Kuril Islands: Kunashir — Shikotan — Iturup

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The endless Pacific Ocean, fumarole fields of volcanoes, picturesque coves and incredible panoramas are just a small part of what awaits us on this tour.

We will visit three Kuril Islands and visit their top locations — Cape Columnar on Kunashir, Nameless Bay and Cape Edge of the World on Shikotan, and, of course, White Rocks and the Yankito lava plateau on Iturup!

And bathing in thermal springs and seafood buffets will be a pleasant addition to our trip.

Location

Sakhalin region, Korsakov

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Tour highlights

Top locations

Let's admire the panoramas of the most interesting places of Kunashir, Shikotan and Iturup

Boat trip

We will go along the Sea of Okhotsk to the Kuril Islands

Relaxation in the thermal baths

Let's relax and recuperate while swimming in the hot springs

Gifts of the sea

Let's enjoy the taste of the freshest seafood

Breathtaking landscapes

We will visit the filming locations of the film "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" and visit the Edge of the World

The greatness of volcanoes

We will walk through the fumarole fields and swim in the lake located in the caldera of the volcano

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure of the ship to Kunashir
Departure by ship from the port of Korsakov (depends on the schedule of ships).
Day 2 - Arrival on Kunashir. The coast of the Pacific Ocean. Seafood buffet
Meeting at the port of Kunashir island.
Transfer to Yuzhno-Kurilsk by car (about 30 km), accommodation in a hotel.
In the evening, a sightseeing tour of the Pacific Ocean to the cape "Devil's Finger".
Welcome seafood buffet.
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - The Mendeleev Volcano. Thermal springs
Breakfast in the hotel cafe at 09:00.
At 10:00 departure by car to the foot of the Mendeleev volcano (walking route to the fumarole fields of the volcano along the trail accompanied by a guide).
Inspection of fumarole fields, photographing geysers.
Bathing in thermal springs.
Dinner at the hotel

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Day 4 - Cape Columnar. The route along the ecological trail
Breakfast in the hotel cafe at 09:00.
At 10:00 departure to the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, an ecological trail route, a sightseeing tour of the unique flora of Kunashir Island.
Exit to the coast. Rest, hot lunch.
A walking route along the seashore, an inspection of the natural monument "Cape Columnar".
Return to the hotel at 18:00.
Dinner at the hotel.
The walking route, which requires average athletic training, is designed for the whole day.

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Day 5 - Golovnin Volcano Caldera
Breakfast at the hotel.
Collection at 09:00, loading into cars, transfer to the beginning of the trail to the caldera of the Golovnin volcano (50 km from Yuzhno-Kurilsk).
Walking route to the caldera (about 8 km one way).
Swimming in the Hot lake and exploring the Boiling lake, visiting fumarole fields, lunch.
Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 6 - Sea crossing to Shikotan. Khromov Bay. Cape Trident
Breakfast at the hotel, room release.
Transfer to the seaport (time depends on the schedule of ships).
Departure by ship to the island of Shikotan.
Arrival at Shikotan Island, meeting at the port.
Khromova Bay, Cape Trident.
Transfer to the hotel, dinner.
Day 7 - Snezhkov Bay
Breakfast at the hotel.
The walking route is about 19 km long round trip.
Along the way, unforgettable views await us — a stone-birch forest, bamboo hills, islands of juniper thickets — and from the top of the hill overhanging the bay, a beautiful panorama opens that covers the entire southeastern coast.
Lunch on the shore of the bay (lunch box).
Return to the hotel.
Supper.
Day 8 - Cape Defiant. The bay is Nameless. The cape is the Edge of the World. Cape Crab. The Spanberg Lighthouse
Breakfast.
Departure to the route.
It was here that the first shots of the film "The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" were shot.
On the neighboring cape, called the Crab (it really resembles a crustacean), there is an old lighthouse of Spanberg. This is the last lighthouse built by the Japanese on the Kuril Islands. We will walk around the lighthouse and look inside.
Nameless Bay is not marked on the maps of Shikotan, although it is one of the most beautiful places on the island. There are small islands scattered inside the bay, because of which the local landscape is often compared to Iceland.
Lunch.
Return to the hotel, dinner.

