Around the Tolbachiks. Hiking and rafting

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One of the most interesting hikes in Kamchatka, taking place among the highest volcanoes of Eurasia — the volcanoes of the Klyuchevskaya group.

The hike is comparable in beauty to the famous trekking around Annapurna. The route starts at the foot of the Klyuchevskaya Sopka and Kamen volcanoes, which makes it possible to observe the highest volcanoes very closely. And at the end of the tour, you will find hot springs in Esso and rafting on a beautiful and interesting rapids river.

The tour is conducted with the gathering of a group of 7 people or more. Leave a request to find out how many participants there are at the moment.

Location

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

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Tour highlights

Magnificent nature

We will admire the lunar landscapes of endless slag and lava fields, alpine meadows, mountain streams and waterfalls

Complete relaxation

Take a dip in the delightful hot springs

The highest volcanoes

We will see the highest volcanoes of Eurasia up close, including Klyuchevskaya Sopka

Active leisure

We will climb volcanoes and feel the heat of active volcanism

Route variety

We will cross Kamchatka from north to south and wander along the black sand of the Pacific Ocean

Itinerary

Day 1 - Airport — Halaktyrsky beach
Meeting at the airport.
Transfer from the airport with a stop at the monument "Here begins Russia":
Flight 1730 from Moscow arriving at 10:10;
flight 5249 from Novosibirsk arriving at 10:30 a.m.;
flight 1734 from Moscow arriving at 13:10;
flight 1732 from Moscow arriving at 15:30.
The arrival time of flights can be changed by airlines.
Arrivals at other times can join these transfers.
The cancellation of the transfer is not compensated.
On this day we will go to Halaktyrsky beach, where huge waves of the open Pacific Ocean are waiting for us, the black sand of an infinitely long beach, where the feeling that you are at the edge of the earth, where Russia begins, does not leave.
The water in the ocean is not warm, but you can always wet your feet, but the bravest can swim.
Here, in a convenient clearing among the coastal forest tundra, we stay overnight.
Overnight in tents.
At dawn, with favorable weather, you can see how the sun rises from the horizon of the water surface of the endless ocean.
Dinner on the ocean (lunch, if necessary, on your own at your own expense).
In the evening of this day, hiking and camping meals begin (the exception is the cafe in Milkovo during the crossings). We cook in the camp kitchen in the order of duty for 2-3 people with the assistance of an instructor guide. It's always hotter for breakfast and dinner. Lunch – according to the circumstances (during the ascents, definitely a snack, during the day – a hot lunch, during the transitions, most often a snack, but a hot lunch is also possible).
Day 2 - Moving to the Hoof cordon
In the morning, after breakfast, we move north to the village of Kozyrevsk (470 km, of which about half is on asphalt and half is on a gravel road).
About halfway through the trip, we have lunch in the dining room of the village. Milkovo (lunch at your own expense).
Then we transfer to a high—traffic bus (shift shift) and rush to the starting point of the walking route - to the cordon of the Hoof of the Klyuchevskaya Nature Park.
Overnight in tents.
Day 3 - Crossing to Baraniy Creek
On this day, we will go with backpacks about 8 km to the picturesque valley of the Studenoi River.

Here, in good weather, you can observe most of the volcanoes of the Klyuchevskaya group.

We set up camp next to a picturesque waterfall.

After lunch, a radial exit to the Ram Rocks and the Edelweiss meadow (bloom in early July).
Day 4 - Transfer to the Field of Mars
In the morning, we assemble the camp and go towards the Nameless volcano.

The day trip will be about 15 km.

On the way, we ford the Studenaya River.

According to the famous traveler and mountaineer Alexander Bichenko, this section of the route is one of the most beautiful in the world.

In some places, with good weather, you can observe 8 volcanoes at the same time.

We stop for the night in the area of the cones Mars and Jupiter or the rocks of the Woodpile.
Day 5 - Climbing the shoulder of the Ovalnaya Zimina volcano
We make a radial exit to the shoulder of the Ovalnaya Zimina volcano (climbing to a height of about 2000 meters), from where stunning views of all the volcanoes of the Klyuchevskaya group open.
Day 6 - Reserve day
Walks to the Polennitsa rock, composed of separate basalt pillars, as well as to the cones Mars and Jupiter, formed by volcanic processes in 1945.
Day 7 - Crossing the Tolbachinsky pass
We assemble the camp and go out in the direction of the final Tolbachinsky valley.

We overcome the Tolbachinsky pass.

The day trip will be about 15 km.

Along the way, we continue to observe the volcanoes Acute and Flat Tolbachiki, Bolshaya and Malaya Udina, Oval Zimina.
Day 8 - Transfer to the Tolud cordon
We rent a camp and make a hike to Tolud Creek.

On the way, we overcome the Tolud pass.

