From volcanoes to capes: a journey through Kunashir and Shikotan

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We invite you to travel among volcanoes, hot springs, basalt rocks and the endless ocean.

Photogenic bays of Shikotan, jeep tours and walks to the legendary Cape Edge of the World, where the land ends and the endless Pacific Ocean begins, are waiting for you. On Kunashir, you will immerse yourself in the world of volcanoes: walk to the Golovnin caldera with boiling lakes and see the fantastic fumarole fields and basalt columns of Cape Columnar.

Trekking and relaxing by the water is a program for those who appreciate real beauty and vivid impressions. The small size of the group guarantees comfort and individual approach. Don't miss the chance to discover the Kuril Islands!

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Unusual lakes

We will visit the volcano's caldera, where there are two mysterious sulfur-sulfide lakes — Hot and Boiling

Meeting with Shikotan

Admire the rocky shores and ocean views in Dimitrov Bay

At the edge of the world

Let's go on an exciting jeep tour to Cape Edge of the World, the most remote point from the capital.

Another planet

We will see amazing landscapes formed by volcanic activity: the striking shapes of Cape Columnar, spectacular fumarole fields and atypical flora.

Robinson's Bay

We will visit the Nameless Bay, which, according to many eyewitnesses, is the most beautiful natural place on the island of Shikotan.

Gifts of the sea

We will organize seafood picnic lunches on the routes.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to Shikotan Island. A day at sea
It is necessary to arrive in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk the day before the tour.
A day dedicated to the harsh but attractive Sea of Okhotsk.
09:00 Gathering of the group and transfer to the port of Korsakov.
10:00 Arrival, check-in.
12:00 Departure to Shikotan Island.
The total travel time is 21 hours.
What you can do in 21 hours before Shikotan:
Meet the beautiful sunrise and sunset in the sea;
get to know the band better;
Enjoy the fresh sea air;
see the landscapes of the coastline of the islands;
believe in luck and meet dolphin sea companions.
Day 2 - Arrival on Shikotan Island, excursion to Dimitrov Bay
Welcome to the Island of Silence.
A day dedicated to the first acquaintance with the Kuril Islands.
09:00 Arrival at Shikotan Island.
Transfer to the hotel.
Breakfast.
We leave our luggage at the hotel for storage (check-in from 14:00).
Departure to Dimitrov Bay.
Dimitrov Bay and the peninsula of the same name were named in honor of the outstanding figure of the Bulgarian labor movement and founder of the Bulgarian People's Republic Dimitrov Georgy Mikhailovich.
Japanese fishermen once lived in the area of Dimitrov Bay. Now this place is an exclusively natural attraction. High rocky shores, ocean views, the aromas of meadow grass – this bay is ideal for photo walks and solitude with nature.
Lunch on the route.
Return to the hotel.
Accommodation, rest.
Supper.
Free time.
Day 3 - Nameless Bay and Cape Edge of the World tour
Breakfast.
Departure for an excursion to Bezymyannaya Bay and Cape Edge of the World.
Jeep tour to Cape Edge of the World along the forest road.
Walking tour of Cape Edge of the World. A photo stop.
Cape Edge of the World is high, undulating and long, like a rolled-out scarf. Take a short walk and the Pacific Ocean opens in front of you. This is the furthest point from the capital of Russia, the distance to Moscow in a straight line is just over 7,100 km.
That's it, Russia is over. Beyond that, beyond 8,000 km of water– there is only America. Underfoot, at the bottom of a sheer 50-meter chasm, heavy waves beat against the rocks. A strong wind makes itself felt, almost tearing it from its place, energizing this place.
Transfer to Cape Crab, outdoor inspection of the lighthouse of Spangberg.
Lunch – lunch box.
Departure to Bezymyannaya Bay. A photo stop.
Nameless Bay – since the film was shot in 1972, it has been increasingly called Robinson Bay, but the name is unlikely to take root, because Nameless has already taken root. According to many eyewitnesses, this bay is the most beautiful natural place on the island.
A walk along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4 - Excursion to Khromova Bay and departure to Kunashir Island
The day when the sea calls you on your way again.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up and departure to Khromova Bay, visit the observation deck.
Departure to the port.
Check-in and departure to Kunashir Island (4 hours on the way).
Lunch on your own on the ship.
Arrival on Kunashir Island.
Transfer to the hotel.
Supper.
Free time.
Day 5 - Excursion to the Golovnin volcano caldera. The Lake is Hot and the lake is Boiling
A day dedicated to the power of nature: the sea and volcanoes.
Breakfast.
Departure before the start of the trekking route to the Golovnin volcano caldera.
Where cars can't handle it, we walk.
Trekking route to the caldera of Golovnin volcano (the distance from disembarkation from the transport to the destination is 7 km, round trip is 14 km).
Golovnin Volcano is a volcano named after the brave Russian traveler Vasily Golovnin, who explored the Kuril Islands in the early 19th century and made two trips around the world.
A characteristic feature of Golovnin volcano is the absence of a clearly defined cone – once upon a time, thousands of years ago, there was a giant explosion comparable to the explosion of Tambor or Krakatoa.
Descent into the caldera.
There are two lakes in the caldera, one of them is named Goryachye, and the second, which is located directly in one of the craters, is Boiling Lake. There are large amounts of sulfur and sulfide compounds in lakes, and sulfide-sulfur foam floats on Boiling Water.
Inspection of the lakes is Hot and Boiling. A photo stop.
Lunch-seafood picnic on the route.
Return to the parking area of the transport. Boarding a transport.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Free time.
Day 6 - Cape Columnar and Mendeleev Volcano Fumarole Field Tour
A day dedicated to the contemplation of nature, cosmic landscapes and a natural monument of global importance
Breakfast.
Transfer to the starting point of the route.
The route starts from the parking lot.
Departure on a route along a forest path through bamboo thickets.
The trekking route from the parking area to the fumarole fields is 3.5 km (7 km round trip).
The route passes through bamboo about 1.5 – 2 meters high.
Arrival at the fumarole field. Inspection of fumaroles.
Fumaroles are cracks from which volcanic gases come to the surface with loud exhaust. They contain sulfur, which crystallizes and decorates the outlets with yellow lace patterns.
An extraordinary and spectacular sight, which is difficult to break away from!
Lunch-seafood picnic on the route.
Return to the parking area of the transport. Boarding a transport.
Transfer to the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
A 3.5 km one-way trekking route along the coast to Cape Columnar (7 km round trip).
Cape Columnar is one of the business cards of Kunashir Island and the entire Sakhalin Region. The cape was formed as a result of the eruption of the Mendeleev volcano.
The whole breed consists of hexagonal and pentahedral regular columns, which are striking in their shape. In some places, the height of the pillars reaches 50 meters.
Separately, we will suggest the best angles for memorable photos and selfies.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Free time.
Day 7 - Departure to Sakhalin Island, a day at sea
A great opportunity to take a break from activities and listen to the sound of the waves.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the port. Check-in for the flight.
13:00 Departure of the ship.
We go to Sakhalin Island through Shikotan.
Let's remember how our journey began. Parking at the port of Malokurilskoye is 5 hours.
Lunch and dinner by yourself on the ship.
Overnight on the ship.
Day 8 - Arrival on Sakhalin Island
The day when Sakhalin welcomes travelers.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner by yourself on the ship.
20:00 Arrival of the vessel at the port of Korsakov.
Transfer to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour organizer's comments

