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The most interesting 5 days on Sakhalin are waiting for you! During this time, you will visit the most original places, see sea lions nearby, get acquainted with the inhabitants of the Busse lagoon, try seafood delicacies collected with your own hands.

And ringing spring waterfalls, legendary lighthouses and fascinating seascapes will complement your impressions.

You will be accompanied by experienced instructors on all routes, and you will travel on the most comfortable and passable transport!

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Aniva Lighthouse

Let's go on a boat trip to the famous lighthouse built on a lonely rock

A trip to the Busse lagoon

We will visit an oyster bank in a remote place from civilization

The shore of Tikhaya Bay

Let's slow down time by strolling through a secluded corner of nature, hidden among the green mountains

Cape Bird and the Giant

Let's take a jeep ride to the amazing stone beauties

Klokovsky waterfall

Let's listen to the noise of the highest and most beautiful waterfall on the island

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and crab party
Meeting at the airport.
Check-in at the hotel.
After checking in at the hotel, you will have a crab party on the seashore:
crabs;
sandwiches with caviar;
fish slicing;
tincture on the Sakhalin endemic — klopovka).
We pick you up from the hotel and leave for the sea.

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Day 2 - Aniva Lighthouse
Breakfast at the hotel.
Gathering a group.
Check-out time is approximately 06:00-07:00 in the morning.
Perhaps the most striking sea tour of the island, where, moving by boat along the sea along the coast, you will see amazing waterfalls, tigers running through the mountains, eagles and seagulls soaring in the sky, seals appearing out of the water every now and then, and if you are lucky, you will meet killer whales!
Well, the final destination is a Japanese—built lighthouse, more like an abandoned ancient castle.
We will definitely see on the way: Cape Bely Kamen, Cape Three Stones, waterfalls, the villages of Novikovo and Ozersk, the city of Korsakov.
Snack on homemade cakes with hot tea.
*In case of bad weather at sea, a replacement for an auto tour to the Tonin Lighthouse, identical to the Aniva Lighthouse, will be offered.
Duration of the tour: approximately from 06-00-18-00.

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Day 3 - Jeep tour to Cape Giant
Breakfast at the hotel.
Gathering a group. Check-out at 8.00 (approximately).
Cape Velikan is a natural monument, probably the most impressive place on the Sakhalin coast.
The road to the Giant runs through a dense picturesque forest, and on the cape itself you will find numerous tea bazaars, and huge stone giants sticking out of the sea.
Lunch on the coast.
Duration of the tour: 10 o'clock.

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Day 4 - Busse Lagoon Tour
Important information: Busse Lagoon is a specially protected natural area. The visit to the oyster jar is for informational purposes only.
An exciting trip around the lagoon on a rowing catamaran.
On this tour you will get acquainted with the unique flora and fauna of Lake Busse, take part in tasting giant oysters in raw and baked form, sea urchin and trumpeter.
And our chef will cook Sakhalin delicacies for you on the fire.
Departure from the hotel — guided by the tide, the duration of the tour is 12 hours.
Day 5 - Tikhaya Bay and Klokovsky Waterfall
There is a Quiet Bay in the Makarovsky district of Sakhalin Island — a stunningly beautiful place, closed from cold winds. It is 130 km away. from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Along the way, you will be able to pick up Sakhalin amber and take it for yourself as a souvenir.
Our experienced guides will tell you about all the beauties of Sakhalin.
Along the way, you will visit the remains of the Japanese temple "Torii Gate" and visit the market with royal and Kamchatka crabs.
We will provide lunch on the shore.
Next, the highest waterfall on Sakhalin awaits us – Klokovsky.
Day 6 - Free day and return home
Breakfast at the hotel.
Room release.
We left this day free, as everyone's departure time may be different.
Depending on the availability of free time, you can plan a visit to the seafood market, souvenir shops or museums on this day, if you have not visited them before, go to the seaside.
Transfer to the airport on your own.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the Yunost, Belka or Yubileynaya hotels in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Accommodation will be provided at one of the hotels, subject to availability.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

for 2-bed accommodation — 97,800 rubles.;
for 1-bed accommodation — 117,500 rubles.

Yunost Hotel

Yunost Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 300 metres from Victory Square. It offers a restaurant, a shared lounge and free private parking. The hotel is 4.1 km from the center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and 4.4 km from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Train Station. Those who wish can book family rooms.

Rooms at Yunost Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Bed linen and slippers are provided.

An array of activities can be enjoyed in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and the surrounding area, including hiking and skiing.

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Another option

Belka Hotel

The wooden timber hotel is located in the business district, a 10-minute walk from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Main Station in the business center of the city. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with a flat-screen TV.

The rooms are decorated in Alpine style and feature wooden walls and air conditioning. The rooms have a minibar and a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and toiletries.

The hotel's restaurant serves Russian cuisine. Guests can order a buffet breakfast. There are restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel.

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Another option

The Yubileynaya Hotel

Offering free private parking, this hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a 10-minute walk from the Gorny Vozdukh Ski Resort.

All rooms at the Yubileynaya Hotel are decorated in a classic style and equipped with a work desk. The bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer.

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Khomutovo Airport.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

double accommodation in a hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
meals: breakfast, lunch on the routes, except Aniva Lighthouse (pastries and hot tea will be offered);
daily interesting excursions;
escorts and transportation along the routes;
insurance.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
airport transfer;
early check-in and late check-out;
meals not included in the program (dinners);
options for an additional fee that can be ordered additionally;
personal expenses (seafood, souvenirs, etc.).

It's important to know

In case of receiving a storm warning from the Hydrometeorological Center, i.e. the tour threatens the life and health of the tourist, the tour is postponed to another day as part of the program or an alternative version of the tour will be offered.

Also, routes and excursions can be rearranged as part of an excursion tour according to weather conditions.

Dates and Prices

$1,110

13 – 18 Sep 6 days 5 nights

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