Duration: up to 9 hours
Group: 1-20
Season: Late January – April
Language: English
Tour type: Adventure, Nature and Wildlife, Winter tour
Tour price: from 13,000 rub per hour
Experience Lake Baikal like never before — on a powerful amphibious hovercraft (“Khivous”) that flies over ice, water and snow. Visit Peschanaya Bay, Olkhon Island, Baikalsk or the legendary Circum-Baikal Railway — choose your epic adventure.
Safe. Warm. Unforgettable.
❄️ Why a Hovercraft is the BEST Way to Explore Winter Baikal
Forget risky cars on thin ice. The hovercraft is the safest, fastest and most thrilling way to reach Baikal’s most remote corners:
✅ No ice cracks, no traps — floats on air cushion, not on ice
✅ 60–80 km/h on smooth ice — feel the adrenaline!
✅ Comfortable cabin — warm inside
✅ Access to places NO other vehicle can reach — including frozen Peschanaya Bay
It’s not just transport — it’s the main attraction.
Group Tour
Glide along the legendary Circum-Baikal Railway—an early 20th-century engineering marvel carved into the cliffs—aboard a hovercraft. This route is accessible during the off-season and winter months when regular train service is limited. The tour includes stops at scenic capes, a lakeside lunch, and breathtaking views of Lake Baikal from ice.
Price of the Circum-Baikal Railway tour by hovercraft: 15,000 rub per person.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
Group Tour
Glide across mirror-like ice, discover frozen methane bubbles, and witness the legendary “walking trees.”
Schedule 2026:
Peschanaya Bay is one of the most beautiful and remote bays of the lake. Accessible by boat or hovercraft.
Departure from Listvyanka (~10:00 AM)
Exact time confirmed day before – we optimize routes for best ice conditions!
Stop 1: Bolshoye Goloustnoye (~11:20 AM)
Ice Drive to Peschanaya
Continue your safari across Baikal’s giant “ice mirror” – speed and power under our wheels!
Stop 2: Peschanaya Bay (~2:00-3:00 PM)
Discover unique natural wonders:
Return Journey (~3:00 PM)
We head back during golden hour – watch the ice turn to gold in the evening light.
Arrival in Listvyanka: ~5:00 PM
Timings are approximate – Ice conditions and weather may alter our schedule.
Price of hovercraft tour to Peschanaya Bay: 18,000 rub per person.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
Fully customizable route & timing
Want to explore your own route? Rent the hovercraft just for your group:
Choose your destinations (from Listvyanka village):
🏝️ Olkhon Island – reach the mystical island of shamans
→ Shaman Rock in winter silence
→ Endless ice fields & grottoes
→ Local Buryat hospitality
→ Full-day immersive experience
Durations is 8-9 hrs
🏔️Baikalsk Expedition – ski slopes, ice town with Russian banya — all in one trip.
→ Ski resort on the shore of Baikal
→ Traditional Russian steam bath (banya)
→ 8-hour adventure from Listvyanka
Durations is 8-9 hrs
Price of the Private Baikal tour by hovercraft: from 13,000 rub per hour. Pricing is based on one vehicle, not per person.
Q: Is it safe to ride a hovercraft on Baikal ice?
A: Yes! Hovercrafts float on air — they don’t press on ice, so no risk of cracks. Safer than cars or snowmobiles.
Q: Can I join as a solo traveler?
A: Absolutely! Group tours run regularly in winter (Feb–Mar). Private tours for 1+ people anytime.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Warm winter clothes, gloves, hat, and boots. Cabin is heated, but you’ll go outside for photos.
Q: Do you offer English guides?
A: Yes — for +15,000 ₽ per day. Highly recommended for full experience.
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