Baikal photo tour "Ice kingdom" 10-14, 24-28 Jan; 31 Jan-4 Feb, 2027
The first ice on Lake Baikal is smooth and very transparent, which allows you to create fantastic pictures. This does not last very long, then the ice becomes thicker and is covered with many cracks. On the first ice, you can safely move only on an air cushion (Khivus) or on foot, which allows you to be the first to visit and shoot untouched grottoes and caves.
1 day.
09:00 Meeting at Irkutsk airport. Arrive at 08:45
10:00-16:30 Transfer to the hotel on the Lake Baikal. On the way we will stop at a restaurant for lunch.
16:00 Check-in at the hotel on Cape Yuga.
16:30-18:00 We go to sunset shooting near the Ogoy island. We will use a special hovercraft.
18:30 Dinner at the hotel.
Presentation in a conference room using a projector
10:00-16:30 Transfer to the hotel on the Lake Baikal. On the way we will stop at a restaurant for lunch.
16:00 Check-in at the hotel on Cape Yuga.
16:30-18:00 We go to sunset shooting near the Ogoy island. We will use a special hovercraft.
18:30 Dinner at the hotel.
Presentation in a conference room using a projector
2 day.
8:00-10:30 Shooting of dawn near the famous Dragon Tail rock on Ogoy Island, ice caves in the northern part of island (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max) .
10:30-11:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00-14:00 Free time
14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
15:00-17:30 Sunset shooting near Khubyn island (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max)
18:30-190 Dinner at the hotel.
Option: If this night is moonless and cloudless, it is a good opportunity to shoot stars and Milky way. In this case photo shooting will start at around 05:00
10:30-11:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00-14:00 Free time
14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
15:00-17:30 Sunset shooting near Khubyn island (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max)
18:30-190 Dinner at the hotel.
Option: If this night is moonless and cloudless, it is a good opportunity to shoot stars and Milky way. In this case photo shooting will start at around 05:00
3 day.
7:30-10:30 Sunrise shooting at the Zamogoy island (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max).
12:00-14:00 Check out from the hotel and moving to the Olkhon island. (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max)
14:00 Check in to Khotei/Baikal Terra hotel. Lunch at the hotel.
15:00-17:30 Sunset shooting on the famous Shamanka rock (go by UAZ 8 seats vehicle) .
18:30-19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
Note: The photos of the Northern Lights below were taken during our photo tours. This phenomenon is infrequent, but the chance to see and film still exists!
12:00-14:00 Check out from the hotel and moving to the Olkhon island. (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max)
14:00 Check in to Khotei/Baikal Terra hotel. Lunch at the hotel.
15:00-17:30 Sunset shooting on the famous Shamanka rock (go by UAZ 8 seats vehicle) .
18:30-19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
Note: The photos of the Northern Lights below were taken during our photo tours. This phenomenon is infrequent, but the chance to see and film still exists!
4 day.
6:30-12:00 Early departure: today the sacred and most famous places of the lake are waiting for you. We go to the northern point of Olkhon Island – Cape Khoboy (go by UAZ 8 seats vehicle). It is located near the widest point of Lake Baikal and in good weather you can see the eastern shore from here. We will have breakfast right in the vans (we will take lunch boxes from the hotel).
14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
15:00-17:30 Sunset shooting in caves at the Kharantsy island (go by UAZ 8 seats vehicle).
18:30-19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
14:00 Lunch at the hotel.
15:00-17:30 Sunset shooting in caves at the Kharantsy island (go by UAZ 8 seats vehicle).
18:30-19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
5 day.
08:00 Visit and shooting Elenka island (go by Hoover craft 9 seats max).
11:00-12:00 Departure from the hotel, transfer to Irkutsk.
14:30 On the way, stop for lunch at a Buryat cafe, continue acquaintance with the national cuisine.
17:00 Arrival in Irkutsk, photo stop at the Angara river embankment.
18:30 Transfer to your hotel/airport.
11:00-12:00 Departure from the hotel, transfer to Irkutsk.
