All group members meet at the airport in the afternoon and go to the hotel. We check in and go to a Japanese restaurant to have a delicious welcome lunch with fresh seafood.

Then our adventure begins! We go sightseeing in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, admire Japanese buildings and visit the observation point at the "Gorniy vozduh" ski resort. We’ll enjoy the breathtaking views of the whole city and the vast Susunai Valley, surrounded by hills and ridges. After we return to the hotel in the evening you can have dinner in one of the numerous restaurants offering Japanese, Korean, Chinese, European, or Russian cuisine.

Breakfast first and then we are going to the east coast of Sakhalin. It’s a long journey that will take around 3 hours, but we’ll stop on the way to make it comfortable. We’ll see the famous Torii gates that were usually built near Shinto temples. It’s great to relax and breathe salty air here and one can even find a piece of amber on the ground. We’ll also stop at Vzmorye village where you can buy fresh boiled crabs.

As soon as we come to Tikhaya bay, our trekking route will start. It’s going to be an easy one, so you won’t get too tired. There’s still something to see along the trek! The waters are so transparent here that one can observe lace-like emerald seaweeds and fishes shimmering in the sun right from the trail. Seals and cranes also love this place so we might be lucky enough to watch them.

We’ll peep into caves and canyons, climb onto the sea terraces and lie on silky grass and feel the peculiar scent of edelweiss flowers. We’ll watch the waves breaking against the cliffs and carve unusual shapes out of huge black stones. We’ll simply enjoy the silence, interrupted only by the waves and birds. You are welcome to swim, so don’t forget to take a swimming suit with you.

There will be an unusual lunch for us: yummy fish soup on the campfire, caviar and seafood.

We’ll get back to the hotel in the evening.

We’ll have breakfast and head to the southeast coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. The journey will take about 3 hours and won't be the easiest. But the incredible views of Sakhalin are worth it.

 Once you arrive, you will enjoy an easy walk along the coastline and explore the capes of Ptichiy and Velikan. Nature has done its best in these places: huge stone arches, cliffs, and majestic columns rise above the land and water. The largest monolith resembles the profile of a giant, which is why the cape was named this way. “Velikan” means “a giant” in Russian. Birds nest in these areas, so you will have the opportunity to observe their habitats. We’ll have lunch with Far Eastern delicacies in a picturesque spot, relax and return to the hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Transfer to the port of Korsakov and boarding the ship are planned after breakfast. We’ll have to get up early as the ship departs at 12:00. There’s a two-day boat trip ahead!

First we’ll sail along the beautiful shores of the Aniva Peninsula, and then the endless waters of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. Vessels are often accompanied by friendly dolphins and birds circling in the sky. We’ll  have enough time to enjoy the sea views and relax. Meals on the ship are available at additional cost. 

A ship is the most reliable way to get to Kunashir. You can go there by plane, but the flights are often delayed up to 5 days due to the volcanic activity.

If the weather is fine in the morning we’ll get to observe the majestic Tyatya volcano and soon arrive at Shikotan. You’ll have 1 to 1,5 hours to walk on your own and explore the green slopes, meadows and cozy bays of this mysterious island. Just do not go far so as not to forget about the time.

Then we’ll proceed with our sea route and go to Yuzhno-Kurilsk, where we’ll be met and taken to a hotel. In the evening we´ll take a long walk along the shore of the Pacific ocean. The Devil's Finger sea stack is a main attraction here. It’s a lonely cliff sticking out of the water, as if a huge stone giant pointed his finger at the sky.

Then it’s time to go back to the hotel and have dinner.

Note: Shikotan is a special territory with enhanced border control. Access to the shore is possible only with the permission of the border services.

Another wonder of Kunashir is the fumarole field of Mendeleev volcano, and we are going to see it today. A car will take us closer to the volcano, but then we’ll do some trekking along a beautiful bamboo trail. Don’t worry, we’ll make several stops on the way so that everyone can have a rest and once we reach the field there’ll be a 2-hour break. It’s enough time to explore and enjoy fumaroles — holes in the hardened lava from which steam and gas escape. Feel free to bathe in thermal springs as well.

We’ll return to the hotel in the evening and have a yummy dinner with Sakhalin delicases.

Another fascinating trek, this time to Golovnin volcano. We’ll get to the starting point by car and then walk through the vast fields and dense bamboo and pine forests. Sometimes it is even impossible to turn off the path because of the thickets. 

Today our aim is the 4-kilometer caldera with four domes and two lakes at the bottom. The water in Kipyasheye Lake is too hot, but plunging into Goryacheye Lake is a real pleasure. Photographers will be happy with the breathtaking views from the height.

Traditionally, we return to the hotel for dinner.

We’ll visit one of the most unusual places on Earth — Stolbchaty Cape. It was formed from the hardened lava of Mendeleev volcano, which split into five- and six-sided columns.

We will walk along a fabulous eco-trail where bizarre plants grow, and Russian spruces coexist with wild magnolia artificially planted by the Japanese. The trail will take you to mud springs and then to a beautiful coast. Further, we’ll reach majestic rocks of the White Monks and make our way to Cape Stolbchaty itself. The cape is washed by the Sea of Okhotsk on three sides and surrounded by picturesque lagoons with crystal clear water. You can swim and then dine on delicious fish soup cooked over a campfire.

In the evening you'll be transferred to the port and get on a ship to Sakhalin.

You will spend the day on a boat. You can relax after active days in Kunashir and enjoy the open spaces of the sea. If you're lucky, you might spot dolphins overboard.

In the evening you will arrive in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

A whole day free from group activities, so you can spend it however you like. For example:

• visit the zoological and botanical park — one of the largest zoos in the Far East, housing around 200 species of animals;
• buy souvenirs and delicacies at the fish market;
• relax in SPA;
• take a tour to the Sakhalin Regional Museum or to the Pobeda memorial complex.

All activities are at extra cost.

Breakfast, check-out from the hotel, group transfer to the airport and departure.