Expedition to Kamchatka:
volcanoes, helicopter, bears, fishing and orcas of the Pacific Ocean
volcanoes, helicopter, bears, fishing and orcas of the Pacific Ocean
KAMCHATKA
August 20 - 30, 2024
Tour Kamchatka peninsula, Russia
Tour Kamchatka peninsula, Russia
тур на камчатку экспедиция вулканы медведи
Travel through nine time zones to the most amazing region of the country - the brainchild of volcanic activity - the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Trekking at the foot of majestic volcanoes, a helicopter trip to bears on the unique Kuril Lake and a sea trip to killer whales in Russkaya Bay, salmon fishing on the Bystraya River, Tolbachik's Martian landscapes and wild Far Eastern fauna - all this is a completely different world that will open up to you in Kamchatka.
Trekking at the foot of majestic volcanoes, a helicopter trip to bears on the unique Kuril Lake and a sea trip to killer whales in Russkaya Bay, salmon fishing on the Bystraya River, Tolbachik's Martian landscapes and wild Far Eastern fauna - all this is a completely different world that will open up to you in Kamchatka.
Путешествие через девять часовых поясов в самый удивительный регион страны – детище вулканической активности – полуостров Камчатка.
Всевозможные восхождения на вулканы любой сложности, сплав по быстрым рекам на рафте, вертолётные и морские экскурсии, рыбалка на лоне природы, сюрреалистичные пейзажи и дикая дальневосточная фауна – всё это совершенно другой мир, который откроется вам на Камчатке.
Всевозможные восхождения на вулканы любой сложности, сплав по быстрым рекам на рафте, вертолётные и морские экскурсии, рыбалка на лоне природы, сюрреалистичные пейзажи и дикая дальневосточная фауна – всё это совершенно другой мир, который откроется вам на Камчатке.
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: August 20 - 30, 2024
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Number of participants: 8 – 11
Cost per person:
- 299,000 rubles subject to 11 participants, or
- 309,000 rubles subject to 10 participants.
- 329,000 rubles subject to 8-9 participants.
* 10% discount for early booking participation (until March 20, 2024)
All inclusive except for:
- flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky,
- medical insurance,
- Russian visa (if required),
- partial lunches and dinners.
Estimated cost of the flight Moscow - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Moscow: from 28,000 rubles (usually purchased independently, we advise).
Estimated cost of a one-way flight Yuzhno-Kurilsk - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: from 21,000 rubles (usually purchased independently, we advise).
The cost of a one-day helicopter tour to the Valley of Geysers: from 70,000 rubles.
The cost of a one-day helicopter excursion to the Kuril Lake: 70,000 rubles.
The cost of a one-day ethnic excursion: 6,000 rubles.
Supplement for single accommodation: 85,000 rubles (single accommodation is provided along the route, except for glampings)
TRAVEL PROGRAM: EXPEDITION TO KAMCHATKA
Day 0. August 19, 2024. DEPARTURE TO KAMCHATKA
Flight to Kamchatka.
* Recommended flight:
direct from Moscow to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by Aeroflot airlines on August 18 at 22:10 with arrival at 15:30 August 19 (additional night at the hotel will be required and payable),
- flight from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky via Khabarovsk by Aeroflot airlines, departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on August 16 at 20:20, with transfer to Khabarovsk and arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at 07:45 am on August 17 (3 additional hotel nights will be required and payable),
- or any other flight from Moscow or another city with arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at any time on August 20.
Meals included: no
Accommodation: no
Day 1. August 20, 2024. ARRIVAL IN YELIZOVO - PARATUNKA
Arrival at the airport of Yelizovo. Meeting with the guide or driver at the airport after receiving the luggage. Transfer to the hotel "Laguna" in Paratunka. Rest, it is possible to swim in the pool with thermal water for an additional fee.
Meals included: no
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna", (double)
Day 2. August 21, 2024. SEA TRIP TO THE RUSSIAN BAY. Sea lions and orcas in the Pacific Ocean
We pick up a packaged breakfast and go by minibus to the port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (1 hour driving) to the starting point of the sea trip to Russkaya Bay (as part of a combined group of 10-15 people). At 8 am, we unmoored from the pier on a pleasure boat and head to the exit from the Avacha Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Observation of bird colonies.
In the afternoon, we will already be able to see the sea lions colony and, if possible, we will meet orcas that hunt fish schools and young sea lions here. Known as "killer whales", orcas are the largest carnivorous dolphins on earth, and one of a kind. The probability of seeing orcas along our route is high.
These waters are also inhabited by seals, sea otters, porpoises (animals similar to dolphins, but belonging to the suborder of toothed whales) and even humpback whales. Along the way, sports sea fishing for flounder and cod. Lunch and dinner on a boat with fresh fish crabs and seafood.