14:30 On the way, stop for lunch at a Buryat cafe, continue acquaintance with the national cuisine.
17:00 Arrival in Irkutsk, photo stop at the Angara river embankment.
18:30 Transfer to your hotel/airport.
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Additional information
The schedule and routes can be changed depending on the state of the ice and the weather on Lake Baikal.
Every day I will conduct photography classes, share all my knowledge and skills, as well as individually engage with everyone.
Enabled
• transfer from the airport to the hotel on Lake Baikal and back
• full three meals a day on the tour
• permits to visit national parks
• professional photo guide
• training sessions on photography and photo processing
Not included
• alcohol
• air travel from your city to Irkutsk
• single accommodation in a room for an additional 18000 rubles (220 USD)
What to take with you
Equipment and equipment:
• camera with 2-3 spare batteries
• tripod
• I advise to have lenses from 14 to 200 mm (or 400 mm)
• polarizing filter
• ND and gradient filters
• photo bagpack
Clothes
At this time, it is quite cold on Lake Baikal, and winds often blow. The air temperature can drop to -20. It is recommended to have:
• warm shoes
• thermal underwear
• fleece jacket
• windproof jacket
• down jacket with hood
• warm pants
• hat (preferably windproof)
• gloves and mittens
• warm socks
• thermal pads (optional)
• flashlight
• sunglasses
• ice shoes
Every day I will conduct photography classes, share all my knowledge and skills, as well as individually engage with everyone.
Enabled
• transfer from the airport to the hotel on Lake Baikal and back
• full three meals a day on the tour
• permits to visit national parks
• professional photo guide
• training sessions on photography and photo processing
Not included
• alcohol
• air travel from your city to Irkutsk
• single accommodation in a room for an additional 18000 rubles (220 USD)
What to take with you
Equipment and equipment:
• camera with 2-3 spare batteries
• tripod
• I advise to have lenses from 14 to 200 mm (or 400 mm)
• polarizing filter
• ND and gradient filters
• photo bagpack
Clothes
At this time, it is quite cold on Lake Baikal, and winds often blow. The air temperature can drop to -20. It is recommended to have:
• warm shoes
• thermal underwear
• fleece jacket
• windproof jacket
• down jacket with hood
• warm pants
• hat (preferably windproof)
• gloves and mittens
• warm socks
• thermal pads (optional)
• flashlight
• sunglasses
• ice shoes
FAQ:
1) Question: If I'm not a professional photographer, can I join this tour?
Answer: The tour program is designed for everyone – amateurs, beginners with any level of knowledge and skills in photography.
2) Question: I don't have a camera, just a phone.
Answer: Nowadays, it doesn't really matter how expensive your camera is. It is much more important now to be able to shoot correctly, which I will teach and help you in this photography tour. Special attention will be paid to mobile photography.
3) Question: What is the best way to dress for a winter tour to Lake Baikal? I'm afraid of freezing.
Answer: See the list of recommended clothes. In any case, there will always be a warm transport nearby, where you can always keep warm.
4) Question: Is there an Internet connection?
Answer: There is a mobile connection and the Internet for most of our trip, including at the hotel. The list of mobile operators from the best to the worst in terms of communication quality:
Tele2
Megafon
MTS
Beeline
There is WI-FI in the restaurant
Answer: The tour program is designed for everyone – amateurs, beginners with any level of knowledge and skills in photography.
2) Question: I don't have a camera, just a phone.
Answer: Nowadays, it doesn't really matter how expensive your camera is. It is much more important now to be able to shoot correctly, which I will teach and help you in this photography tour. Special attention will be paid to mobile photography.
3) Question: What is the best way to dress for a winter tour to Lake Baikal? I'm afraid of freezing.
Answer: See the list of recommended clothes. In any case, there will always be a warm transport nearby, where you can always keep warm.
4) Question: Is there an Internet connection?
Answer: There is a mobile connection and the Internet for most of our trip, including at the hotel. The list of mobile operators from the best to the worst in terms of communication quality:
Tele2
Megafon
MTS
Beeline
There is WI-FI in the restaurant
