Sakhalin + Kunashir. An active tour without backpacks

There is a discount for the first 7 seats in the races. Please check the availability of discounted seats when booking. The price is without discount.

We invite you to see two beautiful islands — Sakhalin and Kunashir. 

On Sakhalin, we will visit some of the most iconic and interesting locations — the abandoned Japanese Aniva Lighthouse, Tikhaya Bay and the Zhdanko Ridge. 

We will go to Kunashir by plane and take a bird's-eye view of Japan and the islands of the Kuril Archipelago. On the island, we will have light radial walks to the active volcanoes of Mendeleev and Golovnin, as well as a visit to the famous Columnar Cape. 

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
from
$1,151
$989
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 3 – 12 July
    • 15 – 24 July
    • 27 July – 5 August
    • 8 – 17 August
or
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    5 nights
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano
Some of the largest fumaroles in the world can be seen here
Boat trip to Aniva Lighthouse
Let's admire the business card of Sakhalin, and along the way, if we're lucky, we'll see marine animals
Cape Columnar
The business card of Kunashir is an impressive cape built of hexagonal basalt columns
Golovnin Volcano Caldera
A huge caldera with a diameter of ~ 5 km with two lakes — Boiling and Hot
The rich fauna of the Far East
On the route we can meet seals, dolphins, killer whales, bears, chanterelles and huge cormorants
Zhdanko Ridge
A geological monument of nature, formed by lava flows and has a length of 13 km

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

    We arrive in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the morning at any convenient time. 

    A free program, your body needs to adapt to the change of time zone and climate. How can I spend this day? Get some rest and sleep. 

    After all, we have a difficult 8-hour flight from Moscow behind us. Or you can visit local attractions and take a walk around Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — a city with a rich history, there really is something to see here! 

    At 20:00 we are going to the hostel for a briefing.

  • Day 2 - Boat trip to Aniva Lighthouse
  • Day 3 - Tikhaya Bay and Zhdanko Ridge
  • Day 4 - Flight to Kunashir. A walk along the coast
  • Day 5 - Golovnin Volcano
  • Day 6 - Mendeleev Volcano
  • Day 7 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovsky hot springs
  • Day 8 - Yuzhno-Kurilsk village. Flight to Sakhalin
  • Day 9 - A spare day. Free software
  • Day 10 - Flight home
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The campaign has been assigned 2 categories out of 5 maximum ones. 

There will be no serious obstacles in the campaign that require special skills. Good physical fitness is required, hiking experience is optional.

It is necessary to be prepared for difficult weather conditions.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    5 nights
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

On Sakhalin, we live in a cozy hostel in multi-bed rooms, with facilities on the floor. 

In Kunashir, we live in tents on the reserve's cordon, there is an outdoor toilet, and there are no other amenities.

For arrivals 03.07.2025, 15.07.2025, 27.07.2025, 01.09.2025, 12.09.2025, 24.09.2025, 06.10.2025:

  • The cost of the tour for 1 person is 98,800 rubles.;
  • The cost of the tour for 1 person with a discount (the discount is valid for 7 first places, check the availability of seats when booking) is 93,800 rubles. Discounted seats have ended for arrivals on 07/03/2025, 07/15/2025 and 07/27/2025.

For arrivals 08/08/2025, 08/20/2025:

  • The cost of the tour for 1 person is 102,800 rubles.;
  • The cost of the tour for 1 person with a discount (check availability when booking) is 98,800 rubles.

The cost of the tour for children from 10 to 12 years old is 90,000 rubles.

The hostel 5 nights
Tent 4 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • 5 nights in a cozy hostel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
  • meals included in the program (3 snacks (days 2, 3 and 9 of the tour), 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners);
  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk–Yuzhno-Kurilsk–Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk plane tickets;
  • transfers to Kunashir and Sakhalin according to the program;
  • Aniva Lighthouse boat trip;
  • Kurilsky Nature Reserve pass;
  • accommodation at the reserve cordon (outlets, gazebo, campfire, outdoor shower, toilet);
  • 1 trip to the sauna on the reserve cordon;
  • registration of a collective pass to the border zone;
  • rental of group equipment (tents, burners, awnings, etc.);
  • airmail delivery of modules with food and public equipment to Sakhalin;
  • registration of the group in the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
  • instructor services;
  • accident insurance.

Paid extra

  • air tickets to Sakhalin and back (from 25,000 rubles);
  • transfer from/to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport;
  • rental of personal equipment: backpack, sleeping bag, foam, etc.; 
  • food on Sakhalin (from 4,000 rubles);
  • registration of an individual border. passes for foreign citizens;
  • all expenses related to force majeure or emergencies.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

It is very important to choose the appropriate equipment for each hike, because this is the key to your good mood and comfort on the route. 

The weather on the Kuril Islands is changeable and often unpredictable. There may be sweltering heat, or you can get into real bad weather — prolonged rains and strong winds. The temperature difference between day and night is quite noticeable, so warm clothes must be in the right amount. 

Personal equipment should weigh 10-15 kg, we have a hike without backpacks, but you will still need to lift them to load them into the car or carry them to the camp, so we advise you not to take a lot of extra things.

Equipment:

  • assault backpack (20-35 liters);
  • a cape on a backpack;
  • foam (travel mat, polyurethane foam mat, karemat);
  • hoba (tourist seat);
  • headlamp LED flashlight;
  • trekking poles;
  • hermetic bag;
  • backpack/sports bag/suitcase;
  • spring-autumn sleeping bag (comfort temperature 0/+5* C).

Clothes:

  • sleep clothes;
  • lingerie;
  • swimming suit (swimsuit, swimming trunks);
  • thermal underwear;
  • undercarriage pants (leggings, leggings, thermal underwear);
  • upper running trousers (windproof and waterproof);
  • warm pants for the evening (fleece);
  • socks or thermal socks;
  • thermal socks are warm;
  • flashlights (gaiters, shoe covers);
  • T-shirt;
  • long sleeve shirt;
  • warm fleece jacket with a neck;
  • the jacket is windproof and waterproof (membrane);
  • gloves;
  • the cap is light;
  • headdress (panama hat, bandana, cap, hat);
  • rain cape with hood;
  • trekking boots;
  • flip-flops/crocs/sandals;
  • the down jacket is thin.

Personal items:

  • passport;
  • money;
  • a set of dishes (KLMN);
  • reusable bottle;
  • toilet paper;
  • individual first aid kit;
  • sunscreen and lipstick;
  • personal hygiene items;
  • a light towel;
  • telephone;
  • medical policy;
  • sunglasses;
  • a remedy for ticks;
  • The whistle.

We recommend adding:

  • shorts;
  • thermos flask (1 l);
  • photo camera;
  • thread and needle;
  • student ID (if available);
  • down vest;
  • dress;
  • tent;
  • powerbank;
  • electric shoe dryers.
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Dates and Prices

  • $989
    3 – 12 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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  • $989
    15 – 24 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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  • $989
    27 Jul – 5 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,029
    8 – 17 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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  • $1,029
    20 – 29 Aug 10 days 9 nights
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