Fabulous Iturup

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We invite you to take a trip to Iturup, the largest island in the Kuril Ridge!

You will see the smoking slopes of the active Baransky volcano and the Yankito lava plateau, where thousands of years ago red-hot magma flowed, a mirrored beach and snow-white cliffs.

And after the routes we will relax in the thermal springs, enjoying the peace and the views around.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Military history

You will see the beached tugboat Corundum and abandoned Japanese tunnels.

Unique rocks

Take a jeep ride along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and admire the white cliffs of Iturup Island

Visiting the volcano

Take an excursion to the foot of the Baransky volcano, see a boiling lake and a geothermal hydroelectric power station.

Atmospheric plateau

Take a walk along the frozen lava of the Yankito Plateau among the bizarrely shaped rocks

Rest in the thermal baths

Relax in the thermal baths and feel the harmony with nature.

Pacific Ocean Coast

Go on an excursion to Kasatka Bay, observing the most beautiful views of the island along the way

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to O. Iturup, Baransky volcano tour, thermal baths
Independent arrival on Sakhalin.
Pick up at Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport 2.5 hours before departure.
Departure to Kurilsk (the time will be known after the publication of the summer schedule).
Please note! Depending on the published departure time, the program will be adjusted. Iturup without changing the composition of the declared objects of visits.
Excursion to the foot of the Baransky volcano:
walking through the thickets of the Kuril bamboo;
the old geothermal thermal power plant;
boiling lake "Blue Eye";
"island snack" (we can't tell you more details - surprise);
a walk along the Boiling river;
evening relaxation in the thermal baths.
Baransky Volcano is an active volcano on the island of Iturup. The slopes of the volcano are full of mud, mineral springs and other thermal manifestations.
At the foot of the Baransky volcano is the "Starozavodskoe" fumarole field. The Oceanskaya geothermal station was built next to it.
Now there is a road leading here that starts at the Kuril Fish Hatchery. The geothermal power plant is just over a kilometer from one of the main attractions of these places — the Boiling River.
The famous sources of the Boiling River Stream are the Cauldron and the Blue Lake.
Dinner at the cafe.
Arrival at the hotel, rest.
Day 2 - Excursion to Kasatka Bay, rest in the thermal complex
Breakfast.
Jeep tour of the Pacific coast.
Kasatka Bay is located on the Pacific coast of the largest island in the Kuril Chain, Iturup Island. On November 26, 1941, it was in the harbor on the Pacific coast of the island (Hitokappu Bay, now Kasatka Bay) that the Japanese aircraft carrier squadron and escort ships rendezvoused to strike Pearl Harbor.
Here, for the first time, the ship's crews learned about the purpose of the campaign, which delighted them, and they spontaneously began firing uncontrollably at the island.
There was a naval base with an airfield on the seashore, where Japanese troops were based.
This place is also interesting because of the Damn rock in which the Japanese dug a tunnel to pass through it. The tunnels have been preserved to this day, and during the tour you will be able to visit them and walk through the rock.
We'll show you the most beautiful views of the island along the way.:
the beached tugboat "Corundum";
the mirrored beach of Kasatka Bay.
Walking along the Pacific coast.
"Journey into the past" — walks through abandoned Japanese tunnels.
Hot lunch on the shores of the Pacific Ocean (depending on the weather conditions, lunch can be moved to a cafe).
There are new hot springs every day!
This time, the Baths thermal complex is located on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Dinner at the cafe.
Arrival at the hotel, rest.
Day 3 - White Rocks Tour
Breakfast.
Jeep tour along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk along the White Cliffs of Prostor Bay.
A walk through the Grand Canyon of White Rocks.
The white rocks are a stunning creation of the elements.
The mountains, stretching for 28 kilometers along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, consisting of soft pumice stone formed after a volcanic eruption, are striking in their beauty. The emerald greenery that framed the resulting composition gives this place a special charm.
The pumice stone has undergone severe erosion under the influence of storms of the Sea of Okhotsk, rains and numerous small rivers and streams, which eventually formed bizarre and amazing rock shapes.
The coast, where all the sand is magnetic.
The sand of the coastal strip is mixed: white quartz and black titanium-magnetite. Probably, its unusual dark gray color is formed from their connection.
Hot lunch on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk (depending on the weather conditions, lunch can be moved to a cafe).
Relax in the thermal springs in the middle of the "Hot Waters" forest.
Dinner at the cafe.
Arrival at the hotel, rest.
Day 4 - Excursion to the Yankito lava plateau. Departure to Sakhalin
Breakfast.
Room release.
Jeep tour to the Yankito lava plateau.
The Yankito lava Plateau is a frozen volcanic lava formed on the seashore as a result of a volcanic eruption. The bizarre shapes of the formed rocks enchant this place.
A walk through the frozen lava. A photo stop.
Departure to the airport, check-in for the flight.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (the time will be known after the publication of the summer schedule).
Depending on the published departure time, the program will be adjusted. Iturup without changing the composition of the declared objects of visits.
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

