A big hike in Kamchatka: Tolbachik and volcanoes of the South

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We invite you to an unforgettable trip to Kamchatka – a real Kamchatka intensive!

This trip is an autonomous route through the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes. You will climb 3 active volcanoes and see in the immediate vicinity the highest active stratovolcano in Eurasia – Klyuchevskaya Sopka (4754 m).

Location

Russia, Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

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Tour highlights

Complete relaxation

Let's relax body and soul at the hot springs

The power of the ocean

We will feel the power of the cold Pacific Ocean, and if desired, we will swim in it

Gastronomic delight

Let's enjoy crabs, fish and red caviar!

The wonders of nature

We will explore lava tunnels, pass through fumarole emissions and a Small valley of geysers

Unusual neighbors

We will meet a variety of animals near our parking lots

Climbing volcanoes

We will climb three active volcanoes of Kamchatka: Plosky Tolbachik (3140 m), Mutnovsky (2322 m) and Gorely (1829 m)

Itinerary

Day 1 - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Arrival of the participants in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Accommodation in a guest house/hostel.
On this day, you can walk around the center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on your own, go to the embankment, climb Nikolskaya Sopka, visit the Maksutov battery and other objects of the historical part of the city.
At 19:00 meeting with the guide at the guest house / hostel, discussion of the program.
Overnight stay is included in the price of the tour.
Meals: lunch and dinner on this day on your own.

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Day 2 - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky – Mishennaya sopka – Khalaktyrsky beach
Our adventure begins!
First of all, we will stop at the Target hill, which offers a magnificent panorama of the city, Avacha Bay and the home volcanoes Koryaksky, Avacha and Kozelsky.
We'll take a short walk around the city center and have lunch at a local bistro.
If necessary, we will buy more groceries and go to the ocean – to the famous Khalaktyrsky beach with its black volcanic sand.
You step on the sand with your bare feet, and the cold water brought by another wave makes goosebumps run all over your body.
At this moment, looking into the endless water distance to the horizon, you feel the full power and grandeur of the elements.
The Pacific Ocean is fascinating and peaceful.
Here we will set up tents, and there will be plenty of time to walk along the beach, retire to the sounds of the surf, and the bravest will be able to do a must–do on a trip to Kamchatka - swim in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
By car: 30 km.
Accommodation: tents.
Walking distance: 1-5 km.
Meals: dinner. Breakfast and lunch are paid for independently.

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Day 3 - Halaktyrsky beach – Kozyrevsk – Kopyto parking lot
We're going to spend the whole day on the road today, heading north.
The journey will take about 12 hours.
On the way, we will make several stops to have a snack at a cafe and stretch our legs.
Next, we will be dropped off from Kozyrevsk to the Hoof parking lot on shift.
This is the starting point of our offline route.
By car: 540 km.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, dinner. Lunch is paid for independently.

