8 days on the islands: Kunashir — Shikotan

Immerse yourself in the world of pristine nature and volcanic wonders!

An atmospheric fumarole field, lakes in the volcano's caldera, the fantastic Cape Columnar on Kunashir and Cape Edge of the World on Shikotan are waiting for you.

Incredible seascapes, bathing in thermal springs, vivid adventures and unforgettable emotions. The Kuril Islands are a place where the elements dictate their rules, and every day brings new discoveries.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 20 – 27 August
    • 10 – 17 September
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 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

Mysterious fumaroles
You will see how jets of hot gas escape from the bowels of the earth, creating landscapes as if from another planet.
Rest and recovery
You can swim in the lake, which is located in the caldera of the volcano.
Columnar Cape
Marvel at the grandeur of the columns, as if carved by a skilled craftsman, and hear the music of the waves.
Delicious cuisine
You can enjoy a fragrant fish soup in the cozy parking lot.
An exciting jeep tour
Embark on an interesting route through the most iconic places of Shikotan with local hiking
Atmospheric Lighthouse
From the boat you can admire the famous Aniva lighthouse.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure by boat to Kunashir Island

    09:00 Transfer to Korsakov port.

    Registration on the ship.

    12:00 Departure of the motor ship "Igor Farkhutdinov" to the island of Kunashir.

    The vessel 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.

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  • Day 2 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Kurilsk. Fumarole field and thermal springs of the Mendeleev volcano
  • Day 3 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. White Monks Rocks
  • Day 4 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 5 - Departure of the ship to Shikotan Island. Arrival at Shikotan
  • Day 6 - Jeep tour of the most iconic places of Shikotan with local hiking
  • Day 7 - Mount Shikotan. Departure to Sakhalin
  • Day 8 - Arrival on Sakhalin Island
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

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

The tour provides accommodation along the route:

  • 2 nights on the ship (four-bed cabin with amenities);
  • 3 nights in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • 2 nights at the Ostrovnoy motel on Shikotan.

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

Double roomSurcharge for single occupancy throughout the tour
136 00016 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 – 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).
The Flagship Hotel 3 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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The cabin 2 nights
Ostrovnoy Motel 2 nights

Tour conditions

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

Included in price

  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Korsakov Port – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • meals specified in the program, including three meals a day on Kunashir and Shikotan;
  • accommodation on Shikotan at the Ostrovnoy Motel;
  • 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 for Korsakov – Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Malokurilskoye, Malokurilskoye – Korsakov (four–person cabin) - 44,000 rubles/person.;
  • meals on the ship;
  • 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).
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Dates and Prices

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    20 – 27 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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