Sakhalin is separated from Central Russia by thousands of kilometers. Kamchatka is relatively close, so many tourists strive to visit both locations in one trip. And this is quite logical - when will you get here next time!

Perhaps the most impressive tour option is a cruise from the Sakhalin port of Korsakov to Avacha Bay in Kamchatka on an expedition research vessel. The route runs through the Kuril Islands. During the trip, you will visit 11 islands of the Kuril ridge, swim in thermal springs on Iturup Island, see the famous Kuril volcanoes and flooded volcanic calderas, admire sea lions and seals, meet whales and killer whales.

You can also get from Sakhalin to Kamchatka by plane. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk has direct flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the flight takes about 3 hours. And during the transfer it is convenient to stay at AZIMUT Apart Hotel Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the complex is located near the airport.

The Kamchatka Valley of Geysers tops the list of the seven wonders of Russia. The canyon of the Geysernaya River contains many geysers, thermal springs, lakes, waterfalls, and mud pots. The valley is located on the territory of the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve, and can only be reached by helicopter or organized walking tour.

Klyuchevskaya Sopka is the highest active volcano in Eurasia, with a height of about 4,750 m. To visit the volcano, which is located in the Klyuchevskoy Nature Park, you must obtain a permit at the office of the Kamchatka Volcanoes Nature Park in the city of Elizovo. Kamchatka travel agencies offer walking and jeep tours, as well as mountaineering ascents to Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Khodutkinskiye hot springs are located in the Elizovsky District, 130 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The springs form the Goryachaya River, in which you can warm up even in winter. The entrance to the river is landscaped, there are wooden bridges on the territory, and a changing room. There are two picturesque volcanoes nearby - Khodutka and Priemysh.

Kurilsky Lake in the South Kamchatka Federal Nature Reserve is the main "bear" place in Kamchatka. The reservoir is a large spawning ground for sockeye salmon, so bears come here for fish with their entire families. A visit to Kurilskoye Lake gives tourists a unique opportunity to see wild animals up close and take amazing photos.