Sakhalin and Kunashir Island in October

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Discover one of the most mysterious corners of Russia — Sakhalin and Kunashir Island.

Picturesque expanses, mysterious kekurs and capes, volcanic grandeur, beautiful fields of cedar and Kuril bamboo await you.

This trip is filled with the energy of nature, real discoveries and tastes of the Far East. In some places, you will feel like you are on another planet — the nature here is so distinctive and impressive.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

The greatness of the ocean

Take a walk along the coast of the Pacific Ocean and explore the Devil's Finger tour

The breath of the volcano

Explore the Golovnin volcano caldera and the unusual Hot and Boiling lakes

Amber Coast

You can collect real amber and watch the seals on the rocks.

Gastronomic delight

Try red fish soup, caviar and tea with Sakhalin herbs

The multifaceted Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Take a sightseeing bus tour of the capital of the Sakhalin Region

Volcanic eruption results

You will see the fantastic columns of Cape Columnar, a natural masterpiece of volcanic origin.

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. Gastronomic lunch
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.
An intermediate stop in the village of fishermen "Vzmorye", where you can buy freshly boiled crabs and taste them during lunch.
There is a quiet walk along the coast in the bay, after which 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).

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Day 3 - Departure to Kunashir
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from the hotel.
On the way to the port, an excursion to Aniva Bay and the city of Korsakov.
13:00 Registration on the ship.
16:00 Departure of the Admiral Nevelskoy motor ship to Kunashir Island.
Dinner on the boat (by yourself).

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Day 4 - Arrival on Kunashir Island. Kekur "Damn finger", "Damn gate". A trip to a beautiful bay and to the Doggie Mountain
Breakfast on the boat (on your own).
14:00 Arrival at Kunashir Island.
Meeting at the port.
Lunch at a cafe.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Let's go say hello to the Pacific Ocean!
The endless Pacific Ocean with a serious character and powerful energy.
A walk along the coast — kekur "Devil's finger", "Devil's Gate".
Then a trip to a beautiful bay and to the Doggie Mountain.
Dinner at the cafe.
Day 5 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. White Monks Rocks
09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.
10:00 Departure for the route of medium difficulty "Cape Columnar" — one of the most amazing and unique places on earth.
Residents of Kunashir say, "Whoever has not seen Cape Columnar has not seen Kunashir."
Millions of years ago, as a result of the eruption of the Mendeleev volcano, basalt lava flowed towards the sea.
Physico-chemical processes have created such columnar structures in the form of five-hexagonal columns.
But once you get here, it's impossible to accept that nature created it.
A mystical place with its own music.
The cape, open on three sides, is located on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
A difficult passage through small shelves / fragments of pillars.
Relaxing at the cape, swimming in the sea.
Then 2 km along the shore to our cozy parking lot, where a delicious soup lunch will be organized for the island.
Dinner at the cafe.

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Day 6 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.
10:00 Departure for the route of medium difficulty "Volcano Golovnina. The Lakes are Boiling and Hot."
40 minutes by car, then trekking 2.5–3 hours along the path, 7 km in one direction.
The entire journey is accompanied by beautiful fields of cedar elderberry and Kuril bamboo, completely impassable to humans.
The volcano is a caldera about 4 km in diameter, surrounded by a ridge with a max. height 541 m.
There are four small domes and two crater lakes at the bottom of the caldera, Boiling and Hot.
The parking time in the caldera is ~3 hours.
Lunch (dry ration).
Dinner at the cafe.

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Day 7 - The Museum of Local Lore. Departure to Sakhalin
Room release.
Breakfast at the cafe.
Excursion to the Museum of local lore.
Transfer to the port.
12:00 Registration on the ship.
14:00 Departure of the Pavel Leonov motor ship to Sakhalin.
Lunch and dinner on the ship (independently).
Day 8 - Arrival on Sakhalin
Breakfast on the boat (on your own).
12:00 Arrival at Korsakov port.
Transfer to the hotel.
Free time.
Day 9 - Jeep tour. Cape Bird and Cape Giant. The southeastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a jeep guide.
Travel time is 3 hours (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 grottos, 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 (Japanese cuisine), Far Eastern delicacies, tea with herbs and berries.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 10 - Completion of the program
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour has medium difficulty routes and a jeep tour.

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights
Cabin on the boat

2 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels and in the cabin of the ship.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with double occupancy is 155 000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy throughout the tour is 21,200 rubles.

Additional payments on Kunashir are optional (increased comfort level of accommodation):

for a double suite at the Flagship hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person/3 nights;
for a single room in the Iceberg 2 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person/3 nights;
for a double suite at the Iceberg 2/Iceberg 1 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person/3 nights.

The tour provides accommodation for 4 nights in a 4* hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 25 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

airport – hotel – airport transfer;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at the 4 hotel*;
tour guide services;
meals specified in the program, including three meals a day on Kunashir;
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Korsakov Port – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk transfer;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
port charges;
bed linen on the ship;
transportation services according to the program;
accompanying instructors-guides on the routes;
Kurilsky Nature Reserve pass;
border pass to Kunashir Island.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
tickets (the price is preliminary, the exact price will be announced in April):
- tickets for the Korsakov – Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Korsakov motor ship (four–person cabin) - 20,000 rubles/person.;
meals on the ship;
dinners in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
early check-in and late check-out of hotels;
additional payments on Kunashir for an increased level of comfort of living (optional);
medical insurance.

It's important to know

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).

Dates and Prices

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