Immerse yourself in the world of amazing natural landscapes, volcanoes and unforgettable experiences on a week-long tour to Sakhalin and Iturup! 

You will see breathtaking White Cliffs, have the opportunity to swim in hot springs, stroll along the Yankito lava plateau, appreciate the beauty of the Aniva Lighthouse and explore the picturesque coves. 

This trip can be the most unique chance to discover nature, which conquers at first sight.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
from
$1,708
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Duration
8 Days
7 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 4 – 11 July
    • 22 – 29 July
    • 25 July – 1 August
    • 31 July – 7 August
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque White Cliffs
Enjoy the beauty of nature while traveling along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
Majestic Volcano
You will visit the foot of an active volcano and have the opportunity to swim in hot springs.
Yankito Lava Plateau
Walk through the frozen lava and take spectacular photos.
The legendary lighthouse
Take a motorboat trip to one of Russia's most famous lighthouses
Unusual locations
Admire the beauty of the amber coast and the remains of a Shinto shrine
The fascinating bay of Kasatka
Explore the Pacific coast and feel the power of the elements

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

    12:35 Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

    14:00 Check-in at the Mega Palace hotel 4*.

    14:30 Lunch at the Korean cuisine restaurant. Getting to know the band.

    15:30-17:30 City tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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  • Day 2 - Flight to Kurilsk. The Yankito Plateau
  • Day 3 - White Rocks
  • Day 4 - Kasatka Bay
  • Day 5 - Baransky volcano. Flight to Sakhalin
  • Day 6 - The bay is quiet
  • Day 7 - Aniva Lighthouse
  • Day 8 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    7 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Premium

The tour provides double accommodation at the Mega Palace hotel 4* and the Ostrov Hotel (a room with separate beds).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 139,900 rubles.

Single occupancy in hotels is possible for an additional fee:

  • Ostrov — 14,000 rubles.;
  • Mega Palace hotel 4* — 16 000 rub .
Mega Palace hotel 4* 4 nights

Located on the Far Eastern island of Sakhalin, at the foot of the picturesque Susunai Mountains, this hotel offers its guests various services and amenities.

The multi-storey Mega Palace Hotel offers modern rooms and apartments decorated with antique-style furniture. The rooms are equipped with cable TV, a safe and a minibar.

The spa center offers a fitness center, a hot tub and a sauna to help you relax after a busy day. In the evening, you can enjoy a karaoke bar or visit a nightclub with DJs, where the atmosphere of music and fun reigns.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning. The Marquis restaurant offers the opportunity to enjoy dishes of Russian, European and Japanese cuisine, and the Grill on the Sky restaurant offers Serbian dishes. There is also an Asian cuisine restaurant "Asia" and a Japanese BamBoo restaurant.

To relax after a busy day, you can visit the Duke Karaoke Bar.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel, and the central train station can be reached in 20 minutes by car. It takes 15 minutes to get to the center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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The Ostrov Hotel 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • transfers according to the program;
  • meals included in the program (6 breakfasts, 5 lunches);
  • tour service;
  • double room at Mega Palace hotel 4*;
  • double room at the Ostrov Hotel in Kurilsk (room with separate beds);
  • transfers according to the program:
    • on Sakhalin – a tourist bus;
    • on Iturup there are SUVs with seating for 4 people in 1 car.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • flight Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — the cost is being specified;
  • meals not included in the tour program;
  • single room at the Mega Palace hotel — 16,000 rubles.;
  • single room in the Ostrov hotel — 14,000 rubles.;
  • alcoholic beverages;
  • a visit to the thermal springs of the Baransky volcano, Hot Waters and Baths in accordance with the price list on the day of payment.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Traveling around Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, you need to understand the main thing – the weather is very unstable. During the day, the sun may shine brightly and it may rain heavily. 

Along with the weather, you need to clearly understand that you are traveling in the wild, where there are no prepared trails. In order for the trip to give you maximum pleasure, we have prepared recommendations for you on shoes, clothes and accessories that you will need on the route. 

In our opinion, shoes are the most important thing to start preparing a wardrobe for a trip. For traveling around Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, we advise you to pay attention to the following types of shoes:

1. Comfortable urban shoes. You will need it to travel to and between our islands. You will also need it to move around the city between excursions and during city tours. There are no fundamental features here. Who is comfortable with what. To save space in your suitcase, you can use sneakers as urban shoes, which we will discuss below.

