options in inexpensive hotels for a holiday on Lake Baikal in the summer, which can be found in cities and towns on the coast; the conditions will be no worse than in hotels of a higher class. It is better to book a room in advance; during the high season it is unlikely to find such accommodation; even upon arrival you have to choose not Better conditions accommodation so as not to be left without a roof over your head.

Cottages on the Baikalsky tract

For a large company, it will be more convenient to rent cottages on Lake Baikal for daily rent. An example of such a cottage 59 km from Irkutsk along the Baikal Highway leading to the village of Listvyanka.

Guest house "Alpiyskiy", Listvyanka.

Guest House « Alpine »

Beautiful 5 bedroom house . The cost of living is 20,000 rubles per day for 10 people. New two-level spacious wooden cottage with mountain views. Fifteen minutes walk to Lake Baikal and not far from the center of the village.

About a kilometer to the nerpinarium and the market. Free private parking is available on site. The house is furnished with wooden furniture, panoramic windows. Guests have access to a terrace, 2 bathrooms, a sauna and a swimming pool. On shared kitchen There is everything you need, including a dishwasher. Friendly hosts.

If you decide to rent a house along the Baikal highway, we recommend that you consider the left side in the area of the camping hotel “Yolochki” (21 km) and Burduguza (39 km), the water in the bays here is the cleanest. As for holidays in Listvyanka, you can rent a cottage in the selection:

Where to stay on Lake Baikal with a tent?

For those who are more accustomed to camping, there are tent and yurt camps or campsites on Lake Baikal. Wild tourists stop on Olkhon Island from the Small Sea and in bays near the village of Sakhyurta. In these places the lake water is safe and warms up best.

A popular place for “savages” near Lake Izumrudnoe and the Snezhnaya River, here independent tourists If you stop along the road in tent camps that leads to the camp site, we advise you to choose a place closer to the checkpoint. Well, if the places are full, you can rent a house at the camp site.

You can go to almost any bay of Baikal on ships or private boats. You should not go deep into the taiga, especially in the northwestern part of Lake Baikal. Bears live there. It is optimal to put up a tent at a campsite or on the territory of a camp site. They charge a nominal fee for this, about 200-300 rubles.

Where is the best place to stay in Listvyanka?

Rental prices in Listvyanka start from 1,500 rubles for an apartment or a double room.

The best hotels for a lakeside holiday

Guest house "Baikal-1", st. Kulikova 1.

Guest house "Baikal-1"

A house on the shore of Lake Baikal with very luxurious living conditions, along with other accommodation options in the village. The cost of a double room for 2 days is from 5,000 rubles. Guests have free Wi-Fi and private parking. Wooden house, furniture.

The building houses a restaurant, a tour desk, and a conference room. There are family rooms and a honeymoon suite. The rooms are equipped workplace. Shared or private bathroom. Bicycle rentals are available in the building. Positive feedback from guests.

Apartment "On Baikal Street", st. Gornaya, ap. 19.

Apartment "On Baikal Street"

Rental cost 19,000 rubles for 2 days. Just 3 minutes walk to the beach. The apartment has a garden, a terrace and a children's room. playground. Free Wi-Fi and parking available. The room has a well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom with everything you need, a seating area, and extra-long beds. Panoramic windows overlooking Lake Baikal. The building has a restaurant and sauna (for a fee). Transfer to the airport (paid).

Best hotels of Listvyanka

Hotels in Listvyanka are booked mainly by foreign tourists, but if you are service lovers, then first of all we recommend taking a closer look at the attraction of the village - the Mayak Hotel.

Holidays for businessmen or newlyweds will be especially significant in the hotel; on the top floor there is a restaurant with panoramic view to the lake.

The second hotel, the most suitable for accommodation, is Anastasia.

The hotel has its own swimming pool, a restaurant with live music, and a huge wooden sailboat that is worth seeing with your own eyes.

