The wonders of Kunashir Island in August

Do you dream of visiting a picturesque island? Then Kunashir is waiting for you to visit!

Here you will be amazed by the greatness of mighty volcanoes and unusual lakes, the picturesque Golovninsky cliff and the mysterious Cape Columnar.

This tour is a real adventure among the pristine nature, where you will see rare geological wonders and visit places where nature prevails and there are no crowds of travelers.

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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$1,138
$1,055
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 18 – 23 June
    • 5 – 10 July
    • 23 – 28 August
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 15 to 25 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

Impressive fumaroles
You will see how hot gases escape from the depths of the earth, creating a fantastic landscape.
The Mysterious Cape
Experience the energy of Cape Columnar, where nature has created impressive basalt columns
Wild Hot springs
Immerse yourself in the warm thermal waters that will help you relax and recuperate.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to Kunashir

    08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.

    09:00 Transfer to Korsakov port. Registration on the ship.

    12:00 Departure of the Admiral Nevelskoy motor ship to Kunashir.

    The vessel leaves the port of Korsakov and follows the coastline of the Tonino-Aniva Peninsula for 4 hours.

    You can see the Aniva Lighthouse from aboard the ship, and dolphins and killer whales are likely to be seen during the passage through the Sea of Okhotsk.

    Lunch and dinner on the boat in a cafe on your own.

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  • Day 2 - Arrival on Kunashir. Fumarole field and thermal springs of the Mendeleev volcano
  • Day 3 - Golovninsky cliff. Veslovsky Peninsula
  • Day 4 - Golovnin volcano. Lakes are Boiling and Hot
  • Day 5 - Cape Columnar. Stolbovskie springs. The White Monks Rocks. Departure of the ship to Sakhalin
  • Day 6 - Arrival on Sakhalin
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour has hiking trails of moderate difficulty.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    3 nights
  • Cabin on the boat
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation at the Flagship hotel in Yuzhno-Kurilsk in rooms with partial amenities (double occupancy).

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 89,000 rubles.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 6,000 rubles.

Additional payments on Kunashir are optional (increased comfort level of accommodation):

  • for a double suite at the Flagship hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person. (3 nights);
  • for a single room in the Iceberg 2 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person. (3 nights);
  • for a double suite at the Iceberg 2/Iceberg 1 hotel (with amenities) on Kunashir Island – 7000 rubles/person. (3 nights).
The Flagship Hotel 3 nights

The Flagship Hotel has 7 rooms.

Breakfast is served in the village cafe, as there is no separate restaurant.

For an additional fee, you can choose an increased level of comfort – a double suite (with amenities).

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Motor ship 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 15 to 25 tourists
Minimum age
7 years old
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – Korsakov Port – Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk transfer;
  • accommodation in Yuzhno-Kurilsk at the Flagship Hotel (partial facilities, double occupancy);
  • three meals a day in Kunashir;
  • port charges;
  • bed linen on the ship;
  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accompanying instructors-guides on the routes;
  • Kurilsky Nature Reserve pass;
  • border pass to Kunashir Island.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • tickets (the price is preliminary, the exact price will be announced in April):
    • tickets for the Korsakov – Yuzhno-Kurilsk – Korsakov motor ship (four–person cabin) - 24,000 rubles.;
  • meals on the ship;
  • surcharge for single occupancy;
  • additional payment for an increased comfort level of living on Kunashir (optional);
  • early check-in and late check-out of hotels;
  • medical insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • 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;
  • socks are warm and thick;
  • 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 mandatory to have a waterproof backpack cover;
  • sunscreen and sunglasses;
  • 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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