A trip to Sakhalin Island and Iturup Island

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Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands are lost far in the east of Russia. It's difficult to get to them, but traveling there justifies all the difficulties!

You will have a rest in the thermal springs, a trip to Cape Giant, an excursion to the Aniva lighthouse, a walk along the Yankito lava plateau, a trip to the amazing White cliffs.

You will also taste fresh seafood and drive jeeps along the Pacific coast.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Secrets of history

See the beached tugboat Corundum and take a walk through the abandoned Japanese tunnels.

Majestic cliffs

Embark on an exciting jeep tour along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and admire the white cliffs of Iturup Island.

The mighty volcano of Baransky

Take part in an excursion to the foot of the Baransky volcano and take a walk through the thickets of the Kuril bamboo

Yankito Atmospheric Plateau

Take a walk through the frozen lava and take memorable photos

Thermal baths

Relax in the hot springs and feel the harmony with nature.

The legendary lighthouse

Appreciate the beauty of the famous Aniva Lighthouse

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. City tour. Welcome dinner
Welcome to Sakhalin Island!
The day you find new friends.
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Meeting at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport with a guide or company representative.
Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.
Check-in at the hotel from 14:00. Early check-in on request, with additional charge.
15:30 Information meeting in the hotel lobby: all about the upcoming trip.
16:00 Guided tour of the most beautiful and iconic places of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Transfer to the restaurant.
18:30 Welcome seafood dinner at one of the most popular restaurants in the city.
19:30 Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 2 - Departure to O. Iturup. Baransky Volcano Tour
The day when you will feel real relaxation in the thermal springs.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Extract from the hotel.
Free time before departure.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Kurilsk (the time will be known after the publication of the summer schedule).
Excursion to the foot of the Baransky volcano: walks through the thickets of the Kuril bamboo, the old geothermal thermal power plant, the boiling lake "Blue Eye", "island snack" (we can't say more details — surprise), a walk along the Boiling river, evening relaxation in thermal baths.
Dinner at the cafe.
Arrival at the hotel, rest.
Depending on the published departure time, the program will be adjusted. Iturup without changing the composition of the declared objects of visits.
Before departure to O. Iturup free time.
Baransky Volcano is an active volcano on the island of Iturup.
The slopes of the volcano are full of mud, mineral springs and other thermal manifestations.
At the foot of the Baransky volcano is the "Starozavodskoe" fumarole field. The Oceanskaya geothermal station was built next to it. Now there is a road leading here that starts at the Kuril Fish Hatchery.
The geothermal power plant is just over a kilometer from one of the main attractions of these places — the Boiling River.
The famous sources of the Boiling River Stream are the Cauldron and the Blue Lake.

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Day 3 - Kasatka Bay
A day dedicated to history and the Pacific Ocean.
Breakfast.
Jeep tour of the Pacific coast. Along the way we will show you the most beautiful views of the island.
The beached tugboat "Corundum".
The mirrored beach of Kasatka Bay.
Walking along the Pacific coast.
"Journey into the past" — walks through abandoned Japanese tunnels.
Hot lunch on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
There are new hot springs every day! This time, the Baths thermal complex is located on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Dinner at the cafe.
Arrival at the hotel, rest.
Depending on the weather conditions, lunch can be moved to a cafe.
Kasatka Bay: the bay is located on the Pacific coast of the largest island of the Kuril Ridge – on the island of Iturup.
On November 26, 1941, it was in the harbor on the Pacific coast of the island (Hitokappu Bay, now Kasatka Bay) that the Japanese aircraft carrier squadron and escort ships rendezvoused to strike Pearl Harbor. Here, for the first time, the ship's crews learned about the purpose of the campaign, which delighted them, and they spontaneously began firing uncontrollably at the island.
There was a naval base with an airfield on the seashore, where Japanese troops were based. This place is also interesting for the Devil's Rock, in which the Japanese dug a tunnel for a through passage through it. The tunnels have been preserved to this day, and during the tour you can visit them and walk through the rock.

