Discover the enchanting world of the snowy Sakhalin Island! This amazing journey will give you unforgettable emotions and vivid impressions.

You will have exciting adventures on snowmobiles, fishing for smelt or nawaga, as well as visiting the village bathhouse, enjoying the picturesque scenery, fresh air and local cuisine.

Location

Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Duration
5 days
4 nights
Departures
1 - 5 Jan, 2027
8 - 12 Jan, 2027
15 - 19 Jan, 2027
22 - 26 Jan, 2027
29 Jan - 2 Feb, 2027
5 - 9 Feb, 2027
12 - 16 Feb, 2027
19 - 23 Feb, 2027
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 2 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Exciting fishing
Spend a few hours on the ice in good company, enjoying smelt fishing or navaga
Active leisure
You can relax at the campsite, as well as ride a winter banana on a snowmobile and visit the village's wood-burning sauna.
With a breeze on snowmobiles
Go on a snowmobile tour to the mountains, where incredible landscapes and mountain air will give you a boost of positive energy.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival on Sakhalin. Sightseeing tour of the city. Observation deck

    Arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

    Self-service transfer to the hotel.

    Attention! Check-in at the hotel from 14:00 (early check-in is possible by prior reservation, an additional payment of 50% of the room rate per day).

    16:00 City sightseeing tour (2 hours).

    During the tour, you will learn the history of the birth of the city, its development during the period of Japanese rule (at that time the city was called Toyohara), see preserved Japanese buildings, including one of the oldest, built in 1908, and one of the most striking buildings built in 1937.

    We will introduce you to the most beautiful places and main sights of modern Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, climb to the observation deck of the STK "Mountain Air", from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the island capital.

    Attention! Pay for the lift on the spot, independently.

    We will visit three squares — Lenin, Victory and Glory, as well as the cozy square of the Chekhov Theater Center.

    Transfer to the hotel at the end of the tour.

    Free access to the Mountain Air ski resort (independently).

    Skiing and snowboarding.

    Please note! The cable car is open until 22:00.

    Recommendations: ski suit, self-heating insoles and mittens.

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  • Day 2 - Ice fishing. Winter banana riding. Rustic sauna and hot lunch in Sakhalin style
  • Day 3 - Mountain Air Ski Resort
  • Day 4 - Snowmobile Mountain tour
  • Day 5 - Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

The cost of the tour for 1 person per stay (4 nights), depending on the chosen hotel (the price is valid for 2 people in a group):

Hotels

For double occupancy

For single occupancy

Room surcharge from 01.01.26 to 10.01.26 double/single (4 nights)

Extra nights double/single (1 night)

Gagarin 3*

118 800 rubles .

135,800 rubles .

No extras.payments

5,355 rubles / 8,400 rubles

Squirrel 3*

119,000 rubles .

139,300 rubles .

No extras.payments

5,250 rubles / 9,000 rubles

Mega Palace 4*

134 800 rubles .

142,300 rubles .

No extras.payments

6,800 rubles / 9,500 rubles .

Santa Risote 4*

(two 1.5 double beds)

 

131,300 rubles .

 

159,100 rubles .

 

6,000 rubles / 12,000 rubles

 

6,750 rubles / 11,000 rubles

Santa Risote 4* 

(one large bed)

 

134,200 rubles .

 

173,000 rubles .

 

8,100 rubles / 16,200 rubles

 

8,000 rubles / 13,500 rubles

The Belka Hotel or The Santa Hotel or 4 nights
The Belka Hotel

The Belka Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in the business center of the city, but away from the noisy highways. Nearby there are government buildings, the Museum of local lore, the Chekhov Theater, shopping facilities and the park of culture and recreation. This location is suitable for both business trips and exploring the city.

The hotel offers 45 rooms of different categories: standard rooms with one bed, rooms with double and single beds, deluxe rooms and two-room family rooms.

All rooms have a TV, a minibar, a kettle, and a bathroom with a hairdryer and shower facilities. The rooms are decorated in a calm color scheme with an emphasis on the wooden texture of the interior.

A buffet breakfast is served at the hotel's restaurant: on weekdays from 06:00 to 10:00, on weekends and holidays from 07:00 to 11:00. The restaurant is closed the rest of the time.

Secure parking is also provided on site, and the hotel itself is equipped with security and video surveillance systems.

