Sakhalin and Iturup Island

08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

09:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by bus.

Travel time with stops is approximately 3 hours, 135 km, paved federal highway.

On the way, we will stop at the amber coast and collect amber, watch the seals resting on the rocks.

We will visit the Japanese Torii gates of the Karafuto governorate period, which were installed in front of Shinto temples.

Tikhaya Bay is located on the eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. A small bay of great impressions.

A walk along the coast and along the sea terraces will fill you to the brim with impressions – lagoons, black caves, bizarre rock remnants, amazing herbs, maddening spicy smells and, of course, amazing views of the island and the beautiful Zhdanko ridge.

After the walk, you will have a hot gastronomic lunch – delicious Sakhalin fish soup with red fish, Far Eastern delicacies, caviar, tea with herbs, Sakhalin sweets.

19:00 Return to the hotel.

Dinner (on your own).

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Korsakov port.

Registration on the ship.

12:00 Departure of the ship to Iturup.

The vessel leaves the port of Korsakov and follows the coastline of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula for 4 hours.

You can see the Aniva Lighthouse from aboard the ship, and dolphins and killer whales are likely to be seen during the passage through the Sea of Okhotsk.

And by all means go out on deck to admire the sunset and sunrise in the ocean. It's worth it!

Lunch and dinner on the boat in a cafe (independently).

09:00 Arrival in Iturup.

Meeting at the seaport, transfer to the hotel, we leave our things.

11:00 Departure for the Fumarole field and thermal springs of the Baransky volcano (20 km on the way).

An interesting educational tour to the geothermal field (mud boilers, steam griffins), which testifies to the active volcanic activity of the Baransky volcano.

We cook eggs in the geyser – this is our attraction.

There is also a delicious lunch and eggs with caviar.

Transfer to the Baransky Volcano Thermal complex, a stunningly beautiful paradise, an oasis among volcanoes and taiga.

In a natural Jacuzzi with a water temperature of 42 ° C and under a hot waterfall, you are truly reborn.

Bathing.

Dinner at the cafe.

Return to the hotel.

09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.

10:00 Departure to the pier, briefing, boarding the boats.

During the boat trip, you will see the most beautiful landscapes of the Chirip Peninsula, picturesque lava shores, grottos, Cape Chirip and Cape Spur, bird markets, sea lions, antura seals resting impressively on the rocks, a rare marine animal with outlandish colors, and a high probability of meeting whales.

Then go to the White Cliffs. A boat trip along the White Cliffs is a wonderful opportunity to see this unique natural site from the sea.

Disembarkation, walk.

Lunch on the route.

The White Cliffs are located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Prostor, the Sea of Okhotsk. They are a long, about 10 km, coastal cliff consisting of constantly collapsing soft rocks of volcanic pumice - white crested ridges of bizarre shapes, cut by canyons.

A wild, deserted coast in white and black watercolor (white quartz and black titanium-magnetite sand), azure-colored water and volcanoes on the horizon.

19:00 Dinner at a cafe.

Return to the hotel.

According to the weather, the route can be arranged on another day. Boats provide an opportunity to disembark in the most attractive locations.

09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.

10:00 Departure for the route, 60 km south to the Pacific Coast.

Inspection of the "Devil's rock", visit to the caves.

Tunnels were cut through the rocks by the Japanese for military purposes.

Only here you will have an exceptional chance to swim in the Pacific Ocean.

19:00 Dinner at a cafe.

Return to the hotel.

Room release.

09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.

10:00 Drive to the Yankito plateau, Kuril Bay – frozen volcanic lava in the form of a pile of rocks on the seashore.

Bizarre silhouettes and unusual shapes of lava that was once boiling. These chocolate-colored lumps are very impressive.

We visit another interesting place "Crying Rocks".

Transfer to the airport.

Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Dinner (on your own).

The flight schedule for the 2026 season will be released in March, after which routes on flight days can be adjusted.

Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

Free day (reserved in case of late arrival).

Walking through the beautiful Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a large number of alleys and parks, fragrant flower beds and many fountains will give you pleasure.

In the evening, visit one of the cozy restaurants with Japanese, Korean or pan-Asian cuisine (we recommend booking in advance!).

We also recommend visiting:

1. Sakhalin Museum of Local Lore.
2. "Museum of the book by A.P.Chekhov "Sakhalin Island".
3. Pobeda Memorial Complex with interactive expositions and panoramas using various modern technologies.
   The Pobeda complex has entered the top of the best military museums in Russia.
4. Stores with Korean and Japanese goods.
5. Souvenir shops and a fish market with a wide variety of fresh seafood and Sakhalin delicacies. You can't think of a better gift for your family and friends!

09:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (buffet).

10:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a jeep guide.

The journey time is 3 hours, during which you will travel 100 km, the first half of the way is a federal paved highway, the second half of the way is a difficult road through the pass.

After Okhotsk, rush along the seashore, then through the Sakhalin taiga through the pass, and in front of you soar majestic stone arches, columns and kekurs-giants created by wind and sea waves, beautiful coves and caves, bird markets.

A walk along the coast will be a great pleasure, one Cape Bird is worth it.

A walk through the sea terraces and Sakhalin taiga will introduce you to the diverse world of flora. The guide will tell you a lot of interesting things.

Lunch — lunch box, Far Eastern delicacies, tea with herbs and berries.

19:00 Return to the hotel.

Dinner (on your own).

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport.

Departure.