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Listvyanka
Visit a small Russian settlement on the shore of the lake — the best destination for the first acquaintance with Baikal
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Lake Baikal can be visited in a one day trip by the highway from Irkutsk. The route runs through the taiga forest as far as Listvyanka village — a small Russian settlement on the shore of the lake - the best destination for the first acquaintance with Baikal. The distance between Irkutsk and Listvyanka is 70 km/44 mi.
Listvyanka is also the site of the Limnological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences. The village is situated on the shore of Baikal in Listvenichny bay — the place where Angara river, the only outlet, flows out of Baikal.
The duration of the tour to Listvyanka depends on the places you are going to visit. It can be from 5 hours to 1 day. One can stay there for a night or spend several days enjoying the sunsets and home-cooked omul specialties, a famously flavorful salmonoid lake fish. It's also an ideal place for a whole bunch of winter activities — so be sure to try dog-sledding, riding a snowmobile on the ice and through Russian taiga forest, and downhill skiing at the ski complex.
Lake Baikal can be visited in a one day trip by the highway from Irkutsk. The route runs through the taiga forest as far as Listvyanka village — a small Russian settlement on the shore of the lake - the best destination for the first acquaintance with Baikal. The distance between Irkutsk and Listvyanka is 70 km/44 mi.
Listvyanka is also the site of the Limnological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences. The village is situated on the shore of Baikal in Listvenichny bay — the place where Angara river, the only outlet, flows out of Baikal.
The duration of the tour to Listvyanka depends on the places you are going to visit. It can be from 5 hours to 1 day. One can stay there for a night or spend several days enjoying the sunsets and home-cooked omul specialties, a famously flavorful salmonoid lake fish. It's also an ideal place for a whole bunch of winter activities — so be sure to try dog-sledding, riding a snowmobile on the ice and through Russian taiga forest, and downhill skiing at the ski complex.
MAIN HIGHLIGHTS
- See the ice and frozen bubbles
- Enjoy the panorama of the lake at observation spot on Chersky mountain (by chair-lift)
- Taste local omul fish at the fish market
- Visit Taltsi Museum of Wooden Archiecture
- Get to know local fauna at Baikal Limnological Museum and meet seals at Seal Aquarium
- Try dog-sledding, snowmobiling, downhill skiing
- Visit the Church of St. Nicolas
Check out our summer options, from hikes to boat cruises!
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Tour itinerary
The duration of the tour to Listvyanka depends on the places you are going to visit, and varies from 5 hours to 1 day. There's also an option for overnight stay, or spending several days.
Winter is the perfect time for a host of winter activities, which we can offer throughout the tour: sightseeing excursions, cultural & ethnographic sights, sled dog and snowmobile rides, and more — see the descriptions for them below, and choose what you want!
Winter is the perfect time for a host of winter activities, which we can offer throughout the tour: sightseeing excursions, cultural & ethnographic sights, sled dog and snowmobile rides, and more — see the descriptions for them below, and choose what you want!
Places to see in this tour
The Museum of Wooden Architecture
On the way to Listvyanka there is a place called Taltsi. This is the ethnographical museum with the stop at the 47th km of Baikalskaya highway. Taltsi is translated as 'spring'. A few kilometers from the highway, on the shore of the Angara river, there is a museum of Wooden Architecture. It consists of several exhibit areas which hold interesting ethnographical collections. The variety of Siberian wooden izbas, churches, living houses and Buryat wooden yurts were brought together from different parts of Siberia.
On the way to Listvyanka there is a place called Taltsi. This is the ethnographical museum with the stop at the 47th km of Baikalskaya highway. Taltsi is translated as 'spring'. A few kilometers from the highway, on the shore of the Angara river, there is a museum of Wooden Architecture. It consists of several exhibit areas which hold interesting ethnographical collections. The variety of Siberian wooden izbas, churches, living houses and Buryat wooden yurts were brought together from different parts of Siberia.
The Museum of Baikal (Limnological Museum)
Baikal Limnological museum is located at the beginning of Listvyanka village. The museum is engaged in collecting and storage the materials and analysis of the information bound with the lake. Tourists will learn much about the origin of the lake, historical investigations, the surrounding area (maps, the samples of rock and minerals, flora and fauna). Together with the explorers of Baikal group members will be omitted on its maximum depth of 1637 m.
Baikal Limnological museum is located at the beginning of Listvyanka village. The museum is engaged in collecting and storage the materials and analysis of the information bound with the lake. Tourists will learn much about the origin of the lake, historical investigations, the surrounding area (maps, the samples of rock and minerals, flora and fauna). Together with the explorers of Baikal group members will be omitted on its maximum depth of 1637 m.
Baikal Nerpa Seal Aquarium
The aquarium with Baikal endemic seal 'Nerpa' now is situated right at the Baikal museum. Amazing view of trained seals singing and dancing for you! It is said that Nerpa is the only fresh water seal in the world. However, the Saimaa freshwater lake in Finland is also inhabited with ringed seals called "Norppa". It is still a great mystery how nerpa appeared in the centre of the Asian continent, if its relatives live in the northern arctic regions.
The aquarium with Baikal endemic seal 'Nerpa' now is situated right at the Baikal museum. Amazing view of trained seals singing and dancing for you! It is said that Nerpa is the only fresh water seal in the world. However, the Saimaa freshwater lake in Finland is also inhabited with ringed seals called "Norppa". It is still a great mystery how nerpa appeared in the centre of the Asian continent, if its relatives live in the northern arctic regions.
Shaman Stone
There are two worth to visit open-air spots in Listvyanka. The only one ledge of Angara rapids, situated at the place where the river flows out of Lake Baikal, is famous for the Buryat legend.
There are two worth to visit open-air spots in Listvyanka. The only one ledge of Angara rapids, situated at the place where the river flows out of Lake Baikal, is famous for the Buryat legend.
Local fish and souvenir market
The other place called fish or souvenirs market is situated at the end of Listvyanka right on the main town pier. After visiting the museums group members will try local home-made delicacies - Baikal endemic fish (omul, sig, harius) - smoked, salted, dry ...
The other place called fish or souvenirs market is situated at the end of Listvyanka right on the main town pier. After visiting the museums group members will try local home-made delicacies - Baikal endemic fish (omul, sig, harius) - smoked, salted, dry ...
Saint Nicholas Church
On the way back a short stop will be done to visit the Saint Nicholas church which is situated 500 metres away from the lake. It was build at the 19th century by a russian merchant Ksenofont Serebryakov. According to the legend he was saved by St. Nicholas while crossing the lake in a terrible storm.
On the way back a short stop will be done to visit the Saint Nicholas church which is situated 500 metres away from the lake. It was build at the 19th century by a russian merchant Ksenofont Serebryakov. According to the legend he was saved by St. Nicholas while crossing the lake in a terrible storm.
Tour price
Please note that stops are included on request at any place (Chair-lift, Fish market, Restaurant/cafe, Baikal Museum, Aquariums, Dog-sledding base, Snowmobiling), the entrance fee is paid separately.
From 4,500 RUB
PER PERSON
PER PERSON
For 1-day tour
Group size of 4 persons
Group size of 4 persons
Included program costs:
- Ground Transport: Bus/Minibus: 5 and more people; car: 1-4 persons;
- Guides: English-speaking guide to accompany group at all times;
- Transfer: All transfers to/from hotels/airport in Irkutsk;
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