In the footsteps of Vitus Bering
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing
Moderately Easy - 1-3 hours of physical activity daily
Moderate - 3-5 hours of physical activity daily
Challenging - 5-7 hours of challenging physical activity daily
Extreme - 7+ hours of challenging/extreme physical activity daily
Difficulty
Basic — most of nights in tents or rooms with shared WC, some nights in comfortable rooms.
Standard — most of nights in comfortable rooms, some nights in tents or rooms with shared WC.
Upgraded — all nights in comfortable rooms.
Comfort
Minimum age of the participant of this trip
14 Days
Highlights
- Excursions to the islands on the famous boat "Zodiac"
- Acquaintance with rare birds and animals
- Possibility to take fantastic pictures
- Beautiful scenery
- Animals observation
- Possibility to visit the uninhabited Medny Island (Brazen)
- Сrossing the Arctic Circle
Tour Overview
Follow the well-known discoverer Vitus Bering! These places are so wild that you feel yourself as a real adventure seeker.
You will have a cruise which is full of events. You will navigate through the territory where you can meet volcanoes at every step. There are 129 volcanoes in Kamchatka where a quarter of them are active. They form a volcanic chain, which stretches along the eastern coast of the peninsula. Also you will visit the uninhabited island. Moreover, there are clear lagoon and quiet coves on your way. Besides, during the trip you will meet a lot of different birds and you will see brown bears. And if luck is on the side of the tourists you will observe different marine animals: the sperm whale, killer whale, beaked whale, dolphins, porpoises, minke, sei whale, fin whale, humpback whale and etc. You feel like a pioneer - so rich and not investigated this region. The unique nature and fauna will not leave indifferent even the most demanding and sophisticated travellers.This region is so pristine and rich, that you will feel like a discoverer.
The cruise is held on board of the ship "Spirit of Enderby"
Technical description: year built - 1984, length - 71,6 m, width - 12,8 m, maximum speed - 12 knots (2 engines), cabins - 28, accommodation - 50 berths expedition.Tour programme
- Day 1Departure from Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 2Zhupanova River and fisher's campZhupanova River
- Day 3Commander islandsCommander islands
- Day 4Aquaintance with localsCommander islands
- Day 5Nature of the Kamchatka tundraKaraginskiy island
- Day 6Koryaksky Nature reserveKaraginskiy island — Verkhoturova island
- Day 7The most beautiful lagoonVerkhoturova island — Lagoon Titina
- Day 8Chukotka coastChukotka coast
- Day 9Animal observationChukotka coast
- Day 10Day at seaChukotka coast
- Day 11Chukotka village lifeBering Sea
- Day 12Bird-watchingBering Sea
- Day 13Cape NavarinBering Sea — Cape Navarin
- Day 14Arrival to AnadyrAnadyr
- 10:30Arrival to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- 11:00Transfer to the port*The indicated time is approximate and can be changed according to your flight.
- 12:00Embarkation and accommodation in cabins
- 13:00Lunch on board
- 16:00Beginning of the navigationWe start out navigation going along the beautiful views of the Avacha bay. You have possibility to see three great volcanoes - Kozelsky, Avachinsky and Koryaksky. The local people call these volcanoes "homey" as they can see them from their windows.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Embarkation on zodiacs and passing the Zhupanova RiverOur cruising on “Zodiac” ship starts on Zhupanova River. Our main target will be the Steller’s Sea Eagle that usually nests close to the river. A large number of other wonderful birds: waterfowl, waders and Largha Seals are also often hauled out on sandbars of the river.
- 13:00LunchDuring the visit of the fishers' camp, we will taste the fresh fish soup.
- 16:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Zhupanova River
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Debarkation of the Commander islandsThe rich wildlife of the Commander Islands was first discovered by the Commander Vitus Bering whose ship wrecked there in 1741. We intend to explore the islands by passing through a combination of landings and cruising on “Zodiac” ship.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Visit of the North-West capeThe most popular places for visiting on the Commander islands - the North-west cape, which is famous for numerous colony of northern fur seals and sea lions, and Arius Kamen. They are very colorful looking local birds, which will impress even inexperienced ornithological travelers.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Commander islands
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Excursion to the village of NikolskoyeThe next stop on our way will be the village of Nikolskoye, where there is an interesting museum. We will meet with locals for getting to know about their everyday life.
- 13:00Lunch on board
- 16:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Commander islands
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Free time on boardIn the morning we will be out at sea. You have possibility to listen to lectures prepared by the expedition's team. In the afternoon, we will go to the Karaginskiy island.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Tundra exploringOur next landing site is a patchwork of boggy tundra, ponds and shingle spits where a range of waders can be found, for example, Pacific Golden Plover, Red-necked Stint and Red-necked Phalarope. We also hope to see Bluethroat and Pallas’ reed bunting.