The route does not require any special skills or equipment, but includes regular trekking for 7-14 km, cross-country travel, possible strong winds on the headlands and long sea crossings.

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights
Guest House

3 nights
Cabin on the boat

2 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel, guest house and 2 nights in the cabin of the ship along the route.

The cost of the tour:

double occupancy — 206,900 rubles/person.;
single occupancy — 238,800 rubles/person.

Rooms with two single beds or one double bed, room amenities.

Tour conditions

Group

From 8 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

14 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, 4 lunches, 5 dinners on the islands of Shikotan and Kunashir, except for the period of stay on the ship;
escort by a guide driver on the Kuril Islands (Shikotan and Kunashir);
accommodation specified in the program;
accident insurance (coverage up to 2,000,000 rubles);
registration of a border permit for the Kuril Islands.

Paid extra

flight ticket to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
the ticket for the ship on the route: port Korsakov – port Malokurilskoye – port Yuzhno-Kurilsk – port Korsakov in the cabin of the 3rd category (four–bed accommodation, facilities in the cabin) - the price is specified;
meals that are not included in the program, or specified "independently";
additional nights to the tour.

It's important to know

personal documents;
trekking shoes/ boots with good grip (preferably not wet) with good foot fixation;
leggings;
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 or mittens;
trekking poles (preferably, they make climbing easier, but not necessarily);
sunglasses and sunscreen;
medications necessary for health reasons (for the heart, blood pressure, allergies, motion sickness, etc.);
photo and video equipment;
spare batteries, portable charger;
personal hygiene products;
insect repellent (we recommend using creams and gels instead of aerosols, as aerosols can be removed during pre-flight inspection).

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