Don't miss the chance to enjoy an unforgettable trip to the picturesque islands of the Kuril Ridge — Sakhalin and Iturup. These islands seem to have been created to delight with their beauty and grandeur.

During this adventure, you will be able to see the fumarole field and the thermal springs of the Baransky volcano, go on an exciting jeep tour, enjoy the views of Kasatka Bay, as well as visit the Yankito Plateau and the famous White Cliffs.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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$2,449
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 23 – 31 July
    • 16 – 24 August
    • 4 – 12 October
    • 18 – 26 October
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 9 May, 2026
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 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

Vivid tastes
Try the fragrant Sakhalin fish soup with red fish, Far Eastern delicacies and eggs with caviar.
Getting to know Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Get to know the modern and beautiful capital of the Sakhalin region
Warming thermal springs
Head to the thermal complex with a natural Jacuzzi and a hot waterfall
The Yankito Plateau
Visit the place where lava once solidified and created bizarre shapes reminiscent of Martian landscapes.
Picturesque bay
Take a walk along the coast in Tikhaya Bay and enjoy the beauty of the impressive expanses
Snow-white cliffs
Explore the white crested ridges of bizarre shapes, cut by canyons

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. City Sightseeing Tour

    Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Meeting at the airport.

    If arrival is at 09:15, then transfer to the hotel, we leave our things. Free time ~2.5-3 hours.

    Please keep in mind that check-in at the hotel is at 14:00. Early check-in if necessary
    it is booked and paid in advance.

    If arrival is at 12:30, then we immediately go to the restaurant.

    Welcome lunch at one of the best Japanese restaurants.

    Sightseeing bus tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the capital of the Sakhalin region. A modern, beautiful city with a history.

    Return to the hotel.

    Dinner (on your own).

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  • Day 2 - The bay is Quiet. The island Is Noticeable. The eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
  • Day 3 - Jeep tour. Cape Bird and Cape Giant, southeastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
  • Day 4 - Flight to Iturup. Kasatka Bay. Rock massif in Kasatka Bay. Pacific ocean
  • Day 5 - Boat trip. The Chirip Peninsula. White Rocks
  • Day 6 - Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano
  • Day 7 - The Yankito Plateau. Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
  • Day 8 - Free day
  • Day 9 - Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    8 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour is for 1 person, depending on the accommodation on the island. Iturup:

 Double occupancySurcharge for single occupancy on the tour
Standard198 00032 500
VIP (Yankito Hotel)255 00069 200
Mega Palace hotel 5 nights

This hotel is located on the Far Eastern Sakhalin Island of Russia, at the foot of the Susunai Mountains. It features an international restaurant, a spa and a nightclub. The center of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a 15-minute drive away.

The Mega Palace Hotel is a multi-storey building with modern rooms and apartments furnished with antique furniture. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, a safe and a minibar.

It features a fitness center, hot tub and sauna. In the evenings, guests can enjoy a karaoke bar or a nightclub with a DJ.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Central Station can be reached in 20 minutes by car.

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A hotel in the Standard rate or The Yankito Hotel 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • airport – hotel – airport transfer in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
  • transfer hotel – airport – hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
  • airport – hotel – airport transfer in Kurilsk;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at the Mega Palace Hotel 4*;
  • meals on Sakhalin according to the program, three meals a day on Iturup;
  • accommodation on Iturup in the selected category;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • boat and equipment rental;
  • services of a tour guide and an instructor guide;
  • entrance tickets to the thermal complex "Springs of Baransky volcano";
  • registration of a border pass to O. Iturup.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • air tickets Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Kurilsk–Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — 38 500 RUB/person.;
  • early check-in and late check-out;
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • dinners in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
  • medical insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • lightweight headdress for sun protection;
  • trekking waterproof sneakers/boots (Gore-Tex), or treated with a water repellent + a replaceable pair of shoes;
  • comfortable sports sandals with a rigid fixation on the foot, in which it is convenient to walk on water and stones (necessary on the route Tikhaya Bay, for visiting thermal springs / baths on the islands of Kunashir and Iturup);
  • sports trousers are comfortable for trekking (2 pairs). It is also preferable to have waterproof trousers. It is especially convenient on the side zippers to quickly put on over sweatpants if necessary. They are light and do not take up space at all;
  • comfortable, lightweight, wind and moisture proof(!) jacket;
  • warm clothes: sweater, fleece jacket or similar warm clothes;
  • T-shirt with short or long sleeves with moisture-repellent properties for trekking;
  • lightweight cotton clothing: shorts/capris, T-shirts;
  • bathing suit;
  • socks are warm and thick;
  • a small travel towel (quick-drying);
  • a small backpack of 25-30 liters for one-day radial routes for water, photo/video equipment, swimsuit, towel, raincoat, etc. It is mandatory to have a waterproof backpack cover;
  • sunscreen and sunglasses;
  • a sunscreen adapted for you with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 units;
  • plastic water bottle for routes;
  • gloves;
  • telescopic poles for hiking (personal necessity);
  • photo/video equipment;
  • mosquito and tick repellents (personal necessity).
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