Iturup Island. An abbreviated program

12 more

Iturup is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful islands on the planet!

Here we will discover fantastic landscapes: volcanoes, boiling lakes, beached ships, and of course, thermal springs. Excursions to the White Cliffs and the mirrored beach will make the trip unforgettable!

And at the foot of the active volcano Baransky, we will be greeted by picturesque landscapes and mineral streams. Thermal springs, known for their healing properties, are located on the slopes of the volcano.

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

from

Contact the tour coordinator

Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Relaxation in the thermal baths

We will visit 3 thermal complexes and relax in the waters of their springs

Iturup's business card

We will go by jeep along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk to the beach with White cliffs

The greatness of volcanoes

Let's admire the fumaroles of the Baransky volcano and take spectacular photos on the Yankito lava plateau

Itinerary

Day 1 - Flight to Iturup. Thermal springs "Baths"
The start of check-in for the flight.
Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Arrival in Kurilsk. Meeting. Transfer to Kurilsk, to the hotel, accommodation.
Transfer to the thermal springs.
A visit to the thermal springs "Baths" (Rybaki village). Entrance tickets are paid on the spot, independently — 1,000 rubles.
Return transfer to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Recommendations: to visit the thermal springs, take bathing accessories, rubber slippers, sheets (you can take them at the hotel reception).
Day 2 - Jeep tour to Kasatka Bay. A mirrored beach. The Devil's Rock. Jeep tour to the foot of the Baransky volcano. Rest in the thermal springs
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
10:00 Departure towards the Pacific Ocean.
11:30 Kasatka Bay.
The first stop is at the "mirror" beach, which looks like an endless sea mirror. A stranded fishing vessel, the most popular photo object among the guests of the island.
12:30 We will definitely drive to the Devil's rock.
At one time, the Japanese punched tunnels in it for through passage for military purposes, which have survived to the present day.
You will walk (somewhere you will crawl) through the places of hostilities, you will see the site of the former "hospital", the so-called laboratory where the Japanese worked on the development of bacteriological weapons.
In good weather, those who wish to swim in the Pacific Ocean.
13:30 Camping snack (tea, coffee, sliced fish, sausage and cheese).
14:30 Departure to the foot of the Baransky volcano.
Baransky Volcano (height 1132 meters) is one of the most accessible active volcanoes on Iturup Island with hot lakes of unusual turquoise color, fumaroles, mineral streams and healing springs.
We will enjoy the beauty and relaxation in the thermal baths, taste eggs with caviar boiled directly in volcanic water.
15:30 Visit to the observation deck.
15:45 Departure to the thermal complex.
16:00 Walk to the Turquoise lakes along the thermal stream along the ecological trail. PHOTOSESSION.
17:00 Return to the thermal springs complex.
Bathing in thermal springs (entrance fee is paid additionally — 2,000 rubles /person).
19:00 Transfer to Kurilsk.
19:30 Arrival in Kurilsk, at the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).
Recommendations:
To visit the thermal springs, take bathing accessories, rubber slippers, sheets (at the hotel reception).
We are going to the ocean side, dress warmly: a windproof jacket, hat, gloves.

5 more photos
Day 3 - Jeep tour along the coast to the White Cliffs. Jeep tour to the Yankito lava plateau. Thermal springs "Hot waters". Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Breakfast in a cafe in the city.
10:00 Departure for an excursion along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk to the beach with White cliffs.
The length of the rocks is about 28 km. They consist of porous volcanic glass and pumice, frozen as a result of a colossal eruption of a red-hot gas cloud.
The sand of the beach consists of white quartz and black titanium magnetite sand. Due to the mixture of these two sands, an extremely beautiful gray-graphite sandy beach is formed.
11:00 Stop at the beach with White cliffs. A walk through the canyon. Departure to the Black Stones.
13:00 Snack by the sea (sliced vegetables, fish, sausage, cheese, tea from a thermos).
15:00 Departure for an excursion to the foot of the Bogdan Khmelnitsky volcano in Yankito, which is a plateau of frozen lava flows of bizarre shape.
Beautiful landscapes opening from any point of view. Bright, spectacular photos, unique impressions!
16:30 Transfer to the thermal springs "Hot Waters".
17:00 Swimming in thermal springs (entrance tickets to the springs are paid on the spot independently — 1,000 rubles).
Transfer to the airport.
Check-in for the flight.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

4 more photos

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Guest House

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in the Kasatka Guest house.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB.:

Rate	Double occupancy	Surcharge for single occupancy	Child under 12 years old in double occupancy
Standard (from 2 people)	61 909	7 000	58 909
Family (from 3 people)	48 348	7 000	45 348

An additional fee for a guaranteed room with amenities in the Kasatka guest house is 3,000 rubles/room.

The guest house was opened in May 2022.

The number of rooms:

4 rooms with separate beds with a bathroom two shower rooms for 4 rooms;
2 single bed rooms with in-room amenities.

1 more photo

Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

excursions specified in the program;
transfers according to the program;
accommodation on the island Iturup — standard rooms in the Kasatka guest house or similar;
meals specified in the program;
transportation services on the routes;
accompanied by professional instructors on the routes;
registration of permits for staying in the border zone on the island Iturup;
accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
air ticket on the route Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (surcharge when booking the tour):
- adult — 14,800 rubles.;
- child (2-12 years old) — 7,950 rubles.;
dinners on Iturup Island;
entrance tickets to the thermal spring complexes;
an additional fee for a guaranteed room with amenities in the Kasatka guest house is 3,000 rubles/room.

It's important to know

Air tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Dates and Prices

The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification

Individual dates available on request

25 Apr – 1 Dec, 2025

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

23 – 25 May, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

30 May – 1 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

6 – 8 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

9 – 11 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

16 – 18 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

18 – 20 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

23 – 25 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

25 – 27 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

27 – 29 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

4 – 6 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

6 – 8 Jul, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

11 – 13 Sep, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

12 – 14 Sep, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

22 – 24 Sep, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

29 Sep – 1 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

2 – 4 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

4 – 6 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

6 – 8 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

9 – 11 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

11 – 13 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

13 – 15 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

17 – 19 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

23 – 25 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

24 – 26 Oct, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

31 Oct – 2 Nov, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

7 – 9 Nov, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

14 – 16 Nov, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

21 – 23 Nov, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
from
$473

28 – 30 Nov, 2025 3 days 2 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now

Reviews

AA
Alexey Alexandrovich Tolmachev

13 Nov, 2024

about provider

The experience was incredible: the vast Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Okhotsk, rolling hills, volcanoes, mountain roads by jeep, miles of sea journeys, and new friends along the way. In Kurilsk, we were warmly welcomed and surrounded by kind, helpful people. A special thanks to Guram and Svetlana, Igor and Nikita. And many thanks to the 'Big Country' team, especially Dmitry. Explore the wonders of Russia...

13 Nov, 2024

2 more photos