The area of Tolbachik Volcano eruption
(4 days / 3 nights)
(4 days / 3 nights)
Standard 4-day car and trekking tour to Tolbachinsky volcano.
You will be able to walk through the vast lava fields and places where the moon rover was tested, climb Flat Tolbachik volcano, see the cones of the "young" volcanoes, visit the cones of the Northern Break and the "dead forest" and go down the lava caves.
You will be able to walk through the vast lava fields and places where the moon rover was tested, climb Flat Tolbachik volcano, see the cones of the "young" volcanoes, visit the cones of the Northern Break and the "dead forest" and go down the lava caves.
The area of Tolbachik Volcano eruption
(4 days / 3 nights)
(4 days / 3 nights)
Standard 4-day car and trekking tour to Tolbachinsky volcano.
You will be able to walk through the vast lava fields and places where the moon rover was tested, climb Flat Tolbachik volcano, see the cones of the "young" volcanoes, visit the cones of the Northern Break and the "dead forest" and go down the lava caves.
You will be able to walk through the vast lava fields and places where the moon rover was tested, climb Flat Tolbachik volcano, see the cones of the "young" volcanoes, visit the cones of the Northern Break and the "dead forest" and go down the lava caves.
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AROUND KAMCHATKA IN COMFORT (10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS)
Tour program:
DAY 1. ARRIVAL AND ACCLIMATIZATION.
Landing at the Yelizovo airport. The guide-interpreter meets tourists with a plate of "Red Rivers." Baggage claim takes about 20-30 minutes. Boarding the bus.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel located in the hot springs area or in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy city. The road takes about 30-40 minutes. Check in at the hotel, rest, acclimatization. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2. HELICOPTER TRIP TO THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS AND THE VOLCANIC UZON CALDERA WITH A STOP AT THE NALICHEVO VALLEY (6 HOURS)
Breakfast and transfer to the heliport.
During a trip to the Valley of Geysers, it is possible to see the Karymskiy Volcano (active) and the Maliy (Small) Semyachik Volcano (active) with its impressive acid lake crater of turquoise color. Flight time will take approximately 45 minutes.
Walking sightseeing tour in the Valley of Geysers takes about an hour. Every guest of Kamchatka wants to visit the pride of the Kronotskiy Natural reserve – the world-famous Valley of Geysers. This hard-to-reach place – is located 180 kilometers northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and there are reservation conditions on its territory. The ecosystem of the Valley is unique for Russia and highly fragile to external influences. The Valley of Geysers is full of wildly eddying columns of vapour, light smell of sulfur and sparkling rain of colored drops. You can see a great number of different gushing, boiling springs – these are geysers stretching for about 5 km along the Geysernaya River.
A flight to the Uzon caldera. The excursion is for 1 hour.
After all, the flight to the Nalychevo valley for a short rest and bathing in the hot springs. Lunch.
The way back to the heliport and transfer to the hotel. Having rest. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3.THE VILYUCHINSKIY PASS. 30-METERS WATERFALL HIKING
Breakfast.
Going towards the Vilyuchinsky pass is about 3-4 hours. On the pass, you will enjoy an amazing view of the Paratunka river valley and Vilyuchinskiy, Mutnovskiy and Goreliy volcanoes. In a good weather, it is possible to observe the southern group of volcanoes from the pass. The top of Vilyuchinskiy Volcano covered with snow and glaciers almost all the summer; that is why some people poetically call it "The white pearl of Kamchatka".
On the Pass, you will notice a great number of flowers – some kinds of the alpine flora, blossoming period of one flower changing on others that is why it seems to be spring all the time on the pass.
The lunch and preparation for hiking to the waterfall. There is a roaring 30-meter waterfall on one of the slopes of Vilyuchinsky Volcano. It appeared as a result of glaciers melting and the waterfall is especially beautiful and powerful in the middle of summer in the period of active snow melting. From a great height huge mass of water makes its way through the snowfield and flows down to the valley. The walk to the waterfall takes about 3-4 hours.
Return to the car, having snack.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4.
THE BYSTRAYA RIVER RAFTING AND FISHING WITH VISITING THE MALKINSKIE HOT SPRINGS
Breakfast.
Departing from the hotel to the Bystraya River (about 150 km, 2 hours). On the way, there will be a short stop and rest in the Sokochi settlement, which is famous for its delicious cakes.
Arriving to the river, lunch (fish soup). Preparation for rafting.
The Bystraya River (Malkynskaya) is the right stream tributary of the Bolshaya River; it is an ordinary mountain river. The river has three easy rapids, flows among picturesque forests and mountains and among small islandsin the lower course of river. It is possible to see chinooksalmon, chumsalmon, cohosalmon, char, grayling, and rainbow trout coming to spawn in the river. The Bystraya River is the perfect place for fishing both for amateurs and for professionals.
During the rafting, you will have a chance to enjoy a unique and untouched world of the peninsula and relax, allowing the river tocarry you downstream.
This tour is appropriate for any tourist including children from 9-10 years. 16 ft. rafts, which are used for rafting all around the world and our experienced guides, are guarantee of your safety and comfort.
As you are on the final leg of the rafting tour, you are going to visit the wild Malkinskie Hot springs. The rest and bathing in natural hot springs will help to refresh you and make you feel better. Here you can find several natural pools filled with thermal water of different "heat" and choose the one that suits you best.
Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5.BOAT TRIP TO THE STARICHKOV ISLAND (6 HOURS)
Breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
Getting on a board, briefing on safety rules and the beginning of the trip.
The Pacific Ocean – the largest ocean on the earth, its endless blue color stretches to the horizon, and its depths still keeps a lot of mysteries and secrets. Avacha Bay is an amazing place. In addition, it is the main "sea gate" of the peninsula; one of the world's largest bays that can take any vessel. Its scenic coastline covered with green colors, natural caves and cliffs, which became a popular place for the kayaking, as well as a huge number of seabirds and marine mammals in the bay area, makes Avacha Bay one of the most beautiful symbols of Kamchatka.
During the boat trip, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline and see the symbol of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city – The"Three brothers" rocks. According to the ancient legend, there were three brothers they protected the coast from a damaged tsunami. After that, they turned into stones and now protect citizens from any danger.
The last point of the route is the Starichkov Island surrounded by the numerous coastal reefs and rocks that appear during the low tide. The Island – a real "maternity home" and the place of dwelling of 40 colonies of more than 10 seabirds species, some of them are listed in the Red Book. In the coastal waters, it is possible to see the picturesque kekury (a chain of small islands) "Karaulniy" (Guardian) and "Chasovoy" (Sentry).
Going back to the harbor and transfer to the hotel. Having dinner and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6.
AVACHA VOLCANO OR MOUNT CAMEL CLIMBING
Breakfast and going from the hotel towards the base camp at the Avacha volcano foot.
The base camp is located at the altitude of 850 meters above sea level; you may have some hot tea, coffee and sandwiches there if you wish.
