7 days on the islands: Shikotan — Kunashir

We invite you to an exciting journey through the beautiful Kuril Islands!

Majestic volcanoes, wild thermal springs, the endless Pacific Ocean and hot al fresco dining await you here.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 23 – 29 September
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    1 night
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

The fascinating atmosphere
You will feel the magic of the place where basalt lava flowed to the sea millions of years ago as a result of the eruption of the Mendeleev volcano.
Picturesque expanses
You will find yourself at Cape World's Edge, where the Pacific Ocean stretches for thousands of kilometers.
Thermal springs
Plunge into the warm waters of wild thermal springs, relax and replenish your energy
Jeep Adventures
Take off-road vehicles to the most beautiful places and fill the gallery with great photos
Kitchen on the campfire
Try the delicious Sakhalin fish soup cooked right on the campfire
Majestic volcanoes
You will pass through bamboo to the fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano, where you will see amazing "portals into the bowels of the earth"

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure by boat to Shikotan Island

    09:00 Transfer to Korsakov port. Registration on the ship.

    12:00 Departure of the Pavel Leonov motor ship to Shikotan Island.

    The ship leaves the port of Korsakov and follows the coastline of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula for 4 hours.

    You can see the Aniva Lighthouse from aboard the ship, and dolphins and killer whales are likely to be seen during the passage through the Sea of Okhotsk.

    Lunch and dinner on the boat in a cafe (on your own).

  • Day 2 - Arrival at Shikotan Island. Jeep tour of the island's most iconic sites with local hiking
  • Day 3 - Mount Shikotan. Departure to Kunashir
  • Day 4 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of the Mendeleev volcano
  • Day 5 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. White Monks Rocks
  • Day 6 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 7 - Departure to Sakhalin Island
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour provides hiking trails of moderate difficulty, including climbing, as well as jeep rides.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation along the route:

  • 1 night on the ship (four-person cabin with amenities);
  • 4 nights in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • 1 night at the Ostrovnoy Motel on Shikotan.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

Double roomSurcharge for single occupancy
129 00013 000

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

  • for a double suite at the Flagship Hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 9,000 rubles/person (4 nights);
  • for a single room at the Iceberg 2 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 9,000 rubles/person (4 nights);
  • for a double suite at the Iceberg 2/Iceberg 1 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 9,000 rubles/person (4 nights).
The Flagship Hotel 4 nights

The Flagship Hotel has 7 rooms.

Breakfast is served in the village cafe, as there is no separate restaurant.

For an additional fee, you can choose an increased level of comfort – a double suite (with amenities).

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Cabin 1 night
Ostrovnoy Motel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 3 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Korsakov Port/Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport transfer;
  • accommodation on Shikotan at the Ostrovnoy Motel;
  • meals specified in the program (three meals a day on Shikotan and Kunashir);
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • port charges;
  • bed linen on the ship;
  • kayak and equipment rental;
  • 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):
    • ticket to Korsakov – Malokurilskoye, Malokurilskoye – Yuzhno-Kurilsk (four-person cabin) and Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – 43,000 rubles/person.;
  • meals not specified in the program or specified "independently";
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • additional payment for an increased comfort level of living on Kunashir (optional);
  • early check-in and late check-out;
  • 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 mandatory 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).
Safety Memo
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is accident insurance included?
What documents are required to obtain a pass to the Kuril Islands?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

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    23 – 29 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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