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Day 4 - Kopyto Parking Lot – Edelweiss Glade
A short walk of 11 kilometers will give us a great opportunity to get into the rhythm of hiking under backpacks.
On the way, we will make a stop at a picturesque lake, from where you can see the majestic Tolbachik volcano.
We will reach our overnight campsite in the Edelweiss glade, where a cozy wooden canopy and absolutely fearless European cars are waiting for us.
Near the clearing, you can often see bears grazing on the neighboring slope, appetizingly eating blueberries.
In the evening we will walk to a picturesque place called Barany Rocks.
There is a stunning view of Ostroky and Flat Tolbachik from our parking lot.
This view is especially beautiful at dusk and at night, when the moon rises from behind the volcano.
Walking distance: 11 km with backpacks.
Height range: 1020-1410 m.
Height difference: ascent – 380 m, descent – 70 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 5 - Edelweiss Glade – Field of Mars
An eventful day, during which we will cover almost 18 km.
Picturesque glades dotted with blueberries and pears are constantly trying to lure us to a rest stop.
We will visit a small but very interesting canyon of the Studenaya River with a bizarre relief of vertical walls that have been slowly but surely eroded by water for thousands of years.
Next, we will ford the Studenaya River.
The availability of water in the river depends on the abundance of precipitation.
There may be knee-deep water, or there may not be any at all.
After a lunch snack, our path continues along an unexpressed path along the channels of the Studenaya River and the Lower Razmyvochnaya River.
Along the way, we admire the panorama of Tolbachik volcano on the right and Ushkovsky volcano on the left.
These grandiose giants are impressive and inspiring at the same time.
Before reaching our parking spot a couple of kilometers away, we will stop at the Woodpile rock.
The woodpile is a rock protruding from the hill with a remarkable layered formation that really looks like stacked firewood.
Overnight at the Champ de Mars parking lot with a wooden canopy.
Walking distance: 15 km with a backpack.
Height range: 1100-1430 m.
Height difference: ascent – 330 m, descent – 10m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - The day
Today is the day.
We'll get some sleep and take a walk through the surrounding Martian landscapes.
We will climb the Jupiter crater, which offers very beautiful panoramas.
On foot: 4-5 km light.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 7 - Field of Mars – Tolud parking lot
A good day's work.
We will overcome 2 passes: Tolbachinsky and Tolud – with a slight height difference.
We have to walk 22 km today.
Parking at the Tolud base with a good wooden canopy at the foot of the picturesque volcano of regular conical shape Bolshaya Udina.
In general, we will be accompanied by magnificent views of Ovalnaya Zimina, Bolshaya Udina and Tolbachik volcanoes throughout today's trip.
Walking distance: 22 km with a backpack.
Height range: 930-1570 m.
Height difference: ascent – 170 m, descent – 620 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 8 - Parking lot Tolud – cordon Claw
A short walk 12 km to the Rodnik (Kleshnya) parking lot.
We will walk through a lava field with bizarre shapes of frozen lava, similar to either tree trunks or chocolate.
On the way, we will visit unique lava caves, the dimensions of the tunnels in which are up to 5 meters high and 8 meters wide.
Walking distance: 12 km with a backpack.
Height range: 980-1580 m.
Height difference: ascent – 635 m, descent – 300 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 9 - Cordon Pincer – Flat Tolbachik – Cordon Pincer
Epic light ascent of Plosky Tolbachik volcano (3140 m)!
At the top, we will find a giant crater about 2 km in diameter, with rockfalls falling from its walls every minute, and a beautiful view to the south – the entire “lunar” volcanic desert with numerous cinder cones.
The ascent is quite grueling.
We have to walk about 26 km in both directions, it will be difficult, but it's worth it, believe me.
On foot: 26 km light.
Height range: 1310-3020 m.
Height difference: ascent – 1880 m, descent – 1880 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 10 - Cordon of Claws – Northern breakthrough – Dead Forest – Esso village
Let's get up early.
Today we need to have time to see the famous "Dead Forest" and climb the Northern Breakthrough formed during the Great Fractured Tolbachinsky eruption.
We will cover several hours of travel to the iconic place – the village of Esso, along the way we will stop at a cafe in Kozyrevsk.
We will check into a campsite in Esso.
By car: 150 km.
Walking distance: 2 km with backpacks.
Accommodation: campsite.
Meals: breakfast, dinner. Lunch is paid for independently.

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Day 11 - The day
In Esso, we will take a dip in the hot springs and wash off the fatigue after the autonomous route.
We will also visit the magnificent ethnographic museum.
Those who wish can go rafting on the Bystrica mountain River (not included in the price).
Accommodation: campsite.
Meals: breakfast, dinner. Lunch is paid for independently.

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Day 12 - The village of Esso is a parking lot near the Gorely volcano
We drive south almost all day, to the epic volcanoes Mutnovsky and Gorely.
On the way, we will stop for lunch at a cafe and at a store to replenish food.
By car: 580 km.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, dinner. Lunch is paid for independently.
Day 13 - Parking near Gorely volcano – Mutnovsky volcano – parking near Gorely volcano
After a short shift trip, we will climb Mutnovsky volcano (the ascent takes place according to the permitted scheme: the group goes up to the point where the panorama of the crater opens and the glacier and fumaroles are visible from afar) with its amazing geothermal zones, fumaroles and colored slopes, from where sulfur gas with water vapor makes its way through the thickness of the earth's crust.
This is one of the grandest places in Kamchatka.
We will also see the legendary Dangerous Canyon, which is not inferior in beauty to the Grand Canyon in the USA, and a waterfall almost as high as a 30-storey building, which plunges to the bottom of the canyon.
It is the tallest in the whole of Kamchatka – an amazing sight!
In the area of the geothermal power plant, we will visit the small valley of geysers, and in the evening we will return to the foot of the Gorely volcano.
By car: 30 km.
On foot: 10 km light.
Height range: 1000-1470 m.
Height difference: ascent – 330 m, descent – 330 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 14 - Parking near Gorely volcano – Gorely volcano – Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The ascent to Gorely volcano, which takes about 4 hours.
From the edge of the crater we can see a magnificent view of the Vilyuchinsky volcano.
A huge crater with a lake at the bottom opens up under your feet, dropping down hundreds of meters.
This epic sight will impress even the most sophisticated travelers.
After stopping at a cafe on the way to PK, we will visit a large lava cave with an ice bottom, where Yuri Bashmet himself once gave a concert.
In the evening, check into the guest house/hostel, rest.
By car: 100 km.
On foot: 10 km light.
Height range: 1000- 750 m.
Height difference: ascent – 750 m, descent – 750 m.
Accommodation: guest house / hostel.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 15 - Free day
We will spend the whole day visiting fish markets and shops, buying souvenirs and just walking around the city.
We also recommend booking a boat tour and going on a unique ocean voyage to Russian Bay and Starichkov Island (for almost the whole day).
If you do not go on a boat trip, we recommend visiting the volcanarium.
In the evening we will have a farewell gala dinner together.
Accommodation: guest house / hostel.