Evening return to Paratunka. Rest at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 3. August 22, 2024. DACHNOE FUMAROL FIELD. FOOT OF MUTNOVSKY VOLCANO. SNOW LEOPARD FALLS
Breakfast in the hotel. At 8 am transfer and 2-hour off-road transfer to the beginning of the hike. Passing the safety instruction. Trekking to the Dachnoe fumarol field. The foot of the Mutnovsky volcano. Snack on the route. Lunch and picnic on the way back to the car.
Transfer to the waterfall area, walk (about 30 minutes one way) to the waterfall and back.
Return to the hotel in Paratunka around 7 pm. Rest in the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 4. August 23, 2024. BYSTRAYA RIVER AND HOT SPRINGS IN MALKA VILLAGE
We pick up a packaged breakfast and at 6:30 we go by minibus or off-road transport to the Bystraya River (about 2 hours on the road).
Bystraya - the second longest river in Kamchatka, flows along the southern part of the Sredinny Range. It plays an important role in the reproduction of Pacific salmon. Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon come here to spawn. Pacific char and salmon are quite numerous in the river basin, graylings and noble Pacific salmon - mykizha and Kamchatka salmon are also found here.
Rafting with sport fishing on the river Bystraya (3 hours). The rafting passes along a calm section of the river, on inflatable oar rafts, which are driven by experienced guides.
Lunch at the tent camp.
Transfer to the village of Malka, swimming in wild hot springs. Here you can not only swim in hot water, but also jump into the icy river near the springs. Malki were built right on the thermal springs and now this hot water is here in every house and even in the central heating system. However, these waters are healing. The mineral waters of this spring are of the sulfate-bicarbonate, alkaline-siliceous type. They are used in the treatment of skin, gynecological diseases, osteochondrosis and problems with ENT organs. One of the first to take baths here was Captain Clark, a member of the Cook expedition, and in 1818 the first hospital was built in this place.
Return to the hotel after 17:00. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 5. August 24, 2024. AVACHINSKY AND KORYAKSKY VOLCANOES
Breakfast at the hotel. At 9 am transfer by jeep or bus-track (depending on the size of the group), 2-hour drive to the foot of the Avachinsky volcano.
Arrival at the tourist base, briefing before going to Mount Camel. 7 km.
Mount Camel is a volcanic extrusion rising on the pass between two volcanoes, Koryaksky and Avachinsky. The height of the mountain is about 1200 m. The walk with the ascent to its top takes about 3 hours (trekking is about 7 km, the height difference is about 300 m). From the top of the Camel, you can see the valley of the Avacha River, Avacha Bay and the surroundings of the cities of Petropavlovsk and Yelizovo.
Lunch at the base camp. Photographing landscapes of Koryaksky and Avachinsky volcanoes. Avachinsky volcano (2751 m) is one of the most active in Kamchatka, it is often called the "home volcano" due to its proximity to the city. Its crater is filled with solidified lava, over which pairs of fumaroles often rise.
Return to the hotel after 18:00. Rest overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 6. August 25, 2024. OPTIONAL HELICOPTER EXCURSION TO THE KURIL LAKE OR TO THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS OR ETHNIC PROGRAM
Breakfast and day in Paratunka. You can choose one of the additional excursions, according to your desire, for an additional cost.
Option 1. Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers
Transfer to the helipad. Check-in. Departure to the Valley of Geysers with a flight around the active volcanoes of Karymsky and Maly Semyachik (flight time 1 hour 15 minutes). Landing in the Valley of Geysers. One and a half hour walking tour in the Valley of Geysers.
The Valley of Geysers is rightfully called the pearl of Kamchatka. In terms of beauty, majesty of the picture and the number of gushing geysers collected in a limited area, there is no equal to the Kamchatka Valley of Geysers.
Flight to the caldera of the Uzon volcano (flight time 5-7 min.) Walking tour (1 hour).
Uzon is a giant caldera with a diameter of about 12 km, which is a unique area of manifestation of modern volcanism. The uniqueness of the caldera lies in the wide variety of hydrothermal manifestations: mineral lakes, powerful columns of steam from hot springs, clay volcanoes "in miniature".
Flight to Nalychevskaya valley, picnic lunch, bathing in hot springs. Return to the helipad (flight time 35 min.). Transfer to the hotel.
Option 2. Helicopter excursion to the Kuril Lake
Transfer by car to the helipad. Check-in for the flight, boarding the helicopter. Departure to Kurile Lake with landing in the crater of the extinct volcano Ksudach (flight time 1 hour 10 minutes). Landing on the Kuril lake. Bear watching walking tour, boat ride on the lake (not guaranteed).
