Baikal · ice season 2027
Baikal ice tour 2027
The Baikal ice season runs from January to March: clear ice of Maloe More, hummocks, ice splashes and grottoes. We travel in small groups and move on the ice by hovercraft — you see far more in a day than from the shore.
How to choose a route
Programs
Programs and prices
Current formats with prices. Dates and availability are confirmed before payment.
«Baikal ICE»
Ice classic: Maloe More, Olkhon, Cape Khoboy, hummocks and grottoes. Travel on ice by hovercraft, 13 departures from January to March.
«Baikal Ice Maximum»
Extended winter program: Circum-Baikal Railway by hovercraft, Listvyanka, Maloe More, Olkhon, Cape Khoboy and an ethnic program.
«Two Shores in Winter»
Long winter route across the Irkutsk and Buryat shores: Maloe More ice, Olkhon and hot springs.
Dates 2027
Departure calendar
«Baikal ICE» — 13 departures from 03.01 to 28.03.2027. All 13 dates are available. We confirm availability in chat before payment.
Show dates (13)available
Фотографии
Так выглядит Байкал зимой
Кадры с наших ледовых маршрутов: прозрачный лёд, торосы и трещины.
Key points
What to check before booking
For long trips, not only locations matter but also the order of days, transfers, accommodation, meals and a weather buffer.
How a day on the ice works
Departure from Irkutsk in the morning, by noon — the ice of Maloe More. Then a route over the ice by hovercraft: hummocks, grottoes, viewpoints and photo stops. In the evening we return to the hotel or the city, depending on the program.
When the ice is best
January is ice formation: clean transparent fields and little snow. February offers the most stable ice and the most clear days. March brings sun, ice splashes and milder weather, though towards the end of the month departures may be limited.
What we clarify before payment
Ice conditions for your dates, availability, program content, transfer, accommodation and weather buffer. If the ice does not allow a safe route, we tell you honestly in advance and offer an alternative.
Questions
What to clarify before requesting
Answers to the questions people usually ask before booking.
When does the ice season on Baikal start?
First stable departures run from early January. The most stable ice and predictable weather are in February and the first half of March. Exact dates depend on the year, so we check the ice before each group.
What is a hovercraft and is it safe?
A hovercraft travels over ice and water. Departures depend on ice thickness and weather; the route decision is made by the team on site. All movement is only on verified sections.
How much does an ice tour cost?
«Baikal ICE» — 4 days / 3 nights, 88,900 RUB per guest, 13 January-March departures. «Two Shores in Winter» — 6 days / 5 nights, 145,000 RUB. One-day routes — from 8,500 RUB.
Can we come with children?
Yes, ice routes are usually well tolerated by school-age children. We clarify the children's ages in advance and choose a comfortable pace with stops.
Next step
Build a route for your dates
Send the number of travelers, dates, start city and what you want to see. We will check the program, availability and current price, and advise where a group tour works better and where a private format is calmer.
Dates
Before payment we confirm the date, availability, transport and program.
Program
We send the program with price, inclusions and booking terms.
Format
We suggest a group or private option that fits your pace.