Day tour to the Lena Pillars (Winter) (13 hours)
The Lena Pillars are a spectacular rock formation which runs for approximately 40 kilometres and reaches heights of 300 metres. The highest concentration of pillars is between the villages of Petrovskoe and Tit-Ary. These wonderful, naturally-created rocks resemble more man-made structures such as towers, arches, cathedrals and castles and you can’t help but be amazed. Sometimes you can even see what figures depicted in the rocks look like.
The pillars are thought to have been created 400,000 years ago. Today the whole area is protected by UNESCO as the Lena Pillars World Heritage Site.
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8:00
Departure from Yakutsk to the village of Batamai. During the transfer you will enjoy beautiful views of winter Yakutia. You will have a short break to look at ancient rock paintings and a grotto. A part of your route will pass over the frozen River Lena, which becomes a road in winter and significantly cuts the travelling time. (Distance: 180km)
13:00
Arrival in Batamai – this small settlement is located directly opposite the Lena Pillars. From here you can only cross the Lena by snowmobile, as a car cannot travel over the ice ridges which are formed on the frozen river. You won't have to drive the snowmobiles yourself as an experienced driver will take you across. You will sit in a special trailer attached to the snowmobile and this bumpy ride will be the coldest part of your trip. It takes around 20 minutes to cross one of the largest rivers in the world. (Distance: 4.5km)
Upon arrival in the National Park you will have lunch in a heated cabin.
You will then have free time to walk around this amazing place – you can walk along the pillars on the frozen river or climb to the top via a staircase, but bear in mind that in case of bad weather the staircase can be difficult to use or even dangerous.
16:00
Return to Batamai on the snowmobiles. (Distance: 4.5km)
16:30
Transfer to Yakutsk. It will already be getting dark as you begin your trip back. (Distance: 180km)
21:30
Arrival in Yakutsk.
Important info
- Transfer: Yakutsk – Batamai – Yakutsk
- Transfer on snowmobile across the River Lena
- Packed lunch with Yakut national food
- Gratuities (optional)
- It is possible to go to the Lena Pillars on the winter route across the frozen Lena from December to April.
- The most popular time for this trip is when it is at its coldest in December and January. The average temperature then is -38 to -42.
- As Yakutia experiences extremely cold temperatures in winter you must be dressed properly for the trip – layers are important.
- Your meal will consist of a packed lunch.
- We recommend you take extra batteries for your camera as the cold temperatures mean the batteries run out quicker.
- Accompaniment of a guide-translator is not included in the price. Cost of guide service: USD 150. The tour is available in other languages upon request.
Sights included in program
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2 person - US$ 670 (US$ 335 per person)
3 person - US$ 705 (US$ 235 per person)
4 person - US$ 708 (US$ 177 per person)
5 person - US$ 1115 (US$ 223 per person)
6 person - US$ 1116 (US$ 186 per person)
7 person - US$ 1414 (US$ 202 per person)
8 person - US$ 1416 (US$ 177 per person)
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