The island of sleeping volcanoes. Iturup Tour

Discover the beauty of Iturup, one of the most mysterious and picturesque islands of the Kuril Archipelago! 

Here you will enjoy the views of ancient volcanoes and majestic seas, incredible landscapes and amazing natural phenomena that will leave an unforgettable impression! 

This tour is filled with a variety of activities and exciting discoveries that will allow you to become a true wildlife explorer.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
$1,639
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Duration
4 days
3 nights
Departures
18 - 21 Jun
22 - 25 Jun
20 - 23 Jul
3 - 6 Aug
10 - 13 Aug
20 - 23 Aug
Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Group meet at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Rest and recovery
Get the opportunity to enjoy the waters of the thermal springs, which will relax you after an active day.
The majestic Yankito Plateau
You will see beautiful landscapes and a variety of frozen lava flows of bizarre shapes
Picturesque White Cliffs
Head to the beach of porous volcanic glass and pumice stone and stroll through the canyon
Interesting tastes
Try local cuisine and eggs with red caviar.
Turquoise lakes
You will visit one of the most accessible active volcanoes of Iturup Island with hot lakes of unusual color, fumaroles and mineral streams
Unusual locations
Take vivid and memorable photos against the backdrop of incredible landscapes

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to Iturup. Jeep tour to the foot of Baransky volcano

    Iturup means "big salmon" in the Ainu language. The largest island in the archipelago of the Kuril island range.

    Majestic volcanoes, 12 of which are active, are the "authors" of the created relief and the real attractions of the island: frozen rivers of lava flows, numerous lakes, including hot ones, volcanoes with craters filled with water, fumarole fields, beautiful rocks, waterfalls, mud cauldrons, thermal swamps and springs! We have collected some of them on this trip to explore the island!

    Self-service transfer to the airport.

    Check-in for the flight.

    Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

    Arrival in Kurilsk.

    Meeting.

    Departure to Kurilsk.

    Accommodation in a guest house.

    Departure to Baransky volcano by car (duration 5 hours).

    Baransky volcano (1132 meters high) is one of the most accessible active volcanoes on the island of Iturup with hot lakes of unusual turquoise color, fumaroles, mineral streams and healing springs.

    We will enjoy the beauty and relaxation in the thermal baths, taste eggs with caviar boiled directly in volcanic water.

    Visit to the observation deck "Trinoga".

    Departure to the complex with thermal springs.

    Arrival at the thermal complex.

    Walk along the ecological trail to the turquoise lakes.

    We cook eggs in a thermal stream. Tasting of boiled eggs with red caviar and champagne.

    A light snack.

    Return to the thermal complex.

    Bathing in thermal springs.

    Departure to Kurilsk.

    Return to the city.

    Dinner at a cafe in the city.

    Transfer to the guest house after dinner.

    Please note! The exact time of departure to Iturup depends on the date of the tour. In case of significant differences in the timing of the program with the actual flight schedule, the program may be changed, while the volume and content of excursions will remain unchanged.

    Important! In the area of turquoise lakes, precautions must be taken – if you step outside the path, you can get chemical burns. You can only swim in springs with a certain water temperature.

    Recommendations: on this route, you need to have bathing accessories, rubber slippers, your own towel or sheet. For an additional fee, bed sheets can be rented at the reception of the guest house (250 rubles).

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  • Day 2 - Jeep tour along the coast to the White Cliffs. Hot Waters thermal springs
  • Day 3 - Jeep tour to Kasatka Bay. Yankito Lava Plateau Jeep Tour
  • Day 4 - Relaxation at the spa complex. Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation on Iturup in standard rooms at the Kasatka Guest House or similar.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, rub.:

For double occupancySurcharge for single occupancyFor triple occupancy
118 85912 300117 309
Kasatka Guest House 3 nights
Kasatka started its work in May 2022. 
There are 4 rooms with two separate beds and a bathroom, as well as two showers for four rooms. 
There are also 2 single rooms with in-room amenities and one triple room that can accommodate four people. 
The room has all the necessary amenities.
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Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • guided tours according to the program;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accommodation on the island Iturup: standard rooms at the Kasatka Guest House or similar;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • instructor support on all routes;
  • entrance tickets to thermal and spa complexes according to the program;
  • registration of permits for staying in the border zone on O. Iturup;
  • accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • meals not included in the program;
  • activities for an additional fee;
  • air ticket on the route Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Kurilsk – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (surcharge when booking the tour):
    • if you have a residence permit in the Sakhalin region:
      • adult – 21,200 rubles.;
      • child (2-12 years old) – 11,600 rubles.;
    • in the absence of a residence permit in the Sakhalin region:
      • adult – 43,000 rubles.;
      • child (2-12 years old) – 21,500 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Camping equipment:

  • clothes:
    • a warm sweater;
    • warm wool socks;
    • windbreaker;
    • windproof and waterproof jacket;
    • raincoat;
    • thermal underwear;
    • t-shirts;
    • shorts;
    • bathing suit;
  • headdress, accessories:
    • a panama hat or a cap;
    • knitted hat;
    • sunglasses;
    • cotton gloves;
  • shoes:
    • comfortable sneakers, worn, with a tenacious sole or trekking boots, waterproof sneakers;
    • sandals for walking on water, slates.

On each route, you must have a change of clothes and shoes with you.

Documents:

  • passport, voucher;
  • medical insurance policy;
  • insurance policy;
  • birth certificate (if a child is flying with you).
What is necessary to obtain passes to the Kuril Islands?
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Dates and Prices

  • $1,639
    18 – 21 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,639
    22 – 25 Jun 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,639
    20 – 23 Jul 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,639
    3 – 6 Aug 4 days 3 nights
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  • $1,639
    10 – 13 Aug 4 days 3 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • S
    Sergei
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    5 Feb, 2025
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    Excellent organization of the tour, including seamless airport transfers. The journeys along the routes were comfortable and well-planned.
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    Ekaterina
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    5 Feb, 2025
    Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip to the Sakhalin region! A huge thanks for the excellent organization, the care, and the well-thought-out itinerary that adapted perfectly to the weather conditions! We got to see every place at its most breathtaking! A special shoutout to our wonderful guide, Igor, on Iturup—an absolute professional! Traveling with him was not only insightful but also comfortable, enjoyable, and truly special. We left with only positive memories and will gladly recommend your company whenever we get the chance!!!
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    Natalia
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    4 Feb, 2025
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    I was very satisfied with the organization of the tour. Everything was well-planned, punctual, and ran smoothly. The food was delicious and plentiful.