
Russia’s largest island, Sakhalin, combines impressive coastal scenery, unique nature, delicious seafood, and fascinating history. This Experience Sakhalin Tour showcases some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the south of the island. Admire the impressive coastal landscapes, carved by wind and waves over many years; collect and taste giant oysters and other seafood at Lake Busse; and take a master class in preparing seafood. Walk along the forest trail to the 20-million-year-old Frog Rock, one of Sakhalin’s most spiritual places, and enjoy the views from the top. Learn about the island’s indigenous inhabitants and visit monuments to Sakhalin’s history, including from the time of Japanese control.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Visit to the Victory Museum and Memorial Complex;
Visit to the “Russia is My History” Park;
Visit to the Museum of the History of the Sakhalin Railway;
Visit to the Sakhalin Zoo and Botanical Park.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
During your free time, we offer the following optional activities (at additional cost):
Visit to the Victory Museum and Memorial Complex;
Visit to the “Russia is My History” Park;
Visit to the Museum of the History of the Sakhalin Railway;
Visit to the Sakhalin Zoo and Botanical Park.
Recommendations: comfortable waterproof and windproof clothing, hiking shoes, raincoat, mosquito repellent, and motion sickness medication.
- All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan type car, 3-7 pax by minivan, 8-13 pax by 30 seat bus, 14+ pax by 40-50 seat bus);
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Lunch on Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4;
- Sightseeing tour programme with local, English-speaking, guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Visa support for Russia tourist visa;
- In groups of 11 or more travellers, 1 person travels free of charge and is accommodated in a single room.
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners, unless otherwise stated);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Russia tourist visa;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Domestic flight tickets to/from Sakhalin;
- Personal travel insurance;
- Tips/gratuities for drivers and guides (although these would be appreciated).
Accommodation:
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