Kuril Lake is an amazingly beautiful lake located in the South Kamchatka Reserve in the south of the peninsula. It is the largest salmon spawning ground in Kamchatka, which attracts a large number of brown bears to its shores, for fishing and whose life can be observed in complete safety, accompanied by an experienced guide, from special towers located on the shore. The lake is located at the foot of two volcanoes - Ilyinsky and Wild Ridge, protruding into its waters with their spears. Another interesting phenomenon is the Heart of Alaid Island, which is located in the waters of the lake and resembles a real heart with its bizarre shape.
On the way back, the helicopter will land at the Khodutka hot springs, where you can eat (picnic lunch), relax and swim.
Return to the helipad (flight time 1 hour 10 minutes). Transfer to the hotel.
Option 3. Excursion to the ethnic complex-nursery of sled dogs
Transfer by car to the ethnic complex (transfer is paid separately). Excursion to the kennel of sled dogs. Meeting with representatives of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka.
The ethnic complex-nursery of sled dogs will introduce you to the culture of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka (Koryaks, Itelmens and Evens). It is located on a cozy meadow, on the shore of a small lake, from where a picturesque view of the Koryaksky and Avachinsky volcanoes opens. Guests will be told about the history of the natives, shown a colorful creative program of local peoples and taught the basic movements of the national dance. You will also get a unique opportunity to take pictures in national clothes, get acquainted with the way of life and life of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka and enjoy hot, fragrant fish soup in the fresh air.
Lunch, photo session. Return to the hotel, rest.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 7. August 26, 2024. KHALAKTYRSKY BEACH ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN - PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Late breakfast and at 10-11 am transfer by minibus to the Pacific coast, a walk along the Khalaktyrsky beach.
Khalaktyrsky beach is a favorite place among local residents. The coast is covered with volcanic sand, and in summer the green strip is painted with flowering herbs and berries (rose hips, honeysuckle, blueberries). There is almost always a good wave suitable for surfing.
Here you can take additional excursions for a fee, such as surfing or horseback riding.
Moving to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Dinner.
Visit to the fish market and gift shop.
Return to the hotel around 19:00.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 8. August 27, 2024. PARATUNKA - SOKOCHI - MILKOVO - TOLBACHIK - DEAD FOREST
Early departure by jeep (4 passengers per car) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. On this day, you will have to drive 550 km on an SUV (300 km asphalt, 180 gravel road, 70 forest road), the journey time is about 10 hours. On the way, stop in the village of Sokoch (known as Pirozhkovy paradise, where you can taste local pies), Milkovo village, as well as a small photo stop on the lava flow, which in 2013 blocked the road leading to the volcano.
Having approached Tolbachinsky Dol, we will drive 13 km through slag fields, along lavas and slag cones to the "Dead Forest", where our camp is located.
Dinner. Evening walk through the "Dead Forest". Overnight in comfortable heated tents – glamping right in the middle of the Dead Forest.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Dead Forest glamping (large domes for 3/6/7 people)
Day 9. August 28, 2024. DEAD FOREST - TOLBACHIK
Breakfast. Departure by jeeps to the cinder cones of the Northern Breakthrough (6 km by car), climbing one of the cones from the top of which offers unique views of the Tolbachinsky Dol for many kilometers. Climbing to the top of the cone, we will see numerous multi-colored minerals, fry sausages in hot exits that have not cooled down since 1976. Descent and transfer to the Zvezda crater (7 km by car). Walk along the crater, visit the lava caves formed during the 1740 eruption. Return to the camp. Dinner.
Moving to the new lava flow of 2012, on the way we will stop at the Kleshnya base camp, get water and feed gophers (14 km by car). Next, trekking along the frozen lava flow, visiting lava caves, a small ascent to the Nabok cone, which erupted in 2013. On the way back, we have a snack, with cooking on hot lava cracks. The distance of the track is about 8 km in both directions.
Return to camp. Dinner. Free time.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Dead Forest glamping (large domes for 3/6/7 people)
Day 10. August 29, 2024. TOLBACHIK - MILKOVO - PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Breakfast. Transfer by jeep (4 passengers per car) back from the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes to Petropavlovsk-Kamchtasky (travel time - about 10 hours). Lunch in Milkovo on the way.
Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Check-in at the Yu 3* hotel. Rest
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3* hotel Yu
Day 11. August 30, 2024. PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY – DEPARTURE FROM YELIZOVO
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport of Elizovo (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky). Flight home.
