Winter Drive From Yakutia To Magadan
Type:Private
Season:December - February
Duration:16 days
Grade:Challenging Mind the daily trekking distances and carry-on bags. Previous trekking/hiking/camping experience is highly desirable. In case of medical emergency, evacuation options are limited by helicopters only.
Destinations:Yakutsk
Batagaу
Verkhoyansk
Batagaу
Khandyga
Oymyakon
Ust-Nera
Susuman
Magadan
Rate:from
$12,350 USD
per person
Everlasting winter. Endless white ice highways instead of roads. Silence and the power of nature beyond imagination surrounds you. First, we explore the indigenous culture of Yakutia, visit the world's Pole of Cold. Then, take off for an outstanding drive through Siberia and the Far East to Soviet Gulag's capital, Magadan. Welcome to the Snow Empire.
Itinerary
Day 1, The Heart of Siberia
Day 2, Discover Yakutia
Day 3, Fly to the Wilderness
Day 4, The Pole of Cold
Day 5, Yakutsk
Day 6, Day at Leisure
Day 7, Lena Pillars
Day 8, Driving through Siberia
Day 9, Driving through Siberia
Day 10, Oymyakon. Pole of Cold N2?
Day 11, Reindeers Winter Camp
Day 12, Drive to Susuman
Day 13, GULAG Tour
Day 14, Discover Magadan
Day 15, Snowmobile Safari
Day 16, Farewell
Dates & rates
Dates & rates
Inclusions
Accommodation
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Only 3* basic hotels availble in the area. 5 nights in a 3* hotel in Yakutsk // 2 nights in a simple guest house in Batagay, 2 rooms with shared kitchen // 1 night in a private house in Khadynga
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2 nights in a private house in Oymyakon // 1 night in an economy hotel in Ust-Nera // 1 night accommodation in Susuman // 3 nights in a 3* hotel in Magadan
Meals
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Breakfasts in hotels in Yakutsk, Oymyakon, Susuman, Ust-Nera and Magadan // All meals in Verkhoyansk
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2 dinners in a hotel in Oymyakon
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1 lunch in a hotel in Oymyakon, 1 lunch in “Chochur Muran” restaurant in Yakutsk, 1 lunchbox from “Chochur Muran” restaurant (on Day 7)
Transportation
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Specially prepared winter vans, fuel and experienced local drivers. Your safety is our priority
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Extra van on Yakutsk - Magadan leg
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Private return airport/train station transfers
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Meet & greet at the airports/train stations
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Private transfers as per program
Sightseeing
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Yakutsk half-day (4 hours) guided tour: сity sightseeing, visits to the frozen ships at river port, fish market
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Visiting cultural centre “Chochur Muran”, Atlasov minor and Ice tunnel complex “Permafrost Kingdom” in Yakutsk
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Visiting a local museum in Verkhoyansk
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Yakutia sights full day (8 hours) guided tour: Khandyga, ice crossing through Lena River, ice crossing through the Aldan River // Lena Pillars Nature Park guided tour
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Oymyakon full day (8 hours) guided tour: visiting the monument “Pole of cold” with obtaining the certificate; photo session with fairy tale character Chyskhaan, the Keeper of cold; subglacial fishing
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Visiting ice tunnels “Chyshaan residency” // Visiting a local museum in Tomptor village // Visiting reindeers winter camp, reindeer riding
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Snowmobile safari
Entrance tickets & visas
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Entrance tickets to all included sightseeing attractions (except optional)
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Russian Visa supporting documents, including an official visa invitation letter, and step-by-step guide on how to apply for your visa
We value your comfort
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Dedicated private local English-speaking guide in Yakutsk
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Escorting English-speaking guide from Yakutsk to Ust-Nera, and from Ust-Nera to Magadan
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Local English-speaking guides throughout the itinerary & 24/7 Discovery Russia on-tour support
Group tour
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Published quote is based on 4 people to go. If there are less or more people in your party, please inquire to requote