Hiking in Sakhalin. Tonino-Aniva ring

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Sakhalin is Russia's largest island. The route runs around the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula, along the coast of Aniva Bay and the Sea of Okhotsk. The main wealth of the island is nature: lakes, seas, waterfalls, forests and rocky shores.

Hiking on Sakhalin is reminiscent of the program "In the World of Animals": largemouth seals greet from the water, sometimes swim up to the shore and bask on the rocks; cunning foxes try to steal something from food, raccoons, cormorants and seagulls help them in this, with an eye and an eye. What a Far East without bears — there are their tracks everywhere. We will sing songs loudly, warning them that we are near. And if we're lucky, we'll even see killer whales!

A route for true romantics who love nature, the sea, sunsets and sunrises. There will be many interesting obstacles (rock clamps, fords, kurumnik) and about 90 kilometers traveled. The experience of multi-day autonomous hikes is desirable, but the route is accessible to everyone. You need good physical training and experience walking under a backpack.

The discount for the first 5 places is 5,000 ₽. Check availability when booking.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin region

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Tour highlights

Cape Evstafia

One of the most memorable capes of Sakhalin. Let's take some picturesque photos!

Fresh fish and red caviar

There are usually a lot of fish in the rivers in August, get ready for fresh delicacies.

Numerous waterfalls

We'll see them right from the coast. Everyone can swim in the waterfall!

Aniva Japanese Lighthouse

Boat drop―off at the start of the route and boat trip to Aniva Lighthouse - two in one

Mount Kruzenstern

The highest point of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula is 670 meters high.

Arches and cupcakes

There will be unusual rock remains, ledges, and arches on our way.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
We arrive in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the morning at any convenient time.
A free program, your body needs to adapt to the changing time zone and climate.
How can I spend this day? Get some rest and sleep. After all, we have a difficult 8-hour flight from Moscow.
Or you can visit local attractions and take a walk around Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a city with a rich history, there really is something to see here!
In the evening at 20:00 we are going to the hostel for a briefing.
Overnight at the hostel
Meals in a cafe or in a hostel
There is a connection and the Internet
Day 2 - Drop-off at the coast, water excursion to the Aniva lighthouse
At about 06:00 we leave the hostel with our belongings to the village of Novikovo to go by boat to the very south of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula.
We send our belongings on a separate boat to the beginning of the route, and we go to admire the Japanese heritage ourselves.
The lighthouse was established by the Japanese in 1939 on the small Sivuchya rock, near the inaccessible rocky Cape Aniva.
The cold Sea of Okhotsk and the warm Aniva Bay meet here, so fogs and strong winds are not uncommon. The height of the lighthouse is 31 meters, the tower has 9 floors. The lighthouse is currently abandoned and inactive.
After exploring the lighthouse, we will set off on our way back and stop for a snack in the area of Marble Cape.
During sea crossings we can meet sea lions, seagulls, seals, dolphins, whales and killer whales.
After the boat trip, the group will be taken by boat to the beginning of the route.
We set up camp, have dinner.
We are driving 120 km, about 2.5 hours on the way
Boat trip by motor boats
Overnight in a tent
Communication is only available in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Novikovo
Day 3 - Crossing the peninsula to the Sea of Okhotsk
Today we will make the transition from the shore of the Aniva Bay to the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk and cross the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula across, from west to east. Now we can see the Sea of Okhotsk in all its glory.
Along the way, we will ford a small river several times. We can see the abandoned border post.
In case of favorable weather, we climb the town of Kruzenstern (670 m), the highest point of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula. The views from here are amazing!
We sing songs loudly all day to avoid unwanted encounters with bears. However, it should be noted that the bears here are well-mannered.
We set up camp on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk.
10 km under a backpack
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection and no Internet
Fords
Day 4 - Crossing along the coast to the Gorbusha River
Our journey continues under the backpack.
Today, along the way, we will meet beautiful waterfalls, chalk circus cliffs, and an abandoned border post at Cape Cornelia.
The key adventure of today is the Cormorant Rock clamps, it will be challenging and fun!
Here we will see a whole rookery of seals right next to each other.
The end point of our current route is the Pink Salmon River.
15 km under a backpack
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection and no Internet
Rock clamps
Day 5 - Cape Evstafia is one of the main attractions of the island
Today we will make a trip along the coast to Cape Evstafia. A favorite tourist destination!
The best photos are taken here. The view from the observation trail is wonderful: the Eustafia raid, the northern and southern sections of the coast, and a rich variety of grasses.
We set up camp near the cape. We rest, we walk along the cape.
12 km under a backpack
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection and no Internet

