Meeting Kamchatka
Destination: Kamchatka
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
11 Days
July - August
Highlights
- Discover the Avachinsky and Mutnovsky volcanoes
- Relaxation in hot thermal springs
- Boat trip in the Avacha bay and on the shores of the Pacific Ocean
- Possibility to visit the Geyser Valley by helicopter
Tour Overview
This tour, for all public, allows you to gain an insight of Kamchatka.
You will come close to two of the most rebellious sites of the peninsula: the Avachinsky and the Mutnovsky volcanoes. Those who wish will attempt the ascent of the Avachinsky. Even if you don't, you won't miss a thing of the outstanding landscapes created by the volcanoes' activity, as you go on rather easy hikes.
This stay will give you a feeling of well-bieng and relaxation. You will get to enjoy more than once the thermal hot springs and relax in them.
You will approach Kamchatka from its ocean side, you will get to walk the shores of the Pacific Ocean and will spend a day on a boat in the beautiful Avacha bay.
Tour programme
- Day 1Discovery of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky cityPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 2Boat trip to the Avacha BayPetropavlovsk-Kamchasky
- Day 3Mutnovsky volcanoPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Mutnovsky volcano
- Day 4Ascending to Gorely volcanoMutnovsky volcano — Paratunka village
- Day 5Free dayPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
- Day 6Avachinsky volcanoTourist camp “Avachinsky”
- Day 7Volcano Koryaksky and mountain CamelTourist camp “Avachinsky” — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 8Bystraya River and start of the raftingPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Bystraya River
- Day 9Continuation of the navigationBystraya River
- Day 10Return to Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyBystraya River — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 11Souvenirs and end of the programmePetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- 09:30Arrival at the airport to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky* Arrival time can be changed according to the chosen flight.
- 10:00Transfer to the hotel
- 11:00Check-in to the hotel and restYou can stroll along the city and discover local landmarks.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 20:00DinnerYou will get acquainted with your guide and other participants of the group.
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Petropavlovsk"
Twin room
Landmarks
Note
transfer (25km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Boat tripBoat trip with fishing to the Avacha Bay (5-6 hours). Observing nesting places of sea birds, the island “Babushkin Kamen”, the rocks “Three brothers”. Moving to the island “Starichkov” in the Pacific ocean.
- 13:00LunchSoup with fresh fish
- 15:00Departure to Mutnovsky volcano
- 18:00Stop for the overnight and establishment of the camp
- 19:00Dinner near the fire
- Overnight in tent
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchasky
Accommodation
Camping
Note
transfer (100km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Ascending to the crater of Mutnovsky volcanoSeeing active fumaroles, mud siphons, mud pots, the crater lake. The crater of Mutnovsky volcano is one of the most wonderful volcanic phenomena of Kamchatka. Steep walls with shining glaciers surround the wide and deep crater. In case ascending is difficult it is possible to return to the camp.
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 14:00Descent and return to the camping
- 19:00Dinner near the fire
- Overnight in tent
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Mutnovsky volcano
Accommodation
Camping
Note
8 h trekking (2km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Ascending to Gorely volcanoTrekking along the hardened lava flow (coulee), slag fields, seeing 3 craters with lakes in them.
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 16:00Transfer to the resort
- 17:00Arrival and check-in to the resortA good possibility for having rest with bathing in hot thermal water swimming-pools.
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the resort
Photo of the day
Route
Mutnovsky volcano — Paratunka village
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Gelios", Paratunka
Twin room
Note
6 h trekking (1.82km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Free timeWe offer you the following option: - helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers and volcanic caldera Uzon, including flight around Karymsky (1486m) and Maly Semyachik (1560m) volcanoes, walking excursion in the Valley and bathing in hot thermal water "Zhupanovsky". This valley cannot be compared with any other unique objects in the world. There are more than 20 big geysers in the valley. Velican (Giant), Zhemchuzhny (Pearly), Sakharny (Sugary), Troinoi (Triple), Konus (Cone), Fontan (Fountain), Maly (Small), Bolshoy (Big), Shchel (Split) – are some of them. There are geysers that gush forth every 10-12 minutes, while others may erupt once in 4-5 hours. The wreathes of steam, fountains of boiling water, incredible colours of slopes, hot water streaming along them and profuse greenery of grass and trees create an enchanting spectacle.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 17:00Driving to the Avachinsky volcanoWe will go to the Avachinsky volcano by “off road” car.
