Your autumn on the island of Sleeping volcanoes — Iturup

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 boilers, thermal swamps and springs! 

We have collected the most popular of them on this trip to explore the island!

Location

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
from
$422
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 22 – 24 November
    • 24 – 26 November
    • 27 – 29 November
    • 29 November – 1 December
or
Accommodation
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 25 people
Minimum age
6 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

Thermal baths
Let's relax and enjoy the waters of the thermal baths
Yankito Plateau
We will see the consequences of the volcanic eruption of Bogdan Khmelnitsky
White Rocks
Let's go along the Okhotsk coast and admire the white cliffs of Iturup Island

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Departure to the island Iturup

    Self-service transfer to the airport.

    The start of check-in for the flight.

    Departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

    Arrival in Kurilsk (O. Iturup). Meeting. 

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Placement.

    Dinner on your own. 


    Flight schedule Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk:

    • Wednesday: 12:15-13:30.
    • Friday: 17:00-18:15.
    • Sunday: 16:40-17:55.

    The flight schedule is approximate, the exact time is specified at the time of booking.

  • Day 2 - Jeep tour to the foot of the Baransky volcano. Rest in the springs. Jeep tour to Kasatka Bay.
  • Day 3 - Jeep tour to the Yankito Lava Plateau. Jeep tour to the White Cliffs. Departure to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • or
    Guest House, Hotel
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in the guest house "Kasatka" on the island. Iturup (rooms with partial amenities in the room, partial per block; for single occupancy, there may be 2 beds in the room) or in the Iturup hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person with different accommodation options, RUB.:

Number of guestsFor double occupancyFor single occupancyChild under 12 years old
2 guests59 0297 00056 029
3 guests47 5787 00044 578
4 guests42 1987 00039 198
Kasatka Guest House or Iturup Hotel 2 nights
Kasatka Guest House

The hostel was opened in 2022.

It is located in the central part of the city of Kurilsk. Within walking distance of shops, cafes, the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.

The following free services are available for a comfortable stay:

  • a bed;
  • double rooms with separate beds;
  • the possibility of installing an extra bed (for an additional fee);
  • laundry;
  • ironing board, iron;
  • two shower rooms;
  • refrigerator in the hall;
  • equipped recreation area.

Rooms

Number of rooms: 4 rooms with separate beds.

The possibility of placement:

  • a bed;
  • double room;
  • an extra bed in each room (optional, for an additional fee).

In all rooms: Wi-Fi, bathroom, TV, tea set, slippers, towels, hair dryer.

Restaurants and cafes

  • cafe "Iturup" — the distance from the hostel to the cafe is 300 meters;
  • cafe "Oriental cuisine" — the distance from the hostel to the cafe is 300 meters;
  • cafe "Alliance" — the distance from the hostel to the cafe is 1.5 km.
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Another option
Iturup Hotel

The Iturup Hotel is a three—storey building, well renovated. There are 35 rooms of various categories: standard single rooms, superior rooms with bathroom and shower, two-room suite. The hotel has Wi-Fi Internet access.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 25 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Included in price

  • guided tours according to the program; 
  • transfers according to the program; 
  • accommodation on the island Iturup; 
  • meals specified in the program;
  • transportation services on the routes; 
  • accident insurance, insurance coverage up to 100,000 rubles. 

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back;
  • air tickets on the route: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — Kurilsk — Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — 14,800 rubles/person.;
  • dinners on the island Iturup;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • entrance tickets to the springs.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

It is necessary to have with you: 

  • photo camera;
  • warm and waterproof clothes;
  • A jacket;
  • hiking boots;
  • shoe covers in case of rainy weather;
  • a knitted hat;
  • gloves;
  • rubber slippers;
  • bathing suit;
  • a headdress. 

Documents:

  • passport, voucher;
  • medical insurance policy;
  • insurance policy;
  • birth certificate (if a child is flying with you).
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Dates and Prices

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    22 – 24 Nov 3 days 2 nights
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    24 – 26 Nov 3 days 2 nights
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    27 – 29 Nov 3 days 2 nights
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    29 Nov – 1 Dec 3 days 2 nights
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Reviews

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    Alexey Alexandrovich Tolmachev
    13 Nov, 2024
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    The experience was incredible: the vast Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Okhotsk, rolling hills, volcanoes, mountain roads by jeep, miles of sea journeys, and new friends along the way. In Kurilsk, we were warmly welcomed and surrounded by kind, helpful people. A special thanks to Guram and Svetlana, Igor and Nikita. And many thanks to the 'Big Country' team, especially Dmitry. Explore the wonders of Russia...
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