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Day 4 - White rocks. Black rocks and black sand
A day dedicated to the legendary White Cliffs.
Breakfast.
Jeep tour along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Jeep tour along the White Cliffs of Prostor Bay.
A walk through the Grand Canyon of White Rocks. The coast, where all the sand is magnetic.
Hot lunch on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Relax in the thermal springs in the middle of the "Hot Waters" forest.
Dinner at the cafe.
Arrival at the hotel, rest.
Depending on the weather conditions, lunch can be moved to a cafe.
The white rocks are a stunning creation of the elements in nature. The mountains, stretching for 28 kilometers along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, consisting of soft pumice stone formed after a volcanic eruption, are striking in their beauty.
The emerald greenery that framed the resulting composition gives this place a special charm. The pumice stone has undergone severe erosion under the influence of storms of the Sea of Okhotsk, rains and numerous small rivers and streams, which eventually formed bizarre and amazing rock shapes.
The sand of the coastal strip is mixed: white quartz and black titanium-magnetite. Probably, its unusual dark gray color is formed from their connection.

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Day 5 - The Yankito Lava Plateau. Departure to Sakhalin
A day dedicated to the fire element.
Breakfast.
Extract from the hotel.
Jeep tour to the Yankito lava plateau.
A walk through the frozen lava.
A photo stop.
Departure to the airport, check-in for the flight.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (the time will be known after the publication of the summer schedule).
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner on your own.
Depending on the published departure time, the program will be adjusted. Iturup without changing the composition of the declared objects of visits.
The Yankito lava Plateau is a frozen volcanic lava formed on the seashore as a result of a volcanic eruption. The bizarre shapes of the formed rocks add a special charm to this place.

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Day 6 - Aniva Lighthouse
A day dedicated to the legendary Aniva Lighthouse.
Breakfast at the hotel in a lunch box format.
06:00 Departure to Novikovo settlement.
08:45 Arrival in Novikovo village.
Briefing, boarding the boats and departure to Aniva Lighthouse.
10:30 Arrival at the lighthouse, inspection of the lighthouse from the sea.
12:00 Departure to Cape Marble, disembarkation, inspection, lunch.
13:30 Departure to Novikovo settlement.
14:30 Arrival in Novikovo settlement, disembarkation, departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
16:30 Arrival at the hotel, free time.
Dinner on your own.
Please note!
An excursion to the Aniva lighthouse is carried out as part of the national team.
A boat tour to the Aniva Lighthouse is carried out on inflatable rubber boats.
Depending on the weather conditions, the arrival and departure times from the lighthouse may vary.
Disembarkation at the lighthouse is prohibited due to technical and restoration work.
The Aniva Lighthouse was installed during the Karafuto governorate in 1939 on a small Sivuchya rock, near the inaccessible rocky Cape Aniva. The height of the tower is 31 meters.
The Aniva Lighthouse is a unique historical site, which is the most complex technical structure in the whole of Sakhalin and one of the most interesting achievements of the world practice of lighthouse construction at that time.
Built during Japanese rule on Sakhalin and successfully fulfilling its mission during the Soviet period, the Aniva Lighthouse is currently one of the main business cards of the Sakhalin Region.

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Day 7 - Cape Giant and Cape Bird
A day dedicated to the sea, the forest and the stone creations of nature.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Departure to Cape Bird and Cape Giant.
The road along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and further along the forest road.
12:00 Arrival at the parking place.
12:00-13:30 Walking tour along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, sightseeing of Cape Bird.
13:30 Hot lunch with seafood.
15:00 Gathering.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
18:30 Arrival at the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Cape Bird and Cape Giant are one of the main natural attractions of Sakhalin. A special feature of the site is the unique rock formations located along the coast and carved by natural forces.
These architectural structures of nature are located in picturesque coves, where on one side there is an endless sea, and on the other side there are mountains with dense taiga forest. Here you can fully feel the power and beauty of Sakhalin nature.

