• Olkhon Island
  

  
  Olkhon is by far the largest island in Lake Baikal (70 x 20 km). The surface of the island is green and smooth like meadows, and crumbles down in Baikal in rocky cliffs on the edges. The island is quite remote, and is separated from the main land — there are no telephone lines, no power lines, cell phones don't work there, and the electricity on Okhon is produced by generators.
  
  

• Hiking
  

  
  There are numerous trails around Baikal. The most well-maintained one is from Listvyanka to Bolshie Koty.
  
  

• Baikal Ice
  

  
  For almost five months a year Lake Baikal is covered with ice. The lake's ice attire, its beauty and majestic symphony of "ice music" make it very attractive for every onlooker. Ice skating is possible.
  
  

• Ushkanny Islands
  

  
  Ushkanny Islands are very famous for its huge population of Nerpa seals. The islands are accessible by charter boat from Ust-Barguzin.
  
  

• Circum-Baikal Railroad
  

  
  Train along this scenic, lake-hugging branch line remains a very popular tourist acitivity. The old stone tunnels, stolby-cliff cuttings and bridges are an attraction even for nontrain-buffs. Hiking sections of the peaceful track is also pleasing.
  
  

• Fishing
  

  
  No trip to Baikal is complete without tasting omul, a distant relative of salmont that's delicious raw and better still freshly smoked. Over 50 other varieties of Baikal fish include perch, black grayling and tasty sig. From February to April Baikal offers the unusual spectacle of ice fishing.
  
  

• Kayaking
  

  
  No doubt Lake Baikal is great for sea kayaking. It is one of the best ways to explore Baikal. Keep in mind that kayaking here is only for experienced kayakers.
  
  

• Svyatoy Nos
  

  
  Rising 1800m almost vertically out of shimmering waters, dramatic Svyatoy Nos (Holy Nose) Peninsula is one of the most impressive features of Lake Baikal. It lies within the mostly impenetrable Barguzin National Reserve.
  
  

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