* Recommended flight:
direct flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow by Aeroflot at 12:40 on August 30 with arrival at 12:25 on August 30,
- direct flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow by Aeroflot at 16:00 on August 30 with arrival at 15:50 am on August 30,
- or any other flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow or another city with departure from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at any time on August 30.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: no
* The start time of excursions may vary, according to the guide on the eve of each excursion
** All tours are weather dependent and may change locations. The organizer reserves the right to change the order of the route due to weather conditions.
*** Departure time to the heliport and departure time may vary depending on weather conditions
Dates: August 20 - 30, 2024
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Number of participants: 8 – 11
Cost per person:
- 299,000 rubles subject to 11 participants, or
- 309,000 rubles subject to 10 participants.
- 329,000 rubles subject to 8-9 participants.
* 10% discount for early booking participation (until March 20, 2024)
All inclusive except for:
- flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky,
- medical insurance,
- Russian visa (if required),
- partial lunches and dinners.
Estimated cost of the flight Moscow - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Moscow: from 28,000 rubles (usually purchased independently, we advise).
Estimated cost of a one-way flight Yuzhno-Kurilsk - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: from 21,000 rubles (usually purchased independently, we advise).
The cost of a one-day helicopter tour to the Valley of Geysers: from 70,000 rubles.
The cost of a one-day helicopter excursion to the Kuril Lake: 70,000 rubles.
The cost of a one-day ethnic excursion: 6,000 rubles.
Supplement for single accommodation: 85,000 rubles (single accommodation is provided along the route, except for glampings)
TRAVEL PROGRAM: EXPEDITION TO KAMCHATKA
Day 0. August 19, 2024. DEPARTURE TO KAMCHATKA
Flight to Kamchatka.
* Recommended flight:
direct from Moscow to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by Aeroflot airlines on August 18 at 22:10 with arrival at 15:30 August 19 (additional night at the hotel will be required and payable),
- flight from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky via Khabarovsk by Aeroflot airlines, departure from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on August 16 at 20:20, with transfer to Khabarovsk and arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at 07:45 am on August 17 (3 additional hotel nights will be required and payable),
- or any other flight from Moscow or another city with arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at any time on August 20.
Meals included: no
Accommodation: no
Day 1. August 20, 2024. ARRIVAL IN YELIZOVO - PARATUNKA
Arrival at the airport of Yelizovo. Meeting with the guide or driver at the airport after receiving the luggage. Transfer to the hotel "Laguna" in Paratunka. Rest, it is possible to swim in the pool with thermal water for an additional fee.
Meals included: no
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna", (double)
Day 2. August 21, 2024. SEA TRIP TO THE RUSSIAN BAY. Sea lions and orcas in the Pacific Ocean
We pick up a packaged breakfast and go by minibus to the port of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (1 hour driving) to the starting point of the sea trip to Russkaya Bay (as part of a combined group of 10-15 people). At 8 am, we unmoored from the pier on a pleasure boat and head to the exit from the Avacha Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Observation of bird colonies.
In the afternoon, we will already be able to see the sea lions colony and, if possible, we will meet orcas that hunt fish schools and young sea lions here. Known as "killer whales", orcas are the largest carnivorous dolphins on earth, and one of a kind. The probability of seeing orcas along our route is high.
These waters are also inhabited by seals, sea otters, porpoises (animals similar to dolphins, but belonging to the suborder of toothed whales) and even humpback whales. Along the way, sports sea fishing for flounder and cod. Lunch and dinner on a boat with fresh fish crabs and seafood.
Evening return to Paratunka. Rest at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 3. August 22, 2024. DACHNOE FUMAROL FIELD. FOOT OF MUTNOVSKY VOLCANO. SNOW LEOPARD FALLS
Breakfast in the hotel. At 8 am transfer and 2-hour off-road transfer to the beginning of the hike. Passing the safety instruction. Trekking to the Dachnoe fumarol field. The foot of the Mutnovsky volcano. Snack on the route. Lunch and picnic on the way back to the car.
Transfer to the waterfall area, walk (about 30 minutes one way) to the waterfall and back.
Return to the hotel in Paratunka around 7 pm. Rest in the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 4. August 23, 2024. BYSTRAYA RIVER AND HOT SPRINGS IN MALKA VILLAGE
We pick up a packaged breakfast and at 6:30 we go by minibus or off-road transport to the Bystraya River (about 2 hours on the road).
Bystraya - the second longest river in Kamchatka, flows along the southern part of the Sredinny Range. It plays an important role in the reproduction of Pacific salmon. Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon come here to spawn. Pacific char and salmon are quite numerous in the river basin, graylings and noble Pacific salmon - mykizha and Kamchatka salmon are also found here.