2. Sneakers. This is the most versatile type of shoes for traveling to Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. If you are traveling in Sakhalin and Iturup, sneakers will be enough for you to overcome any route from our combined tours. We advise you to purchase sneakers that can resist moisture and have a good ribbed sole for hiking on slippery ground and crossing small rivers. 

3. Rubber slippers. This type of shoe will be necessary for you to move around the hotel. 

Clothes.

1. Comfortable breathable sweatpants. This is the most popular option of clothes on your feet when traveling on our islands. Please note that the pants should stretch well, have a high fit and let moisture pass from your body. 

2. Shorts. You will need them for simple routes on Sakhalin and Iturup in hot weather. They also allow you to move around the city and in the hotel. 

3. Fleece clothing. We advise you to take one zip-up fleece jacket with you. It can be used as a light jacket in the afternoon and evening in mild weather and worn under a windbreaker in cool weather. In any case, you can always take it off and put it in a backpack if you don't need it, and get it out if the weather worsens during the day. 

4. Windproof jacket. You must have a jacket with you no matter when and where you travel. It is very good if the jacket breathes and releases moisture from your body and at the same time is moisture-resistant from the outside, which will not let you get wet from the rain. 

5. Long sleeve T-shirt. We recommend that you wear such T-shirts while walking through the forest or dense vegetation, in order to protect your body as much as possible from insects, sunlight and small scratches. 

Please note that the headdress must be present in your wardrobe during the trip. 

1. Buff. The most versatile headdress for active travel, which does not take up space in your bag at all. From this headdress, you can make a light hat, a balaclava, and close your neck from the wind. 

2. The cap. This headdress will help protect you from the sun's rays in good weather. 

3. Sports hat. We recommend taking the hat on a trip in September and October. It can be windy during these months and during sea excursions to the Aniva lighthouse, as well as on trekking routes, you can not do without it. 

Accessories.

1. Sunglasses. This is a must-have travel accessory. Please note that the glasses should stay well on your head, since during the route it very often happens that they fall and break. It is very convenient if the glasses have a lace for additional fixation on the neck. 

2. Be sure to bring sunscreen with you. Even when the sun is not shining very brightly and the sky is cloudy during an excursion or trekking route, your skin will be very exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation. At this point, there is a very high probability of getting burned. 

3. To protect against ticks, mosquitoes and whiteflies, we advise you to take an individual bottle of repellents. Pay attention to whether you are allergic to these products. 

4. Lightweight backpack of 30-40 liters. A backpack must be taken with you on all trips to our islands. It will be useful for you on any route, in it you can store personal belongings, food and water, a first-aid kit, a camera and things. Please note that you should be comfortable carrying this backpack for a long time. It is advisable to have a rain cape for a backpack. 

5. Every tourist should have personal hygiene products with him, as well as a personal first-aid kit with medicines that you need for the peculiarities of your health or the behavior of the body in different situations. 

6. Camera and power bank. Now most modern mobile phones have decent cameras, but if you are interested in photography professionally, you will definitely need good photographic equipment, we have a lot of work for you) In any case, we recommend taking a portable charger with you.

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Dates and Prices

  • $1,708
    4 – 11 Jul 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,708
    22 – 29 Jul 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,708
    25 Jul – 1 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,708
    31 Jul – 7 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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  • $1,708
    3 – 10 Aug 8 days 7 nights
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Reviews

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    Anastasia
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    30 Jan, 2025
    Amazing tour! I enjoyed every moment of it. The guides were incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, and the food along the way was fantastic. Fresh fish and seafood every day - an absolute treat!
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    Tatyana
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    27 Nov, 2024
    Everything was flawlessly organized, with no issues or complications. Everything went perfectly :) it was the best vacation ever! :D
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    Marina Chugunova
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    21 Nov, 2024
    Thank you so much for organizing the tour. Everything was outstanding! A special thanks to Vladimir, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient in answering all our questions, as well as the amazing Igor and the drivers who transported us safely and ensured we were well-fed. Most importantly, the team expertly and thoughtfully showed us all the must-see sights. The memories of the sea and the Pacific Ocean will stay with us forever. Many thanks once again!
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