The Avacha volcano or Avachinskaya Sopka as native people of Kamchatka called it, is an active and complex, double stratovolcano. Once in ancient times the Avacha volcano was much higher than the current size. Moreover, in the result of powerful explosion in the past, it was destroyed almost in a half size. On the place of the destroyed cone, a new acting one appeared which has a smooth and beautiful shape. At the foot of the Avacha volcano, you may see remains of an ancient volcanic cone. The height of the volcano is 2 741 meters above sea level. The ascent takes about 5 hours.
Nowadays there are active fumaroles at the top and the surface of the volcano on the summit is always warm. From the top, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Vilyuchinskiy and Mutnovskiy volcanoes; on the west, there is a gorgeous cone of Koryakskiy volcano; from the north – the Nalychevo river valley and Zhupanovskiy and Dzendzur volcanoes.
For tourists who don't want to climb the volcano we offer a hiking trip to Camel mount.
The "Camel" extrusion (or two-humped mountain) is located 25 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky between the Avacha and Koryakskiy volcanoes. It is a small mountain range (altitude 500 m.) with two sharp peaks resembling the humps on a camel's back. During this walk, you will be able to admire the alpine flora, enjoy the panorama of "home" volcanoes and observe the life of the inhabitants of these places – Bering gophers – ground squirrels.
After the walk, you'll be back to the base camp. Dinner.
Packing the camp and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 7. THE GUIDED TOUR TO VACHKAZHETS WATERFALLS
Breakfast and departure to the Vachkazhets Mountain range.
The ancient Vachkazhets Volcano was a single volcano, but after a powerful eruption, three separated volcanic parts appeared – Letnyaya Poperechnaya Mountain (1 417m), Vachkazhtsy Mountain (1 500 meters) and Vachkazhets itself. In the area of Letnyaya Poperechnaya Mountain, there are two big volcanic cirques which can be remains of the big volcanic crater.
There is a picturesque Tahkaloch Lake at the foot of the mountains; its water seems to be completely crystal in the good weather. Vachkazhets surrounding mountains area is a unique example of altitudinal zones, where you can find mixed forest with the stone birches and high grass at the foot, then it gradually changes into alder and cedar trees, and real alpine meadows spread on the top.
The walk to the waterfalls takes about 3 hours and it is not very exhausted. Having lunch.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 8.
THE ETHNIC PROGRAM IN THE KAMCHATKA SLED DOG KENNEL "SNOW DOGS"
WITH VISITING THE "OZERKI" HOT SPRINGS.
Breakfast.
Departure from the hotel to the sled dogs kennel "Snow Dogs". There you can get to know about the natives of Kamchatka, their culture, traditions and lifestyle. During the excursion, you will be able to see and take part in traditional dances and games, to take photos in their national clothes, to be acquainted with the inhabitants of the kennel: sled dogs, prizewinners and winners of the dog sledding race and reindeer that you will be able to feed.
Having lunch when the excursion is over. You will try Russian and native's traditional cuisine, such as Ukha (fish soup) or Shurpa (vegetable soup with deer meat), tea from growing wild herbs and cakes.
After visiting the kennel – you will go to "Zelenovskie" hot springs, the place where you can relax in the hot radon baths famous for their healing qualities. There is a cold natural lake next to the baths and the brave one can try to bathe in the lake cold water and then in hot springs.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 9. CITY TOUR AROUND PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY
Breakfast. Boarding the bus and the beginning of the city tour.
During 3 hours you will be able to visit the main places of interest: city center, historical and cultural monuments, fish market. The guide will tell you about the most interesting facts of the city history, its first settlers, their culture, traditions and customs.
Lunch at the city restaurant.
After lunch, transfer to the Khalaktyrskiy beach – a favorite place to have rest among citizens and visitors of the peninsula. Here you will be able to feel the power of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy the sound of waves rolling on the black sandy beach.
After the city-tour returning to the hotel, dinner and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10. DEPARTURE
Breakfast.
Before going to the airport you may visit the fish market and souvenir shop.
Transfer to the Airport.
The price includes:
The price does not include:
We recommend you to have personal equipment:
Additional Information:
The route or the route schedule can be changed according to the weather conditions, the training level of the group, other external factors. The decision to change the route may be taken by the guide on the place.
DAY 1. ARRIVAL AND ACCLIMATIZATION.
Landing at the Yelizovo airport. The guide-interpreter meets tourists with a plate of "Red Rivers." Baggage claim takes about 20-30 minutes. Boarding the bus.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel located in the hot springs area or in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy city. The road takes about 30-40 minutes. Check in at the hotel, rest, acclimatization. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2. HELICOPTER TRIP TO THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS AND THE VOLCANIC UZON CALDERA WITH A STOP AT THE NALICHEVO VALLEY (6 HOURS)
Breakfast and transfer to the heliport.
During a trip to the Valley of Geysers, it is possible to see the Karymskiy Volcano (active) and the Maliy (Small) Semyachik Volcano (active) with its impressive acid lake crater of turquoise color. Flight time will take approximately 45 minutes.
Walking sightseeing tour in the Valley of Geysers takes about an hour. Every guest of Kamchatka wants to visit the pride of the Kronotskiy Natural reserve – the world-famous Valley of Geysers. This hard-to-reach place – is located 180 kilometers northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and there are reservation conditions on its territory. The ecosystem of the Valley is unique for Russia and highly fragile to external influences. The Valley of Geysers is full of wildly eddying columns of vapour, light smell of sulfur and sparkling rain of colored drops. You can see a great number of different gushing, boiling springs – these are geysers stretching for about 5 km along the Geysernaya River.
A flight to the Uzon caldera. The excursion is for 1 hour.
After all, the flight to the Nalychevo valley for a short rest and bathing in the hot springs. Lunch.
The way back to the heliport and transfer to the hotel. Having rest. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3.THE VILYUCHINSKIY PASS. 30-METERS WATERFALL HIKING
Breakfast.
Going towards the Vilyuchinsky pass is about 3-4 hours. On the pass, you will enjoy an amazing view of the Paratunka river valley and Vilyuchinskiy, Mutnovskiy and Goreliy volcanoes. In a good weather, it is possible to observe the southern group of volcanoes from the pass. The top of Vilyuchinskiy Volcano covered with snow and glaciers almost all the summer; that is why some people poetically call it "The white pearl of Kamchatka".
On the Pass, you will notice a great number of flowers – some kinds of the alpine flora, blossoming period of one flower changing on others that is why it seems to be spring all the time on the pass.
The lunch and preparation for hiking to the waterfall. There is a roaring 30-meter waterfall on one of the slopes of Vilyuchinsky Volcano. It appeared as a result of glaciers melting and the waterfall is especially beautiful and powerful in the middle of summer in the period of active snow melting. From a great height huge mass of water makes its way through the snowfield and flows down to the valley. The walk to the waterfall takes about 3-4 hours.
