We invite you to plunge into the wonderful world of Sakhalin! 

You will find picturesque views, unique historical sites and incredible natural beauty of this mysterious island. 

You will start your journey with a sightseeing tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, where you will get acquainted with the Japanese heritage of the city and modern sights. Then head to the legendary Aniva Lighthouse, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a sea adventure, meeting the wildlife of the Sea of Okhotsk, and enjoy the gastronomic delights of local cuisine, including the famous wild oysters.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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$687
$644
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 20 – 23 April, 2025
    • 18 – 21 May, 2025
    • 8 – 11 June, 2025
    • 22 – 25 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 17 people
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Torii Gate
Inspect the ritual gates that are installed in front of the shrines of the Japanese Shinto religion
Sakhalin dishes
You will taste the famous hemultan soup, salads from Sakhalin wild plants (fern, burdock) and freshly caught seafood
Atmospheric Lighthouse
Visit the Aniva Lighthouse, which is an original and complex technical project of the Karafuto period
Master class on opening oysters
Go to a unique seafood "restaurant" with wild oyster tasting
Crab Market
You will be able to do a photo shoot and buy crabs for every taste, so that you can then taste the gifts of the sea on the shore of the bay
The bay is Quiet
You will see bizarre rocks, the unpredictable Sea of Okhotsk, noisy seagulls, lush vegetation and huge stones

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival to Sakhalin. Sightseeing tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

    Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Meeting at the airport.

    Transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    Check-in at the hotel from 14:00, early check-in is possible with an additional 50% / room / day.

    15:00 City 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.

    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 Welcome dinner in Sakhalin style. We will begin our journey with an introduction to 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 over dinner.

    Transfer to the hotel. Rest.

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  • Day 2 - Aniva Lighthouse and lunch with oysters at Busse Lagoon
  • Day 3 - Amber coast and Tikhaya Bay
  • Day 4 - The end of the program. Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • 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*66 60077 500
Mega Palace Hotel 4* (one large bed, standard)72 00085 700
Mega Palace Hotel 4* (two single beds)74 70094 900
Belka Hotel  or Mega Palace Hotel  3 nights
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 your 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 in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

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Another option
Mega Palace Hotel 

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

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 minibar 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 tasted at the Grill in the Sky restaurant. The hotel also has an Asian restaurant "Asia" and a Japanese restaurant BamBoo.

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

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

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 17 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • guided tours according to the program;
  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • transfers according to the program;
  • meals specified in the program (2 breakfasts + 1 breakfast with you, 2 lunches, 1 dinner);
  • transportation services on the routes;
  • accompanied by professional instructors on all routes;
  • accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • meals not specified in the program and specified "independently";
  • early check-in and late check-out with a 50% surcharge / room/ night (optional).

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 a tenacious sole or trekking boots, waterproof sneakers;
    • sandals for walking on water, slates.

On each route, you must have a change of clothes and shoes with you.

Documents:

  • passport, voucher;
  • medical insurance policy;
  • insurance policy;
  • birth certificate (if a child is flying with you).
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Dates and Prices

  • from
    $644
    20 – 23 Apr, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
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    18 – 21 May, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
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    8 – 11 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
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    22 – 25 Jun, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
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    6 – 9 Jul, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews

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    Alexey Alexandrovich Tolmachev
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