Sakhalin Kaleidoscope and Kunashir Island in June

Do you dream of visiting the distant and attractive islands of the Kuril Ridge? Don't miss the chance to visit two islands at once — Sakhalin and Kunashir!

An amazing journey awaits you — acquaintance with sea lions, a trip to the unique Cape Stolbchatyi and tasting of delicious Far Eastern delicacies, meeting with the Pacific Ocean and exploring the Boiling and Hot lakes.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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$1,850
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Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 14 – 25 June
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Diverse flora and fauna
Get the opportunity to see dolphins and killer whales, as well as see the rookery of red-listed sea lions.
Delicious delicacies
Try Sakhalin fish soup with red fish, caviar, tea with herbs and sweets
The greatness of the volcano
Admire the amazing landscapes of the two craters of Golovnin volcano — lakes Boiling and Hot
The Mysterious Cape
You will see an unusual cape, which is composed of volcanic rocks formed after eruptions and lava solidification.
Memorable locations
Explore the Torii Gate, built during the era of the Karafuto governorate, and enjoy a stroll along the coast.
Picturesque expanses
Embark on an exciting jeep tour and see majestic stone arches, columns, giant kekurs, beautiful coves and grottoes.

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
  • Day 3 - Jeep tour. Cape Bird and Cape Giant, southeastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk
  • Day 4 - Meeting with sea lions. the city of Nevelsk. Tatar Strait
  • Day 5 - Departure to Kunashir
  • Day 6 - Parking on the island of Shikotan. Arrival on Kunashir. Kekur "The Devil's Finger" and "The Devil's Gate"
  • Day 7 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 8 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. White Monks Rocks
  • Day 9 - Departure to Sakhalin
  • Day 10 - Arrival on Sakhalin
  • Day 11 - Free day
  • Day 12 - Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour includes a jeep tour and routes of medium difficulty.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    9 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 is for 1 person. for double occupancy – 157,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy on the tour is 18,600 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 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person/3 nights.
Gagarin Hotel 3* 6 nights

Located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Gagarin Hotel offers its guests accommodation in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. The variety of services provided will appeal to even the most demanding of them.

The following room categories are available to guests: standard, suite and apartments. Here you will find modern furniture and appliances.

The friendly and caring staff serves breakfast in the restaurant every morning.

The airport is just a few minutes away from the complex.

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The Flagship Hotel 3 nights
The cabin of the ship 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
12 days 11 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • airport – hotel – airport transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at the Gagarin Hotel 3*;
  • transfer hotel – seaport Korsakov – hotel;
  • meals specified in the program (on Sakhalin, according to the program, three meals a day on Kunashir);
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities);
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accompanying instructors-guides on the routes;
  • tour guide services;
  • Kurilsky Nature Reserve pass;
  • border pass to Kunashir Island and Shikotan Island.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • tickets Korsakov – Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Korsakov motor ship (four-person cabin) – 30 500 RUB/person.;
  • 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

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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Dates and Prices

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    $1,850
    14 – 25 Jun 12 days 11 nights
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