Yakutsk — GULAG — Oymyakon — Magadan. Kolyma Highway Winter Car Tour

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We invite you to an amazing road trip from Yakutsk to Magadan through the GULAG camps with a visit to Oymyakon— the Pole of Cold.

A warm welcome awaits us at the evening of Yakut culture, acquaintance with the Keeper of the Cold, a trip through the bays of the Sea of Okhotsk and breathtaking landscapes of the republic in winter clothes.

Location

the city of Yakutsk

Expeditions

from

The price is valid until 25 Jun

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

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Tour highlights

The coldest place in the world

We will visit Oymyakon, the settlement where the lowest temperatures were recorded.

Reindeer sledding trip

We will visit the reindeer herders' winter base, where we will get to know the living symbols of the north better.

Fabulous atmosphere

Let's take a walk through the ice tunnels and meet with the Keeper of the Cold — Chyskhaan

Interesting shots

We will make stops for photographing on the clamps and other places of the Verkhoyansk ridge

Memorable locations

We will see the remains of GULAG camps that existed in the Soviet Union.

Getting to know the Yakut culture

Learn more about the traditions and way of life of the people at the evening of Yakut culture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Yakutsk — Khandyga. Ice crossings and historical and architectural museum in Cherkekh village
Travel by car from Yakutsk to Khandyga, 432 km, 8-10 hours on the way.
Crossing the Lena and Aldan rivers by ice crossings.
Stops on the route at roadside cafes (meals at your own expense).
Visit to the historical and architectural museum in the village of Cherkekh.
±19:00 Arrival in Khandyga.
Accommodation in a private apartment-type hotel (double occupancy).
Meals at the cafe are at your own expense.

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Day 2 - A trip from Khandyga to the GULAG camps
Stops in Teply Klyuch to visit the Gulag History Museum.
Inspection of camps on the Topolinskaya highway.
Accommodation in a private apartment-type hotel (double occupancy) in Teply Klyuch /Khandyga.
Meals at the cafe along the route are at your own expense.

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Day 3 - Khandyga — Oymyakon. Travel photo shoot
Travel by car from Khandyga to Oymyakon, 514 km.
±08:00 Departure from the hotel.
Stop at a cafe in the village of Teply Klyuch (meals at your own expense).
Stops for a photo shoot at the clamps and other places of the Verkhoyansk ridge.
Stop at the Kuba cafe in Kyubum (meals at your own expense).
Arrival in Oymyakon at 20:00/22:00.
Family dinner (included).
Two- to three-bed accommodation in a private house in Oymyakon.

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Day 4 - Oymyakon. The "Pole of Cold" stele. Departure to Indigirka. Evening of Yakut culture
Breakfast.
Visit to the "Pole of Cold" stele.
Photo shoot with the fabulous character Chishaan, the Keeper of the Cold.
Tour of the village.
Visit to a horse farm with Yakut horses.
Lunch.
Departure to the Indigirka River by car or snowmobile with a passenger sleigh.
Supper.
An evening of Yakut culture at the Archy Center.
Evening tea in the family.
Accommodation in a private house with two- and three-bed accommodation in Oymyakon.

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Day 5 - Oymyakon — Tomtor — Kyubume — Ust-Nera. Ice tunnel complex and reindeer herders' base
Travel to Ust-Nera, 435 km.
Breakfast.
Departure from Oymyakon at 08:00.
This includes a visit to the Chyskhan Residence ice tunnel complex, the ice-free Kuydusun River, and other facilities.
20 km from Kyubume, visit the reindeer herders' winter base.
18:00 Stop at the Kuba cafe in Kyubum.
Passage through Bryugandinsky and Walchansky passes.
Arrival in Ust-Nera late in the evening.
Overnight at the hotel (double rooms with amenities).
Meals at the cafe are at your own expense.

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Day 6 - Ust-Nera — Susuman. The abandoned Kadykchan village
Travel by car to the village of Susuman, 390 km, 9-10 hours.
With a visit to the abandoned urban-type settlement Kadykchan.
Stops at notable places for photo shoots.
Time for breakfast in Ust-Nera and dinner in Susuman.
Meals in populated areas are at your own expense.

