Iturup is an island of white sand and hot waterfalls

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We offer you to go on an exciting trip to the island of Iturup, where every day is a new discovery and a lot of vivid emotions!

In this adventure, you will have the opportunity to see killer whales or dolphins, the famous Aniva Lighthouse, the mysterious fumarole field and thermal springs of the Baransky volcano, the Chirip Peninsula and majestic White cliffs, the picturesque Kasatka Bay and the Yankito Plateau.

This tour is a chance to see our country from an unusual perspective and preserve memories that will delight you for many years to come.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Rest and recovery

Relax in the natural Jacuzzi with a water temperature of 42 °C and under a hot waterfall

The Mysterious Plateau

Appreciate the beauty of the bizarre silhouettes and the unusual shapes of the lava that was once boiling.

Snow-white cliffs

Take part in a boat trip along the majestic White Cliffs and enjoy lunch on the coast.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure by boat to Iturup
09:00 Transfer to Korsakov port.
Registration on the ship.
12:00 Departure of the motor ship "Igor Farkhutdinov" to Iturup.
The ship leaves the port of Korsakov and follows the coastline of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula for 4 hours.
You can see the Aniva Lighthouse from aboard the ship, and dolphins and killer whales are likely to be seen during the passage through the Sea of Okhotsk.
And by all means go out on deck to admire the sunset and sunrise in the ocean. It's worth it!
Lunch and dinner on the boat in a cafe (independently).

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Day 2 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano
09:00 Arrival in Iturup.
Meeting at the seaport, transfer to the hotel, we leave our things.
A route to the fumarole field and the thermal springs of the Baransky volcano.
Departure for the route, 20 km on the way.
An interesting educational tour to the fumarole field (fumaroles, solfatars, mud boilers, steam griffins) – Sannikov Land.
We cook eggs in a geyser – that's our attraction. There is also a delicious lunch and eggs with caviar.
Transfer to the thermal complex – a stunningly beautiful paradise, an oasis among volcanoes and taiga.
In a natural Jacuzzi with a water temperature of 42 ° and under a hot waterfall, you are truly reborn.
Bathing.
Dinner at the cafe.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Boat trip, Chirip Peninsula. White Rocks
Breakfast at the cafe.
Departure to the pier, briefing, boarding the boat. Boats provide an opportunity to disembark in the most attractive locations.
During the boat trip, you will see the most beautiful landscapes of the Chirip Peninsula, picturesque lava shores, bird markets, seal and sea lion deposits, Cape Chirip and Cape Spur.
Then go to the White Cliffs.
A boat trip along the White Cliffs is a wonderful opportunity to see this unique natural object from the sea.
Disembarkation, walk.
Lunch on the coast.
The white cliffs are white crested ridges of bizarre shapes, cut by canyons.
The landscape is constantly changing due to the fact that the rock (volcanic glass and pumice) is soft and prone to weathering and erosion.
The beach consists of white quartz and black titanium-magnetite sand.
Dinner at the cafe.
Return to the hotel.
According to the weather, the route can be arranged on another day.

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Day 4 - Kasatka Bay, a rock massif in Kasatka Bay
Departure for the route, 60 km south to the Pacific Coast.
Inspection of the "Devil's rock", visit to the caves.
Tunnels were cut through the rocks by the Japanese for military purposes.
Dinner at the cafe.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 5 - The Yankito Plateau. Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Room release.
Breakfast at the cafe.
A trip to the Yankito plateau, Kuril Bay – frozen volcanic lava in the form of a pile of rocks on the seashore.
Bizarre silhouettes and unusual shapes of lava that was once boiling. These chocolate-colored lumps are very impressive.
We visit another interesting place "Crying Rocks".
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
The flight schedule for the 2025 season will be released in March, after which routes on flight days can be adjusted.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Cabin on the boat

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel or guest house.

The cost of the tour is for 1 person, depending on the accommodation on the island. Iturup:

	Double occupancy	Surcharge for single occupancy on the tour
Standard	118 000	13 500
VIP (Yankito Hotel)	172 800	50 200

Hotel/guest house on the island Iturup

The tour provides accommodation for 3 nights in a hotel or guest house on the island. Iturup.

Another option

The Yankito Hotel

In 2024, the first guests were welcomed by the four-storey Yankito Hotel.

The hotel has 54 rooms of different categories. Each room has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The complex has walking areas, as well as a private pond and lagoon where you can relax.

Yankito Hotel is 9 km from Kurilsk, 10 km from Yasny Airport and 5 km from the seaport.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 15 to 25 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

transfer hotel – seaport/airport – hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
airport – hotel – airport transfer in Kurilsk;
accommodation on Iturup in a hotel/guest house;
meals specified in the program (three meals a day on Iturup);
transportation services according to the program;
boat and equipment rental;
the instructor-guide;
entrance tickets to the thermal complex "Springs of Baransky volcano";
registration of a border pass to O. Iturup.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
tickets (the price is preliminary, the exact price will be announced in April):
- Korsakov – Kurilsk motor ship ticket (four–person cabin) and Kurilsk-Yuzhno—Sakhalinsk air ticket - 38,500 rubles/person.;
surcharge for single occupancy;
early check-in and late check-out of hotels;
meals on the ship;
medical insurance.

It's important to know

lightweight headdress for sun protection;
trekking waterproof sneakers/boots (Gore-Tex), or treated with a water repellent + a replaceable pair of shoes;
comfortable sports sandals with a rigid fixation on the foot, in which it is convenient to walk on water and stones (necessary on the route Tikhaya Bay, for visiting thermal springs / baths on the islands of Kunashir and Iturup);
sports trousers are comfortable for trekking (2 pairs). It is also preferable to have waterproof trousers. It is especially convenient on the side zippers to quickly put on over sweatpants if necessary. They are light and do not take up space at all;
comfortable, lightweight, wind and moisture proof(!) jacket;
warm clothes: sweater, fleece jacket or similar warm clothes;
T-shirt with short or long sleeves with moisture-repellent properties for trekking;
lightweight cotton clothing: shorts/capris, T-shirts;
bathing suit;
a small travel towel (quick-drying);
a small backpack of 25-30 liters for one-day radial routes for water, photo/video equipment, swimsuit, towel, raincoat, etc. It is necessary to have a waterproof backpack cover;
sunscreen and sunglasses;
socks are warm and thick;
a sunscreen adapted for you with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 units;
plastic water bottle for routes;
gloves;
telescopic poles for hiking (personal necessity);
photo/video equipment;
mosquito and tick repellents (personal necessity).

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