New Year on Sakhalin

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We invite you to an exciting New Year's trip to the largest island in Russia!

Sakhalin is a region that is interesting not only in summer, but also in winter! Here you can conquer the mountains, breathe in the ocean and taste all its gifts, learn about the rich historical past and, of course, get away from the problems of big cities.

Location

Russia, Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Comfortable fishing

Take part in a fishing trip with an experienced instructor who will tell you about all its features.

Scenic icefalls

Appreciate the beauty of the blue-white snow caps on the sheer cliffs and see the needles of the ice waterfalls.

Gastronomic delights

You will taste seafood dishes, fried smelt, navaga and tea with Sakhalin herbs.

Active leisure

Get the opportunity to go skiing or snowboarding

Vivid sensations

Go to conquer the Sakhalin Mountains on snowmobiles

A change of scenery

Celebrate the new year in an interesting and unusual environment for yourself

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The peak of the mountain "Bolshevik"
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel.
After the accommodation, you will have lunch at one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city, seafood dishes and delicacies for lunch.
Immediately after lunch, we will introduce you to our cozy city.
The guide will tell you about our region and its rich historical past.
We will visit the top of the mountain "Bolshevik" (STK "Mountain Air") and enjoy the views of winter Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a glass of mulled wine.
At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel, free time.
Dinner (on your own).
Free time for those who ski or snowboard can be spent on the mountain "Bolshevik" (STK "Mountain Air").

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Day 2 - Free day
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Free day.
21:00 We will meet in the restaurant of the city, festive show program happy New Year 2026!

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Day 3 - Free day
Hello, 2026!
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
Free time to go on your own to the Mountain Air sports and tourism complex and go skiing or snowboarding, or just enjoy your vacation.
Lunch and dinner (on your own).

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Day 4 - Ice fishing of Sakhalin smelt and navaga
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
06:00 Early departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.
08:00 Arrival at the fishing spot (lagoon lake "Busse") equipped camp with heated tent.
Fishing with an experienced instructor who will tell you all the features of Sakhalin winter fishing.
For lunch, fried smelt, navaga, tea with Sakhalin herbs.
18:00 Return to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, transfer to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).
Free time.
Those who ski or snowboard can spend time on the mountain "Bolshevik" (STK "Mountain Air").

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Day 5 - Icefalls of Tikhaya Bay
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure to Tikhaya Bay, one of the most impressive places in winter.
Travel time with stops is approximately 3 hours (143 km one way).
On the way, we will visit the Japanese Torii Gate, which was installed in front of Shinto temples.
Stop at the seaside village, where you can buy freshly caught crabs (boiled).
From the west, Tikhaya Bay is covered by the spurs of the most beautiful and majestic Zhdanko Ridge.
In winter, the sea terraces are covered with snow, and ice rises on the sea in the coastal zone.
But all this does not make the bay any less attractive than in summer — blue hummocks, blue-white snow caps on steep cliffs, needles of icy waterfalls, ringing sea air.
Lunch on the coast, Far Eastern delicacies, tea with Sakhalin herbs and berries.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).
Free time.
Those who ski or snowboard can spend time on the mountain "Bolshevik" (STK "Mountain Air").

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Day 6 - Conquering the Sakhalin Mountains on snowmobiles
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
11:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to the village. Christmas trees.
12:00 Arrival in the village. Christmas trees, safety instructions.
We are going to the Sakhalin Mountains, from where you can enjoy unparalleled views of the entire south of Sakhalin Island.
15:00 Return to the camp, snack, departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, transfer to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).
Free time.
Those who ski or snowboard can spend time on the mountain "Bolshevik" (STK "Mountain Air").

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Day 7 - Transfer to the airport. Departure
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Room release.

Transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

6 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour provides accommodation in a hotel of your choice in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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

Hotel	Double occupancy	Surcharge for single occupancy
"Gagarin" 3+*	125 000	18 600
Mega Palace 4*	135 500	27 600
"Belka"	125 000	18 600

Belka Hotel

A three-star hotel with an interesting name "Belka" is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. For guests there are such services as parking, free Internet, safe deposit box, laundry. Guests who want to take a break from the routine are invited to visit the sauna.

The room stock is represented by 46 categories, which vary in roominess and comfort, but despite this, each room is equipped with comfortable furniture, so that even a long stay would be as comfortable as possible. Also, each room has its own bathroom and shower.

Breakfast is served every morning at the on-site restaurant. Lunch and dinner can be ordered by the residents for an additional fee or they can eat at nearby cafes and public catering places.

Nearby attractions include the Regional Museum of Local Lore, the Chekhov Theater Center, as well as the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ.

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Another option

The Gagarin Hotel

Located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Gagarin Hotel offers its guests accommodation in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. The variety of services provided will appeal to even the most demanding of them.