Rafting with sport fishing on the river Bystraya (3 hours). The rafting passes along a calm section of the river, on inflatable oar rafts, which are driven by experienced guides.
Lunch at the tent camp.
Transfer to the village of Malka, swimming in wild hot springs. Here you can not only swim in hot water, but also jump into the icy river near the springs. Malki were built right on the thermal springs and now this hot water is here in every house and even in the central heating system. However, these waters are healing. The mineral waters of this spring are of the sulfate-bicarbonate, alkaline-siliceous type. They are used in the treatment of skin, gynecological diseases, osteochondrosis and problems with ENT organs. One of the first to take baths here was Captain Clark, a member of the Cook expedition, and in 1818 the first hospital was built in this place.
Return to the hotel after 17:00. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 5. August 24, 2024. AVACHINSKY AND KORYAKSKY VOLCANOES
Breakfast at the hotel. At 9 am transfer by jeep or bus-track (depending on the size of the group), 2-hour drive to the foot of the Avachinsky volcano.
Arrival at the tourist base, briefing before going to Mount Camel. 7 km.
Mount Camel is a volcanic extrusion rising on the pass between two volcanoes, Koryaksky and Avachinsky. The height of the mountain is about 1200 m. The walk with the ascent to its top takes about 3 hours (trekking is about 7 km, the height difference is about 300 m). From the top of the Camel, you can see the valley of the Avacha River, Avacha Bay and the surroundings of the cities of Petropavlovsk and Yelizovo.
Lunch at the base camp. Photographing landscapes of Koryaksky and Avachinsky volcanoes. Avachinsky volcano (2751 m) is one of the most active in Kamchatka, it is often called the "home volcano" due to its proximity to the city. Its crater is filled with solidified lava, over which pairs of fumaroles often rise.
Return to the hotel after 18:00. Rest overnight at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 6. August 25, 2024. OPTIONAL HELICOPTER EXCURSION TO THE KURIL LAKE OR TO THE VALLEY OF GEYSERS OR ETHNIC PROGRAM
Breakfast and day in Paratunka. You can choose one of the additional excursions, according to your desire, for an additional cost.
Option 1. Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers
Transfer to the helipad. Check-in. Departure to the Valley of Geysers with a flight around the active volcanoes of Karymsky and Maly Semyachik (flight time 1 hour 15 minutes). Landing in the Valley of Geysers. One and a half hour walking tour in the Valley of Geysers.
The Valley of Geysers is rightfully called the pearl of Kamchatka. In terms of beauty, majesty of the picture and the number of gushing geysers collected in a limited area, there is no equal to the Kamchatka Valley of Geysers.
Flight to the caldera of the Uzon volcano (flight time 5-7 min.) Walking tour (1 hour).
Uzon is a giant caldera with a diameter of about 12 km, which is a unique area of manifestation of modern volcanism. The uniqueness of the caldera lies in the wide variety of hydrothermal manifestations: mineral lakes, powerful columns of steam from hot springs, clay volcanoes "in miniature".
Flight to Nalychevskaya valley, picnic lunch, bathing in hot springs. Return to the helipad (flight time 35 min.). Transfer to the hotel.
Option 2. Helicopter excursion to the Kuril Lake
Transfer by car to the helipad. Check-in for the flight, boarding the helicopter. Departure to Kurile Lake with landing in the crater of the extinct volcano Ksudach (flight time 1 hour 10 minutes). Landing on the Kuril lake. Bear watching walking tour, boat ride on the lake (not guaranteed).
Kuril Lake is an amazingly beautiful lake located in the South Kamchatka Reserve in the south of the peninsula. It is the largest salmon spawning ground in Kamchatka, which attracts a large number of brown bears to its shores, for fishing and whose life can be observed in complete safety, accompanied by an experienced guide, from special towers located on the shore. The lake is located at the foot of two volcanoes - Ilyinsky and Wild Ridge, protruding into its waters with their spears. Another interesting phenomenon is the Heart of Alaid Island, which is located in the waters of the lake and resembles a real heart with its bizarre shape.
On the way back, the helicopter will land at the Khodutka hot springs, where you can eat (picnic lunch), relax and swim.
Return to the helipad (flight time 1 hour 10 minutes). Transfer to the hotel.
Option 3. Excursion to the ethnic complex-nursery of sled dogs
Transfer by car to the ethnic complex (transfer is paid separately). Excursion to the kennel of sled dogs. Meeting with representatives of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka.
The ethnic complex-nursery of sled dogs will introduce you to the culture of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka (Koryaks, Itelmens and Evens). It is located on a cozy meadow, on the shore of a small lake, from where a picturesque view of the Koryaksky and Avachinsky volcanoes opens. Guests will be told about the history of the natives, shown a colorful creative program of local peoples and taught the basic movements of the national dance. You will also get a unique opportunity to take pictures in national clothes, get acquainted with the way of life and life of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka and enjoy hot, fragrant fish soup in the fresh air.
