The autumn wonders of Kunashir Island

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Spend your vacation on the amazing Kunashir!

You will have a boat trip along the Sea of Okhotsk, a fumarole field and hot lakes, thermal springs, frozen lava and ashes of ancient volcanic eruptions.

During the routes, you will enjoy views of cedar elfin and Kuril bamboo fields, delicious fish soup and lunch by the sea.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Tour highlights

Volcano Fumaroles

Go trekking to the fumarole field and take incredible photos with fumaroles

Cape Columnar

You will see basalt lava frozen millions of years ago in the form of 5-6-faceted columns

Wild springs

Relax and recuperate in the wild thermal springs

Golovnin Volcano Lakes

Admire the hot springs, mud boilers and steam of the Boiling Lake and swim in the Hot Lake

The White cliffs of Kunashir

Go to the Golovninsky cliff, where the ashes of ancient volcanic eruptions alternate with strata of marine sediments

Itinerary

Day 1 - Departure by boat to Kunashir
09:00 Transfer to Korsakov port. Registration on the ship.
12:00 Departure of the ship to Kunashir.
The ship leaves the port of Korsakov and follows the coastline of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula for 4 hours.
From the ship you can see the Aniva lighthouse, and during the passage through the Sea of Okhotsk you will probably see dolphins and killer whales. And, of course, incredible ocean sunrises and sunsets.
Lunch and dinner on the boat in a cafe (independently).
Day 2 - Arrival on Kunashir. The fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano. Thermal springs of the Mendeleev volcano
Breakfast on the boat in a cafe (on your own).
The ship's approach to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Kunashir Island.
Meeting at the port, transfer to the hotel.
Departure for the route of medium difficulty "The Large fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano".
By car for 30 minutes, then trekking 2-2.5 hours through bamboo with a constant climb, 3 km in one direction.
A path with stops for a short rest.
Parking on the fumarole field ~ 2 hours.
Fumaroles and solfatars are among the largest, if not the largest in all the Kuril Islands. Portals to the bowels of the earth.
From the erupting hum and high-temperature gases, it's even scary to imagine what's going on inside.
Lunch (dry ration).
Bathing in wild thermal springs.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Dinner at the cafe.

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Day 3 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.
10:00 Departure for the route of medium difficulty "Golovnin Volcano. The Lakes are Boiling and Hot."
By car for 40 minutes, then trekking for 2.5–3 hours along the path, 7 km in one direction.
The whole way is accompanied by beautiful fields of cedar elfin and Kuril bamboo, completely impassable for humans.
The volcano is a caldera about 4 km in diameter, surrounded by a ridge with a max. the height is 541 m.
At the bottom of the caldera there are four small domes and two craters — lakes Boiling and Hot.
The parking time in the caldera is ~ 3 hours.
Lunch (dry ration).
You can not swim in Boiling lake, there are hot springs, mud boilers and hot steam at the bottom of the lake and along the shores.
But it's a great pleasure to swim in the Hot lake.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Dinner at the cafe.

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Day 4 - Cape Columnar, Stolbovsky springs, White Monks rocks. The Sea of Okhotsk
Breakfast in the cafe.
Departure on the route of medium difficulty "Cape Columnar" is 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 to the sea.
Physico-chemical processes have created such columnar structures in the form of 5-6-sided columns. But getting here, it is 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 on the cape, swimming in the sea.
There are many sea urchins in the littoral lagoons.
Then 2 km along the shore to the parking lot, where a bonfire lunch will be organized — delicious fish soup.
The total mileage of the walking part of the route is 6 km.
Return to the village.
Supper.

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Day 5 - Golovninsky Cliff is the white cliffs of Kunashir Island. The Veslovsky Peninsula. Pacific ocean
09:00 Breakfast at the cafe.
10:00 Departure by car to the Veslovsky peninsula, Golovnino settlement, the southernmost island.
Visit to the memorial sign at the site of the foundation of the Russian settlement on Kunashir Island in 1778.
Golovninsky Cliff is an extremely impressive natural object.
The giant outcrops of this unique relief form depict the main stages of the Golovnin volcano's activity and climatic events over the past 2 million years.
The structure of the cliff deposits is very complex: the ashes of ancient volcanic eruptions alternate with strata of marine sediments and include peat bogs of different ages.
The cliff is "alive", constantly crumbling and autumn storms play an especially important role in this.
It is possible to drive to the cliff only at low tide. Otherwise, only a visit to the Veslovsky peninsula, rest.
Lunch by the ocean.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Dinner at the cafe.

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Day 6 - The Museum of Local Lore. Flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Room release. Breakfast in the cafe.
Excursion to the Museum of local lore.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
Cabin on the boat

1 night

Comfort

Midscale

The tour provides accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk in the Flagship hotel, 2-bed accommodation (b/w).

The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.

Additional payments on Kunashir are optional for 4 nights per 1 person (increased comfort level of accommodation):

for a double suite in the Flagship hotel (with amenities) — 6,600 rubles.;
for a single room in the Iceberg 2 hotel (with amenities) — 6,600 rubles.;
for a double suite at the Iceberg 2 hotel (with amenities) — 6,600 rubles.

The hotel occupies the second floor in a 2-storey building. There are 7 rooms in total.

Shower, sauna – separately on the floor. Breakfast is served in the cafe of the village, as there is no separate restaurant.

Number of rooms:

four 2-bed rooms (sink and toilet);
two single rooms (sink and toilet);
one 3-bed suite (2-room, two 1.5-double beds in one room and a pull—out sofa in the living room, all amenities in the room).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 25 tourists

Minimum age

7 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

transfer Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Korsakov port / airport — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
port charges;
bed linen on the ship;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship hotel, 2-bed accommodation (b/w);
meals on Kunashir 3 times a day;
transportation services according to the program;
escort by instructors/guides on the routes;
a pass to the Kurilsky Nature Reserve;
border pass to Kunashir Island.

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
ticket for Korsakov — Yuzhno-Kurilsk, 4-bed cabin — 5,400 rubles/person.;
air ticket Yuzhno-Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — 7,500 rubles/person.;
meals on the ship;
dinners in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
early check-in to hotels and late check-out from hotels;
the surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.;
surcharges on Kunashir for an increased level of comfort of living (optional) — 6,600 rubles/person.;
accommodation in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk before and after the tour;
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;
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 necessary to have a waterproof backpack cover;
sunscreen and sunglasses;
socks are warm and thick;
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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