Winter Sakhalin 2026 — tour to island Sakhalin

Winter Sakhalin 2026

Five winter days, four working days — Gorny Vozdukh, Muravyovo and the Mitsul Range

30 December — 15 March 5 days / 4 nights Sakhalin

About the tour

Five winter days on Sakhalin, structured around two ski days at Gorny Vozdukh, an ice-fishing day at Lake Tunaicha (programme name «Klyovo v Muravyovo»), a snowmobile day on the Mitsul Range, and a city base in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk for evenings, banya and seafood. Single rate: ₽77,100 per guest.

Day one — arrival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, city sightseeing, then up to Gorny Vozdukh — Sakhalin's main ski resort. Lifts run until 22:00. Day two — Muravyovo. Ice fishing on the lake (smelt run heavily under the ice in February), an inflatable winter banana sled towed by a snowmobile, a wood-fired Russian banya, hot Sakhalin lunch. Pack: warm boots, thick socks, hat without a pompom, gloves or mittens, self-heating insoles. Day three — full day at Gorny Vozdukh: ski runs, the aquapark in the late afternoon. Day four — snowmobile up to the Mitsul Range, the Karafuto-era Japanese tunnels at the col, then back to Gorny Vozdukh for an evening session. Day five — programme ends.

Group small, hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk paid separately (3* and 4* options), all transfers and equipment included, professional instructors throughout. Best season: December through March, when the lake ice is reliable and the smelt run is on. Air ticket to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and accommodation are paid separately.

Five days, four full working days, evenings free for the city. The standard winter Sakhalin format — Gorny Vozdukh, Muravyovo, the Mitsul Range — at single rate. Best window is late December through mid-March; the lake ice is reliable then. We run this every winter month.

Gorny Vozdukh ski resortTwo days of skiing on Sakhalin's main mountain
Ice fishing in MuravyovoSmelt run, winter banana sled and a wood-fired banya
Snowmobile on the Mitsul RangeKarafuto-era Japanese tunnels at the col
Insurance includedUp to ₽100,000 cover per guest

Tour programme — 5 days

1 Arrival. City sightseeing tour. Gorny Vozdukh Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Arrival on Sakhalin Island. City sightseeing tour. The Gorny Vozdukh ski resort. Information: the cable car runs until 22:00. Recommended: ski suit, self-heating insoles.

2 Ice fishing, winter banana sled, banya Muravyovo village

«Klyovo v Muravyovo» — ice fishing, an inflatable winter banana sled, a country banya and a hot Sakhalin lunch. Recommended: warm boots, socks, hat without a pompom, gloves or mittens, self-heating insoles.

3 Gorny Vozdukh ski resort Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

Full day at the Gorny Vozdukh ski resort. Recommended: ski suit, self-heating insoles and mitten warmer pads, swimwear for the aquapark.

4 Snowmobile on the Mitsul Range. Gorny Vozdukh Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and surroundings

Snowmobile up to the Mitsul Range and the Karafuto-era Japanese tunnels. The Gorny Vozdukh ski resort. Note: the exact excursion location is confirmed the day before. Recommended: warm boots, socks.

5 End of programme Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

End of programme. Additional rest days and excursions can be booked.

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Hotels (paid separately, 3 nights per guest)

Gagarin 3* — gagarinhotel.ru

  • Single: ₽33,600
  • Twin: ₽21,500
  • Extra night: ₽8,400 / ₽5,355

Belka 3* — belka-hotel.ru

  • Single: ₽36,000
  • Twin: ₽21,000
  • Extra night: ₽9,000 / ₽5,250

Mega Palace Hotel 4* — megapalacehotel.com

  • Single: ₽38,000
  • Twin: ₽27,200
  • Extra night: ₽13,600 / ₽7,650

Santa Resort Hotel 4* (two single beds) — santahotel.ru

  • Single: ₽44,000
  • Twin: ₽27,000
  • Extra night: ₽11,000 / ₽6,750
  • Surcharge 01.01–10.01.26 (4 nights): ₽6,000 / ₽12,000

Santa Resort Hotel 4* (one king bed)

  • Single: ₽54,000
  • Twin: ₽32,000
  • Extra night: ₽13,500 / ₽8,000
  • Surcharge 01.01–10.01.26 (4 nights): ₽24,300 / ₽12,150

What's included

Included in the price

  • All excursions as per programme
  • Transfers as per programme
  • Equipment for ice fishing and snowmobile
  • Banya and lunch in Muravyovo
  • Professional instructors
  • Travel insurance up to ₽100,000

Paid separately

  • Air ticket to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
  • Hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (3* or 4* options)

What to pack

🥾Warm winter boots
🧦Thick wool socks
🎿Ski suit
🧢Hat without a pompom
🧤Gloves or mittens
🔥Self-heating insoles
🏊Swimwear for the aquapark
📷Camera

Cancellation terms

If the guest cancels the tour, they reimburse the tour operator's actually incurred costs:

More than 60 days 10%
30–60 days 20%
15–30 days 40%
5–15 days 60%
Less than 5 days 80%

FAQ

What's the weather like in winter on Sakhalin?

Winter on Sakhalin is snowy, with temperatures from -5 to -20 °C. The weather is unpredictable — in one day there can be both sun and a blizzard. Multi-layered clothing, a ski suit and self-heating insoles are essential.

Can the order of excursions change?

Yes. The tour operator reserves the right to adjust the order of excursions depending on weather and group composition; the scope and content of the programme remain unchanged.

Can I extend my stay?

Yes, additional rest days and excursions can be booked. Contact us for a price calculation.

Where will we stay?

Accommodation in a hotel in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (paid separately). 3* and 4* hotels at different price points are available. Details — in the «Tour price» section.

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