Lunch, photo session. Return to the hotel, rest.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 7. August 26, 2024. KHALAKTYRSKY BEACH ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN - PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Late breakfast and at 10-11 am transfer by minibus to the Pacific coast, a walk along the Khalaktyrsky beach.
Khalaktyrsky beach is a favorite place among local residents. The coast is covered with volcanic sand, and in summer the green strip is painted with flowering herbs and berries (rose hips, honeysuckle, blueberries). There is almost always a good wave suitable for surfing.
Here you can take additional excursions for a fee, such as surfing or horseback riding.
Moving to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Dinner.
Visit to the fish market and gift shop.
Return to the hotel around 19:00.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: hotel "Laguna" (double)
Day 8. August 27, 2024. PARATUNKA - SOKOCHI - MILKOVO - TOLBACHIK - DEAD FOREST
Early departure by jeep (4 passengers per car) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. On this day, you will have to drive 550 km on an SUV (300 km asphalt, 180 gravel road, 70 forest road), the journey time is about 10 hours. On the way, stop in the village of Sokoch (known as Pirozhkovy paradise, where you can taste local pies), Milkovo village, as well as a small photo stop on the lava flow, which in 2013 blocked the road leading to the volcano.
Having approached Tolbachinsky Dol, we will drive 13 km through slag fields, along lavas and slag cones to the "Dead Forest", where our camp is located.
Dinner. Evening walk through the "Dead Forest". Overnight in comfortable heated tents – glamping right in the middle of the Dead Forest.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Dead Forest glamping (large domes for 3/6/7 people)
Day 9. August 28, 2024. DEAD FOREST - TOLBACHIK
Breakfast. Departure by jeeps to the cinder cones of the Northern Breakthrough (6 km by car), climbing one of the cones from the top of which offers unique views of the Tolbachinsky Dol for many kilometers. Climbing to the top of the cone, we will see numerous multi-colored minerals, fry sausages in hot exits that have not cooled down since 1976. Descent and transfer to the Zvezda crater (7 km by car). Walk along the crater, visit the lava caves formed during the 1740 eruption. Return to the camp. Dinner.
Moving to the new lava flow of 2012, on the way we will stop at the Kleshnya base camp, get water and feed gophers (14 km by car). Next, trekking along the frozen lava flow, visiting lava caves, a small ascent to the Nabok cone, which erupted in 2013. On the way back, we have a snack, with cooking on hot lava cracks. The distance of the track is about 8 km in both directions.
Return to camp. Dinner. Free time.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Dead Forest glamping (large domes for 3/6/7 people)
Day 10. August 29, 2024. TOLBACHIK - MILKOVO - PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Breakfast. Transfer by jeep (4 passengers per car) back from the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes to Petropavlovsk-Kamchtasky (travel time - about 10 hours). Lunch in Milkovo on the way.
Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Check-in at the Yu 3* hotel. Rest
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3* hotel Yu
Day 11. August 30, 2024. PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY – DEPARTURE FROM YELIZOVO
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport of Elizovo (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky). Flight home.
* Recommended flight:
direct flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow by Aeroflot at 12:40 on August 30 with arrival at 12:25 on August 30,
- direct flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow by Aeroflot at 16:00 on August 30 with arrival at 15:50 am on August 30,
- or any other flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow or another city with departure from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at any time on August 30.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: no
* The start time of excursions may vary, according to the guide on the eve of each excursion
** All tours are weather dependent and may change locations. The organizer reserves the right to change the order of the route due to weather conditions.
