Winter tour of Central Yakutia

A winter tour of Central Yakutia will generously give you vivid impressions. In a week you will see the best beauties of the central part of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). 

An eventful excursion program awaits you in Yakutsk: visit the largest city on permafrost, visit UNESCO natural monuments (Lena and Blue Pillars), enjoy Yakut cuisine and get acquainted with the rich cultural heritage of the amazing people living in a harsh and picturesque region.

Location

the city of Yakutsk
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$2,497
$2,229
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 4 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
the city of Yakutsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The diversity of the animal world
You will be able to look at horses and cows of a unique Yakut breed.
Impressive spaces
Go to admire the incredibly charming and breathtaking beauties
Scenic views
Climb to the observation deck of the sacred mountain "Chochur Muran", where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Tuimaada Valley.
Interesting routes
You will take an all-terrain vehicle or a highly passable UAZ to the recreation center, and along the way you will get the opportunity to see the inhabitants of the natural park.
The coldest street market
Visit one of the exotic places of Yakutsk, where not only fresh frozen products are sold, but also souvenirs, meat, fish, dairy products.
Majestic Lena Pillars
You will see a unique monument of nature and geological history, which amazes the imagination of a person who finds himself on the Lena River for the first time.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know Yakutsk

    08:30 Meeting with the guide at the airport, transfer to the hotel. The difference from Moscow is 6 hours.

    Check-in at the hotel from 14:00, if guests arrive on a morning flight, you can check in after the tour program. Luggage can be left in the luggage room.

    09:00 A short sightseeing tour of the city, a walk through the "Old Town" area.

    It is best to start exploring Yakutsk from the "Old Town" — a historical and architectural complex located in its central part.

    A walk through the "Old Town" will definitely charge you with vivid emotions. Buildings in the style of the XIX century, streets paved with logs, cute cafes and restaurants, shopping malls. It is always quiet and cozy here due to the limited traffic in this part of the city.

    09:45-11:00 Visit to the exhibition "Treasury of Yakutia".

    The exhibition "Treasury of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)" features thousands of exhibits in three exhibition halls, introducing visitors to the variety of mineral resources of the republic — gold, silver, platinum and their most interesting nuggets from the point of view of geology and crystallography, as well as various precious and semi–precious stones. The pride of the Treasury is the collection of diamonds and diamonds.

    The exhibition introduces visitors to the history of the development of jewelry art and the jewelry industry from past times to the present day.

    Depending on the time of arrival, it may be replaced by the Yakutsk State Museum of History and Culture of the Peoples of the North named after E. Yaroslavsky.

    The exhibition features departments of archaeology, ethnography and nature, including stuffed animals of Yakutia, skeletons of the Tyrekhtyakh mammoth and bowhead whale, and much more.

    12:00 Lunch at a restaurant or cafe in Yakutsk (not included in the price of the tour, business lunch on weekdays, a la carte on weekends).

    14:00-15:30 Visit to the peasant market in Yakutsk.

    This is one of the exotic places of the city and its real attraction. It is home to the coldest street market in the world. In addition, not only fresh frozen products are sold here, but also in the covered part of the market you can buy souvenirs, various meat, fish, dairy local products and more.

    Prepare things for eviction.

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  • Day 2 - Lena pillars
  • Day 3 - Sightseeing tours to Markha village, Kildyamtsy village, Nikoltsy village. Namsky Historical and Ethnographic Museum named after P. Sivtsev
  • Day 4 - Departure to Gorny ulus
  • Day 5 - Blue pillars
  • Day 6 - Getting to know the culture and traditions of Yakutia
  • Day 7 - Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in a 3* hotel in Yakutsk to choose from (5 nights) and at a campsite in the Blue Park (1 night).

Single occupancy is possible for an additional fee according to the hotel rates.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 115,000 rubles/person.

The Alaas Hotel or Lena Hotel or 5 nights
The Alaas Hotel

The Alaas Hotel is located in the historical center of Yakutsk. The accommodation will pleasantly surprise you with its facade, which is decorated with ritual Yakut hitching posts (serge). The interior of the hotel impresses with a combination of modernity and authenticity.

The rooms are equipped with comfortable beds with a fresh set of 100% cotton linen, sound insulation, bedside furniture, lamps for evening reading, a small work area with a desk, a safe for storing valuables.

The bathroom is equipped with plumbing fixtures, a hairdryer and cosmetics. A high-speed Internet point and a TV with cable are available.

You can have a delicious lunch at the restaurant "Han GUK Gwan", "Duets", "Zanzibar".

Another option
Lena Hotel

The cozy Lena Hotel is one of the oldest in Yakutsk, which began its work in 1932. The building is located in the central part of the city, 0.9 km from Lake Taloe.

Each room category is decorated according to the classical style, in bright and pleasant colors, which makes your stay even more comfortable. It has wooden furniture, a TV and a telephone, as well as a private bathroom with toiletries, towels and a hairdryer.

If desired, you can go to the nearby bars and cafes.

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Another option
The Sterkh Hotel

The Sterkh Hotel, located in the central part of Yakutsk, welcomes guests with its unique decor and interior design style. 

It offers a TV with a DVD player and satellite TV, a mini-bar and a refrigerator, a dressing room, and an expanded set of bathroom accessories.

The Tamerlane restaurant offers culinary masterpieces of the traditional cuisine of the peoples of the Far North, Russian and European dishes. The DaVinci coffee shop offers a wide range of coffees and desserts. It is possible to deliver food to the rooms of visitors.

The local history museum and the state Theater are within walking distance. Numerous cultural centers, shopping and entertainment facilities are located near the hotel.

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Another option
The hotel "Marrakech"

The boutique hotel "Marrakech" is located in Yakutsk. This is a modern and stylish hotel where you can comfortably relax and work productively. The reception is open around the clock, so the administrators will help you at any moment.

The rooms, as well as the entire hotel, are decorated with oriental motifs. The guests are offered double rooms of various categories, each of which is equipped with air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom.

There are a large number of shops and restaurants within walking distance of Marrakech.

The Theater is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Oyunsky, and in 10 minutes there is the museum named after E. Yaroslavsky.

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Campsite in the Blue Park 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 4 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
the city of Yakutsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in guest houses and campsites during the tour;
  • accommodation in a 3* hotel in Yakutsk (accommodation in a standard double room);
  • transfers according to the program;
  • accompanying guide services throughout the tour according to the program;
  • meals and excursions according to the program;
  • entrance tickets and permits to tourist sites (museums, parks, etc.).

Paid extra

  • flights to Yakutsk and back;
  • meals outside the program or on spec. to the order;
  • meals in cafes and restaurants during excursions;
  • single room at the hotel;
  • additional services optional, not included in the tour program;
  • personal expenses;
  • souvenir and alcoholic products.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Are there any possible changes in the program?