Kamchatka is a peninsula situated in the Russian Far East. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it has no less than 300 volcanoes, 29 of them are still active. During a hike at the foot of these giants, or an ascent to their summits you can enjoy unique views: hot springs, geysers, lava fields, mud pools, crater lakes, fumaroles ... But Kamchatka is not only the volcanoes! It is lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. Its standout is the brown bear which is found almost everywhere on its territory. So, it's easy to see them anytime except the periods of hibernation. Nevertheless, the volcanoes and the bears don't prevent people from all around the world from visiting this land. For thousands of years several ethnic groups have been able to live in harmony with nature. A trip to Kamchatka is an opportunity to lose your stereotypes, to change the scenery, to get closer to nature and go home refreshed, but with the impression of having left a part of you there...
Country: Russia,
Federal subject: Kamchatka Krai (administrative center: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky),
Location: Eastern Siberia and Russian Far East,
Area: 472 300 sq km,
Length: 1 250 km,
Width: 450 m,
Highest point: Kliuchevskoi volcano (4 835 m),
Population: 342 245 inhabitants (2010 Census),
Climate: various. Mild summer, cold winter with heavy snowfall,
Time difference:
14 days / June - September / Discovery tour
11 days / July - August / Discovery tour
8 days / July - August / Discovery tour
8 days / January - April / Discovery tour
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