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Day 16 - Departure
In the morning before departure, you can run through the shops and markets for those who did not have time to do so.
Farewell to Tierra del Fuego and the participants who have already become very close.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for people from 14 to 60 years old.

You need a fairly good physical shape and an idea of what a backpacking trip is.

The average weight of a backpack with public equipment and groceries for men is from 18 to 25 kg, for women — from 15 to 20 kg.

The final weight will depend on the number of personal items.

The weight of the public module is about 5-7 kg.

Accommodation

Tent

10 nights
Camp Site

2 nights
Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in tents, at a campsite and in a guest house or hostel.

Accommodation in 3-4-bed tents (if desired, you can take your own tent and stay individually).

Tour conditions

Group

From 11 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

16 days 15 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

all transfers according to the program by bus and all-terrain vehicle;
1 overnight stay in a guest house/hostel in PK before the start of the trip;
2 overnight stays at the recreation center in the village of Esso after the autonomous part of the route;
2 overnight stays in a guest house/hostel in PK at the end of the trip;
meals on the active part of the route (hot breakfast and dinner, lunch snacks);
breakfast and dinner at the campsite in Esso;
recreational fees for visiting the Volcanoes of Kamchatka Nature Park;
registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
the work of instructors;
group equipment (tents, boilers, burners, gas);
group first aid kit;
means of communication and navigation;
bear repellents (rocket launcher, flare);
advice on ticket purchase, insurance (on request);
a signature buff.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
taxi in the city, from the airport and to the airport (1,000-2,000 rubles);
meals at the PC, lunches at Esso, on the way to Tolbachik and back (12-13 hours one way), as well as on the way to Gorely and back (4 hours one way);
insurance against n/a;
additional excursions (boat trip 11,000- 12,000 rubles);
tips for guides.

It's important to know

Equipment:

trekking poles;
elastic band seat (hob);
backpack 60-90 l;
a cape for a backpack from the rain;
travel mat;
sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5).

Clothing and shoes:

trekking boots;
storm jacket and trousers (windproof, better waterproof and windproof);
The raincoat is good;
insulated jacket (puffer jacket);
panama hat, fleece hat, cotton gloves;
insulated jacket (fleece);
trekking socks (2-3 pairs, synthetic), warm socks;
1-2 synthetic T-shirts;
lightweight running pants, you can also use shorts;
a set of thermal underwear;
sports sandals or slates;
gaiters / "lanterns" (worn over boots);
bathing accessories + light towel (for visiting hot springs);
a mosquito net (required!).

What else to take:

plate, spoon, mug (not ceramic), knife, matches in hermetically sealed;
personal first aid kit, in case of chronic diseases (the instructor will have a public first aid kit with a standard set of medicines) + elastic bandage, sterile bandage - 2 pcs., hydrogen peroxide, a wide tissue-based roll patch;
personal hygiene products (toothpaste, brush, soap, lipstick, toilet paper (wet or hermetically packed), accessories for girls, etc.);
thermos flask (0.5-1 liter);
pocket snack (nuts, dried fruits, bars);
sunglasses that do not pass ultraviolet light;
flashlight (headlamp) + battery pack;
mosquito repellent cream/spray;
water bottle/hydrator 1 l;
whistle on a string (to indicate presence on the spot, in order to avoid bear attacks);
a set of threads with a needle;
5 m rope with a diameter of 5 mm (for drying clothes, repairs);
a camera (video camera).

Documents:

passport;
money for additional expenses (10,000 -20,000 rubles).

Dates and Prices

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$1,375

26 Jul – 10 Aug 16 days 15 nights

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