Our own fleet
Snowmobiles, ATVs, boats and off-roaders are ours. We don't resell other people's trips, and we know the condition of every machine that left for the trail.
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Tour operator on Sakhalin
About us
An adventure tour operator on Sakhalin. Our own fleet and a team guests name in reviews.
5.0
rating · 167 scores on 2GIS
38
tours in the catalogue
100%
our own fleet
EFRT
В031-00161-77/02275525 · tour operator
We work year-round: in winter — snowmobiles to Tonin Lighthouse, krabalka (ice crab fishing) on Mordvinov Bay and frozen waterfalls; in summer — boats to Aniva Lighthouse and Moneron Island, ATVs, enduro over mountain passes and Busse oysters. Our own guides run every trip on our own machines, so we answer for both the route and the kit.
Why travel with us
Our own guides
A standing team, not day contractors. Guests come back to the same people and name them in reviews.
Year-round
Winter and summer with no gap; in the shoulder season — enduro over the passes and short coastal trips.
On the books
KOSMOS LLC, tour operator in the federal registry — В031-00161-77/02275525. Contract, receipt, bank transfer for companies.
How we got here
We started with two snowmobiles and one route to Tonin Lighthouse.
2018
First route
Two snowmobiles and weekend trips to Tonin Lighthouse
2020
Own fleet
Bought machines instead of renting, hired a staff mechanic
2022
The sea
Boats, Aniva Lighthouse and the first runs to Moneron
2024
Family groups
Dedicated instructors for children and family trips
2026
38 routes
Year-round catalogue and corporate programmes
The fleet
Everything is company-owned and serviced by a staff mechanic. Average machine age is 3 years.
31 units
12
Snowmobiles
Mountain and utility, winter routes
8
ATVs
Summer trips along the coast and over passes
4
Boats
Sea trips to Aniva and Moneron
5
Off-roaders
Group transfer and gear drop
2
Enduro
Shoulder season, passes and forest roads
How a trip works
01We pick you up from your hotel or home in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk — you don't have to get to the start yourself
02We issue gear: helmets, goggles, suits and gloves
03Briefing and a practice loop — no riding experience required
04We feed you on the trail: hot tea with klopovka (local wild raspberry) and a snack at the field camp
05A staff mechanic preps the machines before every departure
Safety
Weather on Sakhalin turns fast, so we decide the night before — and we don't hesitate to postpone.
An instructor leads the group; a tail rider makes sure no one is left behind
We adjust the route to weather and ice — we may postpone the trip
There is radio contact with dispatch and a first-aid kit on the trail
Beginners and children ride as passengers behind an instructor
On longer routes we register groups with EMERCOM; on active tours we issue insurance
The team
A standing crew: the same people meet you a year later.
Е
since 2019
Евгений
Lead guide
Has led snowmobile trips to Tonin since 2019
О
since 2020
Олег
Instructor
Works with kids and family groups
А
since 2018
Андрей
Skipper
Sea trips to Aniva and Moneron
В
since 2021
Виталий
Mechanic
Preps every machine before departure
А
since 2022
Александр
Chef
Cooks on gastro tours and at the field camp
What guests write
Reviews from 2GIS — published as written, including criticism. Originals are in Russian.
Reviews from 2GIS, in Russian
★★★★★июль 2026
Море было неспокойное, но капитан заранее написал и предложил перенести на день. В итоге вышли в штиль и увидели всё, что обещали.
МаринаОстров Монерон
★★★★★март 2026
Первый раз за рулём снегохода. Инструктаж нормальный, не для галочки, весь маршрут Евгений держал рядом. Обед в лагере — отдельная тема.
СергейМаяк Тонин, снегоходы
★★★★☆февраль 2026
Выехали позже на 40 минут из-за опоздавших. Всё остальное чётко: техника, экипировка, горячий чай. Замечание передали, обещали жёстче со сбором.
АлексейКрабалка на Мордвинова
Documents and guarantees
We are a tour operator, not an agent: you contract directly with KOSMOS LLC. You can check us in the Ministry of Economic Development registry.
Registry
EFRT В031-00161-77/02275525
Entry in the Unified Federal Register of Tour Operators, domestic tourism.
Check the registry →Legal entity
KOSMOS LLC
INN 6500021923, OGRN 1256500000371. A contract and a till receipt for every payment.
Company details →Personal data
Privacy policy
How we handle requests, trip participant data and cookies — under 152-FZ. The Russian text is legally binding.
Read the policy →Safety
Insurance and EMERCOM
Accident insurance on active tours; group registration with EMERCOM on longer routes.
How it works →FAQ
Didn't find an answer — write in a messenger. A manager who actually leads groups will reply.
Do I need riding experience?
No. We brief you and do a practice loop before the start; on harder stretches the instructor stays close. If you don't want to drive, you ride as a passenger.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Kids and family groups get a dedicated instructor; the child rides as a passenger behind them. Age and route are agreed at booking — a lot depends on weather and length of the day.
What should I bring?
Warm waterproof clothes for the season, comfortable shoes, a hat and a passport. Helmets, goggles, suits and gloves are ours.
What if the weather turns?
We watch the forecast and ice or sea state. If it isn't safe, we move the trip or change the route — the money is not lost.
How far ahead should I book?
In peak season machines are booked two to three weeks out. For groups, a month is better: it's easier to assemble the right number of vehicles and guides.
Where can I see documents and legal details?
The public offer, privacy policy and company details are in the site footer. Document questions — sakhextreme@mail.ru or messengers.
We'll build a route around your dates
Tell us how many of you there are and how much time you have — we'll send 2–3 priced options.