Cape Kuznetsova / Mount Kovrizhka
A jeep tour to Cape Kuznetsova and Mount Kovrizhka
Duration
12 hours
Difficulty
Medium
Group
from 4 people, 4 passengers + driver
Season
summer–autumn
A jeep tour from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Cape Kuznetsova and Mount Kovrizhka. Departure at 08:00, back around 20:00 — 12 hours.
Group from 4 people. Four passengers and a driver in the jeep. $158 per person.
A stop in Nevelsk at the sea-lion square (up to 30 minutes, photos; animals are not guaranteed), views from Cape Vindis and Mount Kovrizhka. At Kardon base we feed the bear only if it is not sleeping: vegetables for $2.3 cash, an apple or a carrot. At Cape Kuznetsova — a walk to the lighthouse and lunch with a view.
Itinerary
08:00
Leave Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Nevelsk, sea-lion square
Stop up to 30 minutes, photos. Animals are not guaranteed.
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Cape Vindis / Mount Kovrizhka
Views
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Kardon base
Feed the bear only if it is not sleeping. Vegetables: $2.3 cash, an apple or a carrot.
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Lighthouse at Cape Kuznetsova
A walk and lunch with a view
~20:00
Return to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
12 hours
Included
✓A seat in the jeep
✓Guide accompaniment
✓Food: tea, biscuits, fresh vegetables, oriental salads, bread, hot pilaf
Not included
✕$2.3 cash for bear vegetables — only if the meeting happens
What to bring
Required
✓A warm layer or windbreaker
✓A hat
✓$2.3 cash for bear vegetables (an apple or a carrot)
Recommended
•Water and a snack if you like
•Tick and mosquito repellent
•Sunscreen and sunglasses
•Personal medication
•A charged phone or camera
Limits
— No pets of any size
— We feed the bear only if it is not sleeping
— Sea lions at the Nevelsk stop are not guaranteed