Ice story
of Baikal

17 - 22 february
Seats in team
2 from 15 left
Cost
1100 $
6 days in expedition
17 - 22 february
Difficulty
Medium, will be skating and biking
Seats in team
2 from 15 left
Cost
1100 $
6 days in expedition
17 - 22 february
Difficulty
Medium, will be skating and biking
Alex Vinogradov
Project founder
Mary Milova
Project coordinator
Expedition program
Expedition program
17 february – Arrival
We meet at the airport of Irkutsk and go to the island of Olkhon. On the way, we will drop into an abandoned quarry with white marble. Chek-in at the village of Khuzhir in the "Manor of Nikita Bencharov." The first acquaintance with ice - we meet the sunset on Cape Burhan, the rock of Shamanka.
Day 1 – Arrival
We meet at the airport of Irkutsk and go to the island of Olkhon. On the way, we will drop into an abandoned quarry with white marble. Chek-in at the village of Khuzhir in the "Manor of Nikita Bencharov." The first acquaintance with ice - we meet the sunset on Cape Burhan, the rock of Shamanka.
Day 2 – Ogoy and Grottoes
We go to the island of Ogoy and stop on the way in the ice grottoes and on the lake of Honkhoy. Moving 25 km on a bikes with studded tires. After lunch, UAZ will come for us and take us back to the base.
Day 3 – Cape Khoboy
We go by UAZs at Cape Khoboy, where the ice rattles and diverges at multimeter crack-hummocks. We dress skates and ride to the village of Uzury, accompanied by cars. We have lunch on ice and go to meet the sunset on the island of Kharantsy. In the evening, return to base.
Day 4 – 200 km on ice
Today we will drive 200 km on the ice of Lake Baikal at Khivus - an air-cushioned vessel. We press the brake in the village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye and check into the cottage. In the evening, dinner with Baikal cuisine and a bath. Here is a completely different ice, with a bunch of white bubbles.
Day 5 – Dog sledges
We meet the dawn, have breakfast with pancakes and move to the village of Maloye Goloustnoye. We get acquainted with Alaskan Malamutes and ride dog sledding. In the evening we return to Irkutsk and check in at the Kupechesky Dvor hotel. After dinner, we raise our glasses with farewell toasts at the Harat's bar table.
Day 6 – Homeward
Today is the day of departure of the group. We have breakfast, say goodbye to the best team of this year, hug and go to the airport.

See you on the other side of the planet!
Format: active expedition, we will pass two routes on ice, one ride on a hovercraft and arrange dog sled races. Routes: 25 km on a bikes with studded tires and 10 km on skates. All overnight stays at warm bases and hotels. Get ready for the fact that it is winter on ice and can be very cold.
Format: active expedition, we will pass two routes on ice, one ride on a hovercraft and arrange dog sled races. Routes: 25 km on a bikes with studded tires and 10 km on skates. All overnight stays at warm bases and hotels. Get ready for the fact that it is winter on ice and can be very cold.
Expedition PDF Guide
– 19 pages of recommendations on Baikal
– What to take equipment and clothes
– Tickets and weather
– Detailed route plan
– Check list
Expedition cost
17 - 22 february
Active expedition to Baikal
1100$
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Answers on questions
Will there be mobile communications and electricity?
All locations of our trip will be located near settlements. We will spend the night in guest houses where there is mobile communication, electricity and Wi-Fi.
Can the travel program
change?

The program may change due to weather conditions. We all look forward to good weather. But anything can happen, for reasons beyond our control.
All final decisions on the program are made by the team's main guide.
If suddenly my plans changed and I can't go?
By making a prepayment of 20%, you buy a reservation in the team and the purchase is non-refundable. Money can be returned by finding a replacement at your place.
Which tickets to choose when I better fly in and out?
The flight from Moscow passes through 5 time zones and the landing will be the next day. You must arrive no later than 9:00 on the day the program starts. Departure back at any time or you can stay further to explore Lake Baikal. Tickets from Moscow to Irkutsk cost from 11,000 rubles round-trip
Will it be hard?
Difficulty 3 out of 5. Get ready for what can be cold. We will ride 25 km on bicycles and 10 km on skates. We recommend going to the rink before the expedition, so as not to learn how to ride on the lake from scratch.
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See you on the other side of the planet!
Mary Milova
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Project coordinator