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Day 9 - Dimitrov Bay. Airfield Bay
Breakfast.
Dimitrov Bay, Japanese cemetery.
Airfield Bay.
Return to the hotel. Supper.
On one of the days of the Shikotan tour, we will organize a delicious buffet of local seafood.
Day 10 - Departure of the ship to Iturup
Breakfast at the hotel, room release.
Transfer to the seaport of Shikotan island.
Departure by boat to O. Iturup (depends on the schedule of ships).
Day 11 - Arrival at Iturup. A tour of Kurilsk. Kasatka Bay. Thermal springs
Arrival at Iturup Island, meeting at the port.
Sightseeing tour of Kurilsk.
Kasatka Bay, caves of the Devil's Rock.
Lunch.
Check-in at the hotel.
A visit to the thermal springs (paid in cash on site additionally).

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Day 12 - Baransky volcano. Thermal springs
Breakfast, group gathering.
Departure to the Baransky volcano.
Boiling lake (we cook eggs with caviar in it — well, it's very tasty!).
The River Is Boiling.
The Sulfur River.
A natural geothermal station.
Wellness treatments in the Boiling river (paid on site additionally).
Return to the hotel.

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Day 13 - White rocks. The Yankito Lava Plateau. Sailing Bay. Thermal springs. Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Breakfast at 09:00, room release.
The Yankito Lava Plateau.
White Cliffs and the Grand Canyon are White Cliffs.
Black sands.
Sailing Bay.
Lunch is a campfire meal.
Bathing in hot springs of Hot water (paid on site additionally).
Transfer to the airport and departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (time depends on the airline's schedule).

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour requires average physical fitness, readiness to walk. Walking tours are planned for almost the whole day. The ascents are up to about 70 meters in height, the length of the walking route is an average of 7 km round trip. Contraindications: various injuries that can worsen during long-term hiking routes, cardiovascular diseases, pressure problems. Trekking with a light backpack with the necessary: water, napkins, sunscreen, headgear, trekking poles (optional).

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
Guest House

6 nights
Cabin on the boat

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and guest houses.

The cost of the tour:

for double occupancy — 265,000 rubles/person.;
for single occupancy — 290,000 rubles/person.

For children up to and including 12 years old, a discount of 6,000 rubles.

Ostrovnoy Hotel is located on the island of Shikotan. The high level of arrangement of 41 rooms of various categories allows you to receive high-quality services. The interior of the hotel is designed in the loft style.

There is free parking in the courtyard of the Ostrovnoy Motel, and free Internet access is available.

Rooms of two categories — single and double. Including rooms for people with disabilities.

The motel also has a buffet with a buffet breakfast line, mini kitchens on each floor, a recreation room, a private laundry room, a luggage storage, meeting rooms and a spacious lobby!

All rooms are equipped with comfortable and modern furniture, bathrooms, which provides guests with comfortable accommodation and rest.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

13 days 12 nights

Group meets at

Sakhalin region, Korsakov

Included in price

tickets for the ship Sakhalin Island — Kunashir Island — Shikotan Island — O. Iturup;
air ticket Kurilsk (Iturup Island) — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
meeting and transfer from the port and back in Yuzhno-Kurilsk, in Malokurilsky, in Kurilsk;
hotel accommodation;
guided tours according to the program;
nutrition:
- three meals a day on Kunashir Island, Shikotan Island;
- breakfasts and lunches on Iturup island;
transport support;
registration of passes to the Kurilsky Nature Reserve;
registration of passes to the border zone on Kunashir Island, Shikotan Island, Iturup Island;
bed linen on the ship;
guide support;
insurance.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
transfer from/to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk before and after the tour;
nutrition:
- meals on the ship;
- dinners on the island Iturup;
entrance to the springs on Iturup Island:
- Baransky volcano — 2,000 rubles/person.;
- Hot waters — 1,000 rubles/person.;
- Baths — 1,000 rubles/person.;
- 50% discount for children%;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

long sleeve jumper for excursions in the forest;
lightweight pants;
comfortable shoes with non-slip soles or trekking sneakers in order to avoid injury on a rocky road, when climbing;
trekking poles optional;
headdress;
swimwear, towel and slippers for the springs;
insect repellent;
sunscreen;
personal hygiene products;
personal first aid kit.

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15 – 27 Jul, 2025 13 days 12 nights

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5 – 17 Aug, 2025 13 days 12 nights

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