Chivyrkuy Bay
Чивыркуйский залив
A shallow, wide bay on the east side of Svyatoy Nos Peninsula. The water is warmer than in the main lake, with many islands and small coves. Good for boat tours, fishing and hot springs.
Chivyrkuy Bay is one of the largest bays on Lake Baikal. Its average depth is only about 10 meters, and summer water temperatures can reach the low teens Celsius, making it one of the few places on Baikal where swimming is comfortable. Dozens of small islands are scattered across the bay, and pine forests, sandy beaches and small coves alternate along the shore. In summer you can take a boat from Monakhovo or Kurbulik to see Gull Island, camp on the shore or go fishing. In winter it is a destination for ice fishing and driving on the ice. The bay is part of Zabaykalsky National Park, and a ticket and registration are required.
Opening hours
Year-round (summer boat cruises)
Nearby sights
- Kurbulik
- Zabaikalsky National Park
- Zmeinaya Bay Hot Spring
- Monakhovo
- Lake Arangatuy
- Chivyrkuy Isthmus Dunes
- Svyatoy Nos Peninsula
- Ust-Barguzin