¹ 205 The Pacific ring

 

The best time for realization of the tour is from July 1 till September 5.

Date of arrival on a forming group for 2008: July 26.

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

During the tour you will visit the unique places of Kamchatka - crater of the active Mutnovsky volcano. Gorely volcano has 11 craters of various forms and size. The picturesque Zhirovaya bay at the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The largest Mutnovsky Geothermal Power Station of Kamchatka, the group of hot springs "Dachnye". There will be an opportunity to observe the wild nature of Kamchatka: brown bears, salmon spawning in rivers, birds.

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

Day 2. Trip on an all-wheel drive vehicle to Mutnovsky volcano (100 kms). Accommodation at the Mutnovsky Geothermal Station (4 persons in a room), in the hotel. Excursion walk (2 hours) to the group of hot springs "Dachnye".

Day 3. Excursion walk to Gorely volcano (1829ì), passing on the lava stream, slag fields, survey of 8 craters with small lakes (excursion lasts for 8 hours). It is a typical dome volcano, with flat slopes covering the large area. In case of difficulty, probably, returning back to the camp.  Night at the hotel.

Day 4. Ascent to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano (2323ì). Watching 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 outcomes of boiling fumaroles. (The climbing lasts for 8 hours). In case of difficulty, probably, returning back to the camp. Night at the hotel.

Day 5. Trip by foot to Voynovskye hot springs (12 km). The route passes downwards the Zhirovaya River, on slopes of an ancient Zhirovskoy volcano and leads down the Mutnaya River, where there are Voynovskye hot springs. Night in tents.

Day 6. Trip by foot to the coast of the Pacific Ocean, to Zhirovaya bay (12 km). Zhirovaya bay is located among steep rocks covered with trees. Extension of the sandy beach - 3 kms. There are some waterfalls coming down from rocks. There is fishing at the mouth of the Zhirovaya River, where the tourists will have an excursion. In the evening – the fish soup (ukha) of fresh fish. Night in tents.

Day 7. The day of rest. A radial trip to the waterfall, about 5 km. Bathing in the bay, if you wish. Night in tents.

Day 8. Trip by foot to Zhirovskiye hot springs (15 km). Rest, bathing in the springs. The springs are located in a picturesque place of the Zhirovaya River and represent two boiling gryphons, and many thermal outlets with natural pools. Night in tents.

Day 9. Trip by foot through the Tenuev mountain pass (520ì) to the valley of the Vilycha river. From the pass you can see the magnificent view of the valley of the Zhirovaya River, to Zhirovaya bay, to the nearest mountain tops, Vilychinsky volcano. The way toVilychinskye hot springs (12 km). Night in tents.

Day 10. Rest at Vilychinskye hot springs. The springs are situated on junction of the Spokoiny stream and the Vilycha River, on the right board of the river. Here there are perfect pools for bathing, taking medical baths. Springs are settled down by the local mountain-ski club. Bathing in hot springs. Excursion to desolate mine, where before they extracted gold. Night in tents.

Day 11. Trip by foot to the Vilychinsky pass (6 km). During the way watching of a waterfall on the Spokoiny stream, of height (about 40m.). Departure on an all-wheel drive vehicle to the hotel to Petropavlovsk (100 kms.). Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Supper of goodbye.

Day 12. Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers with a fly-around of volcanoes Karimsky (1486ì) and Maly Semyachik (1560ì), 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 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 13. 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 1150 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.

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.