We start our expedition by picking you up at the airport. Get ready for our first day in which we will spend night near Busse Lake in a tent camp. This is a real journey into the amazing world of marine fauna and flora - one of the most significant natural monuments of Sakhalin.
In addition to oyster gathering, you will have a catamaran ride on the lake. You will see oysters in their natural habitat there.
Our chef will cook sea delicacies, such as true whelks, hairy crab and oysters.

We will rest by the fire and have an overnight stay in comfortable and equipped tents.

Two capes - Ptichy (Birds’ Cape) and Velikan (Cape Giant) - are real treasures of the island. Their atmosphere is capable of energizing and inspiring. Sakhaliners themselves are confused, calling the two capes by one name - Velikan (Giant). In 1990 the capes received the title of monuments of nature. They are under the protection of the state.
Cape Velikan got its name because of its huge stone pillars, resembling giants, guarding the island. According to a legend, the gods turned the giants into stone pillars for their irrepressible disposition.
Cape Ptichy has a self-explanatory name. It is home to a great number of seabirds, including rare and red book species. The sound of waves dashing against the steep rocks and the cries of birds create a unique atmosphere of wild nature.
During the times of the Japanese occupation, an observation base was built here. Now there are only ruins left of it, adding mysticism and mystery to the place.
Both capes are places of power, where nature and history are woven together. A visit to these places will put you into the mysterious world of Sakhalin, will let you learn its history and feel its soul.

After the excursion we will return to the camp, have dinner and rest.

We are going to the eastern coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, to Cape Menaputsi and Lake Ptichye.
The route will pass near the popular artificial "Turquoise Lakes" located in the village of Novikovo. Also, we will see lakes Barguzinskoe and Lebyazhie.
Lake Ptichye is just a large lagoon with a kilometer long spit and a complicated shoreline. It is located on the Tonino-Anivsky Peninsula. On the shores of the lake archeologists have found ancient encampments.
During the Karafuto governorate, there was a settlement called "Minabetsu" which stands for "cold water". Indeed, there is a spring with the purest and most delicious water.

The trip will take the whole day. Fishermen will enjoy this trip most! You can fish on the lakes or in the sea. Depending on the time of the year, it is possible to catch white-spotted char, greenling, pink salmon and saffron cod.

And now we shall go on an unforgettable journey to the Aniva Lighthouse, included in the list of the most enigmatic and amazing places on our planet. It is located on the southernmost point of Aniva Bay.
A car will take us to the village of Novikovo, where after a briefing and safety precautions, we will get into a boat. We advise you to dress warmly and better in waterproof clothes. The sea trip will last for 2 hours.
Aniva Lighthouse is 31 meters tall and it is made of concrete. It was designed by Miura Shinobu, a Japanese engineer. This construction has not been used for many years according to its intended purpose. Now it keeps the historical silence among the raging waves, and receives tourists.
After the tour at the lighthouse, we will take a boat to Mramornaya (Marble) Bay. There you will see beautiful waterfalls and have a rest before the return road. Here we provide a little meal and hot tea.

In the evening we will return to the camp and have a rest.

Cape Eustathia is not just a mere geographical point on the map. It is a picturesque place where every stone, surf beats and winds tell their own stories. They can be funny, with a touch of melancholy in them, or be filled with pure delight. Which of the stories will you learn?
On the way to the cape, we will make a stop beside the blue lakes. This tourist destination in Novikovo is man-made. Previously, there was a coal open mine in their place during the times of the Soviet Union. The mine was closed and the open pit got filled with rainwater. The turquoise color of the water is given to it by sulfosalts and germanates. Bathing in the lakes is prohibited, but at least we will take beautiful pictures instead!
After reaching Cape Eustathia and climbing the 51-meter-high mountain, a majestic view opens up for us to see. This panorama creates a feeling of flight! We will see Cape Pavlovich and Cape Aniva from here.
The water is so crystal clear that you can easily see the sea bottom. And looking around, breathing in the salty air from the sea, you will feel how beautiful and diverse our life is!

It is quite real to visit three different places in one day! Each of them is imbued with its unique atmosphere and history.
Our first stop will be at Vzmorie, a village of fishermen. It is famous not only for fishing, but also for the historical monument of Japanese culture – the Torii Gate. According to tradition, the gate was installed in front of the entrance to the territory of a Shinto temple.
A wonderful view opens up from the upper platform. Using the binoculars installed on the observation deck, you can see seals playing in the waves.
At the Vzmorie fish market you can buy freshly cooked crab. We, in our turn, will offer you crab meat on this trip. You will not stay hungry!
We will make our second stop in this mini-journey near the Klokowski Waterfall. It is 49 meters high and has three steps. The waterfall got its name because of the Cape Klokova (Klokov’s Cape), not far from which it is located.
And, of course, the most exciting stop will be at Tikhaya Bay. It is a unique place where the silence gets broken only by the noise of the surf and the cries of seagulls. It is a corner of solitude with the nature. Huge rocks, stones, seaside vegetation - here you will be surrounded by an incredible variety of shapes and colors.

Having finished watching the natural attractions, we will return to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Cape Crillon is located in the south of Sakhalin and is connected by a narrow but precipitous isthmus with the Crillon Peninsula. The panoramic views are stunning: the cape is washed by the Sea of Japan in the west and by waters of Aniva Bay of the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The La Perouse Strait separates Sakhalin and the Japanese island of Hokkaido. If we are lucky, we will be able to see ships crossing the strait.
The route passes through famous places: Cape Vindis with Mount Kovrizhka, and Cape Kuznetsova.
On arrival at Crillon, we'll set up a camp. We will cook Sakhalin-style fish soup, offer Korean salads and grilled snacks. The tour will be rich not only in impressions, but also in outdoor gastronomic specialties.
After spending night in our comfortable tent camp, we will return to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

The Devil's Bridge is called an engineering masterpiece of the past. Built by the Japanese in 1920, it is a minor railway complex designed considering the mountainous terrain between the cities of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Kholmsk.
The train goes through the Nikolaychuk station. It enters the tunnel under the Chertov Bridge (Devil’s Bridge). On coming out of the tunnel the train takes a loop to go up a 40-meter hill. And now the Devil's Bridge turns out to be under the tunnel. The Japanese engineers' solution still thrills anyone who has seen the complex personally.
After the sightseeing tour around the railroad complex, we will depart to Cape Slepikovskogo. We will see a real guardian of the coast! It is a lighthouse created by Japanese professionals of their craft who employed and unusual engineering solution - a structure collecting water during rains. There is an interesting fact that this lighthouse on Cape Slepikovskogo is the twin of the tower on Cape Lamanon.
We will have a lunch near Lake Tainoye (Miraculous) with peculiar Sakhalin-style lunch boxes. After the rest, we will go to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
On the 10th day there will be the transfer to the airport, check-in and departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Such an interesting vocation full of events can be yours! Don't miss the chance to visit the most mysterious and beautiful island - Sakhalin