The best on Shikotan. A trip to another planet

9 more

We invite you to travel to Shikotan, the most beautiful Kuril Island. During one trip, we will visit the most remote corners of the island and see not only all the main attractions of the island, but also little-known places where tourists very rarely go.

The main attractions of the trip: Cape Edge of the World, Cape Crab, Mount Shikotan, Shpamberg Lighthouse, Nameless Bay, Dolphin Bay, Zvezdnaya Bay, Galtsev Bay.

Our Shikotan program conveniently fits in with the Kunashir program, which offers a trip to three active volcanoes of the island. An additional discount is provided for the purchase of two programs.

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

from

Contact the tour coordinator

Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Let's go to the edge of the world

We will visit the most remote point in Russia. That's what this place is called — Cape World's End

Let's visit Robinson Crusoe Island

We will see the filming location of the famous Soviet film

Let's take a walk under the tall grass

We will walk in the bamboo thickets and see a real grass forest

Itinerary

Day 1 - Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Our journey begins with the departure of the ferry from the main seaport of Sakhalin – Korsakov.
A sea cruise to Shikotan Island awaits us on the ferry. During the cruise, we will have a good chance to meet flocks of dolphins, killer whales and whales.
We will pass by the Aniva Lighthouse, beautifully illuminated by the setting sun, and go out into the Sea of Okhotsk, where we will meet the sunset far from the shores.
Day 2 - The Edge of the world
Today we will visit the business card of the island of Shikotan – Cape Edge of the world. A long tongue of rock extends far into the ocean.
Standing at the end of the cape, you can only see the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. The nearest land ahead is North America. It is difficult to get to the edge of the cape, but it is possible.
Nearby, at Cape Crab, there is a 30-meter-high active Japanese-built Shpanberg lighthouse. Along the way, there are magnificent views of the island of Shikotan and the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean. There is a seal rookery under the coastal cliffs in this area.
Let's have a little rest in Mayachnaya Bay (the second name is Soldatskaya Bay) and have lunch with red fish soup.
If time and weather conditions allow, we will walk to Cape Nepokorny. Cape Nepokorny is fighting with the Edge of the world for the title of "the most remote point in Russia from Moscow."
A visit to Cape Nepokorny is not included in the standard program, which is usually offered to tourists in other places and only true connoisseurs and exotic lovers get here.
Next, we will head to Bezymyannaya Bay, which is famous for its scattering of beautiful islets located inside the bay.
Its second name is Robinson's Cove. It was here that the Soviet film "The Life and Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" (1973, dir. Stanislav Govorukhin, starring Leonid Kuravlev).
Those who wish will have the opportunity to swim in the ocean, but the water here is always cool, no more than 15-17 degrees.
Day 3 - Dolphin Bay
A trip to Dolphin Bay is extremely rarely offered to organized tourists, since this is the farthest and most difficult part of the island. During this exciting jeep tour, we will see some of the most beautiful coves and peninsulas.
The name Dolphin Bay was given by American fishermen in 1872, who escaped from a storm in it on the ship Dolphin (there is another version of the origin of the name).
The bay cuts deeply into the southwestern shore of the island of Shikotan. The Ostrovnaya River flows into the top of the bay, forming a large lagoon at the mouth.
From the tops of the hills surrounding the bay, there are very beautiful views of the wide "meadows" of bamboo, from which rare pines and birches stick out. There are many birds in the vicinity of the bay.
It was here, on the shores of Dolphin Bay, that the Japanese took the last Ainu, the indigenous inhabitants of the Kuril Islands, to the camps, where they subsequently almost completely starved.
There are many different buildings of Japanese and Soviet times on the coast. This place is uninhabited now. Several Soviet tanks have been preserved here, converted into coastal guns.
Zvezdnaya Bay and Malaya Zvezdnaya Bay are widely famous for their anomalous phenomena and evil Japanese spirits. We will tell you the real causes of these phenomena and show you the rarest beauty of these places.
Galtseva Bay is the westernmost point of Shikotan. In good weather, the Habomai Islands, the disputed territories closest to Japan, are perfectly visible from it.
It is not possible to drive into the bay in all weather conditions. If it is impossible to travel, we will offer a replacement.
Day 4 - Mount Shikotan
In the morning, those who wish can go to Mount Shikotan, the highest mountain on the island.
At the western slope of the mountain there are overgrown earth faults formed during the devastating 1994 Shikotan earthquake.
At the top of the mountain there are the remains of buildings arranged in a circle and reminiscent of Stonehenge. From the top, you can see almost the entire island, and in clear weather, the neighboring islands — Kunashir and Iturup.
We board the ship and leave the island. Those who wish come out to Kunashir Island, where three beautiful volcanoes are waiting for us.
Day 5 - Cruise to Sakhalin
In the morning we meet the dawn with a view of the Tyata, Rurui and Berutarube volcanoes, and after lunch the Aniva Lighthouse will open again, but with a different lighting.
On this cruise, we also advise you to look out for dolphins, killer whales and whales. They are frequent visitors to the Sea of Okhotsk.
Arrival at the port of Korsakov on Sakhalin at 20:00.
If you wish, you can stay on the island and participate in one of our additional programs on Sakhalin and other Kuril Islands.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

A team with good off-road vehicles prepared for cross-country trips will be waiting for you on the island. Travel between locations is small, with frequent stops for sightseeing.

Accommodation

Guest House

3 nights
Cabin on the boat

1 night

Comfort

Basic+

We will live in a cozy guest house, the best in Shikotan, in double rooms. If you book a trip no later than 7 months before it starts, it is possible to settle in single rooms. If you order 3-4 months in advance, single occupancy may no longer be possible.

Accommodation in hostels is possible. The discount is calculated individually.

The ferries have standard four-person cabins. Some ferries have cabins with more comfortable accommodation. The possibility of booking premium cabins is specified at the time of booking.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 6 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

transportation services according to the route program;
accommodation in a guest house according to the standard option of accommodation in double rooms;
the main excursion program;
services of guides, drivers and escorts;
meals specified in the program;
visits to nature reserves, payment for participation in organized events, car passes to all attractions according to the main program of the route;
transfers to/from the seaport on the island of Shikotan;
registration of a border pass to the Kuril Islands (with timely submission of documents);

Paid extra

flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
ferry tickets to Malokurilsk and back (about 10,000 rubles);
accommodation on Sakhalin Island;
premium and single hotel accommodation;
transfers to/from the seaport on Sakhalin Island;
meals not specified in the program;
payment for additional optional excursions;
individual excursion program for the sixth day;
early check-in and late check-out from the hotel
tips for guides, service staff
personal expenses, souvenirs, additional services in hotels
alcoholic beverages (except those specified in the program);
medical insurance.

It's important to know

The weather on Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands is very changeable, in a few minutes the sunny weather can be replaced by rain and squally wind, and in half an hour the sun will be hot again. Weather forecasts can be inaccurate and misleading. It is important to take clothes and shoes for any weather, prepare for both cold rain and hot sun. We will send recommendations on equipment on the eve of the trip.

Some locations can only be accessed in good weather. We cannot guarantee you good weather throughout your trip, but we can guarantee that we will minimize possible inconveniences.

Dates and Prices

The tour dates are not confirmed yet. Please, for clarification

$619

2 – 6 Sep, 2025 5 days 4 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now