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
8 Days
January - April
Highlights
- Snowmobile trips
- Dog-sledding
- Bathing in hot springs
- Animal observation
- Avacha Bay and the diversity of its wildlife
- Discovery of the great volcanoes of Kamchatka
- Comfortable accommodation in a 3* hotel
Tour Overview
If the brown bears of Kamchatka go into hibernation, it is not true for the peninsula, on the contrary! Kamchatka is worthy of its great volcanoes and remains very active throughout the year.
This trip offers you an opportunity to discover Kamchatka and enjoy the joys of winter at this faraway land.
Shortly after the arrival, you immerse yourself in an open bath of warm thermal water, in the village of Paratounka. You will then have an opportunity to repeat this experience on nature and appreciate the benefits.
You will approach Avachinsky volcano, one of the famous volcanoes of Kamchatka. At its foot, you will spend unforgettable moments, dog sledding and snowmobiling. Also, we will make a great excursion to the footstep of the Avachinsky volcano.
Kamchatka is also the Pacific Ocean. You will walk on the shore and will be lucky enough to see a lot of different mammals that inhabit its water. Anyway, you can watch the impressive sea-lions that come to rest to the dock of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Tour programme
- Day 1Welcome to Kamchatka!Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 2Malkinsky hot springsPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 3Travel to Acachinsky volcano on snowmobilesPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 4Alpine skiing and hot springsPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 5Meeting Pacific ocean and dog-sleddingPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 6Sightseeing tour of the city and sea lion rookeryPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 7Day at leisurePetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 8Souvenirs and end of the programmePetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- 10:00Journey to Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyOn arrival, your driver welcomes and transfers you to the hotel of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (about 25 km). *The indicated tile is approximate and can be changed according to the chosen flight.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 14:00Trip to the Paratunka resort areaFor a complete relaxation, we will go to the Paratunka resort area, where you can swim in the hot outdoor pool with thermal water.
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to Malkinsky hot springsA picturesque road awaits you, surrounded by snow-capped hills, mountain rivers and birch forests. We'll make a few stops for memorable photos.
- 12:00Bathing in the springsYou will find relaxation in wild hot springs, where thermal water flows directly from the depths of the earth. There is also a mountain river nearby: for the bravest, we offer alternating hot and ice water! Against the backdrop of the snow-covered landscapes of Kamchatka, everyone will enjoy this activity!
- 15:00Lunch — Not includedOn the way back we will stop at a cafe. Payment on the spot (cash - about 300-400 rubles).
- 17:00Return to the hotel
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
Note
2 h transfer (120km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Snowmobile excursionTransfer to the volcano by car, then on special sledges behind a snowmobile to the foot of the Avachinsky volcano, one of the most popular active volcanoes in Kamchatka. Walk to Mount Camel (depending on snow conditions, possibly climbing the extrusion). The excursion takes the whole day.
- 13:00PicnicIn the mountain camp house we will have a snack with sandwiches and hot tea.
- 18:00Return to the hotel
- 19:00Dinner — Not includedOn the way back, the group will be able to stop at a restaurant serving local delicacies - as decided by the group on the spot.
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to the ski resort
- 11:00Free time at the ski resortAt your choice: three ski lifts, five slopes of different difficulty levels, rental of ski equipment, instructor services. There is also a cross-country skiing track. Even if you have never tried alpine skiing, here you will find an activity to your liking!
- 13:00Lunch in the cafe — Not includedLunch at one of the resort's cafes, payment on the spot in cash.
- 15:00After an active day of fresh winter activity, we will stop by the Zelenovskie Ozerki thermal springs - springs that are famous for their healing effect. Local residents believe that one visit to the springs makes the body look and feel about 3 years younger!
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- 19:00Return to the hotel
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
Note
1 h transfer (35km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Dog sleddingFirst, you will have a tour of the dog kennel, stories about the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka, their way of life and traditions. You will be able to try on national costumes and take pictures with the dogs and deer of the nursery. Afterwards you will receive instructions and control the team yourself - you will feel like a real musher!
