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
from
$1,375
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
No need to pay now
Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 16 – 19 June
    • 25 – 28 June
    • 26 – 29 July
    • 19 – 22 August
or
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
Go on a boat trip along the White Cliffs, take a walk and have lunch on the coast

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Flight to Iturup. Kasatka Bay

    Transfer to the airport.

    Departure to O. Iturup.

    The flight schedule for the 2025 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.

    Route: Kasatka Bay, rock massif in Kasatka Bay. Pacific ocean.

    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 2 - Boat trip, Chirip Peninsula. White Rocks
  • Day 3 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano
  • Day 4 - The Yankito Plateau. Flight 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, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement optionDouble RoomSurcharge for a single room
Standard116 00013 500
VIP (Yankito Hotel)171 80050 200
The hotel on the island Iturup or The Yankito Hotel 3 nights
The hotel on the island Iturup
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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
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 in the selected category;
  • meals specified in the program (three meals a day on Iturup);
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • boat and equipment rental;
  • 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):
    • flight Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — 38,500 rubles/person.;
  • surcharge for single occupancy, depending on the chosen accommodation:
    • the standard is 13,500 rubles/person.;
    • VIP – 50 200 rubles/person.;
  • 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

  • from
    $1,280
    16 – 19 Jun 4 days 3 nights
    Tour option - Iturup Island Trip
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  • from
    $1,280
    25 – 28 Jun 4 days 3 nights
    Tour option - Iturup Island Trip
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  • from
    $1,375
    26 – 29 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
    $1,375
    19 – 22 Aug 4 days 3 nights
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  • from
    $1,233
    7 – 10 Oct 4 days 3 nights
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