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Day 7 - Susuman — Magadan
Travel by car to Magadan, 625 km, 12-15 hours.
With visits to the village of Yagodnoye and the village of Sinegorye.
With stops at the bridge over the Kolyma River, Burkhalinsky pass.
Stops at a cafe in a stall, a tent.
Arrival in Magadan late in the evening.
Meals are at your own expense.
Day 8 - Magadan and the bays of the Sea of Okhotsk
Free time before lunch.
14:00 Sightseeing tour of Magadan, in particular, with a visit to Nagayev Bay, mammoth monument, Mask of Sorrow on Krutaya hill, Museum of history, fish market.
In the evening, a joint dinner at the Torro / Crocodile Grill bar.
Meals are at your own expense.
Day 9 - Departure from Magadan
Group transfer to Sokol airport, 50 km from Magadan.
Departure from Magadan.
Please note! The actual timetable depends on the number and duration of stops along the route and the start time of the passes.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Long trips are waiting for us within the expedition.

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
Guest House

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and guest houses along the route.

Accommodation in Yakutsk and Magadan is not included in the price.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Type of tour	Group size	Cost
Group	3-12 people	311,000 – for bookings made before October 15, 2026 350 000
Individual	2 people	437 000
Individual	1 person	816 000

Prices may change, please check the current price when booking.

Accommodation in an apartment—type hotel - double or triple occupancy, shared kitchen, shared shower and toilet rooms.

On the second day of the tour, the alternative is to stay in a private apartment—type hotel (double occupancy) in Teply Klyuch.

Tour conditions

Group

From 3 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

the city of Yakutsk

Included in price

transfer from the airport to the Yakutsk hotel on the eve of the tour;
group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Magadan;
motor transport and transportation costs for the Yakutsk—GULAG— Oymyakon—Magadan route;
accompanying tour guide on the Yakutsk- Gulagi — Oymyakon—Magadan route if there are 7 or more people in the group.;
accommodation in Khandyg, Oymyakon / Tomtor, Ust-Nera, Susuman;
meals included in the program (2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 1 family lunch in Oymyakon/Tomtore);
certificate of "Oymyakon – Pole of cold";
entrance tickets and activities on the Yakutsk — GULAGi — Oymyakon —Magadan route according to the program;
sightseeing tour of Magadan and the bays of the Sea of Okhotsk according to the program.

Paid extra

flights to and from Yakutsk, Magadan;
accommodation in Yakutsk and Magadan;
meals in restaurants in Yakutsk – the average check for lunch is ± 1800, dinner is ± 2500 rubles.;
meals in restaurants in Magadan – the average check for lunch ± 2500, dinner ± 3500 rubles.;
personal warm clothes (recommendations for warm clothes are sent at the time of booking the tour);
meals at roadside cafes (in Yakutia, the average check is within ± 900 rubles, in the Magadan region ± 1200 rubles);
sauna in Oymyakon or Tomtor – ± 10000 rubles per group;
swimming in Indigirka – from 5000 rubles per group;
personal insurance policies;
additional expenses for the festive table on February 23, 2027;
additional expenses for experiments with cold;
other services not included in the price.

It's important to know

Daytime weather ranges from -25°C to -45°C, at night up to -65°C.

There are thick fogs in Yakutsk with severe frost, and the route is mostly clear with no wind.

It is clear in the Oymyakon valley, without wind, with small low frosty clouds.

In the mountain range of the Magadan region, the frost is below -40 °C and the wind is from the Sea of Okhotsk.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Dec, 2026 – 31 Mar, 2027

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$4,865

$4,168

1 – 9 Jan, 2027 9 days 8 nights

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1 – 9 Feb, 2027 9 days 8 nights

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22 Feb – 2 Mar, 2027 9 days 8 nights

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Reviews Leave a review

O
Olga

about provider

23 Jun, 2026

Many thanks to the entire local team!
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Sergei

about provider

5 Jun, 2026

In short, the organization of the tour was impeccable at every stage - from the airport transfers to the journey to Oymyakon and back, including every stop along the way! Everything outlined in the itinerary was carried out exactly as planned, often down to the minute! The entire trip was exceptionally well coordinated and professionally managed. Special thanks to our drivers and guides, Alexei, Alexandr, Dmitri, and Sergei, for their outstanding professionalism, genuine care, and dedication! They made sure we felt comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout the entire journey.