Autumn contrasts of Kamchatka

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September, according to many, is the most beautiful time in Kamchatka.

At this time, the mountain tundra is painted in the brightest colors, and volcanoes are dressed in white caps. At the same time, there are still quite warm days in September — this time is considered the Kamchatka velvet season.

Location

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

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Tour highlights

Active leisure

Let's get fit and climb Gorely volcano

A water adventure

Let's go rafting on the river and take a boat trip

Happiness in the sources

Take a dip in the hot springs and relax

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kamchatka. Self-guided tour of the city
Meeting at the airport, transfer and hotel accommodation.
Transfer from the airport with a stop at the monument "Here begins Russia":
flight from Moscow 1730 arriving at 10:10, flight from Novosibirsk 5249 arriving at 10:30;
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, you can independently see the historical center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, walk along the Embankment, walk along Nikolskaya Sopka, visit the Maksutov battery and other objects of the city's history.
19:00 Meeting with the guide at the hotel, discussion of the program.
Lunch and dinner on this day on your own.
The power is not included.

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Day 2 - A boat trip. Halaktyrsky beach
In the morning we go for a boat trip on a comfortable boat to the island of Starichkov, where you can see Kamchatka from the sea, get acquainted with marine animals, go fishing and taste seafood.
Lunch on the boat.
After the sea excursion, we go to Halaktyrsky beach, where huge waves of the open Pacific Ocean await us, the black sand of an infinitely long beach, where the feeling that you are on 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.
In the evening we return to the hotel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Dinner on your own that day.
Attention! If you know that you may get seasick at sea (or in transport), then purchase motion sickness remedies in advance (for example, Dramin) and take them according to the instructions before starting a boat trip.
Meals included: breakfast, seafood lunch.

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Day 3 - Vachkajec — Malki
In the morning we leave for the area where the rafting begins, but along the way we get acquainted with a unique place of Kamchatka nature — Vachkazhets, which is the highest peak of the Yuzhno-Bystrinsky ridge.
Vachkazhets is a mountain range and at the same time an ancient extinct volcano, its main peak is 1,576 m high.
Hiking trails here lead not to the peaks, but to waterfalls and mountain circuses.
The routes are quite easy and do not take much time, they give you the opportunity to fully enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain lake and towering sharp peaks.
The landscape of Vachkazz differs markedly from the areas of active volcanism, it itself resembles rather the Swiss Alps.
There are many subalpine flowers on its slopes. And in September, alpine meadows are colored in bright shades from orange to burgundy.
Vachkazhets is one of the most beautiful places of Kamchatka's pristine nature and a paradise for people who are fond of botany.
In the evening, we move to the Malkin hot springs, popular in Kamchatka, where we stay overnight.
Bathing in springs, overnight in tents.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4 - The beginning of rafting on the Bystraya River
In the morning, a short transfer to the Bystraya (Malkinskaya) River to the place where the rafting begins.
We prepare rafts, equipment and start rafting.
The river is quite calm, rafting is not sporty and is within the power of everyone, including children, and a few simple rapids will add a light adrenaline and impressions.
Fishing by spinning.
September is the spawning time for coho salmon, one of the most interesting salmon species for fishing.
Overnight in tents on the river bank.
Evening gatherings around the campfire.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch in the form of a hearty snack with hot tea, dinner.

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Day 5 - Continuation of the alloy
In the morning, we get back on the water and continue rafting, enjoying the picturesque views of the hills passing by, overgrown with cedar and alder elderberry.
Passing the first threshold. Fishing.
During the rafting, there is a high probability of seeing bears fishing on the shore.
Overnight in tents on the river bank.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch in the form of a hearty snack with hot tea, dinner.
Day 6 - The end of the alloy. Transfer to Paratunka
We pass the remaining thresholds and before lunch we approach the place of the end of the rafting, where a car meets us.
We collect our equipment and move to a hotel in the resort area of Paratunka, swimming in a pool with thermal water.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch in the form of a hearty snack with hot tea, dinner.
Day 7 - Departure to the mountain tourist shelter. Small valley of geysers
In the morning, after breakfast, we leave for the Mutnovka area.
The road is very interesting: we will pass at the very foot of the Vilyuchinsky volcano, then along the steep serpentine to the Vilyuchinsky pass, from where impressive views open.
After descending from the pass to the mountain plateau, we check into our campsite, located near the lake in a picturesque place (several people in a room, sleeping in sleeping bags on bunk beds).
After lunch, we leave for the Mutnovskaya geothermal power plant, next to which there is a Small valley of geysers (Suburban hot springs).
Here, along a mountain stream, many hot springs and fumaroles are bubbling from the ground.
If desired, you can take a bath in the blue clay bathhouse.
We are returning to the tourist shelter.
Dinner, bonfire, maybe a guitar.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 8 - Mutnovsky volcano
We leave for the Mutnovsky volcano on a difficult road.
On the slopes of the volcano there is a huge deep fault with vertical walls, called the Dangerous Canyon, into which the Vulcan River falls with an 80-meter waterfall.
The place is very impressive and unusual.
Then we move to the lava caves under the Gorely volcano.
The largest cave has a wide arch and a flat bottom, covered with ice all year round, and several musical concerts have been held in this cave in recent years. Near the caves, you can eat plenty of blueberries, lingonberries and shikshi.
At the moment, the ascent to the Mutnovsky volcano is closed, but probably by the 2025 season the route will be opened, and in this case the program will be changed – instead of lava caves there will be an ascent.
If it is impossible to get to the Mutnovsky volcano (this happens in July), then the program will be changed.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch snack and dinner.
Day 9 - Climbing the Gorely volcano. Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
After breakfast, we leave for Gorely volcano.
The path to the top usually takes no more than 2.5–3 hours, the height of the volcano is 1829 m above sea level.
Gorely has several craters, of which the most impressive are the Blue Lake and Active craters.
Both craters are funnels with sheer walls.
The first crater is the largest and corresponds to its name — at the bottom of it there is a lake of bright blue color.
In the Active crater there is a small acidic lake of turquoise color with a greenish tinge, along the shores of which powerful fumaroles "smoke".
After examining the craters, we go down to the car and stop at the campsite for lunch, after which we move to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, check into a hotel.
Dinner on your own that day.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch.

