Hiking in Kamchatka: volcanoes and the ocean

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We invite you to discover the secrets of Kamchatka volcanoes with us! In a few days you will see the living volcanoes of Kamchatka and the world's largest fumarole fields. And you also have plenty of time to swim in the healing thermal springs.

Location

Russia, Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

from

US$ 840

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Tour highlights

Thermal springs

We will "seal" in the springs, soak after busy hiking days

Climbing the Avachinsky volcano

Let's be inspired by the impeccable panoramas of the area from the top of the volcano

Target hill

Enjoy the view of the city, Avachinsky Bay and the home volcanoes Koryaksky, Avachinsky and Kozelsky

Gorely Volcano

We will see a huge crater with a lake at the bottom — an impressive sight

Tastes of Kamchatka

Let's eat crabs, fish and red caviar from the bottom of our hearts

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Place and time of the group meeting: at 19.00 in the guest house / hostel.
Arrival of participants, 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.
Lunch and dinner on this day on your own.
Overnight stay is included in the price of the tour.
Car: 30 km.
Walking distance: 1-5 km.
Accommodation: guest house / hostel.

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Day 2 - Vulcanarium — Mishennaya sopka — Khalaktyrsky beach
A bus picks us up right after breakfast at the hotel.
First of all, we will visit the Volcanarium, after which we will stop at Mishennaya Sopka, which offers a magnificent panorama of the city, Avachinsky Bay and the home volcanoes Koryaksky, Avachinsky 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 barefoot on the sand, 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 swim in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Car: 30 km.
Walking distance: 1-5 km.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: dinner.

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Day 3 - Gorely Volcano
In the morning, a shift crew (or a PAZ bus) will pick us up right from the beach and take us to the foot of Gorely volcano. We'll set up camp here.
After a lunch snack, we will climb the volcano. The average ascent takes 4 hours. We're going light, it'll be a great warm-up before tomorrow's backpacking trip.
Above, from the edge of the crater, we will 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 spectacle will impress even the most sophisticated travelers.
Car: 140 km.
On foot: 12 km light;
height range: 1000-1750 m;
height difference: ascent — 750 m, descent — 750 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4 - Parking near Gorely volcano — camp under Mutnovsky volcano
We will make the transition with backpacks of the order of 12 km. Backpacks are not heavy, because we have food with us for only 3 days.
Let's walk through real lava fields and the Martian landscape.
On foot: 12 km with backpacks;
height range: 890-1000 m;
height difference: ascent — 140 m, descent — 160 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5 - Mutnovsky volcano
Today is one of the most impressive days in Kamchatka.
We will devote a lot of time to the Mutnovsky volcano with its amazing geothermal zones, fumaroles and colored slopes, from where sulfur dioxide 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!
On foot: 16 km light;
height range: 960-1470 m;
elevation difference: ascent — 690 m, descent — 690 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - Small valley of geysers, thermal springs
In the morning we will assemble the camp and go down to the Dachnye thermal springs. We will set up a camp nearby and spend the rest of the day "sealing" in the springs, soaking after busy hiking days.
Take a leisurely stroll through the Small Valley of Geysers.
On foot: 9 km with backpacks;
height range: 760-1170 m;
elevation difference: ascent — 254 m, descent — 490 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7 - The Avachinsky cordon
Moving to the "home" volcanoes, namely under the Avachinsky volcano. Koryaksky volcano and Kozelsky volcano also belong to this group. Domestic volcanoes are called because they are located in close proximity to the capital of the region.
Upon arrival, we will set up a camp and walk to Camel Mountain. From its top, the valley of the Dry River and the real giants Avachinsky and Koryaksky are clearly visible.
Car: 120 km.
On foot: 3 km light.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 8 - Avachinsky volcano
It's a great day when we prove to ourselves that we can do anything. Climbing the Avachinsky volcano with a height of 2,741 meters above sea level. We do not guarantee that we will be able to reach the very top, because the harsh Kamchatka weather can make its own adjustments.
From the top, as well as from the slopes of Avacha, there are impeccable panoramas of the area and an absolutely grandiose view of the Koryaksky volcano, which is located next door.
In the evening, tired but satisfied, we will have dinner, sit around a small campfire, if we can get firewood, and share our impressions.
On foot: 16 km light;
height range: 890-2723 m;
elevation difference: ascent — 1870 m, descent — 1870 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 9 - Avachinsky — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky cordon
In the morning, we will be picked up by transport and taken to the hostel (guest house). Here you can take a good shower and wash your clothes. We will have almost a whole day to go around and get around souvenir shops, fish markets and stalls.
Car: 45 km.
Accommodation: guest house / hostel.
Meals: breakfast.
Day 10 - Free day
We will devote the whole day to 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 going to Cape Mayachny.
In the evening, we will jointly arrange a farewell festive dinner.
Accommodation: guest house / hostel.

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Day 11 - 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 special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.

Tour organizer's comments

You need a fairly good physical shape and an idea of what a backpacking trip is (2 trips with a backpack with all equipment and food are supposed to be).

The average weight of a backpack with public equipment and food for men is from 15 to 20 kg, for women — from 13 to 18 kg. The final weight will depend on the number of personal items. The weight of the public module is about 5 kg.

Accommodation

Tent

7 nights
Guest House

3 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour includes accommodation in a guest house or hostel and a tent camp.

On the active part of the route, accommodation in 3-/4- local tents (if desired, you can take your own tent and stay individually).

Meals on the active part of the route are hiking.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

14 years old

Duration

11 days 10 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 before the start of the trip;
2 overnight stays in a guest house/hostel at the end of the trip;
meals on the active part of the route (hot breakfast and dinner, lunch snacks);
recreational fees for visiting the Volcanoes of Kamchatka Nature Park;
registration with the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
visit to the Volcanarium;
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;
meals in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
taxi around the city and to the airport on the last day (1000 – 1500 rubles);
insurance against n/a;
additional excursions (boat trip 10 000 – 14 000 rub.);
tips (reward for guides on a voluntary basis).

It's important to know

Equipment:

trekking poles;
elastic band seat (hob);
backpack 60-90 l;
backpack for radial outlets 15-20 l;
a cape for a backpack from the rain;
travel mat;
sleeping bag (comfort 0 ...-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 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 is 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, accessories for girls, etc.);
thermos flask (0.5 -1 liter);
pocket snack for the active part of the route (nuts, dried fruits, bars);
sunglasses that do not pass ultraviolet light;
flashlight (headlamp) + battery pack;
mosquito repellent cream/spray;
1 l water bottle;
whistle (to indicate presence on the spot, in order to avoid bear attacks);
a set of threads with a needle;
a camera (video camera).

Documents:

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

Dates and Prices

US$ 840

29 Jul – 8 Aug 11 days 10 nights
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