*** Departure time to the heliport and departure time may vary depending on weather conditions
Cost includes:
• double accommodation in hotels
• accommodation in glamping in large domes for 3/6/7 people
• meals on the route: all breakfasts, mainly lunches and part of dinners - as indicated in the program
• transport according to the program as indicated in the program: minibuses, bus-tracks and four-wheel drive SUVs with experienced drivers (seating in SUVs for 4 passengers per car)
• transfers to and from the airport
• payment of recreational fees,
• trekking poles and sleeping bags for trekking on Tolbachik
• experienced local Russian-speaking guides and guides, driver-guides on Tolbachik
• Russian and English speaking team leader, translation into English
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
• flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back
• Russian visa (if required)
• medical insurance
• partial meals (not specified in the program)
• optional program items
• bathing in the thermal pool and SPA in the hotel
• single occupancy
To take with:
• Weather appropriate clothing sets, including light clothing sets (shorts, T-shirts) and warm clothes (fleece, trousers, windproof jacket) and long sleeve shirts
• thermal underwear
• hats for different weather conditions: baseball cap/hat/panama hat and mountain climbing hat with windstopper
• gloves
• buff
• bathing suits / swimming trunks
• raincoat
• trekking closed shoes for climbing and comfortable light shoes (sneakers) for walking
• personal hygiene products, towel, wet wipes
• personal first-aid kit (analgesics, antiseptics, antibiotics, antivirals, multivitamins, rehydron, intestinal medications that are necessary for you personally);
• sun and wind protection (cream), sunglasses
• mosquito net (optional)
• repellents: sprays, creams
• a backpack (baul) large for things,
• small backpack for radial exits (25 - 30 l)
• trekking poles
• Head Torch
• photo and video equipment, spare batteries
• hermetic package (optional)
• thermos (optional)
• double accommodation in hotels
• accommodation in glamping in large domes for 3/6/7 people
• meals on the route: all breakfasts, mainly lunches and part of dinners - as indicated in the program
• transport according to the program as indicated in the program: minibuses, bus-tracks and four-wheel drive SUVs with experienced drivers (seating in SUVs for 4 passengers per car)
• transfers to and from the airport
• payment of recreational fees,
• trekking poles and sleeping bags for trekking on Tolbachik
• experienced local Russian-speaking guides and guides, driver-guides on Tolbachik
• Russian and English speaking team leader, translation into English
Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):
• flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back
• Russian visa (if required)
• medical insurance
• partial meals (not specified in the program)
• optional program items
• bathing in the thermal pool and SPA in the hotel
• single occupancy
To take with:
• Weather appropriate clothing sets, including light clothing sets (shorts, T-shirts) and warm clothes (fleece, trousers, windproof jacket) and long sleeve shirts
• thermal underwear
• hats for different weather conditions: baseball cap/hat/panama hat and mountain climbing hat with windstopper
• gloves
• buff
• bathing suits / swimming trunks
• raincoat
• trekking closed shoes for climbing and comfortable light shoes (sneakers) for walking
• personal hygiene products, towel, wet wipes
• personal first-aid kit (analgesics, antiseptics, antibiotics, antivirals, multivitamins, rehydron, intestinal medications that are necessary for you personally);
• sun and wind protection (cream), sunglasses
• mosquito net (optional)
• repellents: sprays, creams
• a backpack (baul) large for things,
• small backpack for radial exits (25 - 30 l)
• trekking poles
• Head Torch
• photo and video equipment, spare batteries
• hermetic package (optional)
• thermos (optional)
REVIEWS FROM OUR TRAVELERS FROM THE PREVIOUS EXPEDITIONS TO KAMCHATKA:
- Татьяна ШульгаПубликация на FacebookС 27 июня по 12 июля были на Камчатке с Mzungu Expeditions . Это уже далеко не первое наше путешествие с ними, но первое в таком большом составе.
Alexey Kolbov спасибо тебе за эту поездку!😙
Путешествовали всей семьей. Возраст участников от 4 лет до 78. С нами были три гида- водителя, биолог-эколог и фотограф.
Скажу сразу: Камчатка это не про комфорт, это про эмоции, потрясающие виды, про единение с природой, про настоящий отдых без толпы и без связи.
Мы очень много путешествуем и нас сложно уже чем-то удивить. Но Камчатка зацепила и до сих пор не отпускает. Детям было очень интересно. С ними занималась очаровательная биолог-эколог Арина Александровна Шурыгина и фотограф Мария Колосова (Maria Kolosova) . Дети вели дневники, рисовали растения, которые им показывала Арина. В конце были викторины, те кто больше всего запомнили фактов о Камчатке, получали призы.
Поездка состояла из трех частей: Вулканы, медведи Курильского озера и путешествие на катере в Тихом океане.
Вулканы-это головокружительные виды, бурлящие фумаролы и фантастические цвета. Захватывающее катание на снегоходах. Ну и конечно затяжной спуск на попе по снегу с Авачинского вулкана. Щенячий восторг😝
Курильское озеро-это медведи!!!! на расстоянии 5 метров, запеченые на костре бананы с шоколадом и уха из нерки.
Тихий океан-это серфинг, баня, рыбалка, сашими, касатки, сивучи, каланы и ощущение полной свободы.
Для детей есть два минуса: это перестройка на новый часовой пояс (разница 9 часов), взрослые быстрее и легче адаптируются и есть два длинных переезда (6-8 часов) по бездорожью. Наш самый младший (4 года) может спать в любых условиях, поэтому мы перенесли все это достаточно легко. Плюс всю дорогу его развлекали гиды. Отдельное спасибо гиду-водителю Игорю, который носился с ним большую часть времени. И за руль сажал, и в войнушку играл и на себе катал.