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Day 8 - Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel.
Extract from the hotel.
A visit to the fish market (possible only upon departure after 11:00).
Transfer to the airport.
Check-in for the flight.
Departure.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel and guest house.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – double/single room at the Mega Palace hotel 4 stars (TWIN or DOUBLE room);
Kurilsk:
- for arrivals on July 6 – 13, July 18 – 25, August 2 – 9, August 8 – 15, September 4 – 11 — double/single accommodation in the guest house "Camellia" (TWIN or DOUBLE room, room amenities);
- for arrivals on July 27 – August 3, August 17 – 24 — double/single accommodation in the guest house "Yuki Kotan" (TWIN or DOUBLE room, room amenities);

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the chosen accommodation and dates of the tour:

1.For arrivals on dates 6 – 13 July, 18 – 25 July, 2 – 9 August, 8 – 15 August, 4 – 11 September:

189,900 rubles/person – for double occupancy;
232,500 rubles/person – for single occupancy.

2.For arrivals on the dates July 27 – August 3, August 17 – 24:

205,000 rubles/person – for double occupancy;
246,600 rubles/person – for single occupancy.

The Mega Palace Hotel is located on the Far Eastern Russian island of Sakhalin, at the foot of the Susunai Mountains. The city center is 1.2 km away.

The multi-storey hotel offers modern rooms and apartments with antique-style furniture. All rooms are equipped with beds, a large table where you can work or tidy up. There is a cable TV, a safe. The bathroom has all the necessary plumbing, towels, cosmetics.

There is a tea set and a mini-bar in the rooms. The Marquis Restaurant serves Russian, European and Japanese cuisine, while Serbian cuisine can be enjoyed at the Grill on the Sky Restaurant. There is also an Asian cuisine restaurant "Asia" and a Japanese BamBoo restaurant. Guests can relax at the Duke Karaoke Bar.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the program (three meals a day on Iturup, on Sakhalin – welcome dinner, lunch during the tour, breakfast at the hotel);
Sakhalin Island tour service;
escort by a guide driver on Iturup;
habitation:
- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – double/single room at the Mega Palace hotel 4 stars (TWIN or DOUBLE room);
- Kurilsk:
  - for arrivals on July 6 – 13, July 18 – 25, August 2 – 9, August 8 – 15, September 4 – 11 — double/single accommodation in the guest house "Camellia" (TWIN or DOUBLE room, room amenities);
  - for arrivals on July 27 – August 3, August 17 – 24 — double/single accommodation in the guest house "Yuki Kotan" (TWIN or DOUBLE room, room amenities);
accident insurance (coverage up to 2,000,000 rubles);
visit to the thermal springs.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
flight Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — the cost is being specified;
early check–in is available on request.;
meals not included in the program.

It's important to know

trekking shoes (preferably not wet) with good foot fixation;
sportswear is comfortable for cross-country hiking trails;
windbreaker;
change of clothes and shoes;
wet and windproof suit;
photo camera;
a remedy for mosquito and tick bites;
gloves;
swimsuit;
flip-flops;
trekking poles are optional.

Dates and Prices

$2,590

6 – 13 Jul 8 days 7 nights

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18 – 25 Jul 8 days 7 nights

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$2,796

27 Jul – 3 Aug 8 days 7 nights

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$2,590

2 – 9 Aug 8 days 7 nights

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8 – 15 Aug 8 days 7 nights

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17 – 24 Aug 8 days 7 nights

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4 – 11 Sep 8 days 7 nights

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Elena

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28 Nov, 2024

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An incredible tour! Sakhalin and Iturup are breathtaking, almost like stepping onto another planet with completely different landscapes. The tour’s organization was excellent—everything was well-planned, seamless, and coordinated. The food prepared during the trip was absolutely delicious. A special mention goes to the guides and staff for their remarkable dedication to the tourists and their work overall. These are truly people who are passionate about what they do—individuals with kind hearts and genuine respect for all living things.
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This tour operator is great! I wish every tour company were just as awesome!