Return to the car, having snack.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4.
THE BYSTRAYA RIVER RAFTING AND FISHING WITH VISITING THE MALKINSKIE HOT SPRINGS
Breakfast.
Departing from the hotel to the Bystraya River (about 150 km, 2 hours). On the way, there will be a short stop and rest in the Sokochi settlement, which is famous for its delicious cakes.
Arriving to the river, lunch (fish soup). Preparation for rafting.
The Bystraya River (Malkynskaya) is the right stream tributary of the Bolshaya River; it is an ordinary mountain river. The river has three easy rapids, flows among picturesque forests and mountains and among small islandsin the lower course of river. It is possible to see chinooksalmon, chumsalmon, cohosalmon, char, grayling, and rainbow trout coming to spawn in the river. The Bystraya River is the perfect place for fishing both for amateurs and for professionals.
During the rafting, you will have a chance to enjoy a unique and untouched world of the peninsula and relax, allowing the river tocarry you downstream.
This tour is appropriate for any tourist including children from 9-10 years. 16 ft. rafts, which are used for rafting all around the world and our experienced guides, are guarantee of your safety and comfort.
As you are on the final leg of the rafting tour, you are going to visit the wild Malkinskie Hot springs. The rest and bathing in natural hot springs will help to refresh you and make you feel better. Here you can find several natural pools filled with thermal water of different "heat" and choose the one that suits you best.
Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5.BOAT TRIP TO THE STARICHKOV ISLAND (6 HOURS)
Breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
Getting on a board, briefing on safety rules and the beginning of the trip.
The Pacific Ocean – the largest ocean on the earth, its endless blue color stretches to the horizon, and its depths still keeps a lot of mysteries and secrets. Avacha Bay is an amazing place. In addition, it is the main "sea gate" of the peninsula; one of the world's largest bays that can take any vessel. Its scenic coastline covered with green colors, natural caves and cliffs, which became a popular place for the kayaking, as well as a huge number of seabirds and marine mammals in the bay area, makes Avacha Bay one of the most beautiful symbols of Kamchatka.
During the boat trip, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline and see the symbol of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city – The"Three brothers" rocks. According to the ancient legend, there were three brothers they protected the coast from a damaged tsunami. After that, they turned into stones and now protect citizens from any danger.
The last point of the route is the Starichkov Island surrounded by the numerous coastal reefs and rocks that appear during the low tide. The Island – a real "maternity home" and the place of dwelling of 40 colonies of more than 10 seabirds species, some of them are listed in the Red Book. In the coastal waters, it is possible to see the picturesque kekury (a chain of small islands) "Karaulniy" (Guardian) and "Chasovoy" (Sentry).
Going back to the harbor and transfer to the hotel. Having dinner and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6.
AVACHA VOLCANO OR MOUNT CAMEL CLIMBING
Breakfast and going from the hotel towards the base camp at the Avacha volcano foot.
The base camp is located at the altitude of 850 meters above sea level; you may have some hot tea, coffee and sandwiches there if you wish.
The Avacha volcano or Avachinskaya Sopka as native people of Kamchatka called it, is an active and complex, double stratovolcano. Once in ancient times the Avacha volcano was much higher than the current size. Moreover, in the result of powerful explosion in the past, it was destroyed almost in a half size. On the place of the destroyed cone, a new acting one appeared which has a smooth and beautiful shape. At the foot of the Avacha volcano, you may see remains of an ancient volcanic cone. The height of the volcano is 2 741 meters above sea level. The ascent takes about 5 hours.
Nowadays there are active fumaroles at the top and the surface of the volcano on the summit is always warm. From the top, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Vilyuchinskiy and Mutnovskiy volcanoes; on the west, there is a gorgeous cone of Koryakskiy volcano; from the north – the Nalychevo river valley and Zhupanovskiy and Dzendzur volcanoes.
For tourists who don't want to climb the volcano we offer a hiking trip to Camel mount.
The "Camel" extrusion (or two-humped mountain) is located 25 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky between the Avacha and Koryakskiy volcanoes. It is a small mountain range (altitude 500 m.) with two sharp peaks resembling the humps on a camel's back. During this walk, you will be able to admire the alpine flora, enjoy the panorama of "home" volcanoes and observe the life of the inhabitants of these places – Bering gophers – ground squirrels.
After the walk, you'll be back to the base camp. Dinner.
Packing the camp and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 7. THE GUIDED TOUR TO VACHKAZHETS WATERFALLS
Breakfast and departure to the Vachkazhets Mountain range.
The ancient Vachkazhets Volcano was a single volcano, but after a powerful eruption, three separated volcanic parts appeared – Letnyaya Poperechnaya Mountain (1 417m), Vachkazhtsy Mountain (1 500 meters) and Vachkazhets itself. In the area of Letnyaya Poperechnaya Mountain, there are two big volcanic cirques which can be remains of the big volcanic crater.
There is a picturesque Tahkaloch Lake at the foot of the mountains; its water seems to be completely crystal in the good weather. Vachkazhets surrounding mountains area is a unique example of altitudinal zones, where you can find mixed forest with the stone birches and high grass at the foot, then it gradually changes into alder and cedar trees, and real alpine meadows spread on the top.
The walk to the waterfalls takes about 3 hours and it is not very exhausted. Having lunch.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 8.
THE ETHNIC PROGRAM IN THE KAMCHATKA SLED DOG KENNEL "SNOW DOGS"
WITH VISITING THE "OZERKI" HOT SPRINGS.
Breakfast.
Departure from the hotel to the sled dogs kennel "Snow Dogs". There you can get to know about the natives of Kamchatka, their culture, traditions and lifestyle. During the excursion, you will be able to see and take part in traditional dances and games, to take photos in their national clothes, to be acquainted with the inhabitants of the kennel: sled dogs, prizewinners and winners of the dog sledding race and reindeer that you will be able to feed.
Having lunch when the excursion is over. You will try Russian and native's traditional cuisine, such as Ukha (fish soup) or Shurpa (vegetable soup with deer meat), tea from growing wild herbs and cakes.
After visiting the kennel – you will go to "Zelenovskie" hot springs, the place where you can relax in the hot radon baths famous for their healing qualities. There is a cold natural lake next to the baths and the brave one can try to bathe in the lake cold water and then in hot springs.
Transfer to the hotel. Dinner.
Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 9. CITY TOUR AROUND PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY
Breakfast. Boarding the bus and the beginning of the city tour.
During 3 hours you will be able to visit the main places of interest: city center, historical and cultural monuments, fish market. The guide will tell you about the most interesting facts of the city history, its first settlers, their culture, traditions and customs.
Lunch at the city restaurant.
After lunch, transfer to the Khalaktyrskiy beach – a favorite place to have rest among citizens and visitors of the peninsula. Here you will be able to feel the power of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy the sound of waves rolling on the black sandy beach.
After the city-tour returning to the hotel, dinner and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10. DEPARTURE
Breakfast.