- 13:00LunchEnjoy local cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients.
- 14:00Transfer to the coast of the Pacific ocean
- 15:00Walking along the ocean Pacific coast and a visit to the Steller sea lion rookeryOn the exсursion, you will get acquainted with the unusual world of natural phenomena on the eastern coast of Kamchatka, hear ocean "voice", collect souvenirs thrown out by the wave. We will visit the unique Khalaktyrsky beach - a beach of black volcanic sand.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00City-tourWe will get acquainted with the history and culture of the city, visit the most beautiful observation platforms, as well as the local history museum.
- 13:00Lunch — Not includedLunch at one of the city restaurants - by agreement with the group. Not included, payment on site.
- 14:00Trip to the sea lion rookeryWe will visit the Sivuchi (Steller sea lion) rookery, who found their home in the city, which is truly unique. Sivuchi sail here in December and leave only in April to please their appearances of curious tourists.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Free timeIn case of bad weather, you can visit the fish market. Or you can choose one of the optional excursions upon your request.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight at the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel Arseniev
Standard twin room
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Visit of fish market and souvenir shopsLast tour in the city, you can go see the fish market and buy souvenirs
- 13:00Transfer to the airport. End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Discount system
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Departures
January, 02 2024 - Start January, 09 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,718 $ Basic price per person | |
February, 19 2024 - Start February, 26 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,718 $ Basic price per person | |
March, 04 2024 - Start March, 11 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,718 $ Basic price per person | |
April, 08 2024 - Start April, 15 2024 End | Available: 4+ Status | 1,718 $ Basic price per person |
Price includes
- Dog sled rental
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Transfer from airport / railway station on first day
- Transfer to airport / railway station on last day
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Breakfasts
- Bathing in hot springs
- English-speaking guide services
Price does not include
- Medical insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Ski rental
- Optional activities
- Airline tickets
- Lunches
- Dinners
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
All departures are guaranteed. Single supplement in hotel - 25 600 rubles / per person. The tour program can be extended by the optional excursions (upon request): - helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers - helicopter excursion to the Mutnosvky and Gorely volcanoes - snowmobile excursions - all-terrain vehicle excursion to the Mutnovsky volcano - excursion to the Volcano museum. This program can be organised individually, on dates convenient for you from December to mid-May. The order of excursions may be changed according to weather conditions.
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Stéphane
From 2 January 2015 to 9 January 2015
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Winter Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Bien que la météo ne soit pas formidable, je pense que les programmes de substitution n étaient pas à la hauteur, 3 fois en trois jours la visite du marché aux poissons, ça fait beaucoup.
Nous avons été obligé de payer un autre organisme local pour effectuer la sortie moto-neige pourtant prévue au programme.
Les guides étaient fort sympathiques et le Kamtchatka est un magnifique pays.
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Initialement, le programme du voyage prévoyait l'excursion en motoneige au pied du volcan Avatchinski. Pourtant ce jour là la météo n'était pas favorable et selon votre accord, cette visite était remplacée par une autre mais avec considérablement plus de trajet en motoneige. D'où vient la Read more
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From 19 February 2012 to 26 February 2012
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Winter Kamchatka
Custom tour: Randonnée hivernale le long de la côte est de l'île d'Olkhone
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
j'ai apprécié le sérieux et le professionnalisme de baikalNature. Les formules proposées correspondent à ma recherche d'authenticité tant dans la déouverte des grands espaces que dans la rencontre avec les habitants. Un atout de BaikalNature; pour moi qui ne parle ni le russe, ni l'anglais c'est leur parfaite maîtrise de la langue française.
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From 28 July 2023 to 7 August 2023
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Classic Kamchatka
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Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tour: Expedition to Kamchatka
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From 19 October 2018 to 24 October 2018
Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tour: Autumn Tour to Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Many Thanks to my " personal " very good and professional Tourguide Katerina Kuzmina.
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