Arctic expedition to Yakutia to the Stone People of Sundurun

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We invite you to an unforgettable journey through the vast expanses of Yakutia!

This tour is an ideal opportunity to become a member of a unique expedition to the mysterious Stone People of Sundurun. The doors to the world of Yukaghir culture will open for you, in the very place where traditions and nature are intertwined in a unique way.

Explore one of the unique corners of our country, enjoy the spectacular scenery, feel the power of nature and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a real adventure. In addition, if you decide to travel in March, you will have a better chance of seeing the northern Lights.

Location

Yakutsk

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Tour highlights

The Mystery of the Stone People

You will see the mysterious rocks of Sundurun, which, like people, stand guard over the tundra

Expedition romance

You will spend five nights in insulated tents and will be able to see the incredible beauty of the sky.

On a sleigh behind a snowmobile

Get an unforgettable experience while traveling through the snowy expanses

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in the village of Andryushkino
We recommend arriving the day before the start of the tour, as in case of a delay in arrival in Yakutsk, there is a possibility of missing the flight to Srednekolymsk.
Pick up at the Yakutsk airport.
Departure by flight to Srednekolymsk.
Lunch at a cafe in Srednekolymsk.
Transfer by car from Srednekolymsk to the village of Andryushkino.
Upon arrival, accommodation in an apartment-type guest house.
Dinner and then meals at the guest house in Andryushkino.
Length: 238 km, 7-8 hours.
Day 2 - Excursion to Andryushkino. Preparation for the expedition
On this day, before lunch, you will get acquainted with Andryushkino, which will begin with a meeting with Anija, the head of the Yukaghir village, a cultural and ceremonial program where you will get acquainted with the ethnic culture of the tundra Yukaghirs and visit the village's museums.
The village of Andryushkino is the administrative center of the national Yukaghir Olerinsky suktula.
The village has a kindergarten, a school, a secondary school (the only multiethnic school in Russia), a hospital, a bakery, shops, a cultural center, and since 1994 there has also been an ethnographic museum about the history, culture and traditions of the tundra peoples.
The place is considered one of the most inaccessible, in winter you can get there by a winter road, in summer — only by river and by helicopter.
After lunch, prepare for the expedition, check the equipment.

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Day 3 - Transfer to the Stone People of Sundurun
Japanese-made snowmobiles will be used for the expedition.
You will be accommodated on a sleigh for 2 people.
The route passes through the forest tundra, the Arctic tundra, where you will have to drive through the Suor Uyat ridge.
The journey time to the Stone People is 10 hours.

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Day 4 - Sundurun Stone People Tour
From the 4th to the 6th days of the tour, the Stone People are consistently visited using snowmobiles.
Night trips to groups of rocks will be carried out to photograph the northern Lights.
Day 5 - Sundurun Stone People Tour
With the help of snowmobiles, Stone People are consistently visited.
Night trips to groups of rocks will be carried out to photograph the northern Lights.

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Day 6 - Sundurun Stone People Tour
With the help of snowmobiles, Stone People are consistently visited.
Night trips to groups of rocks will be carried out to photograph the northern Lights.

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Day 7 - Return to Andryushkino
Returning along the same path.
Day 8 - Transfer to Srednekolymsk
Transfer to Srednekolymsk.
The journey takes one day.
In Srednekolymsk, hotel accommodation.
Meals at the hotel cafe.
Length: 238 km, 7-8 hours.
Day 9 - Departure to Yakutsk
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Yakutsk.
It is recommended to leave the next day after the end of the tour.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty of the tour lies in its strangeness. Physical training is not required, but you must be healthy, and your health must allow you to be in extreme conditions. The difficult part of the tour is traveling on a sled behind a snowmobile.

Accommodation

Guest House

3 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a guest house in the village of Andryushkino (2 nights), in tents (5 nights) and in a hotel in Srednekolymsk (1 night).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 294,000 rubles.

The tour includes accommodation in an apartment-type guest house in the village of Andryushkino (two-storey Soviet-era houses).

The guest house has private rooms and all amenities.

Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 8 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Maximum weight of the tourist

100 kg

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Yakutsk

Included in price

transfers Srednekolymsk – Andryushkino, Andryushkino – Srednekolymsk;
accommodation in a guest house in the village of Andryushkino and in a hotel in Srednekolymsk;
excursion and cultural program in the village of Andryushkino;
meals specified in the program (three meals a day);
snowmobile transportation services along the route of the village of Andryushkino – Suor Uyat ridge – Stone People of Sundurun – Suor Uyat ridge – Andryushkino;
guided tours of the Stone People of Sundurun on days 5 and 6 of the tour;
tour operator's instructor-guide services;
cook's services;
Srednekolymsk Airport transfer;
accident insurance at JSC "DalzHASO" (Khabarovsk);
financial liability insurance of the tour.

Paid extra

flights to Yakutsk and back;
hotel accommodation in Yakutsk;
Yakutsk Airport transfers;
the cost of air travel Yakutsk – Srednekolymsk, Srednekolymsk – Yakutsk;
everything that is not included in the price of the tour.

It's important to know

down jacket with hood with good wind protection for low temperatures;
the jacket is warm;
trousers with insulation;
wool thermal underwear;
thermal underwear is warm;
sports hat with thick material (2 pcs.);
balaclava-a mask made of dense material;
mittens with natural fur;
The gloves are warm;
wool socks;
socks are warm;
warm boots with natural fur;
Eva -100C boots;
spare boot liners;
shoes for the camp;
insoles for shoes made of natural felt;
sunglasses;
snowmobile goggles (ski goggles).

Pay special attention to the choice of clothes and shoes for snowmobiling!

Dates and Prices

$3,746

20 – 28 Mar, 2026 9 days 8 nights

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$3,746

3 – 11 Apr, 2026 9 days 8 nights

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