Before going to the airport you may visit the fish market and souvenir shop.
Transfer to the Airport.
The price includes:
- Twin bedded accommodation in a hotel with breakfast (BB);
- Three meals daily according to the program;
- Transport services;
- English-speaking guide;
- Guides services on the routes;
- Cooks services on the route;
- Use of group touristic equipment;
- Accident insurance.
- Visa suppor
The price does not include:
- Any additional excursions above the program;
- Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers;
- Helicopter excursion to the Kuril Lake;
- Alcoholic beverages.
We recommend you to have personal equipment:
- Backpack (20-30 liters);
- Trekking shoes;
- Water- and windproof clothes;
- A set of warm clothes (sweater, warm trousers, socks, hat, gloves);
- Head protection from the sun;
- Sunglasses;
- Accessories for personal hygiene;
- Towel;
- Bathing suit;
- Insect repellent / spray;
- Sunscreen;
- Photo and video equipment.
Additional Information:
The route or the route schedule can be changed according to the weather conditions, the training level of the group, other external factors. The decision to change the route may be taken by the guide on the place.
SHORT VACATION. LET'S MAKE IT MOST!
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Day 1. ARRIVAL. CITY TOUR
This day we will spend in the city, sightseeing, having lunch in one of our local restaurants, if we have enough time, (depends on time of arrival), there will be a short excursion to Khalaktyrsky black sand beach, where there are many beautiful wild flowers, berries grow.
Day 2. GORELY VOLCANO
Breakfast in the hotel. Departing towards Gorelyi volcano (3 hours). Walking up to the volcano crater (3 hours). Exploring the crater, fumaroles, crater lake. Snack (lunch boxes). Returning to base camp. Dinner. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 3. MUTNOVSKY VOLCANO
Breakfast. Departing towards the Mutnovskiy volcano. Climbing into the Mutnovskiy volcano crater (6km, 3 hours). Exploring the crater, crater lake, fumaroles, sulphur deposits, hot water and mud cauldrons. Lunch. Returning to the hotel. Dinner.
DAY 4 .BOAT TRIP TO THE STARICHKOV ISLAND (6 HOURS)
Breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
Getting on a board, briefing on safety rules and the beginning of the trip.
The Pacific Ocean – the largest ocean on the earth, its endless blue color stretches to the horizon, and its depths still keeps a lot of mysteries and secrets. Avacha Bay is an amazing place. In addition, it is the main "sea gate" of the peninsula; one of the world's largest bays that can take any vessel. Its scenic coastline covered with green colors, natural caves and cliffs, which became a popular place for the kayaking, as well as a huge number of seabirds and marine mammals in the bay area, makes Avacha Bay one of the most beautiful symbols of Kamchatka.
During the boat trip, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline and see the symbol of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city – The"Three brothers" rocks. According to the ancient legend, there were three brothers they protected the coast from a damaged tsunami. After that, they turned into stones and now protect citizens from any danger.
The last point of the route is the Starichkov Island surrounded by the numerous coastal reefs and rocks that appear during the low tide. The Island – a real "maternity home" and the place of dwelling of 40 colonies of more than 10 seabirds species, some of them are listed in the Red Book. In the coastal waters, it is possible to see the picturesque kekury (a chain of small islands) "Karaulniy" (Guardian) and "Chasovoy" (Sentry).
Going back to the harbor and transfer to the hotel. Having dinner and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 DEPARTURE.
Depends on time of flight, we stop at the fish market, where you can buy delicious smoked fish, seafood and caviar of the highest quality, and we'll escort you to the airport.
This day we will spend in the city, sightseeing, having lunch in one of our local restaurants, if we have enough time, (depends on time of arrival), there will be a short excursion to Khalaktyrsky black sand beach, where there are many beautiful wild flowers, berries grow.
Day 2. GORELY VOLCANO
Breakfast in the hotel. Departing towards Gorelyi volcano (3 hours). Walking up to the volcano crater (3 hours). Exploring the crater, fumaroles, crater lake. Snack (lunch boxes). Returning to base camp. Dinner. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 3. MUTNOVSKY VOLCANO
Breakfast. Departing towards the Mutnovskiy volcano. Climbing into the Mutnovskiy volcano crater (6km, 3 hours). Exploring the crater, crater lake, fumaroles, sulphur deposits, hot water and mud cauldrons. Lunch. Returning to the hotel. Dinner.
DAY 4 .BOAT TRIP TO THE STARICHKOV ISLAND (6 HOURS)
Breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
Getting on a board, briefing on safety rules and the beginning of the trip.
The Pacific Ocean – the largest ocean on the earth, its endless blue color stretches to the horizon, and its depths still keeps a lot of mysteries and secrets. Avacha Bay is an amazing place. In addition, it is the main "sea gate" of the peninsula; one of the world's largest bays that can take any vessel. Its scenic coastline covered with green colors, natural caves and cliffs, which became a popular place for the kayaking, as well as a huge number of seabirds and marine mammals in the bay area, makes Avacha Bay one of the most beautiful symbols of Kamchatka.
During the boat trip, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coastline and see the symbol of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city – The"Three brothers" rocks. According to the ancient legend, there were three brothers they protected the coast from a damaged tsunami. After that, they turned into stones and now protect citizens from any danger.
The last point of the route is the Starichkov Island surrounded by the numerous coastal reefs and rocks that appear during the low tide. The Island – a real "maternity home" and the place of dwelling of 40 colonies of more than 10 seabirds species, some of them are listed in the Red Book. In the coastal waters, it is possible to see the picturesque kekury (a chain of small islands) "Karaulniy" (Guardian) and "Chasovoy" (Sentry).
Going back to the harbor and transfer to the hotel. Having dinner and rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 DEPARTURE.
Depends on time of flight, we stop at the fish market, where you can buy delicious smoked fish, seafood and caviar of the highest quality, and we'll escort you to the airport.
KAMCHATKA CLASSIC TOUR
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS
1 BLOCK: THE PLOSKIY TOLBACHIK VOLCANO AREA
Get on a comfortable off-roader and start our journey through the mysterious places of the Tolbachik volcano eruptions: we will visit the sandy landscapes where the lunar rover was tested, explore the bizarre labyrinths and lava caves trying to find places with still hot lava, and climb the Plosky Tolbachik volcano (3142 meters).
1 day. We leave Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky early in the morning, as we are moving to the middle of Kamchatka. We will see how the climate changes from the southern sea to the continental northern, and also the vegetation changes from the prevalence of bushes and tundra in the area of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city to impassable coniferous forests in the north, in some places covered with volcanic ashes, to the boundless plains of the middle belt, located between the majestic chains of the mountains of the Eastern and Middle ranges. The road will take all day, along the way we will have lunch in Milkovo village, and dinner will be already in the tent camp at the foot of the volcano.
2 day. The next day we will climb the Ploskiy Tolbachik volcano. This route is very popular due to its beauty and relative simplicity. Usually the way to the crater and back takes 10-11 hours.