Renting housing in Utulik

Utulik is a small developing village not far from. Focused on providing tourism services. Renting a house in Utulik is the best solution for a small company or family. Most people book tourist centers here or rent cottages in the private sector.

Why is Utulik better for families with children? The area provides travelers with options to follow the trail to the mountains, swim on catamarans on the territory of the camp site (cost 150 rubles/hour), and taste delicious Victoria from private owners.

Holiday home "House near Lake Baikal", st. Russian 2.

"House near Lake Baikal"

The cost of accommodation is 5,000 rubles per day for 5 people. The house is located near the shore. The house is new, made of natural wood with a terrace, bedroom, living room with fireplace and kitchenette. There is a sauna (for a fee). Modern design, very clean and cozy.

You can rent a bike and go fishing. When placing all children on extra beds, an additional charge of 500 rubles is required. There is no Internet. Distance to international airport Irkutsk is 83 km.

Guest house "House near Baikal", st. 1st Baikalskaya, 31.

The cost of a double room is from 2,300 rubles. Cozy rooms, some with kitchen and oven. The rest have a kettle and a microwave. All rooms are on the ground floor, shared bathroom with modern plumbing and washing machine.

Excellent sauna with a large swimming pool. Swimming pool with heated water. Welcoming hosts. Lounge with upholstered furniture and large fireplace. Garden where you can dine al fresco. There is no Internet.

Where to rent a house in Baikalsk?

Baikalsk is located on the shore of a lake, but is known primarily for its international-level ski resort "". At the end of April, tourists come here to close the season. Almost the season lasts until the month of May.

The best hotels in Baykalsk:

Hotel Ski-Let, Gagarin microdistrict, 218.

Hotel Ski-Let

The cost of a two-level cottage for 12 people is 20,000 rubles. First line. The beach is only 4 minutes walk. There are open pool with heated water. Free Wi-Fi and parking.

The brand new spacious cottages have a living room with upholstered furniture and a flat-screen TV, 2 bathrooms, a dining area, a private kitchen and a private courtyard. Everything is on top level. Nearby is the restaurant “By the Lake”, you can order delivery to the cottages. Before railway station Baikalsk 10 km.

Guest house "Nephrite", st. Baikalskaya 5.

Guest house "Nephrite"

The cost of a double room with a balcony is from 1,500 rubles. The house is 50 meters from the shore with views of Lake Baikal and the mountains. Built in 2019. The house is very neat and cozy, has its own heating, wooden floors, smells of wood. There is no smoking in the house.

The rooms have their own bathroom, mini-kitchen, microwave and kettle. Free parking on the territory, hospitable host Sergei. The kitchen is shared, but clean, has everything you need.

Offers in the city for a day or more

You can rent housing in Baikalsk inexpensively per day at the Courchevel Hotel; a room for two will cost 550 rubles. Minus – the hotel is located 1.5 km from the coast.

The best reviews and location are for the 3-room apartment (55 sq.m.) “Apartment on Gagarina”. The hostess is friendly, there are shops nearby. The embankment can be reached on foot in 10 minutes. Here you can sit on benches and take pictures with huge strawberries. The cost of accommodation is 550 rubles per person.

For budget-conscious skiers who are looking for accommodation near Sobolinaya Mountain, we advise you to consider the third floor of the cottage at the foot, about a 7-minute walk to the mountain.

3-room apartment on Gagarina street

Private sector in Vydrino

The village of Vydrino is located on the territory of the Baikal Nature Reserve along the Snezhnaya River, which flows into Lake Baikal. Tourists are attracted to these remote places by several unique lakes, waterfalls, the opportunity to climb dangerous peaks, a sandy beach and the Mamai ski resort. It is possible to stay for a holiday at tourist centers and in the private sector.

The best hotels in Vydrino:

Hotel Snow White, st. Shkolnaya 7, in the village of Novosnezhnaya near Vydrino.

