№ 103 Kamchatka vacation Print E-mail

The best time for realization of the tour is from July 1 till September 10.

Date of arrival on a forming group for 2008: July 17, August 11.

The route is in strength of the beginners, does not require special physical ability.

During the tour you will visit unique places of Kamchatka - active volcanoes: Avachinsky and Mutnovsky, which are the most beautiful volcanoes of Kamchatka.  You will visit surprising and unique the Valley of Geysers - a miracle of the world. You will have a sea excursion on the Avacha bay and the Pacific Ocean. You will admire the largest seabird nest cliffs in Kamchatka. You will raft down the Bystraya river, which passes among majestic mountains of Kamchatka’s Sredinny Range. You will have the possibility of observing the wild nature of Kamchatka: brown bears, birds, salmon spawning in the rivers.

Day 1. Meeting at the airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (20 kms.). Accommodation at the hotel, rest, walk in the city.

Day 2. Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers with a fly-around of volcanoes Karimsky (1486м). And Maly Semyachik (1560м), excursion by foot in the Valley of Geysers. No one of the unique places can be compared to the uniqueness of the Valley of Geysers – an indisputable Miracle of the world, most precious natural Relic, which is in the inheritance of the mankind. In the Valley there are more than 20 large geysers. The Giant, Pearl, Sugar, Triple, Cone, Fountain, Small, Large, Slot – there are some names. There are some geysers, which fountain each 10-12 minutes, and there are such, that steam once each 4-5 hours. Clubs of vapor, fountains of boiled water, the magnificent colors of slopes, on which hot waters flow, together with bright green of grass and trees create a fairylike show. Dinner at the Valley of Geysers. In the evening, transfer on an all-wheel drive vehicle to the high-mountainous plateau between Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes (160км). Accommodation at the tourist camp « The Three volcanoes ». Night in houses.

Day 3. Climbing on the Avachinsky volcano (2749м). Climbing on a young cone of the volcano, from the edge of the volcano you can see a magnificent view. In the south you can see Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Elizovo, the valley of the Avacha river and Avacha bay, volcanoes: Vilychinsky, Mutnovsky, Gorely. In the west - the massive cone of Koryaksky volcano. In the north –the valley of the Nalycheva river and volcanoes Zhupanovsky and Dzendzur. In case of difficulty, probably, returning back to the camp. Climbing lasts for 6-8 hours. Rest. Night in houses.

Day 4. Transfer to the Bystraya River on a motor vehicle (125км). The beginning of rafting. Rafting there passes among majestic mountains of Sredinny Range on the river with some rapids, safe enough for the beginners, and that is more important, the nature is untouched by the civilization. Supper near the fire, fish soup. Night in tents.

Day 5. Continue of rafting, with passing of two rapids. On the way it is possible to fish, to gather mushrooms and berries, to watch seagulls and wild ducks, and if you are lucky - to see a bear and Steller Sea Eagles. All this makes rafting down the river interesting and fascinating. Night in tents.

Day 6. Rafting on the Bystraya River, with passing of one rapid. The ending of rafting. Bathe in pool with thermal water of Apachinskye hot springs. Trip on an all-wheel drive vehicle to Mutnovsky volcano (100 kms). Accommodation at the Mutnovsky Geothermal Station, in the hotel. Excursion walk (2 hours) to the group of hot springs "Dachnye".

Day 7. Ascent to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano (2323м). Survey of active fumaroles, siphons of mud, mountain lake. The crater of Mutnovsky volcano – is the one of the magnificent volcanic phenomena of Kamchatka. The steep walls enclose a broad and deep hollow of the crater with brilliant glaciers shattered cracks and boiling fumaroles. (The climbing lasts for 8 hours). In case of difficulty, probably, returning back to the camp.  Night in tents.

Day 8. Climbing on Gorely volcano (1829м), passing on the lava stream, slag fields, survey of 8 craters with small lakes (excursion lasts for 6 hours). In the evening transfer on an all-wheel vehicle to the hotel, in Petropavlovsk (100 kms.). Accommodation at the hotel, rest.

Day 9. Sea-trip along Avachinskaya bay. Watching of sea birds nests of an island “Babushkin Kamen”, “The Three brothers”rocks. Coming out to the Pacific Ocean up to the “Starichkov” island. Watching of the largest place of sea birds’ nests on Kamchatka (including Steller Sea Eagle). Probably to see dolphins, sea lions, Orca whales, there is a lot in local waters.
In the evening meeting in “the yurt” at the local farmer, the unique person Alexander Yastrebov, taste of dishes of local plants. The concert program on the coast of a picturesque lake, the legends, fairy tales. Return to the hotel.

Day 10. Excursion in the city. Visit of the State Regional Museum. Visit of the fish market. Buying of the Kamchatka souvenirs. Transfer to the airport, saying goodbye.

The cost of the tour for 1 person 1230 EURO, if the group consists of 10 persons. Afterpay for single accommodation in hotels 150 EURO.

The cost of helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers and The Uzon caldera 445 EURO, and is paid separately in case of favorable weather conditions.

The cost of the tour includes:
1. 3 time meals during all the tour.
2. Service of the guide, during all the tour.
3. Service of the cook, during all the tour.
4. Base equipment (tents, rafts etc.).
5. Transportation services (bus, all-wheel drive vehicle, boat, helicopter).
6. Accommodation in the hotel.

The cost of the tour does not include:
1. Alcohol drinks, cigarettes.
2. Purchasing of souvenirs.

Recommended equipment:
1. Rucksack or travel bag.
2. Sleeping bag, tourist rug.
3. Trekking boots or rubber boots.
4. Additional footwear (sport shoes).
5. Personal hygiene things, swimming suit.
6. Waterproof and wind block jacket with a hood.
7. Sweater.
8. Sun glasses.
9. A hat.
10. Small lamp.
11. Gloves.
12. Telescopic sticks for climbing.
13. Personal first aid kit.
14. Anti-mosquito spray.