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Day 10 - Transfer to the airport
The day of departure home.
We visit the fish market, souvenir shop and drive to the airport.
Lunch, if necessary, 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!
Meals included: breakfast.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights
Camp Site

2 nights
Tent

3 nights

Comfort

Basic
Midscale

The tour provides accommodation for:

double room in hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — 3 nights;
double room in a hotel in Paratunke (mainly 2-room block type rooms: shared entrance, hallway, bathroom and two separate rooms) — 1 night;
multi—bed accommodation in a house in the area of Gorely and Mutnovsky volcanoes - 2 nights;
in tents — 3 nights.

Single occupancy is possible in hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, in Paratunka for an additional fee.

Single accommodation is not possible in the mountain tourist shelter, under the Avachinsky volcano, in Esso and in Kozyrevsk.

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

The possible accommodation options are listed below. It can be replaced with similar ones.

The hotel "Base for the reception of young tourists", Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

This is a cozy mini-hotel located in the historical center of the city and can accommodate a group of 20 people. During the school year, it is mainly used by sports sections of children's tourism, and in the summer season it receives tourists. Here we accommodate double, single and triple rooms. There is a bathroom in each room.

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Another option

Arsenyev Hotel, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Located in a picturesque location overlooking Avacha Bay, there is a bus station and a shopping complex with shops and entertainment venues nearby.

Free Wi-Fi is available and free private parking is available on site.

All rooms at the hotel have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Each room has a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Arsenyev Hotel.

The reception is open 24 hours a day, and its staff is always happy to help guests.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport is 18 km from Arsenyev Hotel. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

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Another option

Hotel "Edelweiss", Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

The Edelweiss Hotel is located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 1 km from the Institute of Volcanology and the Svarog Shopping Center. Wireless internet access is available.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a kettle, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The cafe at the Edelweiss Hotel serves European cuisine. There is a grocery market 300 metres from the hotel.

Yelizovo Airport is 25 km from the Edelweiss Hotel.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

10 days 9 nights

Group meets at

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

transportation services under the program (on volcanoes, high-pass buses such as Kamaz, Ural, Zil, Gaz-66);
double accommodation in hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — 3 nights;
double accommodation in a hotel in Paratunke (mostly block type rooms) — 1 night;
multi—bed accommodation in a house in the area of Gorely and Mutnovsky volcanoes - 2 nights;
boat trip on a yacht to the island of Old Men;
meals specified in the program (9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 6 dinners);
services of tour guides and chefs;
group equipment (tents, foam mats, water equipment, camping kitchen, etc.).

Paid extra

flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
dinners in the city (during 2 overnight stays at the beginning of the tour, as well as 1 overnight stay at the end of the tour);
travel insurance;
surcharge for single occupancy;
alcoholic beverages;

It's important to know

a small backpack for climbing, one for two (it contains things necessary only for radial exits, such as a jacket, hat, water, snack, camera);
a sleeping bag for zero or minus 5 comfort and below (you can rent it from us, but you must agree in advance, the cost is 1000 rubles, and in this case we recommend bringing a sleeping bag liner with you);
foam seat — optional;
trekking boots (necessarily waterproof);
gaiters are optional;
replacement shoes (sneakers);
slippers/slates/crocs;
hiking pants (synthetic is better, cotton is not desirable);
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 a raincoat suit made of thick fabric (not necessary if there is a membrane jacket and trousers made of high-quality material with a water resistance of at least 10,000 mm);
in September, you need a warm jacket or vest (down or with synthetic insulation);
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);
trekking poles (telescopic poles fold up very compactly and are easy to bring with you; own, no rental);
sunglasses;
sunscreen;
bathing accessories;
personal first aid kit;
personal hygiene items;
mosquito repellent;
flashlight (preferably a headlamp);
rubber boots or EVA boots are for rafting and fishing (optional — we issue rubber shoe covers, but it is better and more convenient to have your own boots, especially for fishermen), as well as these boots can be useful on hiking routes in rainy weather;
a hermetic bag for alloy (optional — we give out large hermetic bags);
spinning for fishing (optional — several spinning rods are issued per group).

Attention! Do not come with suitcases, as a suitcase on wheels will not fit into a hermetic bag on the alloy. It is convenient with large backpacks or sports bags.

Dates and Prices

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2 – 11 Sep, 2025 10 days 9 nights

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6 – 15 Sep, 2025 10 days 9 nights

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Irina

17 Nov, 2024

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An amazing team of true professionals 👍🫶 – everything was flawlessly organized, a solid 10 out of 10 :) Guides Andrey and Alexey, you were fantastic – keep up the great work 👍👍👍. And of course, Koina – she’s like the heart of the team, making everything even better 🐺🫶🤗

17 Nov, 2024

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Julia

15 Nov, 2024

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Everything was great!

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Larisa

14 Nov, 2024

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Everything was perfectly organized. Special thanks to our group leader, Alexander, and the entire team. Great job, everyone – you’re amazing!

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