Aniva Lighthouse by RIB boat
The landmark Japanese lighthouse of 1939 — on open RIB boats (rigid inflatable boats), with a landing.
Duration
11–12 hours with transfer
Difficulty
Easy
Group
groups, daily, from a few people
Season
15 April — October
A group sea excursion on RIB boats (rigid inflatable boats) from the village of Novikovo. Not the same as Aniva Lighthouse by cabin boat — that is a private comfortable boat from $2,336.
The landmark Japanese lighthouse of 1939 — on open RIBs, with a landing.
Itinerary
06:00–11:00
Meet at Pobedy Square, depart. Departure time is confirmed the day before
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Arrive in Novikovo, Kovsh port, briefing
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Head out on RIB boats to Aniva Lighthouse
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Time at the lighthouse, photos, climb the lighthouse
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Cape Mramorny, Bely Kamen, tea and pastry
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Return to Novikovo and transfer to town
Included
✓A seat on a RIB boat
✓Life jacket, rain poncho, gloves (issued before boarding)
✓Guide and briefing
✓Hot tea and homemade pastry at Cape Mramorny
Not included
✕Transfer (optional)
✕Lunch (bring food for the day)
✕Seasickness tablets
What to bring
Required
✓A photo of your passport on your phone (border service)
✓Windbreaker, trousers, a hat
✓Food for the day
✓Non-slip shoes / trainers
✓Glasses, seasickness tablets (Dramina)
✓Rubber boots if you like
Meeting point
Meet at Pobedy Square, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (by the cannons). Boarding — Kovsh port, Novikovo.
open RIB boats, not a cabin. It is windy on the water; expect spray and motion.
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