To search for whales in the Whale Harbor. Shantar Islands Tour

A new program awaits you, in which you can:

• admire the beauty of the Sea of Okhotsk;
• Breathe in the sunrises and colorful sunsets;
• Soak up the stars and see the beauty of the Milky Way;
• to taste the seafood (crabs, mussels, etc.) and, of course, to fulfill your dream — to meet a bowhead whale and swim next to it on a SUP board.

In 7 days, you will have the opportunity to snorkel with whales and marine mammals in the Whale Harbor, visit a number of amazing locations.:

• Wrangel Bay Whale Watching Tour;
• Shantar Islands Tour;
• Nicholas Bay Tour;
• Guided tour "Hike to Cape Tugurka", which offers an amazing panorama of the entire bay and Cape Lamsdorf;
• An excursion to the most mysterious place in our neighborhood called "zimushka".

The rich program includes boat trips, during which it is possible to meet whales, killer whales, seals, belugas, puffins.

You will be able to work with us at Kitovaya Gavan 100%.:

• to meet incredible sunrises with a cup of tea and to see off spiritual sunsets by the campfire;
• experience the mysterious mists of the Far East with your whole body;
• taste the caviar of freshly caught fish and mussels in the signature cream sauce;
• Observe the Milky Way with the naked eye, look for constellations, passing satellites and meteor showers. It is on our island in the "Whale Harbor" that the stars are closer, and the Milky Way is unusually wide and brightest. When you notice a shooting star, don't forget to make your most cherished and secret wish. It is best to make a wish while facing east. 
• experience vivid impressions and find friends from different parts of Russia.

Remember that nature can make its own adjustments, and a delay at the base is possible depending on weather conditions. But it is in such conditions that a real connection with the wild is born!

No. 1. Wrangel Bay – 20,000 rubles/person. when recruiting a group of 5 people or more.

On one of the days of the tour, if the weather and the sea allow, we will go with you on one of our favorite and beautiful excursions — to Wrangel Bay. It takes all day.

Early wake-up, breakfast on the island, loading onto the boat, we take our ski bags and wetsuits with us.

We walk along the Bay of Nicholas, pass near Cape Lamsdorf, reach a beautiful mountain valley with a stream and stop there.

We cook dinner over a campfire, walk around the neighborhood, and then go to Wrangel Bay, disembark on the saps and wait for the whales. We spend 2-3 hours on the water, watching whales, taking beautiful photos and videos.

After that, we happily return by the same route to the island, where a warm and delicious dinner awaits us.

No. 2. Excursion to the Shantar Islands – 50,000 rubles / person (with a group of 5 people or more). This tour is designed for a full day. 

Early morning departure from the island. On our way to the islands, we pass through different bays, observe beautiful landscapes, and encounter whales and killer whales in the open sea. 

In this tour we can walk along such islands as Belichy Island, Severny Island, Sredny Island, Yuzhny Island and Maly Shantar Island. 

Disembarkation is allowed only on Maly Shantar Island in Abrek Bay and on Belichy Island.

Please note that disembarkation on these islands is carried out under favorable weather conditions.

We remind you that the Sea of Okhotsk is a border area, often patrolled by border guards, the islands themselves belong to a protected area of the national park, where disembarkation is allowed only with permission from the park management.

While disembarking at Abrek Bay or Belichy Island, we take a walk along the coast, look at the surroundings, and have lunch.

After lunch we leave for the base camp.

Upon arrival on the island, have a late dinner.

Please note that these excursions are not a mandatory part of the program and are conducted depending on weather conditions, group recruitment and are paid. Their departure is discussed with each group individually upon arrival at the main camp.

We remind you that when you come to Whale Harbor, you come to visit the local population — marine mammals. This is their home, and we are visiting them. 

Marine mammals are free animals in their harsh marine waters, and we cannot guarantee their presence in the bay. 

While waiting for the long-awaited meeting with the whales, we can take walks around the neighborhood. We will do our best to find the whales and show them to you.

SUP-whale watching.

The location of the island makes it possible to sail ashore and spend hours on the water to observe whales. 

If you've never used SUP, then it's easy to learn with us. 

No special training is required. There are experienced instructors on the island who will teach you everything, and the equipment is provided on site.

The way to the island to the Whale Harbor is like a separate adventure.

The tour starts in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, where you get there on your own the day before the start of the tour, and book your own hotel. The organizer will help you purchase tickets so that you arrive on time and without delay.

