A one-day trip to the majestic rocks of Yakutia

Immerse yourself in the magic of winter Yakutia. This one-day excursion tour to the famous Lena Pillars is the best introduction to the harsh and beautiful land. You will enjoy breathtaking winter landscapes, ancient caves, millennia-old rock paintings, and historical sites that come alive in the guide’s stories.

📌 A custom 2-day program is available upon request.

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✨ What’s special?

Unique season — the trip is available only from late November to April, when the Lena Pillars appear in their icy grandeur.
Riding on the ice of the Lena — part of the route is by snowmobile over the frozen river (late November – February, or in spring when snowdrifts occur).
Ancient petroglyphs — rock carvings about 4,000 years old (accessible from February to April when there is an ice road).
Authentic Yakutia — Yakut villages, horses and cows of a unique indigenous breed, the site of the ‘Ysyakh’ celebration.
Ascent to a height of 200 m — a panorama that will take your breath away.

📌 Tour details

🗺️ Tour route: Yakutsk – Lena Pillars – Yakutsk
⏱️ Duration: 1 day
👥 Number of participants: 1–80 people
📍 Start: Yakutsk, hotel

🏷️ 📅 Tour price and dates

📅 Tour dates

📅 • Individually upon request, any day (late November–April)
📅 • Dates may change depending on the season and weather

🏷️ Tour price:

🙋‍♀️ Tour price per person:

For a group of 10–35 people – 12,500 RUB/person (discounts available for large groups of 15+).
For a group of 4–9 people – 13,500 RUB/person.
From February if there is an ice road — minus 1,000 RUB/person.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Tour price per group:

Group of 2–3 people – 45,000 RUB per group (from February with ice road — 41,000)
Individual 1 person – 42,000 RUB/group (from February with ice road — 38,000)

⏱️ Tour itinerary

8:00 – 13:00
Meeting with the guide in your hotel lobby and departure to the Lena Pillars Nature Park.
Route: Yakutsk – Lena Pillars (220 km, estimated travel time – 4 hours).

❄️ Important note:
From December to mid-February, part of the route (3 km) is covered by snowmobile on the ice of the Lena River. In spring, strong winds may cover the road to the Pillars with snow — in that case, a similar section is traversed by snowmobile.

Along the way — stops at the most scenic and historical sites of the Khangalassky District:

🏞️ Ancient caves and prehistoric rock paintings about 4,000 years old (accessible when there is an ice road, usually from February to April)
🎉 The area where the national Yakut holiday ‘Ysyakh’ is celebrated
🧊 Road over the frozen surface of the great Lena River — one of the largest rivers in the world
🐎 Yakut villages, as well as a chance to see horses and cows of the unique Yakut breed

12:00 – Lunch (bring your own or at a café along the way). Meals are not included in the tour price.

Arrival in the village of Batamay – transfer to a snowmobile and a ride to the opposite bank of the Lena River to the famous Lena Pillars (3 km).

The Lena Pillars are a unique natural monument and a record of the geological history of the Siberian Platform. They amaze everyone who first finds themselves on the great Siberian river Lena, which has carved its valley into the Prilenskoye Plateau of Central Siberia.
The pillars stretch for 35 km with small interruptions. For almost 200 km, isolated cliffs appear separately — against a background of scree or forested green slopes.
The height of the Lena Pillars reaches about 200 m — the depth of the Lena River valley’s incision into the Prilenskoye Plateau.

13:00 – 16:00
⛰️ Ascent of the Lena Pillars. Guided tour, free time, and of course, a stunning photo shoot against the backdrop of the winter giants.

16:00 – 21:00
🚗 Departure along the route: Labydya area → Yakutsk (220 km).

21:00
🏨 Arrival in Yakutsk. Transfer to the hotel.

✅ ❌ What’s included and what’s not included

✅ Included

All transportation services (including car and snowmobile)
Accompanying guide service throughout the tour
Excursions (as per program)
Entrance tickets to museums and tourist sites (as per program)

❌ Not included

Personal expenses of tourists
Souvenirs
Meals, alcoholic beverages
Additional bonuses (tips) for the guide and driver
Warm winter suit and felt boots (on request, subject to availability, at extra charge — 1,500 RUB/person)

🔔 Important information and conditions:

📌 Note:

Time marks in the itinerary are APPROXIMATE and depend on weather and other factors.
The program may be adjusted depending on the date and time of tourists’ arrival, and the tour operator reserves the right, at its own discretion, to change visited sites (museums and cultural objects), accommodations, and insignificantly adjust the travel schedule.
Copying, distribution, or other use of the tour program without the author’s written permission is prohibited.

💳 Booking and payment conditions:

The tour is considered booked upon payment of a deposit of 30% of the tour price by bank transfer to the account of Chuchuna LLC on the basis of a contract.
The balance is paid by wire transfer no later than 28 calendar days before the tour start, unless other deadlines or payment methods are agreed additionally.