VOLCANOES OF KAMCHATKA
(13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS)
(13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS)
Travel period: June-September
VOLCANOES OF KAMCHATKA
(13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS)
(13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS)
Travel period: June-September
Do you like outdoor activities? We invite you to a 13-day tour with climbing the most interesting volcanoes of Kamchatka!
As you know, Kamchatka is a land of volcanoes, there are more than 300 giants, about 30 of which are active.
On our tour you will be able to climb 4 completely different active volcanoes! You will make a journey from the endless slag fields and lava caves of the Volk. Tolbachik to the Gorely volcano, famous for its crater lake, and Mutnovsky volcano, in whose active funnel there are sulfur collars and fumaroles, and complete the program enjoying breathtaking views from the top of Avachinsky volcano.
As you know, Kamchatka is a land of volcanoes, there are more than 300 giants, about 30 of which are active.
On our tour you will be able to climb 4 completely different active volcanoes! You will make a journey from the endless slag fields and lava caves of the Volk. Tolbachik to the Gorely volcano, famous for its crater lake, and Mutnovsky volcano, in whose active funnel there are sulfur collars and fumaroles, and complete the program enjoying breathtaking views from the top of Avachinsky volcano.
Pack your bags and hit the road, an unforgettable journey begins right now!
Travel season:
June - September
Duration:
13 days / 12 nights
Group size:
from 12 persons
Tour price:
from 1 600 USD
Tour program:
1 day – Arrival day.2 day – Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers with a visit to the Uzon volcano caldera (optional).
3 day – Departure towards Tolbachinsky volcano.
4 day – Climbing Volk. Flat Tolbachik.
5 day – Tour of the Northern and Southern breakthroughs, "Dead Forest"
6 day – Transfer to the village of Esso, visit the ethnographic museum.
7 day – Return to the base "Legends of the North".
8 day – Rafting with fishing on the river. Fast with a stop at the Malkinskiye hot springs.
9 day – Climbing Volk. Mutnovsky.
10 day – Climbing Volk. Burnt.
11 day – Cruise along the Avachinsky bay to about. Starichkov.
12 day – Climbing Volk. Avachinsky.
13 day – Departure day.
Day 1.
Hotel transfer from the airport. Rest. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2.
Breakfast. Departing to the helidrome. Helicopter + Geyser Valley and Uzon volcano caldera walking tour (5 hours). Lunch in the Nalychevo valley. Visiting the natural hot water springs. Returning to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
NOTE
The helicopter tour to the Geyser valley will only take place in favorable weather conditions.
Day 3.
Breakfast. Departing Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy towards the base of Tolbachik volcano. Lunch in Milkovo settlement. Dinner and overnight stay in tents at the base camp located under the "Claw" cone of Tolbachik volcano.
Day 4.
Breakfast. Exploring the area of the latest eruption of the Tolbachik volcano (2012-2013). Exploring the lava fields and lava caves. Ascending the Naboko cone. Lunch (lunchboxes). Returning to base camp. Dinner. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 5.
Breakfast. Travelling (by car) towards the cones of the Northern rupture eruption of 1974-1975. Ascending the cone of the Northern rupture, which still radiates heat. Certain spots of this cone are still hot enough to light a stick on fire or pan-fry some eggs right on the ground. Lunch (lunch boxes). Transfer to the Southern rupture cones. Exploring the "Dead Forest". Viewing of the lava caves near the "Star" cone. Returning to base camp. Dinner. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 6.
Breakfast. Transfer to Esso Settlement. Hotel check-on, lunch. Rest. Swimming in hot springs. Sauna. Dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7.
Breakfast. Visiting the ethnographic museum. Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. Lunch in Milkovo settlement. Transfer to the recreation center "Legends of the North". Dinner and overnight.
The base is located 160 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
On the territory of the base: a large cozy dining room with a capacity of 25 people, an observation deck overlooking the river, as well as a cozy place for making a fire and evening gatherings. The camp is equipped with a generator to provide electricity.
At the base, guests are provided with *:
- 2 houses with the possibility of accommodating 4 and 5 people;
- a dining house where guests of the base have brecfast, lanch and dinner;
- showers with hot water;
- bathhouse.
* use of the listed services is included in the tour price.
DAY 8.
Breakfast.
Preparation for rafting.
Bystraya River is located in the central part of the Kamchatka peninsula and is the 2nd largest by distance. The width of the river varies from 40 to 80 meters. Speed is 1 meter per second on flats and up to 4 meters per second going through rapids. Water temperature is 5-8˚С. Generally June is when the river is at its highest point as a result of melting mountain snow. During this time the river is transformed: the rapids change, new streams are formed along with minor logjams from uprooted trees.
Lunch on the river bank.Fishing.
Returning to the ethnic center. Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in the hut in the center.
Breakfast.
Preparation for rafting.
Bystraya River is located in the central part of the Kamchatka peninsula and is the 2nd largest by distance. The width of the river varies from 40 to 80 meters. Speed is 1 meter per second on flats and up to 4 meters per second going through rapids. Water temperature is 5-8˚С. Generally June is when the river is at its highest point as a result of melting mountain snow. During this time the river is transformed: the rapids change, new streams are formed along with minor logjams from uprooted trees.
Lunch on the river bank.Fishing.
Returning to the ethnic center. Free time.
Dinner.
Overnight in the hut in the center.
Day 9.
Breakfast. Avacha bay cruise, with an outing into the Pacific Ocean, towards Starichkov island. Fishing, fish soup. Tasting of fresh crab and sea urchin caviar. Lunch on the boat. Viewing the "Three brothers" rocks. Opportunity to witness seals, killer whales, whales and bird colonies. Returning to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10.
Breakfast. 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 11.
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 (lunch boxes). Returning to the base camp. Dinner. Transfer to the base of Avachinskiy volcano. Overnight stay at the base camp near Avachinskiy volcano.
Day 12.
Breakfast. Climbing the Avachinskiy volcano. Lunch at 2000m altitude (lunchboxes). The ascend takes 8-9 hours. Returning to the base camp. Dinner. Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13.
Breakfast. Visiting the souvenir/gift shops and the local markets. Transfer to the airport.
- Visa support;
- Full board (all meals);
- Transport services;
- Guides services on the routes;
- English-speaking interpreter services on the routes;
- Cooks services on the route;
- Use of group tourist equipment (tents, mats, sleeping bags and so on,)
- Accident insurance.
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Any additional tours above the program
- Backpack (60-80 litres);
- 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;
- Insect repellent / spray;
- Sunscreen;
- Photo and video equipment.
The route or the route schedule may be changed according to the weather conditions, the training level of the group, other external factors. The guide may decide to change the route on the place.
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