Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

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Photo Krenitsyn volcano

Krenitsyn volcano is not just an active volcano located on the Kuril island of Onekotan on Sakhalin. It is the largest volcano in …

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Photo Karpinsky volcano

Karpinsky volcano is an active volcano on the island of Paramushir of the Great Kuril Ridge of the Sakhalin region. It is located …

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Photo Ekarma volcano

Ekarma is a large active volcano on the island of the same name in the Sea of Okhotsk. The height of Ekarma volcano is 1170 meters …

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Photo Ushishishir volcano

Ushishishir is an active volcano located on the island of Yankicha, which is part of the Ushishishir group of islands and the rang …

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Photo Volcano Golovnina

On the island of Kunashir there is an active volcano Golovnina. It is the southernmost volcano of the Kuril Islands, its last erup …

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Photo Ebeko volcano

Ebeko volcano is located in the north of the island of Paramushir in the Sakhalin region. The height of the volcano is 1156 meters …

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Photo Raikoke volcano

Raikoke is an active volcano, currently located on the island of the same name, in the northern part of the Great Range of the Kur …

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Excursions Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (11)

Photo Aniwa lighthouse
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One of the most striking excursions on the island is the Aniva Lighthouse, located in Aniva Bay at the extreme southern point. …

Photo Gastro tour Oyster Hunting
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Busse Lagoon is a specially protected natural area and the Sakhalin people cherish its unique nature. A visit to the oyster can is …

Photo Cape Giant
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Cape "Giant" - a natural monument, probably the most impressive place on the coast of Sakhalin. This natural monument, which recei …

Photo Snowmobile rides on Cape Giant
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Cape Giant is a natural monument of regional importance of the Sakhalin region. It is located in the southeast of Sakhalin, the ea …

Guides Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (3)

Tyumen
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Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Language: English, Русский

In 2018, a family travel company was opened. We organize trips of any complexity: hiking and mountain hikes, tours wi …

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Language: Russian

I invite you to explore Sakhalin in a format convenient for you: as part of a group or individually with a guide. Direct …

Tours Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (6)

Photo Sakhalin tours
8 h. 1 - 40 0

Car tours of Sakhalin in all directions of the island. Every day in good weather.

8000 ₽ man
Photo Winter Kunashir
4 days/3 nights - 0

Kunashir is an island that does not let go. The island is especially beautiful in winter, when there are no crowds of tourists, wh …

Photo Cape Eustathia and turquoise lakes
8 hours - 0

On the east coast of Sakhalin Island, almost at its very tip, there is one of the amazing beauty and impressive place – Cape of St …

7500 ₽ group
Photo Sakhalin and Iturup with comfort
10 days - 0

At the very edge of our homeland there are islands that have always attracted travelers. Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands are still …

164000 ₽ group

What to see in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk is a sea city in the south of Sakhalin with a rich history and a special atmosphere of the Far Eastern coast. The city has grown as a port and administrative center of the region, absorbing the features of Russian and seaside culture, and today welcomes travelers with a combination of calm embankments, green parks and convenient infrastructure for outbound tours to the islands and lakes.

Manufactures and facilities

Man-made attractions complement the natural power of the region: the famous Aniva lighthouse on the southern tip of the bay, observation decks and tracks for jeep tours to Cape Krillon, berths and port facilities of the Korsakov district, as well as a developed network of car tours and organized excursions. Aniva Lighthouse and coastal observation points are often included in tour guide programs, and local services offer convenient logistics and the selection of routes according to interests.

Natural attractions and places

Natural attractions around Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk are striking: salty Lake Nevskoye, stretched for 40 kilometers, Lake Tunaycha is the second largest on the island, lagoon lakes Izmenchivoye (area 8.2 km2), Tauro, Big and Small Vavaysky, Koltsevo, Busse and Ainskoe. The endless sea expanses and the Kuril Islands - Kunashir, Shumshu, Urup, Simushir, Onekotan, Matua and others - with the impressive volcanoes Trident, Nemo, Tatarinova and Atlasova create a unique landscape. The Straits of Krusenstern, Catherine, Nadezhda and Friza emphasize the marine geography of the region, and the Kuril State Reserve, established on February 10, 1984, carefully protects the fragile nature of the archipelago.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map: each dot is accompanied by a brief help, photos and practical information to quickly decide what to see. The service allows you to build optimal routes around the city and surroundings, calculate the sequence of visits and pave the road between lakes, capes and islands with one click.

You are free to explore Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on your own, following the laid routes and enjoying the atmosphere of the region, or book a tour with local guides. Professional guides will help you to better understand geography, history and natural features, guide you along safe paths to volcanoes and remote bays and make the walk informative and comfortable.

Come to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to discover the combination of sea space, lake lagoons and volcanic islands. Plan itineraries, choose walks and excursions, and let each trip here be a new discovery - the city and the surrounding area are ready to impress and inspire travel.

 

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