Winter Sakhalin 2026
Five winter days, four working days — Gorny Vozdukh, Muravyovo and the Mitsul Range
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.
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.
Upcoming departures
Choose a convenient date and book your spot
Tour price
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
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Cancellation terms
If the guest cancels the tour, they reimburse the tour operator's actually incurred costs:
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.