We invite you to travel to the largest island in Russia! The stunning beauty of the capes and coves attract people like a magnet to Sakhalin.

We will drive jeeps to the most memorable places on the island, and along the way we will admire the scenery and meet representatives of the local fauna.

Gourmets will enjoy a Sakhalin-style welcome dinner, seafood camping lunches, as well as master classes on oyster opening and Sakhalin cuisine.

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 11 – 16 June
    • 25 – 30 June
    • 9 – 14 July
    • 23 – 28 July
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 3 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Getting to know Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
We will see the historical and bright modern places of the island capital
Picturesque headlands
We will visit the amazing capes that amaze with their unspoiled beauty.
Fascinating master classes
Let's learn how to open oysters and take part in a master class on Sakhalin cuisine.
Jeep routes
Let's take a ride along the seashore and admire the panoramas of the island
Gastronomic pleasure
Let's enjoy fresh scallop, red caviar, sliced fish and Sakhalin fish soup.
Charming representatives of the fauna
We can meet a variety of animals and birds on our way.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Welcome dinner

    Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Meeting at the airport.

    Transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    Please note! Check-in at the hotel from 14:00, early check-in is possible with a 50% surcharge/ room/day.

    15:00 City sightseeing tour (2 hours).

    During the tour, you will learn how the city grew and developed during the period of Japanese rule (at that time it was called Toyohara), you will see preserved Japanese buildings built in the same distant times, including one of the oldest buildings built in 1908 and the most striking buildings built in 1937.

    Get acquainted with the most beautiful places of the modern cozy city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and the main attractions of the island capital: the observation deck of the STK "Mountain Air", which offers a magnificent view of the whole city (the ascent to the middle platform is carried out by motor transport).

    We will visit three squares — Lenin, Victory and Glory, as well as Chekhov Cent Square.

    17:10-18:00 Sakhalin-style welcome dinner. We will begin our journey by exploring Sakhalin cuisine.

    At our dinner, you will taste the famous hemultan soup, salads from Sakhalin wild plants.

    We will discuss the details of the trip with you over dinner.

    Transfer to the hotel. Rest.

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  • Day 2 - Jeep tour to Cape Bird and Cape Giant
  • Day 3 - Cape Windis and Cape Kuznetsov Jeep Tour
  • Day 4 - Aniva Lighthouse. Cape Evstafia. Busse Lagoon
  • Day 5 - Busse Lagoon. Master classes on oyster opening and Sakhalin cuisine
  • Day 6 - The end of the program. Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour provides accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in one of the hotels of your choice.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

HotelsDouble occupancySingle occupancy
Squirrel 3*122 100140 300
Mega Palace Hotel 4* (one large bed, standard)131 200153 900
Mega Palace Hotel 4* (two double beds)135 600169 300
Mega Palace Hotel or The Belka Hotel 4 nights
Mega Palace Hotel

This hotel is located on the Far Eastern Russian island of Sakhalin, at the foot of the Susunai Mountains.

The Mega Palace Hotel is a multi—storey building where you will find modern rooms and apartments with antique-style furniture.

Each room has a safe, a mini-bar and cable TV.

The spa area includes a fitness center, hot tub and sauna.

In the evening, you can spend time in a karaoke bar or a nightclub where DJs perform.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

The Marquis Restaurant serves Russian, European and Japanese cuisine, while Serbian cuisine can be enjoyed at the Grill on the Sky Restaurant. The hotel also has an Asian cuisine restaurant "Asia" and a Japanese BamBoo restaurant.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Central Railway Station can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

The center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk can be reached in 15 minutes.

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Another option
The Belka Hotel

A three-star hotel with an interesting name "Belka" is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

The hotel has 46 rooms of various capacities and comfort levels. Each room is equipped with comfortable furniture, which makes the stay as comfortable as possible. Each room has a private bathroom and a shower cabin.

Breakfast is served every morning in the hotel's restaurant. Lunch and dinner can be ordered for an additional fee or visit nearby cafes and restaurants.

The Regional Museum of Local Lore, the Chekhov Theater Center and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ are located in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 3 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • habitation;
  • guided tours according to the program;
  • transfers according to the program;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • transportation services on the routes;
  • accompanied by professional instructors on all routes;
  • accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • surcharge for early check—in at the hotel - 50%/room/day;
  • The surcharge for late check—out is 50%/room/day.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Camping equipment:

  • clothes:
    • a warm sweater;
    • warm wool socks;
    • windbreaker;
    • windproof and waterproof jacket;
    • raincoat;
    • thermal underwear;
    • t-shirts;
    • shorts;
    • bathing suit;
  • headdress, accessories:
    • a panama hat or a cap;
    • knitted hat;
    • sunglasses;
    • cotton gloves;
  • shoes:
    • comfortable sneakers, worn, with tenacious soles or trekking boots, waterproof sneakers;
    • sandals for walking on water, slates.

Documents:

  • passport, voucher;
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • insurance policy;
  • birth certificate (if a child is flying with you).
Are plane tickets included in the tour price?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Can the program change?

Dates and Prices

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    11 – 16 Jun 6 days 5 nights
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    25 – 30 Jun 6 days 5 nights
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    9 – 14 Jul 6 days 5 nights
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    23 – 28 Jul 6 days 5 nights
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    6 – 11 Aug 6 days 5 nights
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Reviews

  • S
    Sergei
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    5 Feb, 2025
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    Excellent organization of the tour, including seamless airport transfers. The journeys along the routes were comfortable and well-planned.
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    Ekaterina
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    5 Feb, 2025
    Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip to the Sakhalin region! A huge thanks for the excellent organization, the care, and the well-thought-out itinerary that adapted perfectly to the weather conditions! We got to see every place at its most breathtaking! A special shoutout to our wonderful guide, Igor, on Iturup—an absolute professional! Traveling with him was not only insightful but also comfortable, enjoyable, and truly special. We left with only positive memories and will gladly recommend your company whenever we get the chance!!!
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    Natalia
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    4 Feb, 2025
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    I was very satisfied with the organization of the tour. Everything was well-planned, punctual, and ran smoothly. The food was delicious and plentiful.