A trip to the Sinsky and Lena Pillars

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Extreme frosts, a unique culture, majestic and powerful nature, snow—white snow, diamonds, horse meat and venison are what people come to Yakutia for.

You will visit the kingdom of permafrost inside the mountain, take an all—terrain vehicle to an amazing natural monument - the Blue Pillars, where you will spend two days in a cozy taiga house with a stove. You will also get acquainted with one of the most famous sights of Yakutia — the Lena River. Her beauty and power are amazing.

Location

Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

The kingdom of permafrost

We will visit the ice complex inside the mountain, where there is an ice bar, sculptures, the throne room of Chyskhaan, and the remains of Ice Age animals.

Sunset with a view of the Lena Pillars

On the banks of the Lena River we will see unique natural objects — Lena pillars, the formation of which began millions of years ago.

Overnight in domed houses

Let's relax and spend the night in cozy domed houses with stunning views

Trekking on the Blue River

We will walk along the Blue River, admire the local scenery

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yakutsk. The kingdom of permafrost
Arrival in Yakutsk before 16.00.
If you arrive earlier, you can visit the mammoth Museum and the Permafrost Kingdom if you wish.
Also on this day there will be an opportunity to climb to the observation deck of Chochur Muran and have lunch in a picturesque place.
16.00 Departure to Berdigstyakh (2 hours on the way).
Supper.
Overnight in a comfortable house

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Day 2 - A trip on a trek along the Blue River
We're having breakfast.
We get on the trek (swamp rover).
Transfer to the base on the Sinaya River (4-5 hours).
We are accommodated in a simple taiga house with a stove.
Lunch is a dry ration.
A trip by trek to the Arch rock on the Blue River.
Return, dinner, rest.

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Day 3 - A walk along the Blue River
Breakfast.
Exit.
A walk along the Blue River.
We look at the rocks of the Blue pillars and the snow-covered forest, the ice. Some rocks have the opportunity to climb up.
A hot lunch.
Supper. Rest.

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Day 4 - Departure to Yakutsk
Breakfast.
Departure to Yakutsk follows the same pattern.
Trekking (4-5 hours).
Lunch is a dry ration.
Bus or UAZ.
Accommodation in the city in a hostel.
Dinner on your own.
Day 5 - Walking trip to Lena pillars
Breakfast on your own.
Early departure to the Lena River base.
Walking tour to Lena pillars.
Lunch (dry ration) and to the observation deck.
Return to the base.
Supper.
Overnight in domed houses with stunning views.

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Day 6 - Departure home
Breakfast.
11.00 Departure to Yakutsk. Travel time is 3-4 hours.
Departure home after 17.00

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Guest House

3 nights
Camp Site

1 night
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic+

Accommodation of tourists in the tour is provided:

in a comfortable house in Berdigstyakh;
in a taiga house in the forest (we sleep in sleeping bags, the toilet is outside, there is no bath);
in a hostel in Yakutsk (accommodation for 2-3 people, room facilities);
in the domed houses opposite the Lena pillars (6 people each, several rooms, toilet and shower in the dome).

A well-maintained house in Berdigstyakh.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 9 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk

Included in price

accommodation in a comfortable house in Berdigstyakh;
accommodation in a taiga lodge in the forest;
drop-in and drop-out on the track;
a trip along the Blue on a track;
transport to Lena pillars and to Berdigstyakha;
camping meals;
entrance fees and fees of the Lena Pillars and Sinsky Pillars parks;
the work of a guide;
accommodation in domed houses opposite Lena pillars;
dinner and breakfast at the base;
accommodation in Yakutsk in a hostel.

Paid extra

flights to Yakutsk and back;
meals and accommodation in Yakutsk, if arrival/ departure is earlier/ later than the tour program;
entrance tickets to museums.

It's important to know

individual first aid kit (with the necessary set of personal and specific medicines no more than 200 g by weight);
A backpack for radial exits – one can be used for everything;
a plastic bag or a hermetic bag (inserted inside the backpack to protect against moisture) ;
headlamp; batteries;
sunglasses;
sleeping bag — the temperature regime is not very important. +5, 0. The house is warm if you heat the stove;
spoon, mug, plate, knife;
matches sealed in polyethylene or plastic packaging, lighter;
thermos;
thermal underwear (winter);
winter insulated trousers;
fleece; warm vest;
A storm suit is a windproof jacket + trousers. Availability is required. It's usually hot to go skiing in a down jacket. We will wear down jackets in parking lots;
the down jacket is thick;
socks (winter trekking and woolen, high) — at least 2 pairs;
winter boots + warmers + shoe covers with rubber galoshes;
eva boots with a thick liner -60, etc. with enough free space inside under the toe of the insole, etc. (if the shoes put even a little pressure on even the coolest ones, the feet will freeze);
felt boots with a sole with a free space inside;
slippers for houses;
the cap is warm and windproof (if a regular hat, then the jacket should have a hood,
buff or scarf around the neck, balaclava);
fleece gloves + downy mittens (or fleece gloves, warm mittens + windproof large mittens);
disposable hand and foot warmers;
personal hygiene products (toothbrush and paste, toilet paper, etc.).

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