Besides its beautiful flora and fauna and breathtaking scenery, the island is home to friendly and welcoming locals, warm guesthouses, informative museums and tasty authentic food. As such, it’s a great destination for exploration with ease. Visitors can hike to rocks and caves, snap pictures of weird and wonderful rock formations and experience a slice of real Buryat lifestyle.
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At certain times, it’s possible to witness and experience a real Shamanic ceremony. The rocks and caves on the island are considered powerful and sacred and traditional rites with dances and music are performed.
On the island’s western coast stands Shaman’s Rock. The local Buryat people say that within its caves dwells Burkhan, a religious figure. Shamanka is enormously important within the Shaman community and ranks among Asia’s nine most sacred places.
Located in the village of Khuzir, the museum is a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the island. An excellent way to orientate yourself, it contains exhibits on the inhabitants, from Neolithic times, all the way through to the conditions for Soviet exiles.
The three rocks soaring over Lake Baikal are said to once have been three brothers, the sons of a demi-god. Legend has it they angered their father and he turned them into the stones that stand there to this day.
The indigenous villages on Olkhon are welcoming havens of local culture. Open and friendly to tourists, many have comfortable guesthouses and homestays, ideal for experiencing how the islanders live.
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An extraordinary trip across an extraordinary part of the world takes you around Siberia's stunning Lake Baikal, the largest of its type in the world. Circumnavigate the lake whilst visiting isolated beaches, peering down jaw-dropping cliffs and tackling challenging off-road terrain.
As the waters of Lake Baikal sparkle with ice, the cooler months in this region reveal a true Siberian winter wonderland. Enjoy every comfort, delicacy and delight in a whirlwind of authentic cuisine, steaming drinks, stunning scenery and cultural experiences against a backdrop of glittering snow and ice.
Spend an unforgettable eight days sailing around the stunning Lake Baikal, the sparkling sapphire in the heart of Siberia. Aboard the Galsan, your own private catamaran, you'll cruise from sweeping bay to mountainous valley at your own pace.
Discover the highlights of Siberia on a journey along the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway. You'll explore Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Lake Baikal and Olkhon Island, and the Republic of Buryatia. This is the best of Siberia, explored in the best the way.
Olkhon Island, Siberia & Russian Far East
This delightful hotel situated on Olkhon Island does exactly what its name implies, offering superb views of the surrounding Baikal Lake – a UNESCO World Heritage Center. The hotel itself is modern, comprising 90 standard rooms and two suites, all of which face the picturesque lake and mountains countryside as a backdrop. Baikal View Hotel has also received awards and been recognized as one of the best in the area. In fitting with the beautiful natural scenery, rooms here come with plenty of wooden features, creating an almost log cabin feel. Modern touches in the rooms are also evident, with each unit coming with heating, modern furnishings and well-appointed en-suite bathrooms. As well as impressive rooms, Baikal View boasts a stunning swimming pool that overlooks the lake, not forgetting a quality international restaurant and bar that again both take full advantage of the expansive views looking out over the blue water surrounding Olkhon Island.
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