Sakhalin — Iturup. Aviatur | Big Country Travel

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Do not miss the unique opportunity to visit the most famous Kuril Islands — Sakhalin and Iturup, which amaze with their beauty and grandeur.

On this trip you will visit the fumarole field and thermal springs of the Baransky volcano, Cape Ptichiy, Kasatka Bay, the Yankito Plateau and the White Cliffs.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Seafood delicacies

Let's taste the Far Eastern fish soup and eat plenty of seafood

The Sea of Okhotsk

We will visit the southeastern and eastern coasts

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Let's go on a sightseeing tour of the capital of Sakhalin Island

Thermal springs of the Baransky volcano

Relax in the thermal springs under the hot waterfall

White Rocks

We will see a unique creation of nature that arose as a result of the eruption of an underwater volcano

Yankito Plateau

Alien landscapes and mysterious, exciting silhouettes

Itinerary

Day 1 - Sightseeing tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Meeting at the airport.
Transfer to the hotel, we leave our things.
Please keep in mind that check-in at the hotel is at 14:00 (early check-in is booked and paid in advance if necessary).
Welcome lunch at a Japanese restaurant.
Sightseeing bus tour of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
A visit to the viewport at the Mountain Air ski complex, which offers a magnificent view of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, located in a valley surrounded by hills and ridges.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has many authentic cozy restaurants with Japanese, Korean, Chinese and European cuisine.

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Day 2 - The bay Is Quiet. The Island Is Noticeable. The eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by bus.
Travel time with stops is about 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 governorship period, which were installed in front of Shinto temples.
An intermediate stop in the fishermen's village of the Seaside, where you can buy freshly boiled crabs and taste them during lunch.
In the bay there is a quiet walk along the coast, after which you will have a hot gastronomic lunch — delicious Sakhalin fish soup with red fish, Far Eastern delicacies, caviar, tea with herbs and berries, Sakhalin sweets.
19:00 Return to the hotel.
Dinner (on your own).

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Day 3 - Cape Ptichiy and Cape Velikan, the southeastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. Jeep Tour
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
09:00 Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk by jeep.
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.
A walk along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, 1.5–2 km in one direction — magnificent stone arches, columns and giant kekurs created by wind and sea waves, grottoes, bird bazaars of amazing beauty.
You will return along the sea terraces, get acquainted with the Sakhalin flora, which is represented here in a variety.
Lunch boxes, Far Eastern delicacies, tea with herbs and berries, Sakhalin sweets will be waiting for you on the coast.
19:00 Return to the hotel. Dinner (on your own).

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Day 4 - Flight to Iturup. Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Iturup.
The flight schedule for the 2024 season will be released in March, after which the routes on flight days can be adjusted.
Arrival at Iturup.
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel. We're leaving things.
Route: Fumarole field and thermal springs of Baransky volcano — a true SPA relaxation
Departure for the route, 20 km on the way.
An interesting educational excursion to the fumarole field (fumaroles, solfatars, mud boilers, steam griffins) — Sannikov Land.
We cook eggs in a geyser — this is our attraction.
There is also a delicious lunch and eggs with caviar.
Moving to the thermal complex is a stunningly beautiful paradise, an oasis among volcanoes and taiga.
In a natural Jacuzzi with a water temperature of 42 ° and under a hot waterfall, you are truly reborn.
Bathing.
Supper.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 5 - Boat trip, Chirip Peninsula. White rocks, Sea of Okhotsk
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure to the pier, briefing, boarding the boat.
During the boat trip you will see the most beautiful landscapes of the Chirip Peninsula, picturesque lava banks, bird markets, deposits of seals and sea lions, Cape Chirip and Cape Spur.
Next, the transition to the White Cliffs.
A boat trip along the White Cliffs is a wonderful opportunity to see this unique natural object from the sea.
Disembarkation, walk.
Lunch on the coast.
White rocks are white crested ridges of bizarre shapes, cut by canyons.
The landscape is constantly changing due to the fact that the rock (volcanic glass and pumice) is soft and prone to weathering and erosion.
The beach consists of white quartz and black titanium-magnetite sand.
On the way back, visit the thermal complex "Hot Waters".
Supper.
Transfer to the hotel.
According to the weather, the route can be arranged on another day.

