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The best time for realization of the tour is from July 1 till September 10. Date of arrival on a forming group for 2008: August 1, August 13. The route is in strength of the beginners, does not require special physical ability. During the tour you will visit the unique places of Kamchatka: the Kuril lake, where you will see salmon spawning, and brown bears fishing, the huge caldera and two lakes of Ksudach volcano. Also you can take pleasure of bathing in the largest hot springs of Kamchatka located at Khodutka volcano. Visit the active Avachinsky volcano, surprising and unique the Valley of Geysers - a miracle of the world. During flights by helicopter you will see volcanoes and wild nature of Kamchatka from the height. You will have a sea excursion on Avacha bay and the Pacific Ocean, You will admire the largest seabird nest cliffs in Kamchatka. Day 1. Meeting at the airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (20 kms.). Accommodation at the hotel, rest. Day 2. Flight by helicopter to the Ksudach caldera (1,2 hours). During the flight you will see the volcanoes: Viluchinsky (2175м), Mutnovsky (2323м), Gorely (1829м), Asacha (1910м)., Khodutka (2087м). Excursion in the caldera, (1.5 - 2 hours) to the hot springs of Kluchevoye Lake and in an inactive crater – to Shtybelya Lake. After the excursion - the flight to Kuril Lake. Accommodation at a comfortable base in a large wooden house, with shower and toilet, in rooms for 4 persons. Days 3-4. Rest, walk, watching of salmon spawning and bears fishing and grazing in berry tundra. Excursion on a board of the lake accompanied by a state inspector. Excursion across the tundra (5-6 hours). The route by foot to the special place (800 meters) from which frequently, especially in August, it is possible to observe bears fishing salmon, which is coming into the river, that runs into the lake. Day 5. Flight by helicopter to Khodutka volcano (20 min) on Khodutkinskoye hot lake (diameter 150 - 200 meters), from which a hot river of 30 meters wide flows out. Bathing in the hot lake and hot river. Returning by helicopter to the city. Accommodation at the hotel, rest. Day 6. 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 vehicle to the high-mountainous plateau between Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes (160км). Accommodation at the tourist camp « The Three volcanoes ». Night in houses. Day 7. 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. In the evening, transfer on an all-wheel drive vehicle to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Day 8. 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 meeting of dolphins, sea lions, Orca whales, there is a lot in local waters. Day 9. 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 1610 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: The cost of the tour does not include: Recommended equipment:
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