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Experiences you'll have
Volcanoes Mutnovsky, Gorely and Avachinsky — these places are well-known to everyone who has ever dreamed of going to Kamchatka. In this journey, you will not just see them from the side, but will climb to the top, look into the crater and can to be truly proud of yourself.
But that's not all about this journey. What else is Kamchatka famous for? Bears and fish, of course. So, you will go rafting on the river, during which you can fish and see brown bears.
This route is for those who prefer to gather not only several places, but also several types of outdoor activities in one trip
Trekking and climbing, boat trip and rafting on the river, fishing and bear watching are waiting for you in this journey. If desired, for an additional fee, you can also take a helicopter tour to the Geysers valley or to Kuril lake.
All hiking routes will be light, without carrying the backpack. A few nights you will spend in a tent, but the dawns here are certainly worth seeing and will make you forget about any inconvenience.
We also recommend you the program "Bucket list journey to Kamchatka" — it does not include 3-days rafting, but there is a visit to the Tolbachik volcano, where in 2013 was one of the most powerful eruptions in Kamchatka over the past 100 years.
Photos in the gallery are shot by our tourist Artur Lyashenko
Itinerary
The journey begins with a meeting at the airport of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, where you should travel to on your own. We can help with the purchase of tickets. If necessary, leave a comment on the application.
Note: The sequence of routes may vary depending on the date of arrival. If it is important for you to know what the itinerary will be at your arrival, please write about it in the comments to the application.
Day 1 Arrival to Kamchatka
After meeting at the airport you will move to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, where you will be accomodated in the hotel and rest. Then you can walk around the city.
We recommend you to climb the Mishennaya and Nikolskaya hills, which offer a great view of the city, Avacha Bay and the "home group" of Kamchatka volcanoes: Avachinsky, Koryaksky and Kozelsky.
Also we advise you to visit the "Volcanarium" — an interactive museum, which clearly presents the volcanic processes of Kamchatka. Please note, that museum tours should be booked in advance. You can book a tour at a convenient time by yourself, see prices and contacts on the museum website.
You will have dinner with the guide at 8 p.m. and discuss the program.
Day 2 Boat trip to Avacha Bay
Today you will enjoy a boat trip to the Avacha Bay. You will see sea bird rookeries on Babushkin Kamen (Old Woman’s Stone) Island and Tri Brata (Three Brothers) Island.
Next, you will go out to the Pacific ocean. If you are lucky, you will meet the seals, whales and killer whales. If not, do not worry — you are going to visit Starichkov Island, where you will watch the largest sea bird rookery in Kamchatka.
If desired you will participate in sea fishing, after which you will have lunch with fresh crabs and red fish soup cooked by assistant captain.
After lunch you will return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. You will gather your baggage and go with SUVs to the area where volcanoes Mutnovsky, Gorely and Vilyuchinsky are located (90 km, ~2,5 hours). Here you will set up a campsite, have dinner and spend the night in tents.
Day 3 Trekking to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano
Today after breakfast you will go with SUVs to the Mutnovsky volcano (2323 m high) and will rise up to its slope. From this point you will start the hiking route, which will last for 6-8 hours with stops for a snack and photoshoot at the most picturesque places.
While climbing the crater of volcano, you will see eternal glaciers, colorful rock outcrops and a huge fumarole field with powerful sulfur dioxide emissions.
Next you will see a huge crater, consisting of two cones. Each of them has acid lakes of different colors at the bottom. Also you can see boiling fumaroles on the steep slopes and waterfalls formed by melting glaciers.
After climbing you will walk to the Opasny (Russian for Dangerous) waterfall. Its height is 80 m, and a powerful stream of rumbling water falls into a huge canyon.
In the evening you will return to the tent camp, have dinner and rest.
Note: in early July, when there is still a lot of snow, the route to the Mutnovsky volcano can pass from the other side, without visiting the Opasny waterfall. Be prepared for more challenging trekking in the snow.
Day 4 Climbing the Gorely volcano
Today you will visit another active Gorely volcano (1829 m high). Trekking route will take 4-6 hours, but the ascent will be more difficult with the total gaining altitude of 700 m.
From the top of the crater you will see a bright acid lake. Then you will have a snack at the place with a beautiful view of Vilyuchinsky and Mutnovsky volcanoes.
In the afternoon you will return to the camp, pack your things and move to the village of Paratunka. Here you will check into the hotel, have dinner and swim in the pool with hot thermal water.
