Shikotan and Kunashir in 10 days

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We invite you to an exciting trip to the two Kuril Islands — Shikotan and Kunashir!

You will discover amazing landscapes that will not leave even discerning travelers indifferent. Fascinating trekking routes through the thickets of the Kuril bamboo, stunning fumarole fields, majestic volcanoes, lakes and coves await you.

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of these places!

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Cape Edge of the World

You will feel like a true discoverer of the vast expanses.

Boat trip

You will become a participant in an exciting adventure through the waters of the Sea of Okhotsk to the Kuril Islands

Mighty volcanoes

Take a walk through the fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano, which resembles the landscapes of Mars.

Cape Columnar

Explore the unique basalt columns created by nature

Golovnin Volcano Lakes

Go on an excursion to the volcano's caldera, where you will see two unusual lakes.

Scenic Shikotan

Enjoy the solitude in the coves, where the beauty of nature gives you a sense of harmony and peace.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure to Shikotan Island
09:00 Transfer to the port of Korsakov.
Boarding the ship.
Departure to Shikotan Island.
Tickets for the ship and meals on the ship are paid additionally.
Day 2 - Arrival at Shikotan Island
Transfer by boat to Shikotan Island.
The route passes through the island of Kunashir.
There is no other way to build logistics.
The schedule is set up in such a way that we can make the transition between the islands in the combination we need, so the route to Shikotan goes through Kunashir, and back to Sakhalin from Kunashir through Shikotan.
17:00 Arrival at Shikotan.
Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 - Nameless Bay. Cape Edge of the World
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Excursion to Bezymyannaya Bay and Cape Edge of the World.
Lunch on the route (snack, sandwiches, seafood, tea).
18:00 Return to the hotel.
18:30 Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 4 - Mount Shikotan. Dimitrov Bay
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Departure to Mount Shikotan.
Lunch on the route (snack, sandwiches, seafood, tea).
14:00 Departure to Dimitrov Bay.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
18:30 Dinner at the hotel.
Day 5 - Transfer by boat to Kunashir Island
Transfer by boat to Kunashir Island.
11:00 Departure to the port.
12:00 Boarding the ship.
14:00 Departure to Kunashir Island.
18:00 Arrival at Kunashir Island.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6 - Golovnin volcano caldera. Lakes are Hot and Boiling
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-18:00 Excursion to the Golovnin volcano caldera. The Lake is Hot and Boiling.
There are two lakes in the caldera, one of them is named Goryachye, and the second, which is located directly in one of the craters, is Boiling Lake.
There are large amounts of sulfur and sulfide compounds in lakes, and sulfide-sulfur foam floats on Boiling Water.
Trekking route, the distance from disembarkation from the transport to the destination is 7 km (round trip is 14 km).
Lunch on the route (snack, sandwiches, seafood, tea).
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 7 - The fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-16:00 Excursion to the fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano.
Trekking route, the distance from disembarkation from the transport to the destination is 3.5 km (round trip is 7 km).
The route passes through bamboo about 1.2 – 1.5 meters high.
Lunch on the route (snack, sandwiches, seafood, tea).
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 8 - Cape Columnar
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-17:00 Excursion to Cape Columnar.
The route length is 7 km.
Lunch on the route (snack, sandwiches, seafood, tea).
19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
Important! A route for physically fit participants.
Good trekking shoes are needed to complete the route. There is a high probability of getting wet on the route, as it passes over rocks with surf water.

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Day 9 - Departure to Korsakov
Departure to Korsakov.
10:30 departure to the port of Kunashir.
13:00 departure to the port of Korsakov.
Day 10 - Arrival at the port of Korsakov
20:00 Arrival at the port of Korsakov.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

A route for physically fit participants.The tour includes walking trips of 3-7 km in one direction

Accommodation

Hotel

7 nights
Cabin on the boat

2 nights

Comfort

Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in hotels on Shikotan Island (double occupancy, room facilities) and Kunashir Island (double occupancy), as well as in the cabins of the ship.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 205,000 rubles/person.

Single occupancy is not provided on the tour. Check-in is possible, please check the details when booking.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 4 to 11 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

transfers according to the program;
meals included in the program (5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners);
tour service;
support during the tour;
registration of a pass to the Kuril Islands;
habitation:
- Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Kunashir Hotel (double occupancy);
- Malokurilskoye – Zvezda Hotel (double occupancy, room facilities).

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
tickets (the price is preliminary, the exact price will be known later):
- a boat ticket on the route port Korsakov – port Malokurilsk (3rd category) – the price is being specified;
- a boat ticket on the route Shikotan – Kunashir (3rd category) - the price is being specified;
- ticket for the ship on the route Kunashir – Sakhalin (3rd category) rubles – the cost is specified;
meals on the ship.