1 more photo
Day 6 - The incredible lakes of Sakhalin
We walk along the shore to the Bird Lake. It is famous for being located on the very shore of the sea and separated from it by only a thin strip of land.
Nearby there are two more picturesque lakes ― Lebyazhye and Barguzinskoe.
We set up camp on the shore of one of the lakes.
15 km under a backpack
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection or Internet connection
Day 7 - Transfer to Chaika Bay
We continue to move along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Today we have to reach Chaika Bay.
Along the way, fords, rocky cliffs, kurumnik and beautiful waterfalls await us again.
We will spend the night near the Vodopadnaya river.
16 km under a backpack
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection and no Internet
Fords and rock clamps
Day 8 - The long-awaited Cape Bird and Giant
Today we have a difficult day ahead of us and the crossing of Cape is Difficult.
We have already got used to the sand, the sea kurumnik, the fords and rock formations, and even enjoy them.
We go out to Cape Bird and Giant ― another visiting card of Sakhalin.
Along the entire coast from Cape Bird to Cape Giant there are many grottos, caves, arches and pillars created by the wind and sea waves, on which a huge number of birds live.
The giant is a large remnant, which from afar resembles the profile of a hero, which is why the cape got its name.
These stone giants are located in cozy coves, the sandy strip of the coast of which rests on rocks covered with a continuous impenetrable taiga.
The place is quite popular among tourists, let's leave and set up camp a little further from the cape.
13 km under a backpack
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection and no Internet
Fords and rock clamps
Day 9 - A spare day or a day off at capes Bird and Giant
In such a beautiful place, you want to stay longer, so take a day! We explore the surroundings, walk and take pictures.
Overnight in a tent
There is no connection and no Internet

1 more photo
Day 10 - Transfer to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Today we will allow ourselves to sleep well and have a leisurely breakfast.
Let's enjoy the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and then start setting up camp.
We get on the transfer and go to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to a hostel, take a hot shower and relax.
We are driving 90 km, 3 hours on the way
Overnight at the hostel
There is a connection and the Internet
Day 11 - Departure home
Saying goodbye to the Far East, flying home.
If you wish, you can stay in Sakhalin for a few more days and see the sights that are not included in our program.
* The route can be changed in case of bad weather or other necessity.

Difficulty

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

Tour organizer's comments

The campaign has been assigned 3 difficulty categories out of 5 maximum. There won't be any serious obstacles in the hike that require special skills. But it's good if you have experience walking under a backpack and good physical fitness.

Since the route is autonomous, we carry everything on ourselves from the first day of the hike, and the mileage on some days is quite large.

The main difficulties on the route

There are many crossings along the coast under a backpack: on the sand (a lot of stress on the ankle, it's hard to walk on the sand), on the sea carpet (good coordination is needed).
There are rock clamps and rope climbing obstacles.
The hike is completely autonomous. Overnight stays are almost always at the seaside.
Long running days under a backpack.
Severe weather conditions are possible.
Lots of bears and foxes.

Accommodation

Tent

8 nights
Guest House

2 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in a hostel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and in tents on the active part of the route.

Accommodation in tourist tents.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 23 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

11 days 10 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin region

Included in price

2 nights in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk hostel;
three meals a day on the route;
transfer by boat to the beginning of the route;
sea tour to Aniva Lighthouse;
transfer Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Novikovo;
jeep transfer Cape Velikan — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
rental of group equipment (burners, boilers, etc.);
airmail delivery to Sakhalin of modules with food and public equipment;
registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
instructor services;
accident insurance.

Paid extra

air tickets to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back — from 25,000 rubles;
airport transfer;
rental of personal equipment: backpack, sleeping bag, foam, etc.;
meals in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — from 2,000 rubles;
all expenses related to force majeure or emergencies.

It's important to know

It is very important to choose the appropriate equipment for each hike, because this is the key to your good mood and comfort on the route. The weather on Sakhalin is changeable and often unpredictable. There may be sweltering heat, or you can get into real bad weather ― prolonged rains and strong winds. The temperature difference between day and night is quite noticeable, so warm clothes must be in the right amount. Personal equipment should weigh 10-15 kg and take up about 2/3 of the backpack volume. Don't forget that you still have to carry some of the public equipment and modules with food.

Equipment:

backpack for a long hike (90 liters for men, 70 liters for women) with belt;
a cape on a backpack;
foam (travel mat, polyurethane foam mat, karemat);
the tourist seat;
head-mounted LED flashlight;
trekking poles;
spring-autumn sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0/+5* C).

Clothing:

sleep clothes;
lingerie;
swimming costume (swimsuit, swimming trunks);
thermal underwear;
undercarriage trousers (leggings, leggings, thermal underwear);
running top pants (windproof and waterproof);
warm pants for the evening (fleece);
socks or thermal socks;
thermal socks are warm;
flashlights (gaiters, shoe covers);
T-shirt;
long sleeve shirt;
light jacket (vest, thermal);
warm fleece jacket with a neck;
the jacket is windproof and waterproof (membrane);
gloves;
the cap is light;
headdress (panama hat, bandana, cap, hat);
rain cape with hood;
trekking boots;
flip-flops/crocs/sandals;
the down jacket is thin.

Personal items:

waterproof bags;
passport;
money;
set of dishes (KLMN);
reusable bottle;
toilet paper;
individual first aid kit;
sunscreen and lipstick;
personal hygiene items;
a light towel;
telephone;
medical policy;
sunglasses.

We recommend adding:

shorts;
thermos;
photo camera;
matches;
thread and needle;
dress;
tent;
poverbank;
The whistle.

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Nadezhda

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14 Jan, 2026

Everything was clear
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Ekaterina

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16 Dec, 2025

The hike was well organized. The food was high quality, with plenty of sweets :) The providers were always available, answered all our questions, and kept us informed about everything important.
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Maria

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16 Jun, 2025

Everything has been taken care of.