3 day. Calling card of the Tolbachik volcano area is the "Dead Forest". Just imagine, – a huge cloud of hot volcanic ash and dust settled on several hectares of the forest and burned out the root system, depriving it of food, the leaves fell off, and the trunks with the branches dried up. This forest has been standing motionless for more than 40 years! At the same time, during the eruption of 1975-1976, out of cracks in the ground, slag discharges formed new volcanic cones of various shapes. All this we can see with our own eyes on the third day of our trip.
4 day. The first part of our journey ends and we move to the river base, from where we will make a 3-day rafting with fishing.
2 BLOCK: RAFTING WITH FISHING ON THE BYSTRAYA RIVER
5, 6 days. Kamchatka rivers are world famous for their abundance of fish. This is a real paradise for lovers of fishing. We will go on a trip on inflatable 8 persons rafts and for 3 days we will raft down the river, fish directly from the rafts, taste sashimi from caught salmon, immediately on the run we will prepare delicious delicacy – ikra pyatiminutka ("5 minutes caviar" – freshly cooked caviar from fresh fish). In the evenings, in the tent camp our cooks will show their skills in preparing freshly caught fish in various ways, and of course, you will try a real Kamchatka ukha soup (soup with fish). This is not like the soup ordered and cooked in restaurants, because the real taste of this fish soup can only be experienced in nature.
7 day. We reel off the fishing rods and return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. For a week we traveled around Kamchatka and slept in tents, so it's time to rest, take a hot bath, make room for new photos and charge gadgets for further travel.
3 BLOCK: ASCENT TO THE MUTNOVSKY AND GORELY VOLCANOES
8 day. Have you ever seen a lake right in the volcano crater? No? Then the Gorely volcano is what you need to visit. We're heading south! There, where Kamchatka gold is mined, to where the largest geothermal power plant in Russia is located, to where the snow does not melt even in the summer. It is not difficult to climb the Gorely volcano, in height of 1829 m, even a child can ascend to it. This is the most popular route of ascent among locals and tourists! Climbing takes 5-6 hours.
9 day. The Mutnovsky volcano is located nearby. It is famous for its continuous volcanic activity. No, lava is not flowing from its crater 24 hours a day. This volcano, like a large processing plant, hisses, boils, emits clouds of smoke and steam. In its active funnel you can catch a sharp smell of hydrogen sulfide, boiling mud boilers, natural gas outlets. The scale of activity is amazing. Climbing takes 6-7 hours.
10 day. This ends the active part of the program, and you can choose additional excursions from our catalog, such as Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers or to the Kuril Lake, Boat trip along Avacha Bay, etc.
11 day. We stop at the fish market, where you can buy delicious smoked fish, seafood and caviar of the highest quality, and we'll escort you to the airport.
Get on a comfortable off-roader and start our journey through the mysterious places of the Tolbachik volcano eruptions: we will visit the sandy landscapes where the lunar rover was tested, explore the bizarre labyrinths and lava caves trying to find places with still hot lava, and climb the Plosky Tolbachik volcano (3142 meters).
1 day. We leave Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky early in the morning, as we are moving to the middle of Kamchatka. We will see how the climate changes from the southern sea to the continental northern, and also the vegetation changes from the prevalence of bushes and tundra in the area of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city to impassable coniferous forests in the north, in some places covered with volcanic ashes, to the boundless plains of the middle belt, located between the majestic chains of the mountains of the Eastern and Middle ranges. The road will take all day, along the way we will have lunch in Milkovo village, and dinner will be already in the tent camp at the foot of the volcano.
2 day. The next day we will climb the Ploskiy Tolbachik volcano. This route is very popular due to its beauty and relative simplicity. Usually the way to the crater and back takes 10-11 hours.
3 day. Calling card of the Tolbachik volcano area is the "Dead Forest". Just imagine, – a huge cloud of hot volcanic ash and dust settled on several hectares of the forest and burned out the root system, depriving it of food, the leaves fell off, and the trunks with the branches dried up. This forest has been standing motionless for more than 40 years! At the same time, during the eruption of 1975-1976, out of cracks in the ground, slag discharges formed new volcanic cones of various shapes. All this we can see with our own eyes on the third day of our trip.
4 day. The first part of our journey ends and we move to the river base, from where we will make a 3-day rafting with fishing.
2 BLOCK: RAFTING WITH FISHING ON THE BYSTRAYA RIVER
5, 6 days. Kamchatka rivers are world famous for their abundance of fish. This is a real paradise for lovers of fishing. We will go on a trip on inflatable 8 persons rafts and for 3 days we will raft down the river, fish directly from the rafts, taste sashimi from caught salmon, immediately on the run we will prepare delicious delicacy – ikra pyatiminutka ("5 minutes caviar" – freshly cooked caviar from fresh fish). In the evenings, in the tent camp our cooks will show their skills in preparing freshly caught fish in various ways, and of course, you will try a real Kamchatka ukha soup (soup with fish). This is not like the soup ordered and cooked in restaurants, because the real taste of this fish soup can only be experienced in nature.
7 day. We reel off the fishing rods and return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. For a week we traveled around Kamchatka and slept in tents, so it's time to rest, take a hot bath, make room for new photos and charge gadgets for further travel.
3 BLOCK: ASCENT TO THE MUTNOVSKY AND GORELY VOLCANOES
8 day. Have you ever seen a lake right in the volcano crater? No? Then the Gorely volcano is what you need to visit. We're heading south! There, where Kamchatka gold is mined, to where the largest geothermal power plant in Russia is located, to where the snow does not melt even in the summer. It is not difficult to climb the Gorely volcano, in height of 1829 m, even a child can ascend to it. This is the most popular route of ascent among locals and tourists! Climbing takes 5-6 hours.
9 day. The Mutnovsky volcano is located nearby. It is famous for its continuous volcanic activity. No, lava is not flowing from its crater 24 hours a day. This volcano, like a large processing plant, hisses, boils, emits clouds of smoke and steam. In its active funnel you can catch a sharp smell of hydrogen sulfide, boiling mud boilers, natural gas outlets. The scale of activity is amazing. Climbing takes 6-7 hours.
10 day. This ends the active part of the program, and you can choose additional excursions from our catalog, such as Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers or to the Kuril Lake, Boat trip along Avacha Bay, etc.
11 day. We stop at the fish market, where you can buy delicious smoked fish, seafood and caviar of the highest quality, and we'll escort you to the airport.
THE NORTH ADVENTURE
(12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS)
(12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS)
DAY 1. ARRIVAL. ACCLIMATIZATION.
Landing at the Yelizovo airport. The guide-interpreter meets tourists with a plate of "Red Rivers."
Baggage claim takes about 20-30 minutes. Boarding the bus.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel located in the hot springs area or in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy city. The road takes about 30-40 minutes.
