Iturup is an island of white sand. Aviatur

We are going on an unforgettable trip to the island of Iturup, where every day is a new story filled with vivid emotions and unique discoveries! 

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of adventure, enjoy local delicacies and feel like a part of something bigger. 

This tour is your chance to see our country from a new perspective and collect a collection of impressions that will keep you warm for many years to come.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
$1,641
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
26 - 29 Jun
3 - 6 Jul
29 Jul - 1 Aug
8 - 11 Aug
21 - 24 Sep
9 - 12 Aug
23 - 26 Aug
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
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

Thermal springs of the Baransky volcano
Take a dip in the warming and relaxing waters under the hot waterfall
Volcanic heritage
Go to the unique lava field, which was formed as a result of the eruption of the volcano Bogdan Khmelnitsky
Snow-white expanses
Take part in a boat trip along the White Cliffs, take a walk and have lunch on the coast

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Flight to Iturup. The Yankito Plateau

    Transfer to the airport.

    Departure to O. Iturup.

    The flight schedule for the 2026 season will be released in March, after which routes on flight days can be adjusted.

    Arrival in Kurilsk.

    Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

    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".

    Dinner at the cafe.

    Return to the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Boat trip, Chirip Peninsula. White Rocks
  • Day 3 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano
  • Day 4 - Kasatka Bay. Rock massif in Kasatka Bay. Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour provides double accommodation in a hotel on the island. Iturup.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with double occupancy (on Iturup standard) is 119,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy on the tour (on Iturup standard) is 19,500 rubles.

Zarechnaya 3 nights

The Zarechnaya Hotel is located on the banks of the Kurilka River, which flows into the Sea of Okhotsk. 

The convenient location of the hotel allows guests to use the local structure of the city, quickly get to any place on foot or by various types of public transport.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • transfer hotel – airport – hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
  • airport – hotel – airport transfer in Kurilsk;
  • accommodation on Iturup at the Zarechnaya Hotel (3 nights);
  • meals specified in the program (three meals a day on Iturup: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches on the route, 3 dinners);
  • 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;
  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk—Kurilsk—Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk air tickets — 43,000 rubles.;
  • early check-in and late check-out;
  • medical insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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).
What do I need to know to be safe?
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Do you take out accident insurance?
What documents are required to obtain a pass to the Kuril Islands?
Are there any possible changes in the program?

Dates and Prices

  • $1,641
    26 – 29 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,641
    3 – 6 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,641
    29 Jul – 1 Aug 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,641
    8 – 11 Aug 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,641
    9 – 12 Aug 4 days 3 nights
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