Sakhalin:
Killer Whales and Sea Lions
Moneron: Unique Island
01 - 11 Jule / 15 - 24 July, 2020
Itinerary. 1st group
Dates:
01 – 11 Jule, 2020
Day 1
Arrival day. Accommodation in a hotel. Meeting. Briefing. Preparation of equipment.
Day 2
We're going to Nevelsk port town to see sea lions. Departing at 8:00 a.m. and passing 2 hours by automobile, heading to yacht club, where we're going to equip ourselves for snorkeling and diving, taking motorboat and visiting sea lions rookery.
Days 3-5
Heading up to unique Moneron island. There we will stay for next 4 days to explore the island, swim in warm water with sea lions & seals. The island is unique, different to typical far-eastern islands due to surrounding of warm streams that bring clear waters full of completely alien underwater flora and fauna. Even tropical types occur there.
Day 6
Last day on Moneron island. Returning to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, accommodation in a hotel.
Day 7
Reserve day
Day 8
Departing at 6:00 a.m. to killer whales location.
It will take 2 hours by automobile and 2 hours by motor boat, visiting Mramorny (Marble) Cape on a way.
By 2:00 p.m. we're coming to a camp place to have lunch, going to lighthouse of Aniva cape and looking for killer whales after.
Days 9-12
Breakfast.
Going out to the sea for watching killer whales.
Lunch.
Going out to the sea for watching killer whales.
Amazing experience of snorkeling with flesh-eating killer whales is waiting for us!
Day 13
Departure day
Itinerary. 2nd group
[ sold out ]
Dates:
15 - 24 July, 2020
Day 1
Arrival day. Accommodation in a hotel. Meeting. Briefing. Preparation of equipment. Rest.
Day 2
Departing at 6:00 a.m. to killer whales location.
It will take 2 hours by automobile and 2 hours by motor boat, visiting Mramorny (Marble) Cape on a way.
By 2:00 p.m. we're coming to a camp place to have lunch, going to lighthouse of Aniva cape and looking for killer whales after.
Days 3-6
Breakfast.
Going out to the sea for watching killer whales.
Lunch.
Going out to the sea for watching killer whales.
Dinner.
We are going to dive with killer whales. Amazing experience that you're going to remember for the rest of your life!
Day 7
Reserve day
Day 8
We're going to Nevelsk port town to see sea lions.
Departing at 8:00 a.m. and passing 2 hours by automobile, heading to yacht club, where we're going to equip ourselves for snorkeling and diving, taking motorboat and visiting sea lions rookery on a breakwater.
Days 9-11
Heading up to unique Moneron island. There we will stay for next 4 days to explore the island, swim in warm water with sea lions & seals. The island is unique, different to typical far-eastern islands due to surrounding of warm streams that bring clear waters full of completely alien underwater flora and fauna. Even tropical types occur there.
Day 12
Coming back from Moneron island to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Day 13
Departure
The cost:
1st group - 235 000 RUB per person
2nd group - 250 000 RUB per person [sold out]

maximum group entry - up to 10 people
  • Included:
    • Accommodation in a hotel, individual tent in a camp near lighthouse, twin room on Moneron island.
    • All transfers.
    • Meals (except meals in a city).
    • WWR guide, local guides.
    • Motor boats for snorkeling and watching sea mammals.
  • Not included:
    • Flight tickets.
    • Snorkeling and diving equipment.
    • Medical insurance.
    • Evacuation expenses in uninsurable cases of emergency.
    • Extra expenses due to bad weather conditions, flight schedule changes, damage of personal or group equipment through the fault of tourists, illnesses or any other unexpected circumstances.
    • Transfers not covered by program of the trip.
Additional information
  • Conditions
    The trip is intended to occur under favourable weather. Please, take into account that due to time of a year, weather conditions, location and other factors program of a trip may be changed. Specified plan and schedule of the program outlined above are approximate, particular ways of implementing the program will be identified accordingly to physical abilities of members of a group and particular weather conditions.
  • Personal equipment needed:
    • Comfortable waterproof boots, 2 pairs (trekking boots, sneakers)
    • Thermal clothes
    • Head light
    • Insect Repellent
    • Waterproof jacket and pants
    • Rain coat
    • Warm hat, socks, gloves, sweater
    • Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, wet gloves and socks
It's easy to book with us!
The process of booking becomes easy with Whale Watching Russia.
  • 1
    Contact us
    However you like: phone or WhatsApp +79163114469, email info@whale-expeditions.com, using Facebook or fill the application form below
  • 2
    We will call you back
    Or write a message. We will answer all your questions, explain all the details and discuss your personal wishes
  • 3
    Deposit payment
    When you are ready to book expedition, we would ask you to pay the deposit, usually it's 50% of the price. You can pay the rest later, the last payment day is 60 days before expedition start.
  • 4
    Done!
    You got your space on the trip, it's time to buy plane tickets! By the way, we can help you with tickets and visas if needed.
Contacts
+7 999 721 01 84
info@whale-expeditions.com
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