Here you will find modern furniture and appliances.

The friendly and caring staff serves breakfast in the restaurant every morning. At any time of the day in the city, you can find an institution where you can have a snack or have fun.

The airport is just a few minutes away from the complex.

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Another option

Mega Palace Hotel

The Mega Palace Hotel is located on the Far Eastern Russian island of Sakhalin, at the foot of the Susunai Mountains. The city center is 1.2 km away.

The multi-storey hotel offers modern rooms and apartments with antique-style furniture. All rooms are equipped with beds, a large table where you can work or tidy up. There is a cable TV, a safe. The bathroom has all the necessary plumbing, towels, cosmetics.

There is a tea set and a mini-bar in the rooms. The Marquis Restaurant serves Russian, European and Japanese cuisine, while Serbian cuisine can be enjoyed at the Grill on the Sky Restaurant. There is also an Asian cuisine restaurant "Asia" and a Japanese BamBoo restaurant. Guests can relax at the Duke Karaoke Bar.

Nearby you can also visit the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, the park. Gagarina, the Northern Ring ecotrope. The distance to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is 9.2 km, and to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Railway Station is 2.2 km.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 6 to 15 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

accommodation in a selected hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
meals according to the program (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches);
New Year's Eve show program at the restaurant;
transportation services (transfers according to the program);
tour service;
guide-instructor services;
snowmobile rental (double);
fishing gear.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
meals not specified in the program.

It's important to know

1. Backpack or travel bag. On long snowmobile routes (from 3 days), it is highly undesirable to bring things in a suitcase, because it does not fit into the trunk of a snowmobile and is inconvenient to transport.

2. A form of clothing for an active snowmobile day:

Thermal underwear (pants and jacket).
Comfortable warm sportswear. The best option is a snowboard or downhill ski suit. We recommend that you do not wear jeans, as they restrict movement and do not warm you up.
Fleece jacket or sweater.
Socks should be on your feet (thin cotton + necessarily warm wool socks).
Gloves and a hat. During the snowmobile route, the travel agency provides: insulated boots, snowmobile overalls, gloves, balaclava, helmet. The jumpsuit fits on top of your clothes. If there are no severe frosts, then the jumpsuit can be worn over thermal underwear + sweatpants and a fleece jacket / sweater.

4. Clothing for an active day on skis: everything is the same as on a snowmobile day, but we recommend having a small backpack in which you can put a warm vest or an extra jacket. While skiing, you should be dressed according to the weather (usually a suit for skiing or snowboarding), however, you may feel cool during stops. At these moments, an additional vest or jacket will be useful. We recommend wearing ski boots over wool socks.

A set of spare underwear.
Slippers or warm socks.

6. For a trip to the sauna:

A swimsuit (if you need one).
Slates/sandals for sports.

7. Shoes — comfortable warm shoes without heels.

8. Personal items:

Personal hygiene products.
Individual first aid kit.
If you wear glasses, it should be remembered that the arches under the helmet can put pressure and cause discomfort. Your breathing under the helmet also makes the glasses fog up, and they freeze quickly in the cold. Glasses also fog up when you enter a warm room from the cold. If possible, lenses should be provided.

9. Documents:

Passport.
Medical insurance policy (photocopy is available).

10. Money. We recommend that you always have a small amount of cash with you so that you can quickly buy the necessary items at stops along the route.

Dates and Prices

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$1,723

29 Dec, 2026 – 4 Jan, 2027 7 days 6 nights

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Andrei Konovalikov

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7 Aug, 2025

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one downside was that the voucher with the contact details of the local host was only sent a few hours before the tour started, and that was after multiple requests. On my previous trip (the 2023 Baikal Tour), I received the voucher two days before the tour began.

Big Country Travel

Hello Andrei, Thank you for your feedback, we’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall! We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in sending the documents and will definitely address this issue. We hope that despite this, you’ll consider booking with us again for your next trip to Russia!
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Yuri

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7 Aug, 2025

The tour operator met all the terms of the agreement, which is already a great sign. I’d give it a solid four stars, maybe even a 4+. The guides were very professional, and the tour was well-organized overall. Everything went smoothly without any major issues. I’d definitely recommend this tour operator to friends and acquaintances.

Big Country Travel

Hello Yuri, thank you very much for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’d be delighted to welcome you on one of our other tours around Russia!
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Pavel

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30 Jan, 2025

Thank you for a captivating trip to Kunashir! I got exactly what I was hoping for: stunning views, hiking, and swimming in the sea, lake, river, and thermal springs. The weather treated us to a full range of experiences, from pleasant sunshine to a storm on the way back. A huge thank you to our guide, Mikhail, for his care, patience, attentiveness, and the great atmosphere he created throughout our stay on Kunashir.