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

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A road trip from Yakutsk to Magadan through the GULAG camps with a visit to the Lena Pillars and the Pole of Cold.

We will visit the Mammoth Museum or the Underground Laboratory of the Permafrost Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, ride dog sleds, attend an evening of Yakut culture, get acquainted with the Keeper of the Cold and enjoy breathtaking panoramas.

Location

the city of Yakutsk

from

The price is valid until 7 Jun

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

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Tour highlights

Winter Lena stacks

We will take a walk through the Lena Pillars Park and climb to the observation deck.

Evening of Yakut culture

Let's get acquainted with Yakut traditions and everyday life in the Archa center

The coldest place in the world

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

Fabulous atmosphere

We'll take a photo with the Keeper of the Cold and visit his residence.

The history of the camps

We will visit the Gulag History Museum and explore the camps on the Topolinskaya highway.

Interesting excursions

We will go on sightseeing tours of Yakutsk and Magadan

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yakutsk. City Sightseeing Tour
Arrival in Yakutsk in the early morning.
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.
± 12:00 (the exact time depends on the time of arrival of the tour participants) – the beginning of the sightseeing tour.
On this day:
The old town with the Gatehouse of the Yakut prison (an excursion into the history of the city).
A river port with frozen ships on a dock.
Peasant market.
Chochur Muran tourist complex for exploring Yakut huskies, dog sledding on the lake and lunch (not included, payment on site).
The Kingdom of Permafrost ice tunnel complex.
The Atlasov Manor ethnocomplex (an excursion into the history of Yakut beliefs and traditions + a blessing ceremony).
± 18:00 Return to the hotel.

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Day 2 - Lena pillars
08:00 Gathering of participants at the place of residence.
On the way out of town, stop at a grocery store to buy drinks and snacks for the road.
08:30 Drive to the village of Batamai, ±200 km.
±12:30 Crossing of Lena River by snowmobile with passenger sleigh, 15 minutes, or on foot, 30 minutes. The method depends on the condition of the hummocks and the presence/absence of ice.
13:00 Free time on the territory of Lena Pillars Park.
Ascent to the observation deck (possible if the three-kilometer trail is cleared of snow and safe).
±15:30 Return to Batamay.
16:00 Lunch.
17:00 Boarding the car. Return trip to Yakutsk.
±21:00 Return to the city.
Rest.

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Day 3 - 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 4 - A trip from Khandyga to the GULAG camps
Stops in Teply Klyuch to visit the Gulag History Museum.
Tour of the 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 5 - 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 6 - 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 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - 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 10 - 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 11 - 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+
Midscale

The tour provides 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	353,000 – for bookings made before October 15, 2026 395 000
Individual	2 people	492 000
Individual	1 person	910 000

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

Tour conditions

Group

From 3 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

11 days 10 nights

Group meets at

the city of Yakutsk

Included in price

group transfer from the airport to the hotel in Yakutsk and group transfer from the hotel to the airport in Magadan;
sightseeing tour of Yakutsk according to the program (motor transport, guide, entrance tickets);
Lena Pillars tour according to the program (transportation services, entrance fees, lunch);
motor transport and transportation costs for the Yakutsk—GULAG— Oymyakon—Magadan route;
accompanying tour guide on the route Yakutsk — Lena pillars — Gulags — Oymyakon — Magadan 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 Yakutsk and from Magadan;
accommodation in Yakutsk and Magadan;
meals in restaurants in Yakutsk – the average check for lunch is ± 1800 rubles, dinner is ± 2500 rubles.;
meals in restaurants in Magadan – the average check for lunch is ± 2500 rubles, for 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 the Indigirka River – from 5000 rubles per group;
personal insurance policies;
additional expenses for the festive table on December 31, 2026 and February 23, 2027;
additional expenses for experiments with cold;
other services not included in the price.

It's important to know

Some tips about clothes.

Here it is necessary to adhere to the rule "the more layers, the better", while all clothes should lie on the body freely, not end to end. There should be a layer of air between the layers.

In the most severe frosts, when staying outside for a long time, we usually dress like this:

The head is a fur hat or any other warm thick one (on which you can put a hood), a thick or knitted scarf (we wrap it around the neck, while trying to keep the nose and mouth closed). Foreigners usually wear balaclavas, but they are usually thin and do not keep warm.
The top is a thin T—shirt, a shirt, a thin sweater/sweatshirt, a spacious thick knitted sweater, a down jacket.
The bottom consists of thin underpants, athletic sweatpants made of dense material (in theory, this layer can be replaced with a good thick warm thermal underwear), relatively thick winter trousers.
Shoes — thin socks, warm, spacious socks and winter shoes (felt boots / boots / shoes made of animal fur or modern expedition winter boots; it is important to remember that the shoe size should be one or two sizes larger than the actual size in order for there to be air between the socks and shoes; more air means more heat).

In the city itself, it is better not to wear all of these clothes, as you will spend most of your time indoors and in the car. In short, according to the situation. The buildings are very hot. When traveling on the route, they usually sit without a down jacket and even take off their sweaters.

What to take with you:

thermos flasks, at least 2 pairs;
wool socks;
thermal underwear;
fleece underwear;
Polartec type fleece jumper/sweatshirt (preferably with a high collar);
jacket (down jacket/PrimaLoft/ClimaShield);
warm pants (down/PrimaLoft/ClimaShield);
warm shoes are one or two sizes larger than the actual ones (felt boots, classic boots, Baffin-type boots);
scarf;
balaclava;
a warm hat (if the jacket has a hood, then a thick knitted hat is enough);
head lamp;
woolen mittens/PrimaLoft/ClimaShield;
thin fleece gloves;
personal hygiene products;
medicines;
slippers for overnight stays (preferably warm);
one big backpack. A large suitcase or a solid suitcase is not practical;
One small backpack;
lots of backup batteries for photo/video cameras (batteries run out quickly in the cold);
headphones;
an external battery (powerbank) for recharging gadgets (in cars, all connectors may be occupied).

Attention! To travel along the Yakutsk — Magadan route, additionally take waterproof warm shoes for Magadan.

For a trip in March, focus on the temperature range -20 ° C ...-45 ° C.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Dec, 2026 – 31 Mar, 2027

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30 Dec, 2026 – 9 Jan, 2027 11 days 10 nights

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30 Jan – 9 Feb, 2027 11 days 10 nights

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20 Feb – 2 Mar, 2027 11 days 10 nights

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