Air tours to Sakhalin and Iturup in October

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Don't miss the chance to embark on an exciting journey through the picturesque islands of the Kuril Ridge — Sakhalin and Iturup. These islands seem to have been created to amaze with their beauty and grandeur.

During this tour, you will be able to enjoy the beauty of many amazing places: see the fumarole field and the thermal springs of the Baransky volcano, take part in an exciting jeep tour, admire the stunning views of Kasatka Bay, as well as visit the Yankito Plateau and the famous White Cliffs.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Gastronomic diversity

You can enjoy the taste of Far Eastern delicacies and Sakhalin fish soup.

Picturesque Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Discover the beauty of the capital of the Sakhalin Region

Natural Jacuzzis

Swim in warm waters with a water temperature of 42 ° C and under a hot waterfall

Majestic cliffs

You will see white crested ridges of bizarre shapes, cut by canyons.

Frozen lava

Admire the Yankito Plateau with its bizarre silhouettes and unusual shapes of once-boiling lava.

Picturesque bay

Take a walk along the coast in Tikhaya Bay and enjoy the magnificent scenery.

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, we leave our things. Free time ~2.5-3 hours.
Please keep in mind that check-in at the hotel is at 14:00. Early check-in if necessary
it is booked and paid in advance.
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).

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Day 2 - The bay is Quiet. The island Is Noticeable. The eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by bus. Travel time with stops is approximately 3 hours, 135 km, paved federal highway.
On the way, we will stop at the amber coast and collect amber, watch the seals resting on the rocks.
We will visit the Japanese Torii gates of the Karafuto governorate period, which were installed in front of Shinto temples.
An intermediate stop is in the fishermen's village of the Seaside, where you can buy freshly boiled crabs and taste them during lunch.
There is a quiet walk along the coast in the bay, after which you will have a hot gastronomic lunch – delicious Sakhalin fish soup with red fish, Far Eastern delicacies, caviar, tea with herbs, Sakhalin sweets.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 3 - Jeep tour. Cape Bird and Cape Giant, southeastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a jeep guide.
The journey time is 3 hours, during which we will travel 100 km, the first half of the way is a federal paved highway, the second half of the way is a difficult road through the pass.
After Okhotsk, rush along the seashore, then through the Sakhalin taiga through the pass, and in front of you soar majestic stone arches, columns and kekurs-giants created by wind and sea waves.
Beautiful coves and grottos, bird markets.
A walk along the coast will be a great pleasure, one Cape Bird is worth it.
A walk through the sea terraces and Sakhalin taiga will introduce you to the diverse world of flora.
The guide will tell you a lot of interesting things.
Lunch — lunch box (Japanese cuisine), Far Eastern delicacies, tea with herbs and berries.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 4 - Flight to Iturup. Kasatka Bay. Rock massif in Kasatka Bay. Pacific ocean
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to O. Iturup.
The flight schedule for the 2025 season will be released in March, after which routes on flight days can be adjusted.
Arrival in Kurilsk.
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel, accommodation.
Route: Kasatka Bay, rock massif in Kasatka Bay. Pacific ocean.
Departure for the route, 60 km south to the Pacific Coast.
Inspection of the "Devil's rock", visit to the caves.
Tunnels were cut through the rocks by the Japanese for military purposes.
Dinner at the cafe.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 5 - White rocks. Black rocks. Prostor Bay. The Sea of Okhotsk
09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.
10:00 Departure for the route.
The white cliffs are white crested ridges of bizarre shapes, cut by canyons.
The landscape is constantly changing due to the fact that the rock (volcanic glass and pumice) is soft and prone to weathering and erosion.
A wild deserted beach in white and black watercolor (white quartz and black titanium-magnetite sand), azure-colored water and volcanoes on the horizon.
"Black Rocks" is a basalt columnar structure of solidified lava.
Lunch on the route.
Dinner at the cafe.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 6 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure for the route, 20 km on the way.
An interesting educational tour to the fumarole field (fumaroles, solfatars, mud boilers, steam griffins) – Sannikov Land.
We cook eggs in the geyser – this is our attraction.
There is also a delicious lunch and eggs with caviar.
Transfer to the thermal complex – a stunningly beautiful paradise, an oasis among volcanoes and taiga.
In a natural Jacuzzi with a water temperature of 42 ° and under a hot waterfall, you are truly reborn.
Bathing.
Dinner at the cafe.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 7 - The Yankito Plateau. Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Room release.
Breakfast at the cafe.
A trip to the Yankito plateau, Kuril Bay – frozen volcanic lava in the form of a pile of rocks on the seashore.
Bizarre silhouettes and unusual shapes of lava that was once boiling.
We visit another interesting place "Crying Rocks".
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

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Day 8 - Free day
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Free day (reserved in case of late arrival).
Walking through the beautiful Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a large number of alleys and parks, fragrant flower beds and many fountains will give you pleasure.
In the evening, land in one of the cozy restaurants with Japanese, Korean or pan-Asian cuisine.
We also recommend visiting:
Sakhalin Museum of Local Lore.
Pobeda Memorial Complex with interactive expositions and panoramas using various modern technologies. The Pobeda complex has entered the top of the best military museums in Russia.
Stores with Korean and Japanese goods.
Souvenir shops and a fish market with a wide variety of fresh seafood and Sakhalin delicacies. You can't think of a better gift for your family and friends!

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Day 9 - Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour includes jeep rides

Accommodation

Hotel

8 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 196,000 rubles.

This hotel is located on the Far Eastern Sakhalin Island of Russia, at the foot of the Susunai Mountains. It offers an international restaurant, a spa and a nightclub. The center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a 15-minute drive away.

The Mega Palace Hotel is a multi-storey building with modern rooms and apartments furnished with antique furniture. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, a safe and a minibar.

It features a fitness center, hot tub and sauna. In the evenings, guests can enjoy a karaoke bar or a nightclub with a DJ.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Central Station can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 15 to 25 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

9 days 8 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

airport – hotel – airport transfer in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at the Mega Palace Hotel 4*;
meals on Sakhalin according to the program;
transfer hotel – airport – hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
accommodation on Iturup at the Zarechnaya Hotel;
meals specified in the program (including three meals a day on Iturup);
transportation services according to the program;
services of a tour guide and an instructor guide;
entrance tickets to the thermal complex "Springs of Baransky volcano";
registration of a border pass to O. Iturup.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
air tickets Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Kurilsk – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — 38 500 RUB/person.;
early check-in and late check-out;
surcharge for single occupancy;
dinners in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
medical insurance.

It's important to know

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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