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In the afternoon the group will meet at the airport of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, go to the hotel and check-in. Then you will have a delicious welcome lunch at a Japanese restaurant where you will taste fresh seafood.
After lunch the adventure begins! You will go to get acquainted with Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and have a tour around the city, including all the main attractions. In the evening you can have dinner in a restaurant of your choice with Japanese, Chinese, Korean or European cuisine.
After breakfast you will go to the east coast of Sakhalin. The journey will take approximately 3 hours. Along the way, you will stop to admire the Japanese Torii gate, which is typical for Shinto shrines. You’ll listen to the sound of the sea, breathe in the salty air and, if you are lucky enough, you will find a piece of amber. Also, on the way, you will visit the village of Vzmorye, where you can buy freshly caught boiled crabs if you wish.
And here you are in Tikhaya Bay! You will take a walk along the coast. The bay is famous for its crystal clear water, so you can admire beautiful emerald algae and colorful fish shining in the sun. This place is chosen by nimble seals and graceful Japanese cranes. You will wander through the caves and gorges, climb onto the sea terraces to lie on the silky grass and inhale the aroma of delicate edelweiss. You will watch how the waves break on the sheer cliffs carving out unusual figures from the rocks through the years. The silence here is only disturbed by the sounds of waves and the calls of the sea birds. Today there will be an unusual camping lunch: fish soup, caviar, Far Eastern delicacies, and fragrant Sakhalin herbs tea.
In the evening you’ll return to the hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the port of Korsakov and will board the ship. The ship sails to Yuzhno-Kurilsk at 12:00.
You will sail along the beautiful shores of the Aniva Peninsula, and then the endless expanses of the Sea of Okhotsk. The ship is often accompanied by flocks of friendly dolphins, and birds circling in the sky. You will have enough time to enjoy the sea views and relax. Lunch and dinner are available in a cafe on board (not included in the price).
The ship is the most reliable way to get to Kunashir. You can get there by plane, but the flights can be delayed up to 5 days due to the activity of the volcano.
In the morning the ship will arrive at Kunashir. Disembarkation from the ship and transfer to the hotel. Then you will get acquainted with the first miracle of Kunashir — the fumarole field of the Mendeleev volcano. The car will take you closer to the volcano, and then you’ll walk along a beautiful bamboo path. Along the way you will stop for rest, and when you reach the field, you’ll have a 2-hour break. You can have a bite to eat and explore the fumaroles — holes in the solidified lava from which steam and gas escape. Those who wish can swim in the thermal springs.
In the evening you’ll return to the hotel for a delicious dinner.
And there are miracles again! This time you will go to Golovnin volcano. The car will take you to the beginning of the route, and then you’ll have a walk through stunning fields with elfin cedar and Kuril bamboo. The thickets of plants are so dense that it’s impossible to take even a few steps if you get off the path.
You will reach the caldera of the volcano, which is 4 km in diameter! At the bottom of it there are four domes and two seething lakes — Kipyashcheye and Goryacheye. Kipyashcheye is not suitable for swimming, but plunging into the Goryacheye Lake is a pleasure. There are also magnificent panoramic views opening from the hills.
In the evening you’ll return to the hotel for a delicious dinner.
Today you will visit one of the most unusual places on Earth — Cape Stolbchaty. It was formed from the solidified lava of the Mendeleev volcano, which split into five- and six-sided columns.
Here you will walk along a fabulous eco-trail where bizarre plants grow, and Russian spruces coexist with wild magnolia artificially planted in these places by the Japanese. The trail will take you to the mud springs and to the beautiful coast. Further, you will see the majestic rocks of the White Monks and make your way to Cape Stolbchaty along the fragments of the pillars.
The cape is washed by the Sea of Okhotsk on three sides and surrounded by picturesque lagoons with crystal clear water. You can take a dip and then have delicious fish soup cooked on fire.
After breakfast you will get in a car and go to Veslovsky peninsula, Golovnino settlement. Exploring the surroundings, you will come to a memorial sign set in the place where the first Russian settlement on Kunashir was founded in 1778.
Then you will have an exciting walk on the beach along the Golovninskiy cliff. You can trace the stages of the activity of the Golovnin volcano and climatic events over the past 2 million years on the unique local relief. The cliff was formed by the ashes of ancient volcanic eruptions, as well as marine and peat inclusions of different ages. Then you have lunch on the coast.
In the evening you’ll return to the hotel and have dinner.
Note: The trip to the Golovninskiy cliff is only possible at low tide and can be organized on another day, depending on the tide map. It can also be changed for an alternative route according to the weather.
Today is the final day on Kunashir, and it will be less active than the others.
Transport will take you to the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, to a beautiful bay. Here you can relax, sunbathe, dine with delicious fish soup cooked on fire. Those who wish can climb Mount Sobachka, from where magnificent views of Kunashir open up.
You'll have dinner in a cafe and then get to the port to depart for Iturup.
You will arrive at the port of Iturup Island at 09:00. Transfer to the hotel. And then you will go to a real volcano!
You will go to the foot of the active Baransky volcano with the height of 1,132 meters. The last time the volcano erupted in 1951, but the scientists still record increased activity here. However, new eruptions are not expected in the nearest future, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
You will see the geothermal station, mud boilers and geothermal outlets. You will see the incredible hot lakes Blue Eyes, from which the sulfuric acid river Kipyashchaya flows. On the banks of this river, you will relax in a jacuzzi under a hot waterfall. The water temperature here is about 42 degrees. The baths are hidden in a very beautiful place among volcanoes and taiga, and no one will disturb you. In between walking and swimming you will have lunch.