Check in at the hotel, rest, acclimatization. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2.THE HELICOPTER TRIP TO THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS AND THE VOLCANIC UZON CALDERA WITH A STOP AT THE NALICHEVO VALLEY (6 HOURS)
(optional)
Breakfast and transfer to the heliport.
During a trip to the Valley of Geysers, it is possible to see the Karymskiy volcano (active) and the Maliy (Small) Semyachik volcano (active) with its impressive acid lake crater of turquoise color. Flight time will take approximately 45 minutes.
Walking sightseeing tour in the Valley of Geysers takes about an hour. Every guest of Kamchatka wants to visit the pride of the Kronotskiy natural reserve – the world-famous Valley of Geysers. This hard-to-reach place – is located 180 kilometers northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and there are reservation conditions on its territory. The ecosystem of the Valley is unique for Russia and highly fragile to external influences. The Valley of Geysers is full of wildly eddying columns of vapour, light smell of sulfur and sparkling rain of colored drops. You can see a great number of different gushing, boiling springs – these are geysers stretching for about 5 km along the Geysernaya River.
A flight to the Uzon caldera. The excursion is for 1 hour.
After all, the flight to the Nalychevo valley for a short rest and bathing in the hot springs. Lunch.
The way back to the heliport and transfer to the hotel. Having rest. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3.THE HELICOPTER TRIP TO THE KURIL LAKE WITH A STOPOVER AT THE KSUDACH VOLCANO AND THE KHODUTKA HOT SPRINGS (6 HOURS)
(optional)
Breakfast and transfer to heliport.
The day program includes a flight to the Kuril Lake (about 45 minutes), a boat trip around the lake to see the bears fishing places, and a walk with rangers to TINRO scientific base for photographing bears (about 2.5 hours).
The Kuril Lake – a unique place, where it is possible to watch Kamchatka bears catchingsalmon. There is the biggest population of brown bears and the largest sockeye spawning place on the peninsula. The Kuril Lake is located in the southern part of the peninsula on the territory of South Kamchatka Sanctuary and it is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On one side of the lake, there is the gorgeous Ilyinskiy volcano; and in the center of the lake, there is a rocky island "Heart of Alaid" resembling a heart in shape. On the islands in the middle of the lake, there is one of the biggest colonies of the Pacific seagulls in the fresh waters.
Lunch and short flight toKsudach volcano with a stop for about 30 minutes. This volcano is famous for its unique crater lakes. Flight to the Khodutka river area, bathing in hot springs.
Return to heliport, transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4.
DEPARTURE FROM PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY TO TOLBACHIK VOLCANO
The Ploskiy (Flat) Tolbachik Volcano (3085 m, active) and Ostriy (Sharp) Tolbachik (3682 m, extinct) are located in the central part of the peninsula on the south from the Klyuchevskayasopka volcano(4750 m active) – the highest volcano in Eurasia. PloskiyTolbachik and OstriyTolbachik are so close to each other that from the side it seems a single volcano with sharp and flat parts.
The latest Tolbachik volcano eruption was from November 27 of 2012 to February 2014, in the result of which one of the volcano cones disappeared. The previous eruption is known as the "Great Fissure Tolbachik Eruption" (BFTE) happened in 1974-1975. New cones called "Northern" and "Southern" breaks, "The dead forest", a lot of unique lava caves and valley of lava column appeared during the eruption.
DEPARTURE FROM PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY TO TOLBACHIK VOLCANO
Departure from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky or Paratunka towards the Tolbachik dale.
The journey takes minimum 10 hours (500 km.) and there is mostly no asphalt. A stop in the Milkovo villages to have lunch (paid by tourists on their own).
Arrival at the Tolbachik dale.
Setting up the camp next to the "Claw" cone.Dinner.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 5. TOLBACHIK VOLCANO CLIMBING
Breakfast.
Prepare for climbing, leaving the camp.
Looking at the top of Ploskiy (Flat) and Ostriy (Sharp) Tolbachik volcanoes it is hard to believe that Flat Tolbachik is an active one. There are two volcanic calderas at the top of the volcano. The top looks like it was cut down, that is why the volcano got this name. The first caldera was formed during the powerful eruption about 6500 years ago, its diameter is about 3 kilometers. There is a new caldera inside the old one; the depth is about 400 m. and diameter is 1.8 km. This new caldera appeared in the result of BFTE in 1975-76.
Flat Tolbachik height is 3140 m. The ascent takes about 9-11 hours. You'll have a snack at the top and there will be enough time to have rest after ascending.
Return to the camp. Dinner.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 6. CONES OF THE NORTHERN BREAK
AND HIKING THROUGH THE "DEAD FOREST"
Breakfast.
Start for the cones of the Northern break, formed in the result of BFTE (lasted more than a year from July 6, 1975 to December 10, 1976). The result of that eruption was the appearance of new cones up to 300 m., and the lava streams covered the area of 40 sq.km.
The Northern break – it is quite a high cone preserved volcanic activity. The Northern break – it is a quite high cone of volcanic activity. When the weather is good, from that point you may enjoy a wonderful view of Ploskiy and OstriyTolbachik, the Klyuchevskaya hill volcano and the Bezymyanniy (Unnamed) volcano. The surface of the cone is still warm and if you put a stick or a piece of paper in the crack, they will be set on fire.
After a hike around the cones of the Northern break you will have lunch. Going by bus truck to the Star cone and you'll have a walk along the "dead forest". During BFTE, cloud of hot ash covered the nearby forest destroying all alive.
The most firm trees, despite the fact that they were covered with hot ash and burnt to the core, are still standing as a silent monument of the destroying disaster. The forest is slowly recovering but even now, you may feel the sulfur smell and the ground is covered with a thick layer of ash and slag.
If you are not tired from the hike, we will offer a trip to the nearest cone with amazing views: on the left side you will be able to see the green stripe of forest and on the right a huge part of burnt forest that appeared in the result of the eruption.
Return to the camp. Dinner.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 7. TRANSFER TO THE ESSO SETTLEMENT. THE ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Esso settlement.
Visiting the Ethnographic Museum. The bulk of museum items in ethnography dates back to the late XIX – first half of the XX century. The museum is the custodian of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the small peoples of Kamchatka. The exhibits give an opportunity to show the economic activities of the Even and the Koryaks, their lifestyle, rituals and religious views, the traditional experience of raising children. In the exhibition hall of the museum are exhibited author's works of Kamchatka masters from fur, beads, bones, and wood, made in the national style.
Transfer to the hotel. Lunch.
Free time.Bathing in pools.
Dinner.
Night stay at the hotel.
DAY 8. TRANSFER TO THE MILKOVO VILLAGE.
THE EVENS ETHNIC CULTURAL CENTER "NYULTEN"
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Milkovovillageto the ethnic center "Nyulten".
In the translation from the Even language, the word "Nyulten" means "Sun". The head of the community is the hereditary Evenk of the Adukanov family, the keeper of the Even traditions and the Even language, the legendary and repeated participant in the dog sled races.
