The world's deepest lake
Lake Baikal, Russia
A vast, remote wilderness of ice and clear water — one of Russia's most extraordinary natural sights.
Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake on Earth, at about 1,600 metres, and holds a fifth of the world's unfrozen fresh water. It is remote and quiet, with forests, small villages and very clear water. The seasons change it completely, from summer hiking to a frozen lake you can walk across.
Guided trips that include Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal is an add-on location. Add it to a trip and the price and the number of days go up with it.
Every trip starts in Moscow. If you add more locations, the price and the number of days go up with them. Prices are per person.
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Best time to visit
February and March for the clear, frozen lake and winter activities, and July and August for hiking, boat trips and warmer weather. Winter is very cold, so dress for it.
Getting there from India
Most trips go through Irkutsk, the main city near the lake, which has flights from Moscow. From there it is a road transfer to the lake. We arrange this as part of the trip.
What to see
- Listvyanka, the nearest lakeside village
- Olkhon Island, the largest island on the lake
- The frozen lake in late winter
- The Baikal seal, called the nerpa
- Hiking trails along the shore in summer