На время длительных переходов и сложных подъемов дети и дедушка оставали в базовом лагере с двумя гидами. Девочки (9 и 10 лет) оставались только один раз, когда мы поднимались на воротник Авачинского вулкана. На Мутновский и Горелый вулканы ходили со всеми.
Нам очень повезло с погодой и комарами:) Дождь был один день на Курильском озере. Комаров было очень мало. Репеленты прекрасно помогали.
Много купались в термальных источниках. На Камчатку нужно обязательно брать с собой быстросохнущее полотенце и по 2 купальника. Вещи не всегда успевают высохнуть, а купаться то хочется😉
Конечно же все это путешествие не было бы столь увлекательным без нашего гида Максим Фесюнов (Maxim Fesyunov) . Он знает о Камчатке всё! Максим виртуозно решал все возникшие проблемы, исполнял все наши хотелки.
Отдельное ему спасибо за розыск и доставку нашего багажа, который благодаря шереметьево не прилетел вместе с нами.
Макс как электровеник суетился практически без сна и отдыха. В какой то момент мне даже казалось, что он упадет без сил, но нет, у камчатских гидов видимо есть какой то тайный генератор.😉
Спасибо гидам-водителям Максиму, Игорю и Андрей Крупин за комфортную и безопасную езду по бездорожью.💪
Камчатка, это лучший отдых в моей жизни. Будем скучать, но не долго. В следующем году надеемся снова приехать. Жди нас Камчатка😘
- Just got back from Kamchatka trip organised by Mzungu. That was one hell of an experience! Trip was very intense, well organised. The group and the guides are really cool and interesting people that made the trip even more valuable. I totally recommend to go and experience it for yourself - it will change your perception of Russia, of travelling and will open up a totally new world for you!Olga Kazmenkoотзыв опубликован на Facebook
- Una bellissima esperienza, un viaggio intenso in Kamčatka, gestito in maniera molto professionale.отзыв опубликован на Facebook
- Если вы хотите классное и небанальное приключение в обход туристических групп при этом за вменяемые деньги - то вам к Mzungu. Самые экзотические и нехоженые направления - Конго, Папуа, Амазонка, Нигер и т.п. В России они путешествуют на Байкал, в Карелию и на Камчатку. Везде почувствуете себя на другой планете - хотя планета всё та же и нужно посмотреть её именно такой, практически нетронутой и совершенно фантастической. Если вы хотите удивить людей, которые видели всё - то вам тоже сюда. И если вы хотите показать иностранцам другую Россию - то к Mzungu, they speak English.Alex Zinovkinотзыв опубликован на Facebook
- Крутейшие путешествия в самые красивые места планеты с отличной организацией и в отличной команде.
Мзунгу - это почти семья ) - семья единомышленников и любителей приключений 👍Денис Мироновотзыв опубликованна Facebook
KEY FEATURES:
Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
Best season: June - September
Exploration and trekking the Plosky Tolbachik volcano (about 3000 meters), with its bright red volcanic cones, endless lava flows and slag fields of bizarre shapes, and huge areas covered with burnt forest left after the eruption of 12-2013. The local surreal landscape is rightly compared to the moon.
Bathing in hot springs, the waters of which are healing. The first hospital was built here at the beginning of the 19th century.
Sea fishing for flounder and cod.
Overnight stays in a glamping in a picturesque "dead" forest.
Fantastic views of Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes.
Descent into the crater of the volcano and visit the lava caves.
Exit to the Pacific Ocean: we go on orcas on a sea voyage to Russkaya Bay. The largest nesting of seabirds in Kamchatka, observation of sea lions, orcas and dolphins.
Why with MZUNGU EXPEDITIONS?
- 1UNIQUENESS
We find the most astonishing places on Earth and speed up to reach them. Our motto is to go ahead of road roller, touch the unique and unknown, before it disappears. - 2ADVENTURISM
Wherever we go, we look for challenging activities and adventures, filling the journey with absolutely different spirit and emotions. That is why people join us over and over again. - 3SAFETY
In our trips we pay special attention to safety. All our travels are based on personal experience, equipped with the best gear, involving proved providers and experienced local guides who perfectly know local features. - 4EXPERIENCE
We have a unique experience of the most offbeat expeditions and ascents, deep knowledge of countries and peoples, and are ready to share it with you. - 5AFFORDABLE PRICE
All our trips are reach in adventures, with high quality accommodation, transportation and meals included. We do not save on it. Thanks to solid contacts with reliable providers we offer really good prices and high quality.
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