7 wonders of Sakhalin

Today we will head to Tikhaya Bay - this picturesque place is included in the ratings of the most beautiful beaches in our country. Along the way we will have several stops in interesting locations where you can take great photos. You will walk along the sea coast, collecting amber; you will see the elegant Torii Gate - the symbolic entrance to the Shinto shrine, located in the village of Vzmorye; visit one of the highest (and according to some sources, the highest) waterfalls of the island, Klokovsky. We will also stop at a fishing village, where you will have the opportunity to stroll through the crab market and buy seafood delicacies. Finally we will reach Tikhaya Bay, reliably sheltered from the sea winds. Here we will have lunch with a beautiful view of the bay and take a walk.

The mysterious Aniva lighthouse, which rises on the rocky cape of the same name, is one of the most interesting and fascinating locations in Sakhalin. It was built by the Japanese in 1939, but was finally abandoned in 2006, and has since been gradually destroyed by winds and waves. This is a mysterious, but a little sad sight, where you can take dozens of successful shots. You can also climb to the top floor of the lighthouse to see a panoramic view of the surrounding area. During this trip we will also visit Cape Mramorny and Cape White Stone - less famous than Aniva, but complementing the picture of the unique and inimitable Sakhalin nature. Return to the city by 16:00, free time.

On this day we will see two natural attractions of Sakhalin. Turquoise Lakes are 20 reservoirs formed on the site of an abandoned quarry. Due to the presence of sulfite in the water, these reservoirs have an unusual, rich color. The surrounding nature makes it difficult to guess that coal and germanium-bearing ore were once mined here - the surrounding slopes are overgrown with greenery that sets off the turquoise water. After visiting the lakes we will arrive at Cape Eustathia. This is a very low cape, but the features of the relief create an indescribable feeling of flight, and there are beautiful views all around. Here we will have lunch and take a two-hour quiet walk along the coast.

Today you will see how the wonderful Sakhalin nature is combined with the creations of human hands - we will visit the lighthouse and bridge. First, our path lies to Cape Slepikovsky, which is interesting because the only sandy beach on Sakhalin is located here. The black volcanic sands provide the perfect backdrop for photographs and for relaxing while looking out over the sea and enjoying the light breeze. The Slepikovsky lighthouse also stands here - just like Aniva, it was built by the Japanese. After having lunch in a cafe, we will take the train to the Devil's Bridge, a span of the railway buried in greenery (this line is currently closed). Once again, lots of beautiful photographs, as well as local legends and stories from the guide.

It’s impossible to imagine traveling around Sakhalin without the freshest seafood! Therefore, today we are heading to the main gastronomic location of the island - Lake Busse. Oysters and scallops, sea urchins and mussels, as well as fish of the salmon family live here. During the tour, you will take a walk around the lake and see the oyster bank - a shallow area inhabited by these sea creatures. Upon returning to the shore, you will have a hot lunch in a tent overlooking the water surface and a master class on eating oysters. In the afternoon - return to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

It's time to visit the cape, the photos of which you certainly looked at when planning your trip! These are amazing stone arches rising from the foaming sea water - Cape Giant, the calling card of Sakhalin. We will reach Cape Bird, which is also interesting for its bizarrely shaped rocks, grottoes and caves where flocks of birds nest. From here along the coast, looking at the surrounding slopes and enjoying the measured sound of the waves, we will take a leisurely walk to the Giant. Local landscapes are a wonderful backdrop for both stunning shots and calm, almost meditative contemplation of nature. We will stay in the area of ​​capes Ptichy and Velikan from 11 to 16, and have lunch here. At 16 we leave back to the city.

Sakhalin is not just a picturesque island, but also, according to many, a place of power. After all, here, among the numerous wonders of nature, ancient, mysterious and legendary locations lurk. On the eighth day of the tour, you will go to one of these places - the Frog Remnant, a rock that is 70 million years old! Now the rock rises above endless green spaces, virgin Sakhalin forests and low hills. But once upon a time there were mountain ranges in this place. They were destroyed by the elements, but the remains were preserved. It’s interesting to even touch it, because it’s not every day that you have the opportunity to be close to a stone that is tens of millions of years old! In addition, the cliff offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area.