Starting at 03:00 in the morning, you will have a long journey (from 16 hours) along unique routes, where the absence of highways and highways makes the trip an adventure.

Over the course of 600 km, you will overcome the wild, rugged taiga expanses and a ferry crossing, which will add a touch of adventurism.

Meals along the way will be simple but satisfying: sandwiches, vegetables, fruits and hot drinks will help you maintain your strength at this difficult stage.

We will finish on the shore of Nikolai Bay, where the first stop awaits us. Here you can relax after a long journey in a cozy place, although the conditions will be quite austere.

A cozy atmosphere awaits you on the island in Kitovaya Harbor, where our company's glamping will become a temporary home among the wild and picturesque nature of the Okhotsk Sea. 

You can stay in comfortable tents equipped with a stove, beds, mattresses, linens, bedside tables, lights and sockets for 2 people. 

Here you can enjoy socializing with close friends or share this unforgettable adventure with new acquaintances. 

Life on the island will be rich and varied. 

In the morning, you will be greeted by the sounds of wildlife, and after that you can go for walks through the picturesque places, exploring the unique flora and fauna of the Shantar archipelago. 

Before going to bed, we will definitely warm up near our campfire to the sounds of a guitar and in the light of bright stars.

We will pamper you with fresh seafood, fish and red caviar during the spawning period, which are an integral part of the local Far Eastern cuisine.

You will have the opportunity to taste healthy and delicious wild plants collected in the surrounding forests. They will bring uniqueness and variety to your diet.

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If you wish, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

Insurance must have a large amount of coverage and the ability to call the Ministry of Emergency Situations, or insurance for active travelers (active sports, active recreation).

To complete such an expedition, you must be confident in your physical fitness, have good health, and be an emotionally balanced person. However, you should not go if you cannot live without cellular communications, the Internet, special food and if you suffer from diseases of the back, legs, eyes, heart, lungs, psyche, chronic diseases with unpredictable exacerbations or seizures (epilepsy, cough, suffocation, mental seizures).

It is also not recommended to visit such tours for people who require special medical supervision, since the nearest settlement is located 180 km from the camp along an unsettled road.

All trips and boat trips directly depend on weather conditions, and the possibility of departure is discussed only on the island with the captain. 

Due to the fact that the climate of the Sea of Okhotsk is very harsh and the weather is very changeable, changes and amendments may be made to the tour itinerary.

The tour is aimed specifically at whales — whale watching and their search. The migration of whales and killer whales is unpredictable, so we will not speak with an absolute guarantee that you will be able to swim on a SUP board surrounded by whales and killer whales. But we want to say that no one has ever left the Sea of Okhotsk without seeing these beautiful creatures.

Also, due to storms and limited time spent, we may not visit all the locations planned on the route to ensure your safety, which is a priority for us.

It is also necessary to take into account the climate of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shantar Archipelago. It is possible that you will have to wear warm clothes and a waterproof raincoat throughout the tour, as rains, drizzle and fog can last for weeks here.

This tour is an expedition into the wild, and you must be aware and prepared for the fact that:

• it will take a long time to drive off-road;
• to spend the night in a tent (comfortable);
• country-type toilet;
• bathhouse.

We are located in the taiga, where there is no connection with the outside world and the nearest settlement is about 400 km away.

If you are a vegetarian, or you are allergic to certain foods, we take this into account, it is necessary to notify our manager in advance.

A few weeks before the tour, messenger chats will be created, where detailed information about the departure time, etc. will be provided. 

Upon arrival on the island, each tourist will be instructed on safety, fire safety and informed that being on a desert island in the wild is unsafe, bears are likely to leave the taiga, you need to be extremely careful, you can not take the initiative and not go for walks separately from the group and without our escorts.

Also, each tourist bears full financial responsibility for all the inventory presented by us. For damage to a wetsuit, sleeping bag, tent, etc., the cost of the damaged item will be charged.

The format of the trip is expeditionary, in hard-to-reach areas with autonomy, at a distance from populated areas and the ability to contact medical institutions in a timely manner. Everyone should have their own first-aid kit, assembled according to individual medical indications!

The tour program can be changed by the tour manager solely based on the safety factors of the group, the weather and other objective circumstances, which is not a violation of the terms of the contract.

In case of bad weather, we will offer alternative routes or activities.