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The Santa Hotel

The Santa Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in a wooded area, about 3 km from the city center.

The hotel is located next to the city park and not far from the Mountain Air resort, so it is suitable for relaxing holidays, as well as for trips with walks and excursions around the city.

Rooms of the categories "Standard", "Standard with a large bed", "Studio", "Junior Suite", "Suite" and "Family" are offered for accommodation. The rooms vary in size and layout: there are options for one or two guests, more spacious rooms with a seating area, as well as two-room family categories.

They are equipped with comfortable beds, natural wood furniture, a bathroom, and some rooms have a balcony and panoramic views. Some rooms offer views of the hills and the park area.

The on-site Rubin Restaurant serves European cuisine, Sakhalin seafood and local specialties. The Kristall bar, a summer veranda and halls of various formats are also available for guests.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 10:00, and the main menu is available from 12:00 to 23:00.

The hotel has a Yankito water complex with a swimming pool, steam rooms, hammam, Jacuzzi and relaxation area, as well as a gym, outdoor tennis courts and a billiard room.

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Mega Palace Hotel

The Mega Palace Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and is one of the largest urban hotels with a developed infrastructure.

The hotel offers more than a hundred rooms of different categories — from standard to apartments and presidential rooms. Many rooms offer views of the city, mountains and hills, and one of the hotel's features is a panoramic terrace on the top floor.

The categories "Standard", "Deluxe", "Residential Apartments", "Mega Apartments", "Residential family", "Royal Comfort", "Royal Apartments" and "Presidential Apartments" are available for accommodation.

The rooms vary in size and layout: there are both classic options for one or two guests, as well as more spacious apartments with a kitchen, living room, several bedrooms and work areas. All categories include Wi-Fi, climate control, TV, refrigerator, kettle, safe and daily housekeeping.

There are several restaurants and bars on site. The Grill on the Sky restaurant, the Asia restaurant, the BamBoo Japanese restaurant, the Baron lobby pastry shop, as well as the Duke nightclub and karaoke are available to guests.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 10:00, and room service is also available.

It offers a fitness center, sauna, spa treatments and additional relaxation areas. For residents, access to the fitness club is provided free of charge, as well as free admission to the Duke nightclub.

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The Gagarin Hotel

The Gagarin Hotel is located in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in the city center, in a park area. The airport can be reached in about 15 minutes by car.

Single, double, family rooms, as well as Luxury and Apartment categories are offered for accommodation. All rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay: TV, mini-bar, tea area, telephone, Wi-Fi, bathrobes, slippers and a bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.

The more spacious categories are suitable for family accommodation or longer stays.

The room rate includes breakfast, daily cleaning, change of towels, Wi-Fi and use of ironing facilities on the floor. The Gagarin Restaurant and 113 Bar are located on site, and a gym is also open for guests. Laundry, ironing and room service are also available.

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Tour conditions

Group
From 2 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Sakhalin region, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • hotel accommodation;
  • support, transport service;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • snowmobile rental;
  • snowmobile winter banana riding;
  • visit to the sauna and vat according to the program;
  • fishing gear.

Paid extra

  • flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • surcharge for early check—in and late check-out - 50% of the room rate per day;
  • independent visit to the Mountain Air ski resort;
  • meals not specified in the program or specified "independently";
  • payment for the lift when visiting the observation deck of the STK "Mountain Air" is made on the spot.
  • subscription to the Aqua City water park (to be paid on the spot):
    • children under 16 years of age: from Monday to Friday – 1200 rubles, Saturday-Sunday – 1550 rubles.
    • adults and children over 16 years of age: from Monday to Friday – 1,550 rubles. Saturday-Sunday – 2,400 rubles.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • Day 1 of the tour: ski suit, self-heating insoles and mittens.
  • Day 2 of the tour: warm shoes, socks, hat without pom-poms, gloves or mittens, self-heating insoles and mittens, bathing accessories for the sauna.
  • Day 3 of the tour: ski suit, self-heating insoles and mittens, bathing accessories in the water park;
  • Day 4 of the tour: warm shoes, socks, hat without pompoms, gloves or mittens, self-heating insoles and mittens.
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Dates and Prices

  • $1,647
    1 – 5 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $1,647
    8 – 12 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $1,647
    15 – 19 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $1,647
    22 – 26 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights
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  • $1,647
    29 Jan – 2 Feb, 2027 5 days 4 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.