Kuril Necklace: Kunashir — Shikotan — Iturup

The Kuril Islands are a unique place lost in the Pacific Ocean. 

On this trip you will find volcanoes, thermal springs and mud baths, Hot and Boiling lakes, climbing Mount Shikotan, a variety of flavors and an unforgettable trip to the White Cliffs.

Breathtaking landscapes, spectacular photos and unique impressions are guaranteed!

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
$4,237
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Duration
13 days
12 nights
Departures
22 Jul - 3 Aug
19 - 31 Aug
2 - 14 Sep
Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 nights
  • Guest House
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
9 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

Exciting jeep tours
Embark on an exciting journey to Kasatka Bay and Chertovka Rock
Fumaroles of the Mendeleev volcano
Take a walk through the fumarole field of an active volcano
Rest and recovery
Relax in the springs and mud baths, and swim in the Goryachy Lake.
Atmospheric Cape Columnar
Visit a place where natural paving stones give way to views of stone "pencils" weighing 40 tons and deep-sea fjords.
Incredible panoramas
Appreciate the beauty of the remote corners of the Kuril Islands with picturesque headlands and coves
Visit to the "Edge of the World"
You will see a rocky ledge extending far into the sea and ending in 40-meter walls.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to O. Iturup. Jeep tour to the foot of Baransky volcano

    Iturup means "big salmon" in the Ainu language. The largest island in the archipelago of the Kuril island range.

    Majestic volcanoes, 12 of which are active, are the "authors" of the created relief and the real attractions of the island: frozen rivers of lava flows, numerous lakes, including hot ones, volcanoes with craters filled with water, fumarole fields, beautiful rocks, waterfalls, mud cauldrons, thermal swamps and springs! We have collected some of them on this trip to explore the island!

    Self-service transfer to the airport.

    Check-in for the flight.

    Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

    Arrival in Kurilsk. Meeting.

    Departure to Kurilsk.

    Accommodation in a guest house.

    Departure to Baransky volcano by car (duration 5 hours).

    Baransky volcano (1132 meters high) is one of the most accessible active volcanoes on the island of Iturup 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.

    Visit to the observation deck "Trinoga".

    Departure to the complex with thermal springs.

    Arrival at the thermal complex.

    Walk along the ecological trail to the turquoise lakes.

    We cook eggs in a thermal stream.

    Tasting of boiled eggs with red caviar and champagne.

    A light snack.

    Return to the thermal complex.

    Bathing in thermal springs.

    Departure to Kurilsk.

    Dinner at a cafe in the city.

    Transfer to the guest house after dinner.

    Attention! The exact time of departure to Iturup depends on the date of the tour. In case of significant differences in the timing of the program with the actual flight schedule, the program may be changed, while the volume and content of excursions will remain unchanged.

    Attention! In the area of turquoise lakes, precautions must be taken – if you step outside the path, you can get chemical burns. You can only swim in springs with a certain water temperature.

    Recommendations: on this route, you need to have bathing accessories, rubber slippers, your own towel or sheet. For an additional fee, bed sheets can be rented at the reception of the guest house (250 rubles).

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  • Day 2 - Jeep tour along the coast to the White Cliffs. Hot Waters thermal springs
  • Day 3 - Jeep tour to Kasatka Bay. Yankito Lava Plateau Jeep Tour
  • Day 4 - Departure of the ship from the port of Kurilsk
  • Day 5 - Arrival on Kunashir. The fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano. Bathing in the baths of the Sour stream. A walk along the coast. Kekura Damn Finger and Damn Gate
  • Day 6 - Golovnin volcano caldera. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 7 - Stolbovskaya ecological trail. Mud healing thermal springs. Cape Columnar
  • Day 8 - Exit by sea from Yuzhno-Kurilsk. Arrival at Shikotan Island
  • Day 9 - Snezhkov Bay
  • Day 10 - Mount Shikotan. Dimitrov Bay. Aerodromnaya Bay
  • Day 11 - Cape Edge of the World. Bezymyannaya Bay
  • Day 12 - Cape Trident. Khromov Bay. Otradnaya Bay. The ship's exit from Malokurilskoye
  • Day 13 - Arrival of the ship at the port of Korsakov. Transfer to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

Physical fitness and the absence of problems with the musculoskeletal system are important. Walking distance can be up to 20 km per day.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 nights
  • Guest House
    3 nights
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel, guest house, motel and a cabin on the ship.

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

For double occupancySurcharge for single occupancy
307 36940 290
Cabin on the boat 2 nights
Kasatka Guest House 3 nights
The Iceberg Hotel 4 nights
Ostrovnoy 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
9 years old
Duration
13 days 12 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • guided tours according to the program;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accommodation on the island Iturup, standard rooms at the Kasatka Guest House;
  • accommodation on the island of Shikotan in the Ostrovnoy motel, standard rooms with amenities;
  • accommodation on the island of Kunashir in the Iceberg hotel, building 1, rooms with amenities on the block;
  • meals according to the program;
  • transportation services on the routes;
  • tour service on the islandSakhalin;
  • instructor support on all routes to Kunashir Island, Shikotan Island, Iturup Island;
  • entrance tickets to the springs;
  • registration of permits for staying in the border area on the island Iturup, Shikotan Island, Kunashir Island;
  • accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • meals not included in the program and specified in the program "independently"; 
  • meals on the ship;
  • optional guided tours, activities;
  • boat tickets – detailed prices in the "Important to know" section (possible fare increase);
  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Kurilsk flight ticket:
    • if you have a residence permit in the Sakhalin region:
      • adult – 11,600 rubles.;
      • child (2-12 years old) – 6,800 rubles.
    • in the absence of a residence permit in the Sakhalin region:
      • adult – 21,500 rubles.;
      • child (2-12 years old) – 11,900 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • clothes:
    • a warm sweater;
    • warm wool socks;
    • windbreaker;
    • windproof and waterproof jacket;
    • thermal underwear;
    • t-shirts;
    • shorts;
    • bathing suit;
    • raincoats for shoes.
  • headdress, accessories:
    • a panama hat or a cap;
    • knitted hat;
    • sunglasses;
    • cotton gloves.
  • shoes:
    • comfortable sneakers, worn, with tenacious soles or trekking boots, waterproof sneakers;
    • sandals for walking on water, slates.

On each route, you must have a change of clothes and shoes with you.

Documents:

  • passport, voucher;
  • compulsory medical insurance policy;
  • insurance policy;
  • birth certificate (if a child is flying with you).
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Dates and Prices

  • $4,237
    22 Jul – 3 Aug 13 days 12 nights
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  • $4,237
    19 – 31 Aug 13 days 12 nights
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    2 – 14 Sep 13 days 12 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • S
    Sergei
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    5 Feb, 2025
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    Excellent organization of the tour, including seamless airport transfers. The journeys along the routes were comfortable and well-planned.
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    Ekaterina
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    5 Feb, 2025
    Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip to the Sakhalin region! A huge thanks for the excellent organization, the care, and the well-thought-out itinerary that adapted perfectly to the weather conditions! We got to see every place at its most breathtaking! A special shoutout to our wonderful guide, Igor, on Iturup—an absolute professional! Traveling with him was not only insightful but also comfortable, enjoyable, and truly special. We left with only positive memories and will gladly recommend your company whenever we get the chance!!!
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    Natalia
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    4 Feb, 2025
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    I was very satisfied with the organization of the tour. Everything was well-planned, punctual, and ran smoothly. The food was delicious and plentiful.