Opening of Sakhalin and Iturup in 7 days

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Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of Sakhalin and Iturup!

This tour will be a great opportunity to see the untouched natural landscapes, get acquainted with the rich history and taste the exquisite local cuisine. Cliffs and ancient volcanoes, fascinating jeep tours, and a "mirrored" beach are waiting for you. the atmospheric lighthouse and many other interesting places.

An exciting journey is closer than it seems!

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Gastronomic diversity

Enjoy the taste of the famous hemultan soup, Iturup soup and try eggs with caviar boiled in volcanic water

Thermal springs

Get the opportunity to recuperate and find peace of mind

A sea odyssey to the Aniva Lighthouse

Explore the atmospheric Aniva Lighthouse among the beautiful seascapes

Picturesque White Cliffs

Take a walk along the gray-graphite sand and take unique shots against the background of beautiful rocks, which will become the highlight of your photo gallery

Volcanic splendor

You will visit the foot of the Bogdan Khmelnitsky volcano, and also visit the Baransky volcano with its turquoise lakes, fumaroles and mineral streams

An exciting master class

Not only will you learn how to open oysters properly, but you will also taste them and freshly caught seafood

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and sightseeing tour
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation.
Attention! Check-in at the hotel from 14:00 (early check-in is possible with an additional 50% / room / day).
15:00 City tour (2 hours).
During the tour, you will learn how the city grew and developed during the period of Japanese rule (at that time it was called Toyohara).
You will see preserved Japanese buildings built in the same distant times, including one of the oldest buildings, built in 1908, and the most striking buildings built in 1937.
Get acquainted with the most beautiful places of the modern cozy city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and the main attractions of the island capital: the observation deck of the STK "Mountain Air", which offers a magnificent view of the whole city.
Visit three squares – Lenin, Victory and Glory, as well as Chekhov Center Square.
Welcome dinner in Sakhalin style.
You will begin your journey by getting acquainted with Sakhalin cuisine. At dinner, you will taste the famous hemultan soup, salads from Sakhalin wild plants.
At dinner, the details of the trip will be discussed and the necessary attributes for the trip to Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands will be presented.
The weather on Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands is changing very quickly, and to make the trip comfortable, a raincoat will be prepared for you. Your clothes will always stay dry, even in the most inclement weather.
Transfer to the hotel after dinner. Rest.
Day 2 - Departure to O. Iturup
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time.
16:00 Transfer to the airport.
16:30 Check-in for the flight.
18:35 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
19:40 Arrival in Kurilsk. Meeting.
Transfer to Kurilsk.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 - Jeep tour along the coast to the White Cliffs. Hot Water thermal springs
Breakfast on your own.
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.
13:00 Stop at the beach with White cliffs. A walk through the canyon. Departure to the Black Stones.
15:00 Lunch on the seashore near the Black stones (Iturup fish soup, tea, sliced vegetables, fish).
16:30 Boarding the transport. Departure to the thermal springs.
17:00 After the walk, you will enjoy a rest in the thermal springs "Hot Waters" (1 hour). The entrance ticket is paid additionally – 1000 rubles /person.
18:30 Return to the hotel.
Dinner on your own.
Recommendations: on this route, you can wear regular shoes, a hat, gloves in case of windy weather, bathing accessories, sheets (you can take them at the hotel reception).

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Day 4 - Jeep tour to Kasatka Bay. A mirrored beach. The Devil's Rock. Jeep tour to the Yankito lava plateau. Thermal springs "Baths".
Breakfast on your own.
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 is the most popular photo object among visitors to the island.
12:30 You 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.
14:00 Lunch on the shore of the Pacific Ocean (Iturup fish soup, tea, sliced fish, vegetables, cheese).
15:00 Rest on the shore.
15:30 Departure on the way back.
16:30 Arrival 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 that open from any point of view. Bright, spectacular photos, unique impressions!
Dear ladies, feel like a fashion model, take your favorite dress with you and have an amazing photo shoot among the frozen lava flows!
17:30 Transfer to the thermal springs.
18:00 Visit to the thermal springs "Baths" (Rybaki village). (village of Rybaki). The entrance ticket is paid additionally — 1000 rubles /person.
19:30 Return transfer to Kurilsk.
Dinner on your own.
Recommendations:
in adverse weather conditions, do not forget to take a raincoat, raincoats for shoes or rubber boots;
to visit the thermal springs of the "Baths", take bathing accessories, rubber slippers, sheets (at the hotel reception).