Day 5 Optional day
On this day you can relax in the thermal pool or take one of the helicopter excursions (extra charge). You can fly to the Geysers valley that is the famous UNESCO world heritage site. Or you can visit the Kuril lake, where dozens of bears arrange salmon fishing. See the detailed description of helicopter tours in the "Common question" section.
After returning from the helicopter excursion you will to the high plateau between the Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes (45 km, 1,5 hours). You will stay at the Avachinsky alpine camp, have dinner and rest.
Day 6 Ascent to the top of Avachinsky volcano
You will climb one of the main Kamchatka volcanoes – Avachinsky, which has a height of 2741 m. Ascent lasts 6-8 hours, the descent takes about 2-3 hours. The trekking route will be more difficult, than climbing the Gorely volcano.
You will return to the camp in the evening and rest. If desired, you can visit a bathhouse.
Day 7 A walk through Camel mount and the Koryaksky volcano
Today you will find an exciting off-road trip to the high plateau located between Avachinsky and Koryak volcanoes. There you will have about 2-3 hours to walk along the volcanoes' slopes and the Camel mountain.
Here you can make wonderful pictures of mountain landscapes and find entire colonies of ground squirrels. This kind of gophers have already become an implicit symbol of Kamchatka. They are not afraid of people, boldly beg for nuts and even pose for the camera.
Then you will return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, can walk along the city and rest in hotel.
Day 8 Rafting on the Bystraya river
After breakfast you will move to the Bystraya river valley by car (120 km, 2 hours). From here your three-day rafting will begin.
The guide will control the raft, and you will be able to have a rest, fish and enjoy the wildlife of Kamchatka. If the weather is warm, you will swim in the river.
In the evening you will make a stop to set up a camp. Have dinner, spend the night in tents on the bank of the river.
Day 9 Watching the wild nature
Your rafting continues, and today you will pass two rapids that are safe even for the junior rafters.
You can go fishing and watching wild animals and birds. In July and August bears hunt for fish, going to spawn, on the banks of the Bystraya river. And also you can see gulls, wild ducks and Steller's sea eagle.
In the evening you will set a camp on the river's bank, pick mushrooms and berrie and have dinner. You will taste caviar, cooked for five minutes by the special recipe.
Day 10 Finishing of rafting
Today you will pass one more rapid and finish your rafting. Then you will go back to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by car (180 km, 3 hours), where you will stay at the hotel. In the evening you will enjoy a farewell dinner.
Day 11 Departure
After breakfast you will be taken to the fish market. You can buy red fish, caviar and crabs here. Then you will be taken to the airport to depart home.
Accommodation during the trip
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Accommodation during the trip
The first and last night of the tour you will spend at "Petropavlovsk" Hotel 3* or "Geyser" Hotel 3*. Twin rooms are equipped with modern furniture, a table, chairs, a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom. On the ground floor there are cafe, where you will have breakfast. Please, note, that the hotel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky mmay be changed to the same or higher level.
Four nights you will spend in the tent camp: two nights — in the vicinity of the volcanoes Mutnovsky and Gorely and two more — during the rafting on the Bystraya river. For the first time, the guides will teach you how to set up tents, and then you will do it yourself. All participants are given tents and tourist mats. You should bring your own sleeping bag or you can rent it on site for an additional fee (if necessary, please notify in advance). The campsite area also include 2 large public tents for the kitchen and dining room, as well as a tent for the toilet. In the evenings you can charge phones and cameras using the generator.
On the 4th day of the trip you will stay at "Solnechnaja" tourist base, located at the Paratunka resort area. There are 2 single beds, bedside tables, chairs, a wardrobe, a TV and a private bathroom in the twin room. Also there are a cafe, a sauna and 3 pools with hot thermal water on the territory of the base.
On the basis of the "Avachinsky" alpine camp you will stay for 2 nights at houses for 4-10 people (with bunk beds). Washbasins and toilets are outdoor. There is a dining room on the territory of the camp. Also you can take a shower or visit a bathhouse, that is paid additionally.
Common questions
Transfer from the airport to the hotel on the first day of the tour and back on the last day is carried out by the driver.
From the second to the tenth days with will be accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guides, a driver and a cook.
The cost of the program includes three meals a day: hot breakfasts and dinners, as well as light snacks on the route. The menu includes cereals, salads, soups, side dishes, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, sandwiches, cookies, sweets, tea and coffee.
During the active routes meals will be prepared by the cook. During your stay in the hotels and camp meals in cafe is included in the price.
You will need to paid extra only for breakfast and lunch on the first day of the trip.
