Kamchatka: hiking in Nalychevo and climbing the Avacha volcano

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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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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
By car: 55 km
Walking distance: 6 km with backpacks
Height range: 130-300 m.
Height difference: ascent — 190 m, descent — 60 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: lunch, dinner.
After breakfast, we will go to the village of Pinachevo, which is located next to the Zelenovsky Lakes.
Our route to the Nalychevo Valley starts from here.
Today is a warm-up day, we will walk only 6 km with backpacks.
We will set up camp on the bank of the Pinachevskaya River.
Day 3 - Semenovsky Cordon
The Pinachevsky cordon is the Semenovsky cordon.
Walking distance: 11 km with backpacks.
Height range: 250-510 m.
Height difference: ascent — 270 m, descent — 20 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today we will follow a good path along the Pinachevka River.
There are forests, mountains, hills and fresh air all around!
We'll set up camp at the Semenovsky cordon.
Day 4 - Pinachevsky pass. The central cordon of Nalychevo
Walking distance: 22 km with backpacks.
Height range: 370-1120 m.
Height difference: ascent — 640 m, descent — 770 m.
Accommodation: cottage.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Early rise.
Today is a busy day, so let's not waste any time.
Along the breakup where the Pinachevka River originates, we will reach the Perevalnaya parking lot, and then we will overcome the pass itself (height – 1160 m).
From the highest point of the pass, there is a great view of the Nalychevskaya valley, the Dzenzur volcano and the three peaks of the Zhupanovsky volcano.
We can also see most of the rest of the way from here, which is just over 15 km.
Along the way there are rivers, marshes, alternating views of domestic volcanoes.
There are canopies on the Central Cordon, and there is a museum, but the main attractions are travertine fields on one side and hot puddles for swimming on the other.
Day 5 - The central cordon. Talovian sources
The central cordon is Talovskie springs.
Walking distance: 10 km with backpacks.
Height range: 380-500 m.
Height difference: ascent — 195 m, descent — 140 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today we have a short walk — 10 km to Talovskiye springs.
We will pass the Malysh pass, streams, rivers with suspension bridges, berry fields.
We'll set up camp by lunchtime, after which we can relax in wild hot tubs.
Day 6 - Talovian sources. The crater of the Dzenzur volcano
Talovskie springs — the crater of the Dzenzur volcano — Talovskie springs.
On foot: 24 km light.
Height range: 430-1360 m.
Height difference: ascent — 1040 m, descent — 1040 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today we are waiting for a real adventure — a radial exit to the fumarole of the Dzenzur volcano.
First, we will cover several kilometers through the forest, then we will climb the Gutter River.
Streams of meltwater made their way through the lava monolith of the Dzenzur volcano — an unusual sight.
Next, we climb even higher, climb onto a frozen lava flow and see a column of steam in the distance.
This is the long-awaited fumarole.
After a short rest, we go further and find ourselves on one of the crests of the Dzenzur volcano.
In good weather, the view from here is excellent!
Day 7 - Talovian sources. Central cordon
Talovskie springs is the Central cordon.
Walking distance: 12 km with a backpack.
Height range: 370-500 m.
Height difference: ascent — 150 m, descent — 210 m.
Accommodation: cabins.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
We say goodbye to the parking lot and hot tubs that we already love.
Along the way, a travertine platform and mineral water gushing out of the ground at Local History springs are an ideal place for a rest stop.
After resting, we fly to the Malysh pass.
We set up camp again at the Central Cordon of Nalychevo and after lunch we go for a walk around the sights.
Let's get acquainted with Ivanov's griffin, walk along the floors of the travertine Cauldron, relax in hot puddles.
Day 8 - Spare day
The diary.
Accommodation: cabins.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
A spare day in case of bad weather or a rest day.
Swimming, relaxing.
Day 9 - The central cordon. Parking under the Avachinsky pass
The central cordon is a parking lot under the Avacha pass.
Walking distance: 17 km with backpacks.
Height range: 380-1050 m.
Height difference: ascent — 860 m, descent — 220 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Early exit.
We are heading towards the Avachinsky volcano.
On the way there is a stop at the Aag narzans.
A snack and a delicious soda bubbling right out of the ground will replenish our strength.
Next is one of the most difficult sections of our route.
We make our way through the mud and cliffs to the waterfall on the Noisy River.
It's small, but impressive.
After getting out of the gorge, we begin to gain altitude.
With each new turn, the bushes are lower and the views are grander.
Gradually, the vegetation will disappear, and only slag and small mountain flowers will remain underfoot.
We will cross 3-4 fords and set up camp right at the foot of the Avacha pass.
Day 10 - Parking under the Avachinsky pass
The parking lot under the Avachinsky pass is the Avachinsky cordon.
Walking distance: 20 km with backpacks.
Height range: 870-1210 m.
Height difference: ascent — 588 m, descent — 730 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Pack up the camp and go on an adventure!
We will climb the Avachinsky pass and enjoy the views.
Next— go to the volcano.
It's already perfectly visible.
The trail disappears periodically, with slag, snowfields, and streams underfoot.
By evening, we will set up camp at the foot of the Avachinsky volcano and mentally prepare for the ascent.
Day 11 - Avachinsky volcano
Avachinsky cordon — Avachinsky volcano (2741 m) — Avachinsky cordon.
On foot: 16 km light.
Height range: 870-2740 m.
Height difference: ascent — 1870 m, descent — 1870 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
We take only the most necessary things and go out to climb.
Today we conquer ourselves and make an attempt to climb the Avachinsky volcano.
We have to gain 1870 meters!
At the top, when the weather is good, we walk, take pictures, and enjoy the views.
It offers a panorama of home volcanoes — the huge Koryaksky (3456 m) and the small Kozelsky (2190 m).
We go down to the camp, cook a delicious dinner and relax after a difficult day.
The active part of our journey is over!

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Day 12 - Halaktyrsky beach
Avachinsky cordon — Khalaktyrsky beach.
By car: 65 km.
Walking distance: 1-5 km.
Height range: 1-890 m.
Height difference: ascent — 400 m, descent — 1290 m.
Accommodation: tents.
Meals: breakfast, dinner.
We are going to the coast of the Pacific Ocean — to the famous Khalaktyrsky beach with its black volcanic sand.
You step on the sand with your bare feet, 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 do a must-do on a trip to Kamchatka — swim in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

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Day 13 - Halaktyrsky beach. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Khalaktyrsky beach — Petropavlovsk — Kamchatsky.
By car: 20 km.
Accommodation: guest house/hostel.
Meals: breakfast.
Transport will pick us up in the morning and take us 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 visit souvenir shops, fish markets and stalls.
Day 14 - Free day
Accommodation: guest house / hostel.
We will spend the whole day 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 have a farewell gala dinner together.
Day 15 - Departure
In the morning before departure, you can go shopping and markets for those who did not have time to do it.

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

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).

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

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

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).

Dates and Prices

$1,171

12 – 26 Jul 15 days 14 nights

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