Hotel Snow White

Double room with breakfast – from 5,500 rubles. Modern hotel, nearby Helipad, private beach on the river, near Lake Baikal. The territory has a garden, a terrace, a business center, a seasonal swimming pool, a sauna, a restaurant, a bar and a tour desk. 24-hour reception.

You can go horseback riding, fishing, cycling, or canoeing. Services are paid. For children under 12 years old on extra beds, an additional charge of 1,000 rubles. Free Internet. The village of Listvyanka is 46 km away.

Recreation center "Novaya Snezhnaya", Novosnezhnaya.

Recreation center "Novaya Snezhnaya"

The cost of a double room with a balcony is from 1,800 rubles. The hotel has a wide terrace with wooden furniture, a restaurant where you can order breakfast according to the type - " Buffet" From the windows there is a view of the mountains. Near beautiful lakes with warm water. You can swim from July to September.

The rooms are well furnished; the living room has a large fireplace and upholstered furniture. Internet (300 rubles per day), street and guarded parking (for a fee), a sauna (for a fee). The territory has designated smoking areas, barbecues for picnics, a temple and shops, and a children's playground for playing outside. For those who love silence, it is better to come on weekdays.

Where can you stay in Severobaykalsk?

Mostly those who like to swim in hot springs or on a business trip come here. Rent an apartment in Severobaykalsk daily or for long term You can in any part of the city, fortunately there are a huge number of options.

Of all the variety, we advise you to first take a closer look at the private apartments “apartment for daily rent”, located in the center, the cost is only 1300 rubles/day.

As for outdoor recreation among pine trees and a view of the lake, it will undoubtedly suit " Baikal Residence».

"Baikal Residence"

Mostly wealthy people choose the hotel, but every traveler should relax in such conditions with a wide range of services. The hotel's location away from the bustle of the city, spa treatments, heated pool, boat trips, fishing, and many other opportunities according to your needs.

Khuzhir hotels on Olkhon Island

Olkhon Island is considered the most visited place among savages and camp site lovers. Every year the area is visited by thousands of tourists from different cities and countries. Hotels should be booked 3-5 months before planning your vacation; you can rent accommodation in the private sector of Khuzhir from 600 rubles with outdoor amenities. In the summer season, be prepared for queues on the ferry that can last up to a day.

As for the tourist centers, we visited most of them and made our review of the best in terms of location, quality of services and prices for room accommodation:

Top 5 best resorts Lake Baikal for healing, swimming, landscape photography and much more. From each of them you can start getting acquainted with the lake and the region.

About the extraordinary purity and great depth of Lake Baikal, grandeur and beauty local nature everyone knows, but few know about the Baikal resorts. But these places are great for relaxation and recovery. Thanks to Baikal, it has a unique temperate climate, winters are warm and mild, and there is no sweltering heat in the summer.

In addition, there is a clean ecology here, nature has been preserved in its original form, and thanks to tectonic processes occurring in the mountains located next to the lake, in the valleys of the entire coastal region there is a lot of water on the surface of the earth. thermal springs. Water saturated with minerals, heated in the bowels of the earth, has medicinal properties. The surroundings of Lake Baikal are rich in sources of healing silt and sapropel mud. Therefore, there are many sanatoriums and hospitals here, where most common diseases are effectively treated.

There are many settlements on the coast of Lake Baikal, where you can also rent a hotel room or accommodation in the private sector. Several Baikal resorts are especially popular.

Excursions around Irkutsk and the surrounding area

The most interesting excursions are routes from local residents on Tripster. We recommend a 6-hour trip and a 7-hour trip along the Baikal Highway! There are other sightseeing routes with good reviews.

The best resorts of Baikal

#1. Listvyanka village

The ancient village has convenient geographical location. It's just an hour's drive from Irkutsk by minibus or your own car. is located on the very coast of Lake Baikal, not far from the Angara River flowing from it, with the same clear water as in the lake. The places here are magnificent, protected, with rich flora and fauna. Mild climate, beautiful nature attract many tourists.