In the evening you’ll return to the hotel and have dinner.
Today you will go on a boat trip along the picturesque coast of Chirip Peninsula, which is made of solidified lava. You'll be able to watch the rookeries of sea lions and multiple birds colonies. Then you'll visit the White Rocks, famous for their ash-colored ridges of unusual shapes. The rocks are made of rather flexible rock formation, and the landscape of the area is constantly changing.
You will have lunch on the coast.
On the way back, you will visit the «Zharkiye vody» thermal complex. In the evening you’ll return to the hotel and have dinner.
Today you will visit Kasatka Bay and enjoy its majestic rocks and caves. Last century, the Japanese cut tunnels in the rocks of this bay for military purposes. Your dinner will take place on the coast. You will enjoy the sunset, seafood delicacies and tea by the fire.
Get ready to find yourself on another planet! The beach of the Kuril Bay is formed of solidified volcanic lava and resembles unusual Martian landscapes. The silhouettes of black rocks in the ocean make them even more mysterious. Surprisingly, you can find green grass and beautiful flowers breaking through the layer of lava.
Then you’ll have lunch and get to the airport to catch a flight to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. You will be met at the airport and taken to the hotel.
Note: Actual departure time to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is subject to change depending on flight schedules and weather conditions. In case of a late departure on this day, you will have free time to walk on your own.
Today you will have plenty of free time to:
All activities are paid extra.
Breakfast, check-out from the hotel, group transfer to the airport and flight home.
On the first day of the tour the group will be met at the airport in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS). The exact time of the meeting will be announced later.
You will be met at the airport exit. Then — a group transfer to the hotel (included in the price).
On the last day of the tour from the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Group transfer to the airport is included in the price.
Meeting of the group is at the airport of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS).
Transfer to the hotel is included in the price. Check-in at the hotel starts at 14:00.
For tourists who arrived later, a transfer from the airport will also be arranged. However, please note that the excursion program on the 1st day begins at 14:00. If you arrive later, you will miss the excursion and welcome lunch.
Important information: Ferry tickets and flights between the islands are paid additionally. All the tickets are purchased by the organizers!
The managers will inform you of the current prices.
Group transfer to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk airport on the last day is included in the price. We recommend booking return flights departing after 11:45.
Note: We kindly ask you not to purchase the tickets until the manager sends you a confirmation and guarantees that the tour will take place.
«Igor Farkhutdinov» is a reinforced ice class passenger ship for 150 people built in 1991. «Admiral Nevelskoy» is an ice class cargo-passenger ship for 146 people built in 2020. «Pavel Leonov» is a cargo-passenger vessel of an increased ice class for 146 people.
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The cost of the tour includes accommodation:
Note: The price of the trip is based on double accommodation in hotels. If you are traveling alone, we will try to find a roommate for you from the tourists of our group, but we cannot guarantee this. Usually there is a roommate, but if there is not, you will need to pay extra for single accommodation.
If you need a single room and don't want to stay with anybody, specify this in the comments to your application.
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Standard rooms
Deluxe rooms
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Deluxe room
Average temperature in Sakhalin and the Kuriles:
The weather in the region is very changeable: there may be rains, winds, fogs and frosts, so you need to be prepared for this feature of the Kuril Islands.
The participants should be in good physical shape and have no medical contraindications for moderate physical activity. Children are allowed to participate from the age of 7 and only if accompanied by their parents.
We strongly recommend getting vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis.
Vaccination requires at least 3 weeks: you will need to make 2 injections, the first one tomorrow, and the second one in half a month. During the year (before the start of the season), you will make the third injection. Further, it will be necessary to be vaccinated only once every three years.
You will need:
NOTE: Sometimes, due to bad weather, the ship may arrive later, when the port is already closed. In this case, tourists stay overnight on the ship (with no extra charge) and disembark in the morning.
Since this is a group tour, the food is the same for all participants. Unfortunately, we cannot prepare an individual meal for you. If you have an intolerance or allergy to any of the products, please notify the manager in advance. We will pass this information on to the guide or accommodations. However, we kindly ask you to follow up on this matter during the trip. If you have strict dietary restrictions, we recommend bringing suitable food with you or buy it on the spot.
Organization of the trip at the highest level: hotels, food, transport and especially accompanying persons. I would like to note and thank each and every person involved in our trip: Andrey on Sakhalin, who had a wonderful sightseeing and excursion to Tikhaya Bay; on Kunashir Alexey and Andrey, who made each of the 5 days on the island unique, Alina Ivanovna and Galina, who fed us varied and home-cooked meals; Alexandra on Iturup, who carefully took us on his cartoon bus and conveyed his love for the island. I would also like to mention the manager Maria, who knows everything about the trip in detail. Overall, Strannik and Omega Plus are the best! I'm already planning my next trips.
A memorable tour to Sakhalin with a visit to the Kuril Islands — Kunashir and Iturup! You will discover the exceptional world of the Far East and see amazing places, such as volcanoes, cozy bays, mountains, and endless expanses of the ocean. Iturup is the soul of Sakhalin, the largest and most mysterious island of the Kurils with black sandy shores and lava rocks. Kunashir inspires with its dense forests and hills of sleeping volcanoes, and captivates with its immense expanses. Also you will eat the freshest seafood and delicacies, which this region is incredibly rich in!
Tour highlights:
You will live in comfortable hotels and cabins on the ship and travel without backpacks or tents!
Depending on the dates, the itinerary may include from 12 to 15 days. Be careful while making a reservation. Ask the manager for the detailed program.