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Day 5 - The Museum of Local Lore. Jeep tour to the foot of the Baransky volcano. Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Breakfast on your own. Check-in rooms.

09:45 Departure to the Museum of Local Lore.

10:00 Local History Museum tour.

11:00 Departure to the Baransky volcano by car.

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.

You will enjoy the beauty and relaxation in the thermal baths, taste eggs with caviar cooked directly in volcanic water.

11:30 Visit to the mud kettle field. We cook eggs in a thermal stream, tasting with caviar.

13:00 Boarding the transport. Departure to the thermal complex.

13:30 Walk to the Turquoise lakes along the thermal stream along the ecological trail. PHOTOSESSION.

14:30 Return to the thermal springs complex. Camping snack (tea, coffee, sliced fish, sausage and cheese).

15:30 Swimming in thermal springs. Rest. The entrance ticket is paid additionally – 2000 rubles/person.

Transfer to the airport.

Check-in for the flight.

Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Meeting. Transfer to the hotel.

Attention! In the area of fumarole fields, precautions must be taken – you can fall into hot mud, in the area of mineral springs – get chemical burns. You can swim only in springs with a certain water temperature.

Recommendations: on this route, it is advisable to have bathing accessories, rubber slippers, sheets (you can take them at the hotel reception). The tour takes place by car.

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Day 6 - Aniva Lighthouse and lunch with oysters at Busse Lagoon
05:45 Car pickup at the hotel, departure to the place of the general gathering of the group at the Aniva lighthouse.
Important! The night before, order your breakfast with you at the hotel reception.
06:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Novikovo village.
08:30 Arrival in the village. Novikovo. Briefing, preparation for going to sea.
09:00 Departure from Novikovo village on PVC motorboats.
11:00 Arrival at Aniva Lighthouse.
The Aniva Lighthouse (yap. Naka-Siretokomisaki) was established in 1939 on a small Sea Lion rock, near the inaccessible rocky cape Aniva. It is not only the most original and complex technical project of the Karafuto period, but also an outstanding world achievement in the practice of lighthouse construction at that time.
The need to build a lighthouse was due to unpredictable treacherous currents when mixing the waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and Aniva Bay, frequent fogs and rocky banks.
12:00 Transfer to Cape Marble. During sea crossings, you can meet sea lions, seals, dolphins and killer whales.
13:00 Arrival at Cape Marble. A walk, a photo shoot.
13:30 Departure to the village. Novikovo.
14:30 Arrival in the village. Novikovo. Preparation for departure to the village of Muravyovo (laguna Busse).
14:45 Transfer to Busse Lagoon.
15:15 Stay on the lagoon coast.
A master class on opening oysters. PHOTOSESSION.
Lunch of freshly caught seafood and wild oysters. There will be a lot of oysters!
You will have an exciting journey to a unique "restaurant" of seafood cuisine with tasting of wild oysters, completely unique in their taste qualities, which you can try only on Sakhalin.
In the menu:
½ glass of wine,
fresh scallop,
red caviar,
sliced fish,
wild oysters with lemon and signature oyster sauce;
baked oysters with cheese and garlic;
Sakhalin Childhood dish (seasonal fish baked in burdock leaves);
Sakhalin ear;
fresh vegetables;
Morse;
tea/coffee.
18:00 Transfer from Busse Lagoon to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
20:00 The end of the excursion to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Return to the hotel or to the gathering place.
Attention! While on board a swimming vehicle, you must adhere to generally accepted norms of behavior, not create dangerous or threatening situations.
A life jacket must be worn, if you are seasick, you must take a medication for motion sickness.
During excursions, take care of cultural and historical monuments, as well as take care of nature. A boat trip depends entirely on the mercy of the sea.
In case of bad weather conditions and inability to go to sea, the boat trip will be canceled or replaced with an auto tour to Cape Evstafia.
Recommendations:
Aniva Lighthouse — on this route, on the way by boat by sea, do not forget to take a raincoat, hat, cotton gloves.
Lunch with oysters: take your favorite wine with you. Dry white wine, prosecco and brut go well with oysters.

