1-15 August, departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, arrival to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Day 1.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the yacht.
Sakhalin-Kuril transition.
First day will be dedicated to the maritime transition to Kurils. Guests will get acquainted with each other and the yacht, and if the wind will be blowing the right way we will raise the sails. Everyone will be able get the yacht and sailing experience.

Days 2-6.
Southern Kurils.
Our journey begins with the most "inhabited" and explored part of the Kurils. Here, on the islands of Urup, Iturup and Kunashir, we will visit abandoned cities and look for war artifacts - bunkers, guns and tanks abandoned here after the end of hostilities. On the coast we will visit rookeries of sea lions, northern fur seals and other seals.
Abandoned whaling stations of Southern Kurils are also on our list.
One of the most important points of the program is acquaintance with the amazing marine food of Russian Far East. We will enjoy red caviar, crabs, scallops and fish throughout the whole route!


Days 7-9
Mid Kurils.
The least explored and the most wild part of the archipelago. Here, on the Simushir, Ketoi, Rashua and other islands nature is preserved in its most primal form - bird and seal rookeries, bears and arctic foxes, volcanoes, lakes and rivers - all this we will see in the Middle Kuriles. We will enter the famous Broughton's bay, the natural haven where the ships park at the storm time. Here we expect to meet the great number of cetaceans. Islands are surrounded by big depths, so we expect to meet sperm whales in addition to killer whales, gray whales and humpbacks.


Days 10-13
Northern Kurils
We will visit the island of Onekotan, known for the pearl of the Great Kuril ridge, the famous ring lake with the volcano Krenitsyn rising from it's middle. In addition to the ocean part of program, we plan to do trekking to this stunning natural phenomenon. During our last expedition we observed the rarest Japanese right whales near the island of Shumshu. We will visit the abandoned Japanese base, the ruins of the Second World War, the famous Alaid volcano on the Atlasov island and other volcanoes. We will land on Paramushir Island, see numerous bird rookeries and, of course, swim with whales, killer whales and seals!

Day 14
Avacha Bay
This part of the route is most well known and often visited by tourists. We will sail along the most famous sights of the Avacha Bay, including the Three Brothers rocks, the Starichkov Island, numerous bird and northern sea lions rookeries. We will see a famous volcanoes of Kamchatka and the largest number of killer whales on our route. We will try to meet the scientific of FEROP who study orcas in the area. End in Petropavlovsk, transfer to the hotel.

Day 15
Flights back home

Price:

Yacht "Djambo". August 1-15, 2018. 275 000 roubles per person

In order to book a trip it is necessary to make a prepayment (100 000 rubles) and to buy tickets.


What's included?

• expedition yacht rental fees (according to the itinerary);
  
• double/triple occupancy accommodation at the yacht;
  
• fuel cost according to the itinerary;
  
• ship and crew services;
  
• meals at the yacht (full board with lots of fresh sea food);
  
• gear and equipment rental fees;
  
• kayaking equipment rental fees (kayaks, paddles, life jackets, skirts, helmets);
  
• guiding services;
  
• transfers according to the itinerary;
  
• border area and reserve entrance permits;
  
• medical transportation insurance;
  
• visiting Russian sauna at the stays mentioned in the itinerary;
  
• first-aid kit, medicine;
  
• amortization expenses;
  
• some of additional basic expenses.
  
  

Additional expenses

• flights;
  
• visa (if required);
  
• meals outside the yacht;
  
• emergency evacuation with no insurance coverage;
  
• accommodation for early arrival or late departure;
  
• additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, flight schedule changes, gear and equipment loss or damages, participants' unwell state and other unpredicted expenses.
  
  

How to get here
Flights to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Khomutovo, UUS) directly from Moscow or Vladivostok international airport. Tickets at flyaurora.ru/en, aeroflot, S7 airlines. Flights from Moscow or Vladivostok to Petropavlovsk airport (Elizovo, PKC), tickets at aeroflot.

To-pack list

• clothes for any kind of weather since it changes a lot;
  
• waterproof jacket, pants;
  
• gloves, hat;
  
• trekking boots;
  
• insect repellent;
  
• swimming suits.

Additional program options

• The Volcanos of Kamchatka: Tolbachik, Kluchevskaya Sopka (August, 10th-19th).
  
• Avachinskiy volcano climbing (1 day).
  
• Visiting the Valley of Gazers and the Uzon volcano (helicopter tour);
  
• Visiting the Kuril Lake, bear watching (helicopter tour).
  
  

Please note that:

• the itinerary is designed for favorable weather conditions and might require adjustment due to changes of the latter.
  
• the cost of the program does not cover additional expenses as well as the tickets, but we can help you find the best offer available if needed.
  
• in the case of you changing your mind or not being able to join us the prepayment will not be refunded as our calculations are based on the amount of people signed up and the money is spent mostly on the transportation and accommodation services.