Listvyanka stretches for more than 5 km along the shore of Lake Baikal. It got its name because of the numerous larches growing in these surroundings. Currently it is the main pier of Lake Baikal. So get to it settlement You can also travel by boat.

There are a lot of tourists waiting in Listvyanka interesting places and entertainment. The service for vacationers is well established, there are many cafes and restaurants. One of the main ones is the Baikal Museum, the only one of its kind in Russia. Its aquariums are part of the lake itself, and they are home to various species of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, etc. In the village you can visit the astrophysical observatory, which houses the largest telescope in the country.

#2. Arshan Resort

This resort area located east of Baikal, not exactly close to the coast, but it is among the first in many respects. “Arshan” translated from Buryat means “ healing spring" The local mineral water is not inferior to the famous Narzan. The famous mountain climatic and mud resort is located in the Tunkinskaya Valley. Very close to it are the Sayan Mountains and the beautiful mountain river, which has more than 12 waterfalls.

Baikal resorts: Arshan springs / “Photobank Lori”

On the territory of the Arshan resort there are two sanatoriums for adults and one children’s year-round camp:

Sanatorium "Sayany" is a six-story complex, which includes residential premises, a clinic, a dining room, halls for entertainment events etc. Residential rooms with all amenities in different price categories. In the treatment of many diseases, complex methods are used: mineral water, mud treatments, physiotherapy, gymnastics, acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage and others;
Sanatorium "Arshan" provides vacationers with separate two-story wooden buildings. Cozy rooms of different price categories, four dietary meals a day. The sanatorium is intended for adults and children over 4 years old with their parents. Targeted health programs have been developed to treat diseases. Vacationers have a choice of entertainment, well-established service, and personal services. Events and excursions are available;
Camp "Edelweiss"- a year-round place of recreation and recreation for children aged 7 to 15 years. School classes are held during school hours.

#3. Goryachinsk village

This resort is one of the oldest in Russia. On its territory there is a famous hot spring, about which the following story is told. During the hunt, the hunter's dog was wounded by an animal and, so that the wounds would not hurt, climbed into the nearest stream. The amazed owner saw that the dog’s wounds began to heal quickly. Then he himself plunged into this stream and was cured of a long-standing illness.

Not far from Goryachinsk there are picturesque beaches/ “Photobank Lori”

From the very name of the village it is already clear that we are talking about a hot spring. On the territory of the resort there is sanatorium "Goryachinsk". In addition to basic treatment methods mineral waters and mud procedures, other procedures according to specially developed programs are also used here.

In a small village with a population of about 1000 people, more than 25 guest houses and mini-hotels have been built. Everything is landscaped for a comfortable stay for tourists: many cafes, shops, and in some hotels the service and organization of leisure time is at the highest level. Of course, in cheap hotels the amenities are minimal, so information about all living conditions must be clarified in advance.

#4. Small Sea and Mukhor Bay

This popular holiday destination is located between the western Baikal shore and Olkhon Island. Along the entire coast there are cozy beaches and bays, clean and warm water, beautiful landscapes, many tourist centers. Mukhor Bay is the southwestern edge of the Small Sea. Its length is about 8 km, depth up to 5 m. There are 2 small islands- Nameless and Toynak.

Resorts of Lake Baikal: tourist center on the Small Sea / “Photobank Lori”

The coast is made up of shallow bays with cozy beaches, varied taiga vegetation, and amazing meadows. These places not only have magnificent nature, but also excellent fishing.

#5. Olkhon Island

One of the most scenic spots Baikal is located between Small Sea and main waters. Get to Olkhon via ferry crossing or from Irkutsk by boat. This island is the largest on Lake Baikal, and due to its unique biosphere it is a nature reserve. Olkhon is rich in numerous archaeological sites and has ancient history. Tourists live here in small camp sites or in the private sector.

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