The activities of the ethnic center are aimed at preserving and familiarizing residents and guests of the Kamchatka with the culture and national traditions of indigenous small peoples of Kamchatka. Here you can get acquainted with the traditional life of Evens, take part in the ancient Evenritual, take care of dogs. Your attention will be presented to the elements of the dog harness, the national sled dog, stories about the competitions on dog sleds and Even life, legends and fairy tales in the Even language, national clothes, inventory for processing reindeer skins, traditional fishing.
Lunch.Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in the hut in the center.
DAY 9. THE KAMCHATKA RIVER FISHING
Breakfast.
Departing from the ethnic center to the Kamchatka River (28 km.)
Arriving to the river.Preparation for rafting.
Kamchatka River is the largest river of the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East of Russia.The river is rich with salmon, millions of which spawn yearly including chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, char, grayling and others.
The valley of the river is the place of the greatest distribution of coniferous forests on the Kamchatka peninsula.
Lunch on the river bank.Fishing.
Returning to the ethnic center.Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in the hut in the center.
DAY 10. RETURNING TO THE PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY
Breakfast.
Departure to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (250 km, 6 hours)
Hotel accommodation.Lunch.
Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 11.RUSSIAN BAY SEA CRUISE OBSERVING THE SEA LIONS ROOKERY (9-10 HOURS)
Breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
In order to catch the sleeping beauty and tranquility of the ocean with its numerous marine animals, we leave the port early in the morning. On the way to the Russian bay you can observe whales and the families of «domestic» killer whales, cutting the bay waters with their black triangular fins. As we move further towards the bay, you will discover lazy sea otters lying in the sun near the La Perouse stones. Finally, there is a famous sea lions rookery situated at the entrance to the Russian bay (Cape Kekurnyi) and containing about a hundred of animals. Huge males (beach masters) are surrounded by their harem of numerous females. Apart from sea lions the shores are inhabited by various bird colonies: cormorants, puffins, auklets, ducks and gulls swirling in the air and swooping into water for fish.
During our stop in a quiet bay every tour participant will be able to practice fishing and understand why this region is so famous among fishermen. Here one can catch flounder, perch, saffron cod, mackerel, halibut, cod, sculpin etc. A delicious lunch will be prepared for you by our professional cook: traditional fish soup «ukha», some snacks and, of course, exceptional seafood caught by a diver including sea-urchin roe and crab.
On the way back to the port our boat will pass by Starichkov island, famous for its bird colonies and you will also get to see a nest of a Steller's sea eagle which is a wonder of the Far East.
Floating back to the harbor. Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner.Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 12. DEPARTURE
Breakfast.
Before going to the airport you may visit the fish market and souvenir shop.
Transfer to the Airport.
The price includes:
The route or the route schedule can be changed according to the weather conditions, the training level of the group, other external factors. The decision to change the route may be taken by the guide on the place.
Landing at the Yelizovo airport. The guide-interpreter meets tourists with a plate of "Red Rivers."
Baggage claim takes about 20-30 minutes. Boarding the bus.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel located in the hot springs area or in the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy city. The road takes about 30-40 minutes.
Check in at the hotel, rest, acclimatization. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2.THE HELICOPTER TRIP TO THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS AND THE VOLCANIC UZON CALDERA WITH A STOP AT THE NALICHEVO VALLEY (6 HOURS)
(optional)
Breakfast and transfer to the heliport.
During a trip to the Valley of Geysers, it is possible to see the Karymskiy volcano (active) and the Maliy (Small) Semyachik volcano (active) with its impressive acid lake crater of turquoise color. Flight time will take approximately 45 minutes.
Walking sightseeing tour in the Valley of Geysers takes about an hour. Every guest of Kamchatka wants to visit the pride of the Kronotskiy natural reserve – the world-famous Valley of Geysers. This hard-to-reach place – is located 180 kilometers northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and there are reservation conditions on its territory. The ecosystem of the Valley is unique for Russia and highly fragile to external influences. The Valley of Geysers is full of wildly eddying columns of vapour, light smell of sulfur and sparkling rain of colored drops. You can see a great number of different gushing, boiling springs – these are geysers stretching for about 5 km along the Geysernaya River.
A flight to the Uzon caldera. The excursion is for 1 hour.
After all, the flight to the Nalychevo valley for a short rest and bathing in the hot springs. Lunch.
The way back to the heliport and transfer to the hotel. Having rest. Dinner.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3.THE HELICOPTER TRIP TO THE KURIL LAKE WITH A STOPOVER AT THE KSUDACH VOLCANO AND THE KHODUTKA HOT SPRINGS (6 HOURS)
(optional)
Breakfast and transfer to heliport.
The day program includes a flight to the Kuril Lake (about 45 minutes), a boat trip around the lake to see the bears fishing places, and a walk with rangers to TINRO scientific base for photographing bears (about 2.5 hours).
The Kuril Lake – a unique place, where it is possible to watch Kamchatka bears catchingsalmon. There is the biggest population of brown bears and the largest sockeye spawning place on the peninsula. The Kuril Lake is located in the southern part of the peninsula on the territory of South Kamchatka Sanctuary and it is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On one side of the lake, there is the gorgeous Ilyinskiy volcano; and in the center of the lake, there is a rocky island "Heart of Alaid" resembling a heart in shape. On the islands in the middle of the lake, there is one of the biggest colonies of the Pacific seagulls in the fresh waters.
Lunch and short flight toKsudach volcano with a stop for about 30 minutes. This volcano is famous for its unique crater lakes. Flight to the Khodutka river area, bathing in hot springs.
Return to heliport, transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4.
DEPARTURE FROM PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY TO TOLBACHIK VOLCANO
The Ploskiy (Flat) Tolbachik Volcano (3085 m, active) and Ostriy (Sharp) Tolbachik (3682 m, extinct) are located in the central part of the peninsula on the south from the Klyuchevskayasopka volcano(4750 m active) – the highest volcano in Eurasia. PloskiyTolbachik and OstriyTolbachik are so close to each other that from the side it seems a single volcano with sharp and flat parts.
The latest Tolbachik volcano eruption was from November 27 of 2012 to February 2014, in the result of which one of the volcano cones disappeared. The previous eruption is known as the "Great Fissure Tolbachik Eruption" (BFTE) happened in 1974-1975. New cones called "Northern" and "Southern" breaks, "The dead forest", a lot of unique lava caves and valley of lava column appeared during the eruption.
DEPARTURE FROM PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY TO TOLBACHIK VOLCANO
Departure from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky or Paratunka towards the Tolbachik dale.
The journey takes minimum 10 hours (500 km.) and there is mostly no asphalt. A stop in the Milkovo villages to have lunch (paid by tourists on their own).
Arrival at the Tolbachik dale.
Setting up the camp next to the "Claw" cone.Dinner.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 5. TOLBACHIK VOLCANO CLIMBING
Breakfast.