Children from 8 years old can participate in this tour. Children under 12 years old are given a 10% discount.
Kamchatka is a mountainous region stretching from the North to the South and surrounded by the waters of the Pacific ocean and the Okhotsk sea. The weather here is changeable, and there is a special microclimate in different areas.
The best months for summer travel are July and August. The average temperature in August is +12°C to +16°C. In the highest parts of the mountains there are glaciers. Rain is possible, as well as snow at high altitudes. In the forest area there are a lot of mosquitoes and midges. In September, it is important to take into account the low temperature and the possibility of frost.
You should be ready for all kinds of weather conditions: from summer heat to strong winds with cold autumn rain and frosts.
During the stay in tents you will be provided with tourist mats, and during the rafting — waders and dry bags.
Insurance is not included in the tour price. We can helt with it, If nessesary. Please, leave a comment on the application form.
On the fifth day of the tour, you can take one of the helicopter tours for an additional fee. Flights are carried out by Mi-8 helicopters. Duration of the tour: 6-7 hours. The group consists of 19-23 people, who are always accompanied by a guide. The price of the flight includes hot meals and swimming in natural springs (bring with you a swimsuit, a towel and slippers).
1. Geysers Valley
Cost: 690 EURO per person.
Highlights of the tour:
2. Kuril lake
Cost: 690 EURO per person.
Highlights of the tour:
If you wish to book a helicopter tour, please inform us at the time of booking or at least 2 weeks in advance. The flight is paid for at the airport, but seats in the helicopter is important to book in advance.
Note: in case of bad weather, the helicopter tour will not take place. If it is important for you to get to the Geysers Valley or Kuril lake during your trip to Kamchatka, we recommend to take some reserve days before or after the tour.
Booking
Accommodation during the trip
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accommodation in the hotels (DBL, 4 nights) and at the campsite (2 nights )
FB during the whole tour (except breakfast and lunch at day 1)
guide and cook service (at days 2-10)
interpreter's services (at days 2-10)
rentai of necessary tourist equipment (tents, dishes, rafts etc. except sleeping bag)
transport services (bus and cross-country car)
transfer from the airport to the hotel and back
a boat trip to Avacha Bay (5-6 hours)
visa support and registration
airfare to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (starting at 29 000 roubles for a round-trip ticket)
accommodation in a single room at hotel and in the tent, except for the camp "Avachinsky" (+235 EURO per person), optional
the helicopter excursion to Geyser Valley and Uzon caldera (+690 EURO per person, optionally)
the helicopter excursion to Kuril lake with bears watching (+690 EURO per person, optionally)
rental of a sleeping bag (+3 EURO per person per day)
insurance
visiting a bathhouse in the camp "Avachinsky" (+140 EURO for 2 hours, with a group of 6 people), optional
accommodation in the hotels (DBL, 4 nights) and at the campsite (2 nights )
FB during the whole tour (except breakfast and lunch at day 1)
guide and cook service (at days 2-10)
interpreter's services (at days 2-10)
rentai of necessary tourist equipment (tents, dishes, rafts etc. except sleeping bag)
transport services (bus and cross-country car)
transfer from the airport to the hotel and back
a boat trip to Avacha Bay (5-6 hours)
visa support and registration
airfare to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (starting at 29 000 roubles for a round-trip ticket)
accommodation in a single room at hotel and in the tent, except for the camp "Avachinsky" (+235 EURO per person), optional
the helicopter excursion to Geyser Valley and Uzon caldera (+690 EURO per person, optionally)
the helicopter excursion to Kuril lake with bears watching (+690 EURO per person, optionally)
rental of a sleeping bag (+3 EURO per person per day)
insurance
visiting a bathhouse in the camp "Avachinsky" (+140 EURO for 2 hours, with a group of 6 people), optional
Testimonials
Over all, it was a very nice trip! Very good organized. The guides had a lot of experiences, so I felt always safe and cared for, which was important when camping in bear areas or climbing volcanos in bad weather conditions. Also the driver of our truck drove safe all the time on the bad roads. Also the local office did a good job: as I had my first night in a different place, you told me I have to make the way to the tour hotel by myself, but they also organized it for me without extra costs! I'm impressed by the service and friendliness!
Kamtchatka itself is amazing! Unfortunately very weather dependent, hard to move around (really bad roads), very basic infrastructur (especially toilets, aka earth-holes, challenged me everytime) and millions of mosquitoes in some places... But the landscape and untouched nature is worth the struggel ;)
Thanks for your service, I can defenitely recommend your company and travels to Kamtchatka!