Moneron Island
The pearl of the Tatar Strait: rare flora, fauna and a underwater world.
Duration
1 or 2 days
Difficulty
Medium
Group
Groups
Season
June — September
Moneron Island Nature Park: rare flora and fauna, sea views and an underwater world. One day (09:00–18:00) or two days with an overnight in a guesthouse.
About 2 hours by boat from Nevelsk each way. Meals on the island are not included; the two-day trip has a kitchen. Transfer to Nevelsk is not included — any format, calculated separately.
Itinerary
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1-day programme
09:00–18:00, no overnight
09:00–11:00
Sea crossing to Moneron
About 2 hours from Nevelsk
11:00–12:00
Free time
Rest and photos
12:00–13:30
Kologeras Bay
Sea excursion 1.5 hours
13:30–14:30
To the lighthouse
Boat trip 1 hour
14:30–15:30
The sanctuary
Archaeological site, walking excursion 1 hour
15:30–16:00
Free time
Swimming if the weather allows
16:00–18:00
Return to Nevelsk
Load up and boat crossing
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2-day programme
Overnight in a guesthouse
Day 1 · 08:30
Arrival and boarding
Check-in, boat from Nevelsk
Day 1 · 10:00–12:00
Sea crossing
About 2 hours, arrive at the nature park
Day 1 · 12:00–14:00
Briefing and free time
On the island
Day 1 · 14:00
Check-in
Twin room in a guesthouse
Day 1 · 15:00
Kologeras Bay
Sea excursion 1.5 hours
Day 1 · 16:30
To the sanctuary
Walking excursion 1 hour
Day 1 · 17:30
Free time
Rest
Day 2 · 10:30
To the lighthouse
Sea excursion 1 hour
Day 2 · 12:00
Checkout
Before the return crossing
Day 2 · 14:00–16:00
Return to Nevelsk
Load up and boat crossing
Included
✓Guide accompaniment
✓Boat to Moneron Island and back
✓Nature-park entry tickets
✓Sea excursion to Kologeras Bay (1.5 hours)
✓Sea excursion to the lighthouse (1 hour)
✓Walking excursion “To the sanctuary” (1 hour)
✓Life jackets
✓Seasickness tablets
✓On 2 days: twin lodging in a guesthouse
Not included
✕Meals on the island
✕Business lunch / lunch box from $12
✕Transfer to Nevelsk (any format) — calculated separately
What to bring
Required
✓Original IDs (including for minors)
✓Clothes for the weather: a hooded jacket, comfortable shoes, flip-flops, a hat
✓Swimwear
✓Food that does not need cooking
✓Drinking water
Recommended
•Sunglasses and sun protection
•A personal first-aid kit
•A thermos with tea or coffee if you like
Limits
— Departure depends on the sea and weather
— The order and timing of excursions may change with the weather
Meeting point
Nevelsk, a 2-hour boat each way
Transfer to Nevelsk is not included; any format is calculated separately.
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