- 18:00Arrival and check-in to the resort
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the resortAccommodation in the houses by 4-10 persons.
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
Accommodation
Overnight in the tourist camp “Avachinsky”
House for 6-8 persons
Note
transfer (45km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the resort
- 10:00Ascent of Avachinsky volcanoThe volcano's altitude is 2749 m. From the edge of the volcano a stunning view can be seen: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski, Elizovo, valley of Avacha river and Avacha Bay; Vilyuchinsky, Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes. If the ascent is difficult, in any time you can return to the root of a mountain.
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 14:00Return to the resortPossibility to take banya (extra charges)
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the resort
Photo of the day
Route
Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
Accommodation
Overnight in the tourist camp “Avachinsky”
House for 6-8 persons
Note
6 h ascension (3km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the resort
- 10:00Excursion walk to the volcano Koryaksky and the mountain named “Camel”You can take pictures of alpine landscapes, beautiful scenery, wonderful flora and fauna of the region.
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Departure to Petropavlovsk
- 18:00Check-in to the hotel and rest
- 19:00Dinner
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Tourist camp “Avachinsky” — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Petropavlovsk"
Twin room
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Departure to Bystraya River
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 15:00Rafting startingRafting down the Bystraya River. It takes place among grand mountain ranges along the river with some rapids. It’s quite secure for beginners.
- 18:00Stop for the overnight and establishment of the camp
- 19:00DinnerYou will taste the dishes, prepared on fire.
- Overnight in tent
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Bystraya River
Accommodation
Camping
Note
transfer (120km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Rafting on the Bystraya RiverRafting on the Bystraya River (passage of 2 rapids, there is high probability to see bears and salmon). Fishing.
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 14:00Continuation of the rafting
- 19:00Dinner near the fire
- Overnight in camp
Photo of the day
Route
Bystraya River
Accommodation
Camping
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00End of raftingThis day you will pass only one rapid.
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 14:00Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- 17:00Check-in to the hotel and rest
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Bystraya River — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Petropavlovsk"
Twin room
Note
transfer (180km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the resort
- 10:00Last 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
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Price includes
- English-speaking guide services
- 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
- Boat trip
- Letter of invitation
- Camping outfit rental
- Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
- Bathing in hot springs
- Meals according to the program
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Airline tickets
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
The order of the activities can be changed according to the group size and the weather conditions. Additional budget to consider: - Lunches and diners (200-300 roubles in a cafés, 300-600 roubles in restaurants) - Helicopter trip in the Geyser Valley (45 000 roubles/pers, the price of 2020) Single supplement is 16 500 roubles / per person (except Tourist camp “Avachinsky”)
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Etienne
From 15 August 2016 to 25 August 2016
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Meeting Kamchatka
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Christophe
From 31 July 2014 to 10 August 2014
Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Meeting Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
J'ai apprécié l'ambiance bon enfant qui régnait lors de ce voyage, l'amabilité et le professionnalisme des guides. Les treks et le rafting proposés sont vraiment intéressants... même pas mauvais temps ! Par contre "accessible à tous" est un peu optimiste : les 1900m de dénivelé du volcan Avatchinski ne sont pas de tout repos...
J'aurais aimé aussi avoir un récapitulatif du programme et du matériel à
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From 21 January 2020 to 28 January 2020
Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tour: Expedition to Kamchatka
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Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tour: Autumn Tour to Kamchatka
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Destination: Kamchatka
Tour: Classic Kamchatka
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