¹ 202 On volcanoes and sources of natural park “Nalichevo” 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 12, August 6.

The tour is in strength of tourists with medium physical ability: approximately 6 hours per day with a rucksack of 10-15 kg weight.

The route of the tour passes through a valley surrounded by mountain ridges and majestic volcanoes. During the trip you will have an opportunity to climb the volcanoes as: Avachinsky (2741ì), Dzenzur (2155ì), and Kupol (1674ì). You will visit the largest concentration of hot springs of Kamchatka in the Nalichevo valley, you will see natural narzans. Quite often here it is possible to see salmon spawning in the rivers and brown bears fishing. During flights by helicopter you will see volcanoes and wild nature of Kamchatka from the height.

Day 1. Meeting at the airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Accommodation at the hotel, rest. Equipment check.

Day 2. Flight by helicopter to the Nalichevo valley, to the bottom of Dzenzur volcano, on Talovskiye hot springs. During the flight you will see the volcanoes: Avachinsky, Koryaksky. Time of the flight - 40 minutes. Bathing in hot springs. Night in tents.

Day 3. Climbing on the active Dzenzur volcano (2155ì). The climbing occurs on a narrow picturesque crevice of the stream Zhelob, coming from the caldera of Dzenzur volcano and on a crest of lava flow up to fumarol ground, located under the wall of caldera board.

Day 4. Rest on hot springs. Excursion along the stream Soleny, on the both boards of which there are outlets of sources hot thermal waters and hot mud.

Day 5. Trip by foot to the hot springs of the central base of natural park “Nalichevo”, with stopping at Teplorechenskiye hot springs (12km). Accommodation and night in houses.

Day 6. Depending on your wish and state of health of group, in this day it is possible to climb on an inactive Kupol volcano, or to make a radial trip to the mountain lake Vershinskoye, or to make an excursion to Zheltorechenskiye springs.

Day 7. Day of rest. Bathing in hot natural springs rendering effective medical effect in treating for many illnesses. Watching of boiling water, mud boiler. Visiting of the museum “ Nalichevo Park ”.

Day 8. Trip by foot to the cold hydrosulfuric mineral sources – Aagskiye narzans. (12êì). From the ground of springs you can see Vershinskiy and Kupol volcanoes. Night in tents.

Day 9. Trip by foot through the valley of the river Shumnaya and on the bottom of Aag, Arik and Koryaksky volcanoes (22 kms). The route passes on the Alpine meadows and volcanic slags. During the trip you can see the perfect view of the volcanoes. Night in tents.

Day 10. Trip by foot, through the pass to the bottom and foothills of Koryaksky volcano. (1268ì) to the tourist complex « the Three volcanoes » (18êì.). The route passes on volcanic slags and lavas. During the trip you can see the perfect view of the volcanoes. Accommodation at the tourist complex. Night in houses.

Day 11. Climbing on Avachinsky volcano (2749ì). 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 Zhupanovsky and Dzendzur volcanoes. 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 12. 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 1010 EURO, if the group consists of 10 persons. Afterpay for single accommodation in hotels 150 EURO.

During the tour tourists carry all their equipment and food themselves. If it necessary there is a possibility to use porters and satellite telephone for an extra charge.

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, 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 windblock.
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.