It's important to know

Shoes:

Comfortable city shoes. You will need it to travel to and between our islands. You will also need it to move around the city between excursions and during city tours. There are no fundamental features here. Which is convenient for whom. To save space in your suitcase, you can use sneakers as urban shoes, as we will discuss below.
Sneakers. This is the most versatile type of shoe for traveling to Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. We advise you to purchase sneakers that can resist moisture and have a good ribbed sole for hiking on slippery ground and crossing small rivers.
Trekking boots. If you choose to travel through Kunashir and Shikotan, then you should be prepared for long trekking routes. Our programs include routes from 8 to 15 km per day over rough terrain. To overcome these routes, you need trekking shoes with good foot fixation. It is advisable that the shoes are water-repellent.
Rubber slippers. This type of shoe will be necessary for you to move around the hotel, sauna and hot springs on Iturup and Kunashir. We advise you to pay attention to fixed slippers, they will be especially comfortable for you in natural hot springs, where there is no good smooth surface.

Clothing:

To begin with, it will replace your traditional underwear while bathing in hot springs and going to the sauna. It's about swimming trunks and a swimsuit. Please note that some types of fabric can turn red after bathing in hot springs, so you should not take the latest collection of famous brands with you.
Thermal underwear. We advise you to take a set of thermal underwear with you on a trip if you are planning a trip to Kunashir and Shikotan, while we pay attention to the fact that although the tracks there are long, they are not very heavy, so it is at your discretion if you do not have excessive sweating, then you can do without it.
Comfortable, breathable sweatpants. This is the most popular option for wearing clothes on your feet when traveling on our islands. Please note that the pants should stretch well, have a high fit and let moisture pass from your body.
Shorts. You will need them for simple routes in hot weather. They can also be used to move around the city and in the hotel.
Fleece clothing. We recommend that you take one zip-up fleece jacket with you. It can be used as a light jacket in the afternoon and evening in mild weather and worn under a windbreaker in cool weather. In any case, you can always take it off and put it in your backpack if you don't need it, and get it out if the weather worsens during the day.
Windproof jacket. You must always have a jacket with you, no matter when and where you travel. It is very good if the jacket breathes and releases moisture from your body and at the same time is moisture-resistant from the outside, which will not let you get wet from the rain.
Long sleeve T-shirt. We recommend that you wear these T-shirts while traveling through forests or dense vegetation, in order to protect your body from insects, sunlight and small scratches as much as possible.

Headgear:

Buff. The most versatile headdress for active travel, which does not take up any space in your bag at all. From this headdress, you can make a light hat, a balaclava, and close your neck from the wind.
Cap. This headdress will help protect you from the sun's rays in good weather.

Accessories:

Sunglasses are a must—have travel accessory. Please note that the glasses should stay well on your head, as they often fall and break during the route. It is very convenient if the glasses have a drawstring for additional fixation on the neck.
Sunscreen. Be sure to bring sunscreen with you. Even when the sun is not shining very brightly and the sky is cloudy, your skin will be very exposed to ultraviolet sunlight during an excursion or trekking route. At this point, there is a very high probability of getting burned.
Mosquito and tick repellents. To protect yourself from ticks, mosquitoes and whiteflies, we recommend that you take an individual bottle. Pay attention to whether you are allergic to these products.
Lightweight backpack of 30-40 liters. It is necessary to take a backpack with you on all trips to our islands. It will be useful to you on any route, in it you can store personal belongings, food and water, a first-aid kit, a camera and things. Please note that you should be comfortable carrying this backpack for a long time. It is advisable to have a rain cover for a backpack.
Trekking poles. If you are going on a tour of Kunashir and Shikotan, we recommend taking trekking poles with you, they will help significantly relieve the load during long crossings on the route.
Towel. You will need a towel when traveling on the island of Kunashir. Unfortunately, the hotel does not allow you to take towels from the room to visit the hot springs, so tourists need to have their own towel. You can bring it with you or buy it on the spot.
Personal hygiene products and a personal first aid kit. Every tourist should have personal hygiene products with them, as well as a personal first-aid kit with medicines that you need for your health or body behavior in different situations.
Camera and Power Bank. Nowadays, most modern mobile phones have decent cameras, but if you are interested in photography professionally, you will definitely need good photographic equipment, we have a lot of work for you) In any case, we recommend taking a portable charger with you.
Individual thermos flask or thermocup. When traveling through Kunashir and Shikotan, during a long transit, you may need an individual thermos or a thermocup if you drink tea or coffee. In the morning at the hotel you will have the opportunity to prepare the drink you need for yourself.

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27 Nov, 2024

Everything was flawlessly organized, with no issues or complications. Everything went perfectly :) it was the best vacation ever! :D