Hiking in Sakhalin. Tonino-Aniva ring

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Sakhalin is the largest island in Russia. The route goes around the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula, along the coast of the 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 resembles the program "In the world of animals": lurgha seals greet us from the water, sometimes they swim to the shore and bask on the rocks; cunning foxes strive to steal something from food and clothes, raccoons, cormorants and seagulls help them in this, followed by an eye and an eye. Well, if we're lucky, we'll even see killer whales.

There will be many interesting obstacles — rock clamps, fords, kurumnik and about 90 kilometers traveled. A route for true romantics who love nature, the sea, the sound of waves and sunsets!

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Cape Evstafia

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

Fresh fish and red caviar

Usually in August there are a lot of fish in the rivers, get ready for fresh delicacies

Numerous waterfalls

We'll see them right from the coast. Everyone will be able to swim in the waterfall!

Aniva Japanese Lighthouse

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

Kruzenshtern Mountain

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

Arches and kekurs

On our way there will be unusual rocky outcrops, ledges, arches

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 change of 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 behind us.
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.
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 things on a separate boat to the beginning of the route, we go ourselves to admire the Japanese heritage.
The lighthouse was installed 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 are found here, so fogs and strong winds are not uncommon. The height of the lighthouse is 31 meters, the tower has 9 floors. At the moment, the lighthouse is abandoned and not in operation.
After visiting 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 boats will take the group to the beginning of the route.
We set up a camp, have dinner.
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 will be able to see the abandoned border post.
In case of favorable weather, we climb the Kruzenshtern (670 m) ― the highest point of the Tonino-Aniva peninsula. The views from here are amazing!
We sing loud songs all day to avoid unwanted encounters with bears. However, it should be noted that the bears are well-mannered here.
We set up camp on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk.
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 cliffs, circuses, an abandoned border post at Cape Cornelia.
The key adventure of today is the Cormorant Rock clamps, it will be difficult and fun!
Here we will see a whole rookery of seals very close by.
The end point of our route today is the Gorbusha River.
Day 5 - Cape Evstafia is one of the main attractions of the island
Today we will make a crossing along the coast to Cape Evstafia. A favorite place for tourists!
The best photos are taken here. The view from the observation trail is wonderful: the Eustathius raid, the northern and southern sections of the coast, a rich variety of grasses.
We set up camp near the cape. We rest, walk along the cape.

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Day 6 - The incredible lakes of Sakhalin
We move 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.
Two more picturesque lakes are found nearby ― Lebyazhye and Barguzinskoye.
We set up camp on the shore of one of the lakes.
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, rock clamps, kurumnik and beautiful waterfalls await us again.
We will spend the night near the Vodopadnaya river.
Day 8 - The long-awaited Cape Bird and Giant
Today we have a difficult day ahead of us and the crossing of the cape is Difficult.
We have already got used to sand, sea curumnik, fords and rock presses and even enjoy them.
We go out to Cape Bird and Giant ― another business card of Sakhalin.
Along the entire coast from Cape Bird to Cape Giant there are many grottos, caves, arches and pillars created by wind and sea waves, on which a huge number of birds live.
The giant is a large outlier, 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 overgrown with continuous impassable taiga.
The place is quite popular among tourists, let's leave and set up camp a little further from the cape.
Day 9 - A spare day or a day off at Cape Bird and Giant
In such a beautiful place, you want to stay longer, so a day! We explore the surroundings, walk and take pictures.

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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 packing up the camp.
We get on the transfer and go to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to the hostel, take a hot shower and relax.
Day 11 - Departure home
Saying goodbye to the Far East, flying home.
If desired, you can stay on Sakhalin for a few more days and see the sights that are not included in our program.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

The campaign has been assigned 3 difficulty categories out of 5 maximum. There will be no serious obstacles in the campaign that require special skills. But it's good if you have experience walking under a backpack and good physical fitness. Because 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.

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

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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 volume of the backpack. Do not 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 a belt;
a cape on a backpack;
foam (travel mat, polyurethane foam mat, karemat);
the tourist seat;
headlamp LED flashlight;
trekking poles;
spring-autumn sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0/+5 ° C).

Clothes:

sleeping clothes;
lingerie;
swimming suit (swimsuit, swimming trunks);
thermal underwear;
undercarriage pants (leggings, leggings, thermal underwear);
upper running trousers (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;
lightweight jacket (vest, thermo);
warm fleece jacket with a neck (thick wool sweater);
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:

polyethylene or other waterproof bags;
passport;
money;
a 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 flask (1 l.);
photo camera;
matches;
thread and needle;
dress;
tent;
powerbank;
The whistle.

Dates and Prices

$534

28 Jul – 7 Aug, 2025 11 days 10 nights

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10 – 20 Aug, 2025 11 days 10 nights

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