3-day express tour to the Blue River

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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

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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
It's time for breakfast.
10:00 — Boarding a PVC boat with a water cannon.
Passage along the bayou to the village of Sinsk, 30 km.
If desired, it is possible to visit Sinsk to get acquainted with the lifestyle in the village of yamshchikov.
Ascent of the Blue River upstream to the Singing Rocks, ± 45 km.
With stops for exploring and photographing the natural monument — the Sinsky rocks, known as the Stone Forest.
Return to the campsite.
Time for dinner and a possible bath (for an additional fee).
Rest.

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Day 3 - The Blue River – Yakutsk
Breakfast.
Free time.
± 11:00 – Departure from the base.
Boarding the boat.
River walk on the right side of the Lena River. With a stop at the Tukulan sand dune, which majestically towers over the river and the taiga.
Check in at the mouth of the Buotama River to visit the forest bison nursery.
Time for a snack. Return to the village of Bulgunnyakhtakh, transfer to a car.
Return trip to Yakutsk.
If you have the strength, stop at the zoo "Orto Doydu" (not included, payment on site).
Return to the city in the evening.
The actual travel schedule and the order of visiting places along the Lena River depend on the number and duration of stops along the route, as well as on weather conditions and overnight stays.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

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 people	43 000
3 people	51 000
2 people	72 000
1 person	137 000

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

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

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.

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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22 – 24 Aug, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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5 – 7 Sep, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Sep, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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