Comfort

Midscale

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The tour provides accommodation in a guest house in Kurilsk in rooms with one double or two single beds, room amenities:

for arrivals on July 7-10, July 19-22, August 3-6, August 9-12, September 5-8 — double/single accommodation in the guest house "Camellia";
for arrivals on July 28-31, August 18-21 — double/single accommodation in the guest house "Yuki Kotan";

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the chosen accommodation and dates of the tour:

1.For arrivals on the dates of July 7-10, July 19-22, August 3-6, August 9-12, September 5-8 when staying at the Camellia:

96,900 rubles/person – for double occupancy;
113,700 rubles/person – for single occupancy.

2.For arrivals on the dates of July 28-31, August 18-21 when staying at Yuki Kotan:

109,000 rubles/person – for double occupancy;
124,500 rubles/person – for single occupancy.

Camellia Hotel

The Kamelia Hotel is located on the banks of the city's Kurilka River, surrounded by picturesque nature and an amazing landscape, a ten-minute walk from the city center, with room amenities and everything you need.

The hotel offers comfortable rooms with river and mountain views, spacious lobbies and gourmet restaurants.

Guests can enjoy strolls along the extensive promenade, explore the surroundings, or relax on the beach.

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Another option

Yuki Kotan Hotel

Yuki Kotan, a renovated hotel with fresh furniture and a location right in the center of the village.

The tour provides accommodation in double rooms.

The double rooms are very spacious, there is a kettle and a fridge.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals specified in the program (three meals a day, from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4);
escort by a guide driver on Iturup;
accommodation in a guest house;
accident insurance (coverage up to 2,000,000 rubles);
visit to the thermal springs.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
flight Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — the cost is being specified;
extra nights, early check–in - on request;
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

passports, tickets, documents for the departure of children, compulsory medical insurance policy;
trekking shoes/ boots with good grip (preferably not wet) with good foot fixation;
replaceable shoes (sneakers, sneakers, or other shoes that will be more comfortable when traveling on urban routes);
wind- and moisture-proof hooded jacket, pants (preferably not wet);
fleece jacket or sweater;
hat, bandana (cap), buff;
t-shirts, thermal underwear (depending on the weather on Sakhalin on the days of your trip and, in particular, if there is a sea excursion in the program);
swimsuit, swimming trunks;
gloves;
photo and video equipment;
spare batteries, portable charger;
personal hygiene products;
personal first—aid kit (medicines needed for health reasons - for the heart, for pressure, for allergies, for motion sickness, etc.);
insect repellent (we recommend using creams and gels instead of aerosols, as aerosols can be removed during pre-flight inspection);
sunglasses and sunscreen.

Dates and Prices

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7 – 10 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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19 – 22 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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$1,503

28 – 31 Jul 4 days 3 nights

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3 – 6 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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9 – 12 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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18 – 21 Aug 4 days 3 nights

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5 – 8 Sep 4 days 3 nights

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This tour operator is great! I wish every tour company were just as awesome!