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
- Rafting on the Bystraya River
Tour Overview
This trip is for those who want to truly explore Kamchatka! The route is specially designed to allow you to see and experience everything in 11 days.
The active part of the tour includes exciting trekking along the most famous volcanoes of the peninsula - Avachinsky, Gorely, Mutnovsky and Vilyuchinsky. Trekking is adapted for any level of training: both an experienced tourist and a beginner will enjoy it. Travel along picturesque passes, in the footsteps of past eruptions, along the steppes, where colonies of ground squirrels live.
We will not leave out water activities: rafting on the Bystraya River, visiting the Pacific Ocean coast with its black volcanic sand, a cruise along Avacha Bay with observation of marine life and, of course, lunch of freshly caught fish.
We will add some rest to our active holiday by swimming in natural hot springs, trying delicious local cuisine and visiting the fish market.
In favorable weather conditions, anyone who wishes can take a helicopter tour to the Valley of Geysers or to Kuril Lake, where the master of the peninsula lives – the brown bear.
Tour programme
- Day 1Discovery of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky cityPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 2Gorely volcano and Hot springsPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Paratunka
- Day 3Mutnovsky volcanoParatunka
- Day 4Free dayParatunka — Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
- Day 5Avachinsky volcanoTourist camp “Avachinsky”
- Day 6Volcano Koryaksky and mountain CamelTourist camp “Avachinsky” — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 7Bystraya River and start of the raftingPetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Bystraya River
- Day 8Continuation of the navigationBystraya River
- Day 9End of rafting and transfer to ParatunkaBystraya River — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Day 10Boat trip to the Avacha BayPetropavlovsk-Kamchasky
- Day 11Souvenirs and end of the programmeParatunka — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- 09:30Arrival at the airport to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky* Arrival time can be changed according to the chosen flight.
- 10:00Transfer to the hotel
- 13:00Lunch — Not included
- 14:00Check-in to the hotel and restYou can stroll along the city and discover local landmarks.
- 17:00Excursion to the Pacific coastAn excursion to the Pacific coast awaits you, to Khalaktyrsky beach with unique black volcanic sand.
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- 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
- 10:00Transfer to Petropavlovsk-KamchatskyThrough the volcanic plateau, we will go to the foot of the Gorely volcano. Along the way, you will find several stops at panoramic sites with stunning views.
- 12:00Ascending to Gorely volcanoTrekking along the hardened lava flow (coulee), slag fields, seeing 3 craters with lakes in them.
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 17:00Transfer to the Paratunka villageAfter check-in, you can relax in the thermal springs - a worthy end to the day after trekking!
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Paratunka
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Gelios", Paratunka
Twin room
Note
6 h trekking (1.82km)
2 h transfer (90km)
- 09:00Breakfast in the hotel
- 10:00Transfer to the Mutnovsky volcano
- 11:00Ascending 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 car. *If the route is closed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, trekking will be replaced by a trip to the Small Valley of Geysers.
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 18:00Return to Paratunka
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Paratunka
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Gelios", Paratunka
Twin room
Note
9 h trekking (62km)
- 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 6-8 persons.
Photo of the day
Route
Paratunka — 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 — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Tourist camp “Avachinsky” — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation at the hotel Geyser
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 in the cafe — Not includedNot included, payment on site.
- 14:00Transfer to the city
- 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 at the hotel Geyser
Standard Twin Room
Note
transfer (180km)
- 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
- 18:00Return to the city in the evening
- 19:00Dinner — Not included
- Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchasky
Accommodation
Accommodation at the hotel Geyser
Standard Twin Room
- 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
Paratunka — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Departures
July, 22 2025 - Start August, 01 2025 End | Available: 4+ Status | 2,586 $ Basic price per person | |
August, 13 2025 - Start August, 23 2025 End | Available: 4+ Status | 2,586 $ Basic price per person |
Price includes
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport a per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Excursions and visits as per itinerary
- Visa invitation and registration of passports (for foreign citizens, if necessary)
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
Price does not include
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Airplane/ train tickets
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note
Guaranteed departure. The order of the activities can be changed according to the group size and the weather conditions. Additional budget to consider: - Lunches and diners (500 roubles in a cafés, 1000 roubles in restaurants) - Helicopter trip in the Geyser Valley - on request. - Sleeping bag rental - 1000 rubles / per person. Single supplement is 29 800 rubles / 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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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...
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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
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