Yakutsk to Magadan via Oymyakon

The World’s Coldest Winter Adventure Road Trip

Let’s experience the greatest fun on the winter road trip from Yakutsk to Magadan via Oymyakon, the coldest inhabited place on Earth. We continue arranging the world’s coldest travel on Siberia’s Kolyma road! Join us!

Location

Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk
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$2,514
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 19 – 27 March, 2025
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Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Red sky
Oymyakon
Visit the world’s coldest inhabited place located in Russia
Reindeer
Visit to reindeer herders winter camp with reindeer sleigh ride
GULAG
See remains of GULAG Camps existed in the Soviet Union
Magadan City
Visit the sea port that was established for accepting boats with GULAG inmates

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Yakutsk – Khandyga. Ice crossings and historical and architectural museum in the village of Cherkekh

    Travel by car from Yakutsk to Khandyga, 432 km, 8–10 hours on the road.

    With the crossing of the Lena and Aldan rivers on ice crossings.

    Stops along 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 in the evening.

    Accommodation in a private apartment-type hotel (double occupancy).

    Meals in the cafe are at your own expense.

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  • Day 2 - Trip from Khandyga to the Gulag camps
  • Day 3 - Khandyga – Oymyakon. Travel photo shoot
  • Day 4 - Oymyakon. Stele "Pole of Cold". Ice fishing. Evening of Yakut culture
  • Day 5 - Oymyakon – Tomtor – Ust-Nera. Horse farm, ice tunnel complex and reindeer herders base
  • Day 6 - Ust-Nera – Susuman. Abandoned village of Kadykchan
  • Day 7 - Susuman – Magadan
  • Day 8 - Magadan
  • Day 9 - Departure from Magadan
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in Khandyga (twin room), Oymyakon (twin), Ust Nera (single/twin), Susuman (single) on the way to Magadan.

Accommodation in Yakutsk and Magadan is not included (if not ordered additionally).

Group trip package price:

In a group of 3-10 travelers on 2/3 transports = 2 823 EUR per person.

For private trips, please, request the quote. Final cost depends on the route, the quantity of days en route, and the list of ordered services.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Yakutsk

Included in price

  • visa support (Letter of Invitation);
  • airport-hotel transfer in Yakutsk and hotel-airport transfer in Magadan;
  • transport/s and all transport-related expenses en route Yakutsk – Oymyakon — Magadan;
  • 1 guide (tour leader) for the Yakutsk – Oymyakon – Magadan trip;
  • accommodation in Khandyga (twin room), Oymyakon (2-3 bed accommodation), Ust Nera (twin), Susuman (double) on the way to Magadan;
  • 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch at Oymyakon family’s;
  • “Oymyakon – Pole of Cold” Certificate;
  • activity program (ice fishing on the Indigirka River, visits to Yakutian horse breeding farm, winter base of reindeer herders, ice cave tunnel w/ huge crystals in Tomtor (Chyskhan residence), the Sakha culture evening at the cultural center in Oymyakon);
  • 5-hr city tour in Magadan and the bays of the Sea of Okhotsk (w/ entry ticket to one museum in Magadan);
  • warm clothes rental (jacket and boots if available on tour days).

Paid extra

  • travel & health insurance policy (obligatory for all to get a Russian tourist visa);
  • air tickets to Yakutsk and from Magadan;
  • accommodation in Yakutsk (if not ordered additionally);
  • accommodation in Magadan (if not ordered additionally);
  • food en route between Yakutsk and Magadan – approx. ±20 EUR day/person;
  • food at restaurants in Yakutsk – approx. ±50 EUR day/person;
  • food at restaurants in Magadan – approx. ±60 EUR day/person;
  • non-included transport service in Yakutsk before the start of the tour;
  • non-included guide service in Yakutsk before the start of the tour;
  • day excursions out of Yakutsk before the start of the tour;
  • personal medical & travel insurance;
  • tips & gratitudes.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the tour price?

Plane and train tickets are not included in the tour price.

You can order it by yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the tour price?

Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Dec, 2024 – 31 Mar, 2025
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  • $2,514
    19 – 27 Mar, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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