3-day express tour to the Blue River

We invite you to an unforgettable trip to charming Yakutia! 

Here, on the picturesque banks of the mighty Lena River, you will find amazing stunning landscapes and unique natural phenomena such as the Elan Rocks with grottos and petroglyphs, as well as the Lena Pillars National Nature Park. You can relax on the banks of the Lena River in the Lena Pillars area and even go fishing.

In addition, visit the Blue Pillars, known as the "Singing Rocks", the Tuculan sand dune and the mouth of the Buotama River with a nursery of forest bison.

This is exactly the kind of trip where you can simultaneously get acquainted with the culture and history of amazing Yakutia. 

Location

Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk
from
$480
$413
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 13 – 15 June, 2025
    • 25 – 27 June, 2025
    • 9 – 11 July, 2025
    • 23 – 25 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 5 people
Minimum age
2 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The impressive Lena
Enjoy the views and breathe in the clean air while admiring the majestic river
Giant pillars
Climb up to the observation deck and feel the full force of the natural miracle of Yakutia — Lena Pillars
Mysterious grottos and petroglyphs
Discover ancient places that hold the mysteries of past eras
Blue Rocks
You will visit and be able to take pictures near the natural monument known as the Stone Forest
Sandy Tuculan
You will see a sandy sand dune that rises majestically above the river and the taiga
Mighty Bison
See how the forest animals live, one of the symbols of the wild

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Yakutsk — Lena Pillars

    ±08:30 Gathering of participants from the place of residence. 

    Departure from Yakutsk.

    At the exit from the city, there is a stop at a store for joint food purchases. 

    Travel to the village of Bulgunnyakhtakh, 115 km, 1.5 hours. 

    Transfer to the boat. 

    A river walk to the Lena Pillars National Park, 80 km, 2.5 hours, with an inspection of the Toyon-Ary fault (with a waterfall after rains), the Ulakhan-Ana petroglyph, grottoes and ancient drawings of the Elan rocks. 

    On high water, it is possible to drive to the Keteme River to explore the stone banks and caves. 

    Arrival at the Lena pillars near the mouth of the Labydya. 

    Free time, ascent to the observation deck along a 2-km equipped trail with intermediate recreation areas. 

    Passage to the opposite shore to the village of Batamai, 3 km. 

    Accommodation at the campsite (not included in the price of the tour). 

    It's time for an afternoon snack. 

    In the evening, an additional passage along the Lena pillars is at sunset.

    It's time for dinner.

    Rest.

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  • Day 2 - The river is Blue. Blue pillars
  • Day 3 - The Blue River – Yakutsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The price of the tour does not include accommodation (extra charge).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the size of the group, RUB.:

4-5 people43 000
3 people51 000
2 people72 000
1 person137 000

Accommodation of your choice (for an additional fee):

Lena Pillars base in Batamai village (on the Lena River opposite Lena Pillars)Price per room/house per day
DBL Superior room in the main building, for 1-2 people (with WB/shower inside), with breakfast. The cost per room.15 000
DBL room in the main building, for 1-2 people (with WB/shower inside), with breakfast. The cost per room.16 000
DBL room in a container-type building, for 1-2 people (with WB/shower inside), with breakfast. The cost per room.10 000
Lena Pillars Base 2 nights

The campsite is located in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

Here you will find all the conditions for a comfortable stay — a restaurant, a cafe, paid fishing. There is Wi-Fi.

The rooms have air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee in the rooms, heating.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 5 tourists
Minimum age
2 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk

Included in price

  • cars for transfers on the route Yakutsk — Bulgunnyakhtakh on Day 1 and Bulgunnyakhtakh — Yakutsk on Day 3;
  • boat for a river trip Bulgunnyakhtakh — Lena pillars — Bulgunnyakhtakh (on the first and third days of the tour);
  • PVC boat with a water cannon for traveling along the Batamai – Sinsk – Singing Rocks route on the Sinaya – Batamai river (on the second day of the tour);
  • entrance tickets to the Lena Pillars Park (near the mouth of the Ladybya River);
  • permission to visit protected areas on the Blue River;
  • permission to visit Tuculan Dune;
  • visit to the forest bison nursery at the mouth of the Buotama River. 

Paid extra

  • flights to Yakutsk and back;
  • accommodation at the campsite;
  • meals along the route (average receipts): 
    • in a roadside cafe — 900 rubles.; 
    • in the restaurant of the Lena Pillars base:
      • breakfast — 1,000 rubles.;
      • lunch — 1,800 rubles.;
      • dinner — 2,500 rubles.;
  • wood—burning sauna on the basis of Yamshchitskoe podvorye - from 3,000 rubles/group;
  • visit to the zoo "Orto Doydu" — 500 rubles /person.;
  • personal insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Windproof jackets, warm sweaters/sweaters/blankets (for staying on the river);
  • trousers are closed (for staying on the river and climbing to the observation deck of the Lena Pillars and Blue parks);
  • comfortable shoes with non-slip soles (the shore in the park and on the Blue river is rocky);
  • mosquito repellents (for going out into the forest, climbing to the observation deck of the park – relevant in June and early July);
  • a SIM card from the MTS/Beeline operator for calls and Internet access (EDGE/3G) from the park and settlements. MegaFon's communication in the Lena Pillars area is unstable. Tele2 does not work in Yakutia.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Jun – 30 Sep, 2025
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    13 – 15 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    25 – 27 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    9 – 11 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    23 – 25 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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    6 – 8 Aug, 2025 3 days 2 nights
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