The day trip is about 12 km.
Day 9 - Crossing to the Pincer cordon
The final crossing with backpacks.
Along the way, the landscape gradually transitions from alpine meadows to a volcanic desert.
Let's go through the giant lava flow of the 2012-13 eruption.
There is a food drop waiting for us at the Claw cordon.
Day 10 - Climbing the Flat Tolbachik
Climbing flat Tolbachik is not the easiest, it can take up to 8 hours.
At the top, a huge crater awaits us — 2 km in diameter and 500 m deep, with steep walls inside.
In good weather, panoramas of the volcanoes of the Klyuchevskaya group and the lifeless spaces of the Tolbachinsky Valley with numerous cones and lava flows open up.
Day 11 - Tolbachinsky Valley — Esso
We are going on shift to the Big fractured Tolbachinsky eruption in 1975.
We will see the tops of the once large trees of the Dead Forest, which was covered with a thick layer of volcanic ash and slag.
Let's climb one of the cones of the Northern Breakthrough, where manifestations of active volcanism still persist and you can light a dry branch by laying it among hot rocks.
Then we move to the village of Kozyrevsk, where we transfer to the bus that will take us to the town of Esso.
We are staying in a private hostel.
Swimming in the thermal pool.
Day 12 - Rafting on the Bystraya Essovskaya River
Rafting on the Bystraya Essovskaya River is characterized by a fast, turbulent current with many rifts, shivers and rapids.
Rafting is very active and exciting, but it requires attention and clear execution of the commands of the guide-instructor.
The river flows in an extraordinarily beautiful gorge with larch trees growing on steep rocky shores.
There will also be fishing during the rafting, and gear is provided.
Return to the cabins in Esso.
The equipment for the rafting is issued in Esso.
Day 13 - Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky will take a whole day.
On the way we have lunch in the village of Milkovo (lunch at your own expense).
Overnight at the hotel.
Dinner in the city on your own at your own expense.
Day 14 - Departure
The day of departure home.
We visit the fish market, souvenir shop and drive to the airport.
Breakfast and, if necessary, lunch on your own at your own expense.
Transfer to the airport with arrival at the fish market:
departure is approximately at 09:00 — for flights 5250 and 1731;
Departure is approximately at 11:30 a.m. for flights 1733 and 1735.
The exact time of the transfer is announced by the guide the day before.
Those departing at other times can join these transfers.
The cancellation of the transfer is not compensated.
See you again in Kamchatka!

Difficulty

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

Tour organizer's comments

The difficulty of the route is average compared to other hiking trips in Kamchatka. Day trips with a backpack of 10-20 km, the total mileage together with the radiators is about 85 km. Accommodation on the active part of the route in tents.

Accommodation

Tent

10 nights
Guest House

2 nights
Hotel

1 night

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes:

accommodation in 2-3-bed tourist tents — 10 nights;
accommodation in a private hostel in Esso — 2 nights;
double accommodation at the hotel (at the end of the tour) — 1 night.

Discount for children up to and including 14 years old — 10%.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

14 days 13 nights

Group meets at

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

transportation services under the program;
double hotel accommodation (1 night at the end of the tour);
accommodation in a private hostel in Esso (2 nights);
meals on the active part of the route;
guide-instructor services;
group equipment (tents, kitchen equipment, etc.);
permission to visit the nature park;
rafting on the Bystrica Essovskaya River.

Paid extra

flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
meals in the city;
lunch in the dining room of the village. Milkovo (day 2 and day 13);
travel insurance;
private transfer;
personal expenses (alcoholic beverages, fish, souvenirs).

It's important to know

a backpack with a volume of 75 liters (it is better to have a larger volume, and for men it is better from 90 liters);
mat (foam, karemat);
foam seat — optional;
sleeping bag;
sturdy waterproof trekking boots;
replacement shoes (sturdy sneakers);
trekking poles (own, no rental);
hiking pants (synthetic, cotton is highly undesirable);
membrane storm pants — against wind and rain (optional if hiking pants will combine the function of storm pants);
windbreaker jacket (membrane and hooded) — against wind and rain;
a raincoat or raincoat suit for the camp;
thermal underwear is optional, it is replaced by fleece items;
warm fleece or wool sweater;
fleece pants — wear under hiking/storm pants (not needed if thermal underwear is available);
change of clothes for sleeping and camping;
lightweight hat, gloves;
thermal socks (2 pairs);
sunglasses;
sunscreen;
bathing accessories;
personal unbreakable tableware (mug, bowl, spoon);
personal first aid kit;
personal hygiene items;
a mosquito repellent is a sprinkler and preferably a mosquito hat;
the flashlight is a headlamp.

Dates and Prices

$851

27 Jul – 9 Aug, 2025 14 days 13 nights

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