Kamchatka: hiking in Nalychevo and climbing the Avacha volcano

Trekking through the Nalychevskaya Valley is the best way to slowly explore the nature of Kamchatka, enjoy sunrises and sunsets surrounded by hills, swim in hot springs, and see an amazing change of scenery — from volcanic deserts to blooming alpine meadows.

You will overcome the picturesque Avachinsky and Pinachevsky passes, taste sparkling water from the Aag narzans and relax on the Khalaktyrsky beach on the Pacific coast.

Location

Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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$1,112
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Duration
15 Days
14 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 12 – 26 July
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    10 nights
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 10 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Group meet at
Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Overcoming yourself
We will climb Avachinsky volcano (2751 m) and Dzenzur volcano
Outdoor relaxation
Take a dip in wild hot tubs
The taste of Kamchatka
We will heartily eat crabs, fish and red caviar

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    Airport: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

    • By car: 30 km.
    • Walking distance: 1-5 km.
    • Accommodation: guest house / hostel.

    Arrival of the 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 your own that day.

    Overnight stay is included in the price of the tour.

  • Day 2 - The Pinachevsky cordon
  • Day 3 - Semenovsky Cordon
  • Day 4 - Pinachevsky pass. The central cordon of Nalychevo
  • Day 5 - The central cordon. Talovian sources
  • Day 6 - Talovian sources. The crater of the Dzenzur volcano
  • Day 7 - Talovian sources. Central cordon
  • Day 8 - Spare day
  • Day 9 - The central cordon. Parking under the Avachinsky pass
  • Day 10 - Parking under the Avachinsky pass
  • Day 11 - Avachinsky volcano
  • Day 12 - Halaktyrsky beach
  • Day 13 - Halaktyrsky beach. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • Day 14 - Free day
  • Day 15 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Difficulty: 7-8 out of 10, suitable for people from 16 to 60 years old.

The total mileage is 140 km.

You need to be in good enough physical shape and have an idea of what backpacking 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

Accommodation
  • Tent
    10 nights
  • Guest House
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation:

  • on the active part of the route, accommodation in 3-4-bed tents (if desired, you can take your own tent and be accommodated individually);
  • 1 night before the tour and 2 nights at the end of the tour in a guest house/hostel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (accommodation in rooms for up to 10 people, shower and toilet on the floor);
  • 3 nights in a house on the Central cordon (house with shelves, lighting in the evening, stove heating, facilities on the territory of the cordon).
Tent 10 nights

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

Guest house/hostel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 3 nights
A house on the Central cordon 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 18 tourists
Minimum age
16 years old
Duration
15 days 14 nights
Group meets at
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 starting the trip;
  • 2 overnight stays in a guest house/hostel in PK at the end of the trip;
  • 3 overnight stays in a house on the central cordon;
  • 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;
    instructors' work;
  • 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);
  • the company's buff.

Paid extra

  • flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
  • taxi in the city, from the airport and to the airport (1,000-2,000 rubles);
  • meals in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
  • sauna/shower at Avacha pass:
    • sauna — 1,000 rubles/person.;
    • shower — 300 rub/person.;
  • additional excursions:
    • boat trip — 11,000-12,000 rubles.;
  • n/a insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
Equipment:
  • trekking poles;
  • elastic band seat (hob);
  • backpack 60-90 liters.;
  • rain cover on a backpack;
  • travel mat;
  • sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5).
Clothing and shoes:
  • trekking boots;
  • storm jacket and trousers (windproof, better moisture 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 wear shorts;
  • thermal underwear set;
  • sports sandals or slates;
  • gaiters / flashlights (worn over boots);
  • bathing accessories + light towel (for visiting hot springs);
  • a bedpan (required!).
What else to take:
  • a plate, a spoon, a mug (not ceramic), a knife, matches in a hermetically sealed package;
  • first-aid kit for personal use, in case of chronic diseases (a public first-aid kit with a standard set of medicines will be provided by the instructor) + elastic bandage, sterile bandage - 2 pcs., hydrogen peroxide, tissue-based rolling patch.;
  • personal hygiene products (toothpaste, brush, soap, lipstick, toilet paper (wet or hermetically packed), accessories for girls, etc.);
  • Thermos flask (0.5 -1 liters);
  • pocket snack (nuts, dried fruits, bars);
  • sunglasses that do not allow ultraviolet light to pass through;
  • flashlight (headlamp) + battery pack;
  • mosquito repellent cream;
  • 1L water bottle/hydrator;
  • whistle on a string (to indicate presence on the spot, in order to avoid attacks by bears);
  • 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).
Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Do you take out accident insurance?

Dates and Prices

  • $1,112
    12 – 26 Jul 15 days 14 nights
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