A trip to Sakhalin, Kunashir and Shikotan

Feel the powerful energy of the Pacific Ocean, stroll through the fumarole field and enjoy the gastronomic delights — all this is possible on this fascinating tour.

You will visit the iconic places of Sakhalin, Kunashir and Shikotan, admire the picturesque coves and capes, go to two volcanoes and swim in wild thermal springs.

An unforgettable experience is guaranteed!

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 18 – 29 August
    • 8 – 19 September
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 15 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

Jeep tour of Shikotan
Visit Cape World's Edge, the filming locations of the film "Robinson Crusoe" and the lighthouse of Spanberg
Volcanoes of Kunashir
Admire the fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano and the lakes of the Golovnin volcano
Picturesque cape
You will see the basalt lava, which froze millions of years ago in the form of five-hexagonal columns.
Boat trip
Take a boat trip across the Sea of Okhotsk and, if you're lucky, see dolphins and killer whales.
Getting to know Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Take part in a sightseeing tour of the modern and beautiful capital of the Sakhalin region
Variety of tastes
You will taste fish soup with red fish, Far Eastern delicacies, caviar, as well as tea with herbs and Sakhalin sweets.

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).

  • Day 2 - The bay is Quiet. The island Is Noticeable. The eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
  • Day 3 - Departure by boat to Kunashir
  • Day 4 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Kurilsk. 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 by boat to Shikotan Island
  • Day 8 - Jeep tour of the most iconic places of Shikotan with local hiking
  • Day 9 - Mount Shikotan. Departure to Sakhalin
  • 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, as well as jeep rides.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale

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

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 188,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy on the tour is 31,200 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 4 nights

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

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The Flagship Hotel 1 night
The cabin 2 nights
Ostrovnoy Motel 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
12 days 11 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;
  • 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, Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Malokurilskoye, Malokurilskoye – Korsakov motor ship (four–person cabin) - 44,000 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 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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    18 – 29 Aug 12 days 11 nights
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