- 17:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Karaginskiy island
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Landing on the Verkhoturova IslandVerkhoturova Island has some huge seabird colonies and by following a short trail to the cliff top we will be able to enjoy the fantastic views of Tufted Puffins, Brunnich’s Guillemots, Pelagic Cormorants and Black-legged Kittiwakes. There is a chance to see Steller’s, Eider and Harlequin Duck, as well as Steller Sea Lions, as they are often hauled out on some offshore rocks.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Visit of the Govena PeninsulaIn the Koryak Reserve of the Govena Peninsula, several types of terrain are represented - from coastal plains to steep, glacier-covered mountains. Coastal waters are extremely rich in various marine life, which determines the richness of the land animal world. Land wetlands are the most important habitats of migratory birds. If you are lucky , you will see famous animals: the Kamchatka bear and the Kamchatka snow sheep.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Karaginskiy island — Verkhoturova island
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Debarkation in the lagoon of TitinaIn the morning we will explore the lagoon of Titina. This place is one of the most beautiful places of the Russian Far East. The lagoon is surrounded by the tundra, glaciers and aiguilles. Their slopes are covered by dwarf birches and pines. We will look for the brown bears and rare gray whales (there are less then 100 animal units in the world).
- 13:00Lunch
- 16:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Verkhoturova island — Lagoon Titina
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Navigation along the Chukotka coastDuring these days of the expedition we will travel along this largely unknown part of the coast. It comprises deep forested fiords where we should see brown bears, Red Fox and with luck, mountain sheep and Kamchatka Marmots.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Chukotka coast
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00LandingWe plan to land here to enjoy the spectacle of wild flowers and the rich animal world of these places, including even bears. On a small island at the entrance to the bay amazing walruses lives.
- 13:00Lunch
- 17:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Chukotka coast
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Free day at sea
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Chukotka coast
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Landing and visit of the Meinypil’gyno villageToday we will visit this small village and see the everyday life of locals.
- 13:00Lunch
- 15:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Bering Sea
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00LandingToday we will land on the coast of the Kolyuchin Island - the unique place where a lot of rare birds live. If we have a chance, we will watch gray whales!
- 15:00Continuation of the visitWe will see lot of birds that are practically on the verge of extinction, such as Stariki (Guadalupe murrelet) who nest in the surrounding rocks. Nevertheless, the main purpose of our visit is to meet with the Calidris who fly here to look for a mate and breed. We also have to visit the Aleutian Bay, which is also replete with rare species of birds.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Bering Sea
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 11:00Landing near the capeThis coastline is occupied by marine mammals and there is a known haul of walruses - the creatures we will be looking for in particular. The animals regularly move between locations so finding them is always much a matter of luck although previously we have been successful. A lot of Gray Whales often congregate here too. To the north of Cape Navarin there is Keyngypilgyn Lagoon. The laggon turned to be an excellent location for waterfowls and waders including Emperor Geese, Greater White-fronted Geese, Brant Geese, Whooper Swan, King Eiders, Red Knots and Aleutian Tern.
- 13:00Lunch
- 18:00Continuation of the navigation
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight on board
Photo of the day
Route
Bering Sea — Cape Navarin
Accommodation
Accommodation in the cabin Spirit of enderby
Triple standard cabin
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:30Arrival to Anadyr and debarkation
- 11:00Transfer port - airport/hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Anadyr
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- English-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Meals
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Letter of invitation
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- Medical insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Kayak and equipment rental
- Beverages
- Airline tickets
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Note
The price is given for the Main Deck Triple / for person (one upper and 2 lower berths, simple comfort accommodation, toilet and shower outdoors. The cabin has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin). Port charges 500 $. Kayaking 1 050 $ (the price of 2018). To book the others categories, the following supplement is applied: + 1 260 $ for the Standard Twin Cabin with simple comfort accommodation, toilet and shower outdoors. The cabin has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. + 1 900 $ for the Superior Cabin (bunks (an upper and lower berth), wardrobe, drawers, a desk, a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. + 2 625 $ for the Superior Plus Cabin (two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, desk, a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. + 3 045 $ for the Mini Suite Cabin (a separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or a sofa in the lounge, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin). The Mini Suites have windows. + 4 050 $ for the Capitan Luxe Deck (a large lounge area, a separate bedroom with double bed, a single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers). There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. There are large forward and side facing windows to allow great views.
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Paolo
From 24 June 2016 to 7 July 2016
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Kamchatka Coast is a wonderful trip professionally conducted on a seventeen hundred maritime miles of uninhabited coast. Everything topped my expectations: what I saw, the pervasive sense of adventure in the activities, the competence of the team (professional biologists and researchers) and the safety in which all activities were performed. One of my best trips ever.
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Jenna
From 21 January 2020 to 28 January 2020
Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tour: Expedition to Kamchatka
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The group had a fantastic time and we will definitely be returning to Kamchatka soon.
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From 19 October 2018 to 24 October 2018
Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tour: Autumn Tour to Kamchatka
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Many Thanks to my " personal " very good and professional Tourguide Katerina Kuzmina.
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From 7 August 2018 to 19 August 2018
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Classic Kamchatka
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Très beau voyages, des volcans, et des ours !!
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From 22 August 2018 to 3 April 2018
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Classic Kamchatka
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Très bien ! J'ai fait un super tour avec une très bonne organisation. A recommander !
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