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Day 7 - The end of the program and departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel restaurant or cafe (if breakfast is included in the room rate).
Transfer to the airport with the opportunity to visit (by prior arrangement) the fish market.
Attention! Check-in time is until 12:00 (late check-out is possible with an additional 50%/room/day).
The organizer reserves the right to change the order of excursions, depending on weather conditions and the set of the combined tour, while the volume and content of the tour remains unchanged!

In case of a combined time due to changes in the schedule of the ship and flights between Sakhalin Island and the Kuril Islands, excursions not included in the program are provided for an additional fee.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights
Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic+
Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation:

3 nights in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a hotel to choose from, paid additionally;
3 nights on the island. Iturup in the guest house "Kasatka".

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

Placement	Cost
Double room	95 719
Extra charge for a single room	7 500
A child under 12 years old in a double or triple room	92 719

Hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (the price is for one person for 3 nights, rub.):

Hotel	Double room	Single room	Extra day (double/single)
Youth 3*	8 850	14 700	2 950 / 4 900
Squirrel 3*	9 600	16 350	3 200 / 5 450
Jubilee 3*	9 900	16 020	3 300 / 5 650
Gagarin 3*	10 800	17 400	3 600 / 5 800
Mega Palace Hotel 4*	12 750	21 900	4 250 / 7 300
Santa Risot Hotel 4* (two 1.5 double beds)	15 000	25 800	5 000 / 8 600
Santa Risot Hotel 4* (one large bed)	15 750	27 210	5 250 /9 070
Paradise Risot Hotel 4*	18 000	33 000	6 000 / 11 000

When booking accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on your own, please take into account:

transfer to arrival / departure (meeting /departure) is available for an additional fee: 600 rubles per person one way, within the city limits, without arrival at the market;
the tourist must independently arrive at the gathering place of the group for transfer to the airport upon departure to the Kuril Islands, the place and time for collection is confirmed the day before or independently arrive at the airport;
upon the group's return from the Kuril Islands, the transfer takes tourists only to the base hotels;
the tourist must independently arrive at the starting point of the group excursions according to the program, the place and time for collection is confirmed the day before, at the end of the tour, tourists are delivered only to the base hotels.

When booking a tour, an additional fee is paid for a guaranteed room with amenities in the Kasatka guest house — 4,500 rubles per room.

"Squirrel" 3*

The first hotel in the Far East, made according to Finnish technology in a wooden style made of milled timber.

The three-storey building with a basement was designed according to a unique design developed by Japanese architects. The project provided for the maximum preservation of all the unique properties of the tree, such as a healthy microclimate, special warmth and comfort. These properties create a favorable atmosphere and give a feeling of security and peace.

The hotel was opened in 2003 and renovated in 2019.

Each room has everything you need for a comfortable stay: TV, Internet access via Wi-Fi, safe, air conditioning, refrigerator, mini-bar, bathrobe, slippers, personal hygiene products and hairdryer.

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Another option

Mega Palace 4*

This hotel is located on Sakhalin Island.

The hotel has a restaurant serving dishes from around the world, a spa and a nightclub. The center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a 15-minute drive away.

The Mega Palace Hotel occupies a multi-storey building. It has rooms and apartments that are furnished with antique furniture. Each room is equipped with cable TV, a safe and a minibar.

The hotel has a fitness center, a hot tub and a sauna. In the evenings, guests can visit a karaoke bar or a nightclub with a DJ.

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Central Station can be reached by car in 20 minutes.

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"Youth" 3*

The Yunost Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay: ski storage, parking, high-speed Internet access, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, smoking areas, board games and puzzles.

The rooms are designed in a simple style and decorated in pleasant colors. They have everything you need for a comfortable stay: air conditioning, a private bathroom and a shared lounge.

There is a grocery store next to the hotel.

The nearest airport is about 7.8 km away.

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"Jubilee" 3*

Offering free parking, this hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a 10-minute walk from the Gorny Vozdukh Ski Resort.

The rooms are decorated in a classic style and feature a work desk.

The bathrooms have a hairdryer.

The Time Cafe serves European and Oriental cuisine.

There are several restaurants within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.

Gagarin Park is just a 3-minute walk away.

The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Khomutovo Airport.

A shuttle service is available on request.

