Aniva Lighthouse and Lake Busse oysters
A group day: Aniva Lighthouse and the oyster bank on Lake Busse
Duration
10–12 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Group
Group format, both tours in one day
Season
15 April — October
A 2-in-1 day: the group excursion to Aniva Lighthouse, then a gastro run to the oyster bank on Lake Busse.
On the way to Aniva Bay — the port town of Korsakov and Russia’s first LNG plant. On the water — a bird colony, the lighthouse, a walk on Cape Mramorny and a Japanese defensive pillbox (DOT). Orcas, dolphins and seals are possible, not guaranteed.
At Busse — collect and taste grilled oysters, scallop, trumpet shell and sea urchin, with time for photos. $226 per person: both programmes and the bus from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back. Season: 15 April — October, 10–12 hours.
Itinerary
01
Leave Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
The bus both ways is included. Along the way — Korsakov port and Russia’s first LNG plant.
02
Aniva Lighthouse
A bird colony on the edge of the island and the landmark lighthouse. A walk on Cape Mramorny. We do not climb the lighthouse tower.
03
Sea and history
A chance to see orcas, dolphins and seals — not guaranteed. A Japanese defensive pillbox (DOT).
04
Lake Busse oyster bank
Collect and taste grilled oysters, scallop, trumpet shell and sea urchin.
05
Photos and return
Time for photos. Bus back to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Included
✓Group excursion to Aniva Lighthouse
✓Group visit to the Lake Busse oyster bank
✓Bus transfer from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and back
✓Guide
✓Collecting and tasting grilled oysters, scallop, trumpet shell and sea urchin
✓Life jackets on the water
Not included
✕Meals beyond the seafood tasting
✕Seasickness tablets
✕Personal expenses
What to bring
Required
✓A photo of your passport on your phone (border service)
✓Windbreaker, trousers, a hat
✓Non-slip shoes / trainers
✓A change of clothes and socks
✓Glasses and seasickness tablets if you need them
Limits
— Going to sea depends on weather and swell
— We do not climb the lighthouse tower
Meeting point
Meet at Pobedy Square, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (by the cannons). Bus transfer is included.
A day of two group programmes: Aniva Lighthouse first, then Lake Busse oysters. Going to sea depends on the weather.
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