Prepare for climbing, leaving the camp.
Looking at the top of Ploskiy (Flat) and Ostriy (Sharp) Tolbachik volcanoes it is hard to believe that Flat Tolbachik is an active one. There are two volcanic calderas at the top of the volcano. The top looks like it was cut down, that is why the volcano got this name. The first caldera was formed during the powerful eruption about 6500 years ago, its diameter is about 3 kilometers. There is a new caldera inside the old one; the depth is about 400 m. and diameter is 1.8 km. This new caldera appeared in the result of BFTE in 1975-76.
Flat Tolbachik height is 3140 m. The ascent takes about 9-11 hours. You'll have a snack at the top and there will be enough time to have rest after ascending.
Return to the camp. Dinner.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 6. CONES OF THE NORTHERN BREAK
AND HIKING THROUGH THE "DEAD FOREST"
Breakfast.
Start for the cones of the Northern break, formed in the result of BFTE (lasted more than a year from July 6, 1975 to December 10, 1976). The result of that eruption was the appearance of new cones up to 300 m., and the lava streams covered the area of 40 sq.km.
The Northern break – it is quite a high cone preserved volcanic activity. The Northern break – it is a quite high cone of volcanic activity. When the weather is good, from that point you may enjoy a wonderful view of Ploskiy and OstriyTolbachik, the Klyuchevskaya hill volcano and the Bezymyanniy (Unnamed) volcano. The surface of the cone is still warm and if you put a stick or a piece of paper in the crack, they will be set on fire.
After a hike around the cones of the Northern break you will have lunch. Going by bus truck to the Star cone and you'll have a walk along the "dead forest". During BFTE, cloud of hot ash covered the nearby forest destroying all alive.
The most firm trees, despite the fact that they were covered with hot ash and burnt to the core, are still standing as a silent monument of the destroying disaster. The forest is slowly recovering but even now, you may feel the sulfur smell and the ground is covered with a thick layer of ash and slag.
If you are not tired from the hike, we will offer a trip to the nearest cone with amazing views: on the left side you will be able to see the green stripe of forest and on the right a huge part of burnt forest that appeared in the result of the eruption.
Return to the camp. Dinner.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 7. TRANSFER TO THE ESSO SETTLEMENT. THE ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Esso settlement.
Visiting the Ethnographic Museum. The bulk of museum items in ethnography dates back to the late XIX – first half of the XX century. The museum is the custodian of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the small peoples of Kamchatka. The exhibits give an opportunity to show the economic activities of the Even and the Koryaks, their lifestyle, rituals and religious views, the traditional experience of raising children. In the exhibition hall of the museum are exhibited author's works of Kamchatka masters from fur, beads, bones, and wood, made in the national style.
Transfer to the hotel. Lunch.
Free time.Bathing in pools.
Dinner.
Night stay at the hotel.
DAY 8. TRANSFER TO THE MILKOVO VILLAGE.
THE EVENS ETHNIC CULTURAL CENTER "NYULTEN"
Breakfast.
Transfer to the Milkovovillageto the ethnic center "Nyulten".
In the translation from the Even language, the word "Nyulten" means "Sun". The head of the community is the hereditary Evenk of the Adukanov family, the keeper of the Even traditions and the Even language, the legendary and repeated participant in the dog sled races.
The activities of the ethnic center are aimed at preserving and familiarizing residents and guests of the Kamchatka with the culture and national traditions of indigenous small peoples of Kamchatka. Here you can get acquainted with the traditional life of Evens, take part in the ancient Evenritual, take care of dogs. Your attention will be presented to the elements of the dog harness, the national sled dog, stories about the competitions on dog sleds and Even life, legends and fairy tales in the Even language, national clothes, inventory for processing reindeer skins, traditional fishing.
Lunch.Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in the hut in the center.
DAY 9. THE KAMCHATKA RIVER FISHING
Breakfast.
Departing from the ethnic center to the Kamchatka River (28 km.)
Arriving to the river.Preparation for rafting.
Kamchatka River is the largest river of the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Far East of Russia.The river is rich with salmon, millions of which spawn yearly including chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, char, grayling and others.
The valley of the river is the place of the greatest distribution of coniferous forests on the Kamchatka peninsula.
Lunch on the river bank.Fishing.
Returning to the ethnic center.Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in the hut in the center.
DAY 10. RETURNING TO THE PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY
Breakfast.
Departure to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (250 km, 6 hours)
Hotel accommodation.Lunch.
Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 11.RUSSIAN BAY SEA CRUISE OBSERVING THE SEA LIONS ROOKERY (9-10 HOURS)
Breakfast. Transfer to the harbor.
In order to catch the sleeping beauty and tranquility of the ocean with its numerous marine animals, we leave the port early in the morning. On the way to the Russian bay you can observe whales and the families of «domestic» killer whales, cutting the bay waters with their black triangular fins. As we move further towards the bay, you will discover lazy sea otters lying in the sun near the La Perouse stones. Finally, there is a famous sea lions rookery situated at the entrance to the Russian bay (Cape Kekurnyi) and containing about a hundred of animals. Huge males (beach masters) are surrounded by their harem of numerous females. Apart from sea lions the shores are inhabited by various bird colonies: cormorants, puffins, auklets, ducks and gulls swirling in the air and swooping into water for fish.
During our stop in a quiet bay every tour participant will be able to practice fishing and understand why this region is so famous among fishermen. Here one can catch flounder, perch, saffron cod, mackerel, halibut, cod, sculpin etc. A delicious lunch will be prepared for you by our professional cook: traditional fish soup «ukha», some snacks and, of course, exceptional seafood caught by a diver including sea-urchin roe and crab.
On the way back to the port our boat will pass by Starichkov island, famous for its bird colonies and you will also get to see a nest of a Steller's sea eagle which is a wonder of the Far East.
Floating back to the harbor. Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner.Overnight in the hotel.
DAY 12. DEPARTURE
Breakfast.
Before going to the airport you may visit the fish market and souvenir shop.
Transfer to the Airport.
The price includes:
- Twin bedded accommodation in a hotel with breakfast (BB);
- Three meals daily according to the program;
- Transport services;
- English-speaking guide;
- Guides services on the routes;
- Cooks services on the route;
- Use of group touristic equipment;
- Accident insurance;
- Visa support.
- Any additional excursions above the program;
- Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers;
- Helicopter excursion to the Kuril Lake;
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Backpack (20-30 liters);
- Trekking shoes;
- Water- and windproof clothes;
- A set of warm clothes (sweater, warm trousers, socks, hat, gloves);
- Head protection from the sun;
- Sunglasses;
- Accessories for personal hygiene;
- Towel;
- Bathing suit;
- Insect repellent / spray;
- Sunscreen;
- Photo and video equipment.
The route or the route schedule can be changed according to the weather conditions, the training level of the group, other external factors. The decision to change the route may be taken by the guide on the place.
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