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"Gagarin" 3*

The Gagarin Hotel, located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, offers its guests to enjoy peace and comfort.

The hotel has rooms of three categories: standard, suite and apartments. The rooms are equipped with modern furniture and appliances.

In the city, at any time of the day, you can find a place where you can have a snack or have fun.

The airport is a short drive away.

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"Santa Risote" 4*

The Santa Risot Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, at the foot of the mountain, offering magnificent views.

The hotel offers a wide range of services and entertainment so that every guest feels at home and can appreciate the high level of service provided by the staff.

Each room is decorated in a classic style that combines comfort and elegance. The rooms have everything you need for a pleasant stay: comfortable and high-quality furniture, modern appliances, a bathroom with a set of individual hygiene products and bathrobes.

The on-site restaurant serves not only national dishes, but also European and Japanese cuisine. There is also a bar where you can enjoy a wide selection of drinks.

The airport is 9 kilometers from the hotel, and the train station is 3 kilometers away.

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Paradise Risot Hotel 4*

The hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in close proximity to the airport and Victory Square.

The hotel offers rooms of various categories: standard, apartments and suites. All rooms are equipped with the necessary equipment for a comfortable stay: a bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a wardrobe. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobe and free toiletries. The windows offer a beautiful view of the surrounding nature.

The hotel has a coffee shop and a bar, and you can also dine in one of the many cafes and restaurants located nearby.

The hotel is located near the airport, the railway station and the city park of culture and recreation.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 15 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

guided tours according to the program;
transfers according to the program;
accommodation: 3 nights in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the selected hotel (when choosing a rate with accommodation), 3 nights on the island. Iturup in the Kasatka Guest House (standard rooms);
meals according to the program: 3 breakfasts at the hotel (when choosing a rate with accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk), 3 lunches, 1 snack, 1 dinner;
transportation services on the routes;
excursion service on Sakhalin Island;
escort by a guide to the island. Iturup;
entrance ticket to the museum;
registration of permits for staying in the border zone on the island Iturup;
accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles.;
raincoat.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (when choosing a tariff without accommodation);
air tickets on the route: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (surcharge when booking a tour):
- adult — 14,800 rubles/person.;
- children (2-12 years old) - 7,900 rubles/person.;
additional payment for a guaranteed room with amenities in the guest house "Kasatka" — 4,500 rubles/room;
breakfast, lunch and dinner on the island Iturup, indicated in the program marked "independently";
meals in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (except dinner on the first day and lunch on the 6th day);
entrance tickets to the sources:
- thermal springs "Baths" – 1000 rubles/person.;
- thermal springs "Hot waters" – 1000 rubles/person.;
- thermal springs at the Baransky volcano – 2000 rubles/person.;
surcharge for early check—in at the hotel - 50%/room/day;
the surcharge for late check—out from the hotel is 50%/room/day.

It's important to know

a small backpack for personal items that may be needed during the day of sightseeing, in case of rain, a cover for it;
sturdy worn boots or special trekking shoes with foot fixation that can resist moisture, with a good ribbed sole;
shoes for city tours, convenient for crossing/ flying between islands;
rubber slippers, preferably with foot fixation. These are very useful on excursions to the island of Kunashir, Cape Columnar, as well as when visiting all the thermal springs on the island. Iturup;
high rubber boots in case of rainy weather or raincoats for shoes;
waterproof hooded jacket that protects from the wind;
sweatpants, comfortable for long walks;
warm sweater, wool socks;
shorts in case of sunny weather in the city or a short excursion;
a bathing suit for visiting thermal springs, it is better not to be new: the fabric may change color after visiting hot springs, applying dirt from the springs;
a towel for visiting hot springs if you are planning a trip to Kunashir Island;
headgear: a cap in case of sunny weather and a knitted hat in case of windy and cold weather;
cotton gloves for trekking and climbing during excursions;
if you use trekking poles, take them with you on a tour, they are especially relevant on trekking routes to Kunashir Island, Shikotan Island;
sunglasses;
a drinking container for trekking and climbing (plastic bottle, light flask);
sunburn protection product;
protection against mosquitoes and ticks;
a spare set of underwear and change of clothes;
personal hygiene products, a first-aid kit, preferably a hygienic lipstick.

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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...

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Opening of Sakhalin and Iturup in 7 days

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