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Day 6 - Kasatka Bay. A rock massif in the Bay of Kasatka. Pacific ocean
09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.
10:00 Departure for the route, 60 km south to the Pacific coast.
On the way there is a Japanese cemetery (on the site of a Japanese settlement).
Inspection of the "Devil's Rock" with the remains of Japanese fortifications and an underground hospital.
Tunnels were cut through the rocks by the Japanese for military purposes.
It was from here, from Kasatka Bay, that the Japanese aircraft carrier squadron moved out in November 1941 to strike the American naval base Pearl Harbor.
Lunch is on the route.
Rest.
Dinner with Iturup seafood delicacies on the coast with stunning sunset scenery and tea by the campfire.
Transfer to the hotel.

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Day 7 - The Yankito Plateau. Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Room release.
Breakfast in the cafe.
A trip to the plateau Yankito, Kuril Bay is a frozen volcanic lava in the form of a pile of rocks on the seashore.
Bizarre silhouettes and unusual shapes of once-boiling lava.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

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Day 8 - Free day
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 visiting:
Sakhalin Museum of Local Lore;
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;
Shops with Korean and Japanese goods;
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. And on the way to the airport, you can pick up orders.

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Day 9 - Transfer to the airport
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Hotel

8 nights

Comfort

Upscale
Premium

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

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

Hotels	Double occupancy	Surcharge for single occupancy
Gagarin 3* / Belka 3*	158 000	23 000
Mega Palace 4*	159 800	27 400

Extra day of stay in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (if necessary), RUB.:

Hotels	Double Room	Single Room
Gagarin 3* / Belka 3*	7 200	5 800
Mega Palace 4*	8 300	7 200

Gagarin Hotel

This hotel is located in a quiet location in the park area of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a 15-minute drive from Khomutovo Airport. The Gagarin Hotel offers a sauna with a mini-pool.

The rooms of the Gagarin Hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are decorated using elements of Japanese and European styles. They are equipped with a work desk and a TV with over 100 satellite channels. Featuring a bath, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.

A full buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. The Gagarin restaurant specializes in European cuisine.

Guests can relax in the karaoke bar. A park named after him is located next to the hotel. Gagarina with a beautiful rock garden.

Free parking is available on site at the Gagarin Hotel. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange a shuttle service for guests.

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Another option

Mega Palace hotel

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

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

A buffet breakfast is served every morning. The Marquis Restaurant serves Russian, European and Japanese cuisine. Serbian cuisine can be enjoyed at the Grill in the Sky restaurant. Asian cuisine restaurant "Asia" and Japanese restaurant Bambu are also available on site. Guests can relax at the Duke Karaoke Bar.

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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Another option

Belka Hotel

Built of wooden beams, this hotel is located in the business district, a 10-minute walk from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Main Station in the business center of the city. It offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Rooms at the Belka Hotel are decorated in Alpine style and feature wooden walls and air conditioning. The rooms have a minibar and a bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and toiletries.

The Belka Hotel's restaurant serves Russian cuisine. Guests can order a buffet breakfast. There are restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up 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 to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
airport — hotel — airport transfer in Kurilsk;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
meals on Sakhalin according to the program;
accommodation at the hotel "Tomori" on Iturup;
meals on Iturup 3 times a day;
transportation services according to the program;
services of a tour guide;
entrance tickets to the thermal complexes "Sources of the Baransky volcano" and "Hot Waters";
registration of a border pass on the island Iturup.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back
flight Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — 15,000 rubles/person.;
early check-in to hotels and late check-out from hotels;
surcharge for single occupancy;
dinners in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
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).

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Sakhalin — Iturup. Aviatur

Location

Tour highlights

Itinerary

Accommodation

Tour conditions

Included in price

Paid extra

It's important to know

Dates and Prices

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