In the wake of the eruption. Tolbachik volcano and Bystraya River

The tour program is entirely devoted to a grandiose and incredibly enchanting event that took place in 2012 – a new fissure eruption on the Tolbachinsky Dole. 

You will see lava caves, a Dead forest, soak up the Malkin hot springs and go on a 1-day rafting trip along the Bystraya River.

Location

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 16 – 20 July, 2025
    • 20 – 24 July, 2025
    • 24 – 28 July, 2025
    • 28 July – 1 August, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 16 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Rafting
We will go rafting on the fish river, go fishing and taste Kamchatka snacks from wild plants
Hot springs
Take a dip in the thermal water pool
Hot Cone
Let's feel the warmth of the Earth under our feet and explore the consequences of the eruption on Tolbachik

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Moving to the area of the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes

    Meeting with the group in the morning:

    • 07:00 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
    • 08:00 in the village of Paratunka;
    • 08:30 in Yelizovo.

    The exact time and place of departure will be announced by the tour leader of the group on the eve of departure.

    A tour leader is an experienced guide and group leader. Accompanies you throughout the entire route, from the first day to the day of departure, solves all current organizational issues. For all questions during the tour, you should contact him.

    Loading into a car (passenger "shift shift" KAMAZ) and departure to the area of the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes (about 500 km). 

    The Klyuchevskaya group consists of 14 active and extinct volcanoes, including the famous Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Shiveluch, Bezymyanny, Tolbachik, etc. This is the largest group of volcanoes in Russia.

    To get to these unique places, we have to drive through almost half of Kamchatka, we will spend today on the road, but believe me, it's worth it!

    On the way, lunch at a cafe in the village of Milkovo (at your own expense).

    Crossing the bridge over the largest river of the peninsula – Kamchatka.

    In the evening, at about 18:00, arrival in Kozyrevsk. 

    Accommodation in guest houses for 2 people, single accommodation is not provided – the last civilization remained 500 km away from us, wildlife is ahead and this is the first transit point of the route, from here tomorrow morning our journey through the Klyuchevsky Nature Park will begin. 

    The hospitable hosts will prepare a sauna for us to relax after the trip. 

    Dinner is a hot meal, prepared by field cooks. 

    Rest, sauna.

    Meals: dinner is included (camp kitchen).

    Overnight stay: Kozyrevsk village: guest house.

    Distances and duration: road: 500 km, 8-9 hours.

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  • Day 2 - Northern breakthrough of the 1975 eruption, Zvezda crater, lava caves
  • Day 3 - Plosky Tolbachik volcano (elevation up to 2000 m) – New fractured eruption in 2012 – "Dead Forest"
  • Day 4 - Transfer to Malki village
  • Day 5 - Rafting on the Bystraya River. River fishing. Gastroobed
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The program is within the power of any physically active tourist. Hiking with a backpack is not provided according to the program, climbing is carried out light. 

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation:

  • 1 night in a guest house (Kozyrevsk village);
  • 2 nights in a tent camp (Tolbachik volcano area);
  • 1 night in a guest house (P. Malki).

The cost of the tour for 1 person, RUB.:

The cost of the tour without the promotionThe cost of the tour with a 10% discount when booking before 12/31/2024
105 70095 130

Discounts on the tour:

  • "Additional benefit" promotion: 7% discount when booking a tour before 12/31/2024 and 100% prepayment%;
  • discount for a child under 14 years of age – 10% when staying in a room – 2 adults + 1 child in an extra bed.
Camp site in Kozyrevsk 1 night

Accommodation in Kozyrevsk village – in guest houses. 

Accommodation in guest houses for 2-4 people, single occupancy is not provided – the last civilization remained 500 km away from us, wildlife is ahead and this is the first transit point of the route, from here tomorrow morning our journey through the Klyuchevsky Nature Park will begin. 

There is a sauna.

Tent 2 nights
Camp site of P. Malki 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

  • accommodation in a guest house in Kozyrevsk (2.4-bed accommodation);
  • accommodation in a guest house in Malki village (2,3,4-bed accommodation);
  • guide services;
  • cook's services;
  • meals according to the program;
  • guided tours according to the program;
  • transportation according to the program;
  • equipment and inventory (tents, mats, rubber boots, kitchen equipment, dishes, fishing gear, life jackets, etc.);
  • necessary permits to visit specially protected natural areas.

Paid extra

  • flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • group transfers airport – hotel – airport – 1,500 rubles per person.;
  • private transfer (car for up to 3 people) – 6,000 rubles per car;
  • private transfer (car for up to 6 people) – 8,500 rubles per car;
  • rent a sleeping bag (for the whole tour) – 4000 rubles per piece.;
  • the surcharge for a foreign citizen is 5,500 rubles per person.;
  • additional payment for an interpreter (English) – 10,000 rubles per day;
  • transfers to the starting point and after the end of the tour;
  • hotel accommodation (before and after the trip);
  • other additional services;
  • insurance;
  • personal expenses, alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • climbing backpack (for 20-35 liters);
  • sleeping bag (for comfort temperature from -5 to -10) or can be rented for an additional fee; 
  • the liner in the sleeping bag;
  • comfortable hiking clothes;
  • trekking boots with a hard fluted sole and impregnated from getting wet;
  • sneakers;
  • a warm windproof, waterproof jacket with a hood;
  • warm windproof, waterproof pants;
  • warm sweater (fleece);
  • warm socks;
  • warm gloves / mittens;
  • a warm hat;
  • lightweight headdress;
  • bath and bathing accessories;
  • trekking poles or can be rented for an additional fee; 
  • a seat for sitting on stones and slag;
  • headlamp;
  • a raincoat;
  • an individual first aid kit;
  • sunglasses;
  • sunscreen products;
  • mosquito and midge repellents (mosquito repellent);
  • documents and their copies in an airtight package.

Tourists should pay attention to the preparation of personal equipment (clothing and shoes), as snowfields may persist on large sections of climbing routes to volcanic craters, passes and volcanic plateaus throughout the summer period and, in case of prolonged bad weather, the air temperature at altitudes above 1000 m may decrease. 

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Dates and Prices

  • $957
    16 – 20 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    20 – 24 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    24 – 28 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    28 Jul – 1 Aug, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    1 – 5 Aug, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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Reviews

  • A
    Alexander
    26 Nov, 2024
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    The trip was exceptionally well-organized, with every detail executed to perfection. The program was followed in full, and the transfers were arranged precisely on schedule. The guides were outstanding. During the hikes, the routes were tailored to suit the preferences of the group. With multiple guides, we had the flexibility to move at different paces and split into smaller subgroups. At the airport, we were greeted in a comfortable SUV. On the return journey, we made a stop at the market and the monument featuring the bear. There was plenty of time for shopping and taking photos.
    26 Nov, 2024
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    Veronika
    21 Oct, 2024
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    The tour operator met all the travelers' requests and was extremely customer-focused.
    21 Oct, 2024