Yakutia Legends: Verkhoyansk

Name: Yakutia Legends: Verkhoyansk
Location: Russia

Type:Private

Season:November - March

Duration:7 days

Grade:Moderate Consider some walking (about 2 hours per day).

Destinations:Yakutsk Batagaу Verkhoyansk Batagaу Yakutsk

Rate:from $7,540 USD per person

Want to experience Siberia in winter? There is no better place than Yakutia. Verkhoyansk holds the Guinness world record for the greatest temperature range on Earth. It is the recorded coldest place in the world! Indigenous cultures, homestay in the middle of nowhere, dog sledding, snowmobiling and more once-in-a-lifetime experiences!

Siberian winter & Yakutia local cultures
- Kingdom of Permafrost & the coldest place on Earth
- Sakha people's traditions and beliefs
- Dog sledding & snowmobile safari
- National meal cooking workshop
- Lena Pillars Natural Park & Reserve
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Itinerary

Yakutsk - Batagay -Verkhoyansk - Yakutsk - Khadynga - Oymyakon - Yakutsk

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

Day 1, The heart of Siberia

Day 2, Fly to the wilderness

Day 3, Verkhoyansk adventure

Day 4, Yakutsk

Day 5, Yakutia winter fun

Day 6, Lena Pillars

Day 7, Farewell

Dates & rates

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Inclusions

Accommodation

4 nights in Yakutsk hotel with breakfast included (1 night with early check-in) // 2 nights in Guest house in Batagay // Please note that 5* hotels are not available in this area // Please note homestay is the only option available in Batagay area
Single accommodation in Yakutsk. Shared home stay in Batagay

Meals

5 breakfasts
5 lunches or packed lunches
Including Yakut cuisine welcome dinner on arrival day
2 dinners

Transportation

Transportation as per program
Flights Yakutsk - Batagay - Yakutsk

Activities

Visit Pole of Cold
Dog Sledding
Snowmobile safari
Yakutia sights full day (8 hours) guided tour: Tyoply Klyuch, journey to Kyubyuma through mountain passes of the Verkhoyansk ridges, Tomtor
Lena Pillars National Park tour

Sightseeing

Dedicated local English-speaking guide in all places as per program
Yakutsk full day (8 hours) guided tour: the Atlasovs' ethnocomplex, national purification and blessing ceremony, the "Kingdom of Permafrost" ice tunnel complex, dog sledding on the lake and snowmobile rides to the view deck on the Chochur Muran hill
Yakutsk half day (4 hours) guided tour: сity sightseeing, visits to the frozen ships at river port, fish market // Batagaу and Verkhoyansk full day (8 hours) guided tour: city sightseeing, horse farm

Entrance tickets & visas

Entry tickets to museum in Verkhoyansk and the horse farm // Entry tickets to the Atlasovs', Kingdom of Permafrost, sled dog activity and snowmobiling // Entry tickets to Lena Pillars Nature Park

CHECK OUT WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT TRAVELLING WITH US

Cheryl Moran, Australia: Great tour for seniors couple

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Russia, organised by Discovery Russia. We chose to do a private tour of just under 3 weeks, which included St Petersburg, Kazan, the Golden Ring cities and Moscow.

From the time we arrived late at night in St Petersburg, everything went so smoothly. Discovery Russia didn't miss a beat. The hotels were all very centrally located and met our expectations but we especially loved the Savoy Hotel in Moscow. Every driver and tour guide was on time, cheerful and helpful. The guides were highly educated speakers of English but two guides in particular stood out (probably because we spent the most time with them) - Darya in St Petersburg and Yuriy in the Golden Ring and Moscow. Both were very knowledgeable and made the history come alive, both were able to communicate on a range of subjects, and at no time did either give the impression of following a script.

The friendly 24/7 on ground support from Kristina was of great comfort, but things were so well organised, we had no need for the assistance she offered us each day. The tour we planned with Jenny was very intensive but also took us to many different locations. We had a wonderful time, saw lots of amazing sights, found the Russians we met to be welcoming and helpful, and felt safe and supported throughout.

We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Discovery Russia very highly. Cheryl, Sydney, NSW