Cape Velikan is a natural monument of the South-Eastern part of the Tonino-Aniva peninsula. You can't find more picturesque place in Sakhalin.
It is considered that the cape has received its name thanks to Ivan Krusenstern. The Russian explorer had been fascinated by the natural artistry and the grandeur of stone formations during the investigation on his ship "Nadezhda" off the South-Eastern coast of Sakhalin.Remarkably lofty rock formations, which steeply plunge to the sea, strike you from the first moment. You begin to imagine and guess at their shapes - is it the head of a dragon, a tiger, or maybe....? Silent and unique, as though alternating, they stand eternally in the depths of the sea of Okhotsk. The beauty of these natural landscapes is unique in any season. During winter, covered with snow caps, the rock formations seem to be snow castles, and during summer they seem to be "blankets" colored by deposits of seals. There are colonies of birds on the tops of the stone coves, niches, and caves standing directly in the sea water. From July to August the spawning run of Pacific salmon begins here. With noisy splashes of water, huge shoals of fish gather and maneuver gracefully between rocks. It is a spectacle for which not only fishermen, but also travelers from different countries await every year. Along the narrow sandy strip of coast stretch the trees of an impassable boreal forest, from which the sounds of nature are heard. It is forbidden to hunt and fish, to collect wild plants and conduct other economic activity while on the territory of this natural monument. The trip begins from the city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. We pass lakes along the way. Lake Izmenchivoe is a field of sulphidic- sea therapeutic muds. And the second largest lake in Sakhalin is Tunaycha, which is home to 29 species of fish from 13 families. At the request of the client it is possible to stop for a photo shoot. After leaving the Okhotsk settlement, a part of the excursion extends along the coastal sands. There are opportunities to swim or make beautiful pictures in the summer.
- Transfer Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk- Cape Velikan -Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk;
- A professional guide (advice, recommendations, etc.);
- Sightseeing tour of Cape Velikan, lake Izmenchivoye, lake Tunaycha, the settlement of Okhotskoye, a coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.
Documents to take along: passport (ID) or copy.
Other recommended items: a camera, waterproof clothes, waders (if any). second pair of shoes. Towel (for those who want to swim in the cold sea of Okhotsk). Insect repellent (mosquitoes).
In the event a safety advisory is determined due to deteriorating weather conditions when fishing the service provider has a right to cancel the excursion.
Confirmation within 12 hours.
No cancellation fees more than 72 hours in advance
Reservation changes can be processed up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to the start of a tour. In case cancellations are carried out more than 72 hours in advance, 100 % of the total cost of a tour is refunded. If reservation is cancelled within 24-72 hours prior to the start of a tour, 50 % of its total cost is refunded. If reservation is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, no refund is granted.
PAYMENT FOR A CHILD UNDER 18 IS EQUAL TO THAT OF AN ADULT.
100 km
one way
