14 days on the islands: Sakhalin — Kunashir — Shikotan

Let's go on a trip to the magical Kuril Islands! 

You will immerse yourself in the world of grandiose volcanoes, enjoy the thermal springs at the Mendeleev volcano, walk along the outlandish coasts, see the most beautiful coves, grottos and bird markets, feel the atmosphere of Cape Columnar – a place where sky and sea merge, and basalt columns seem to grow right out of the water. 

The trip will be not only informative, but also delicious – you will taste local delicacies and enjoy hot lunches in nature.

This is just a small part of what awaits you! Are you ready to plunge into this exciting adventure?

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
14 Days
13 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 22 June – 5 July
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 3 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Sea kayaking
During the boat trip, you will admire the coves with sandy beaches surrounded by steep cliffs and protruding capes.
Gastronomic delights
Delight your taste buds with delicious Sakhalin fish soup, Far Eastern delicacies and caviar
Thermal springs
Relax and recuperate in the relaxing hot baths
Scenic spots
Enjoy the atmosphere in the places where the film "Robinson Crusoe" was shot, and you will feel yourself at the edge of the world.
Volcanic heritage
You will see how physico-chemical processes have created extraordinary columnar structures in the form of five-hexagonal columns.
Atmospheric fumarole field
Take a walk among the peculiar portals into the bowels of the earth, which create the impression that you are on another planet.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. City Sightseeing Tour

    Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Meeting at the airport.

    If arrival is at 09:15, then transfer to the hotel, we leave our things.

    Free time ~2.5-3 hours.

    Please keep in mind that check-in at the hotel is at 14:00. Early check-in can be booked and paid in advance, if necessary.

    If arrival is at 12:30, then we immediately go to the restaurant.

    Welcome lunch at one of the best Japanese restaurants.

    Sightseeing bus tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the capital of the Sakhalin region.

    A modern, beautiful city with a history.

    Return to the hotel.

    Dinner (on your own).

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  • Day 2 - The bay is Quiet. The island Is Noticeable. The eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
  • Day 3 - Cape Bird and Cape Giant Jeep Tour
  • Day 4 - Departure by boat to Kunashir
  • Day 5 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Kurilsk. Fumarole field and thermal springs of the Mendeleev volcano
  • Day 6 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. White Monks Rocks
  • Day 7 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 8 - Departure by boat to Shikotan Island
  • Day 9 - Jeep tour of the most iconic places of Shikotan with local hiking
  • Day 10 - Sea kayaking trip. Cape Trident. Dimitrov Bay and Airfield
  • Day 11 - Mount Shikotan. Departure to Sakhalin
  • Day 12 - A day on the ship and arrival on Sakhalin
  • Day 13 - Free day on Sakhalin
  • Day 14 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour provides hiking routes of moderate difficulty, including those with constant climb, as well as jeep rides.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels, a ship cabin and a motel. 

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 239,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy on the tour is 40,000 rubles.

Additional payments on Kunashir are optional (increased comfort level of accommodation):

  • for a double suite at the Flagship hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person. (3 nights);
  • for a single room in the Iceberg 2 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person. (3 nights);
  • for a double suite at the Iceberg 2/Iceberg 1 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person. (3 nights).
4* hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk or The cabin or 5 nights
4* hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

The tour provides accommodation for 5 nights in a 4* hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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Another option
The cabin

The tour provides accommodation in a four-person cabin of the motor ship Igor Farkhutdinov (on Kunashir) and the motor ship Pavel Leonov (on Sakhalin). 

Port fees and bed linen on the ship are included in the price of the tour.

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Another option
Ostrovnoy Motel

Ostrovnoy Motel offers accommodation on the picturesque island of Shikotan. 

The hotel offers:

  • buffet buffet;
  • mini-kitchens on each floor for comfortable cooking;
  • private laundry for the convenience of guests;
  • Internet;
  • recreation room and luggage storage;
  • rooms of two categories.
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The Flagship Hotel 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 3 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
14 days 13 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • airport – hotel – airport transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at the 4 hotel*;
  • tour guide services;
  • meals specified in the program, including three meals a day on Kunashir and Shikotan;
  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Korsakov Port – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • accommodation on Shikotan at the Ostrovnoy Motel;
  • kayak and equipment rental;
  • port charges;
  • bed linen on the ship;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accompanying instructors- guides on the routes;
  • Kurilsky Nature Reserve pass;
  • border pass to Kunashir Island and Shikotan Island.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • tickets (the price is preliminary, the exact price will be announced in April):
    • tickets to Korsakov – Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Malokurilskoye, Malokurilskoye - Korsakov (four–person cabin) - 37 500 rub.;
  • meals on the ship;
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • additional payment for an increased comfort level of living on Kunashir (optional);
  • dinners in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
  • early check-in and late check-out of hotels;
  • medical insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • lightweight headdress for sun protection;
  • trekking waterproof sneakers/boots (Gore-Tex), or treated with a water repellent + a replaceable pair of shoes;
  • comfortable sports sandals with a rigid fixation on the foot, in which it is convenient to walk on water and stones (necessary on the route Tikhaya Bay, for visiting thermal springs / baths on the islands of Kunashir and Iturup);
  • sports trousers are comfortable for trekking (2 pairs). It is also preferable to have waterproof trousers. It is especially convenient on the side zippers to quickly put on over sweatpants if necessary. They are light and do not take up space at all;
  • comfortable, lightweight, wind and moisture proof(!) jacket;
  • warm clothes: sweater, fleece jacket or similar warm clothes;
  • T-shirt with short or long sleeves with moisture-repellent properties for trekking;
  • lightweight cotton clothing: shorts/capris, T-shirts;
  • bathing suit;
  • socks are warm and thick;
  • a small travel towel (quick-drying);
  • a small backpack of 25-30 liters for one-day radial routes for water, photo/video equipment, swimsuit, towel, raincoat, etc. It is necessary to have a waterproof backpack cover;
  • sunscreen and sunglasses;
  • a sunscreen adapted for you with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 units;
  • plastic water bottle for routes;
  • gloves;
  • telescopic poles for hiking (personal necessity);
  • photo/video equipment;
  • mosquito and tick repellents (personal necessity).
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Dates and Prices

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    22 Jun – 5 Jul 14 days 13 nights
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