A trip to Sakhalin and Kunashir islands

Embark on an unforgettable journey through beautiful Sakhalin and Kunashir! Unspoilt landscapes, majestic volcanoes, hot springs and the mighty Pacific Ocean await you here. 

This tour is a great opportunity to touch the true wonder of nature, taste the delicious seafood and feel the powerful energy of the mysterious lands.

Location

Russia, Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 15 – 26 July
    • 23 August – 3 September
    • 16 – 27 September
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The Magic of Columnar
Visit one of the most mysterious places in Kunashir, where basalt columns seem to have been carved by a skilled craftsman.
Picturesque Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Enjoy the beauty of the Sakhalin Oblast capital and have dinner at an authentic Japanese restaurant.
Stone Giants
You will see majestic stone arches, columns and giant kekurs created by the sea and the wind.
The Breath of the Earth
Head to the fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano, where hot gases escape from the depths, reminding of the hidden power of nature.
Unusual lakes
See the volcanic crater lakes Boiling and Hot – one with mud cauldrons and hot steam, and in the other you can swim
The animal world
Get the opportunity to watch seals, and if you're lucky, killer whales and dolphins.

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, leave your 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).

    5 more photos
  • 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. The southeastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. Jeep Tour
  • Day 4 - Departure to Kunashir
  • Day 5 - Parking on the island of Shikotan. Arrival on Kunashir. A walk along the Pacific coast
  • Day 6 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of the Mendeleev volcano
  • Day 7 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 8 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. White Monks Rocks
  • Day 9 - Departure to Sakhalin. Stop at Shikotan
  • Day 10 - A day on the ship and arrival on Sakhalin
  • Day 11 - Free day
  • Day 12 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

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

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and a cabin on the ship.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 177,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy on the tour is 27,000 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 – 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).
4* hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 5 nights

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

The cabin 2 nights
The Flagship Hotel 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
12 days 11 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • airport – hotel – airport transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in hotel 4*;
  • tour guide services;
  • meals specified in the program, including three meals a day on Kunashir;
  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Korsakov Port – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • 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 the Korsakov – Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Korsakov motor ship (four–person cabin) - 24,000 rubles.;
  • 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 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

  • $2,157
    15 – 26 Jul 12 days 11 nights
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  • $2,098
    23 Aug – 3 Sep 12 days 11 nights
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  • $2,169
    16 – 27 Sep 12 days 11 nights
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