Kamchatka light. Active travel

A lightweight active tour for those who want to explore Kamchatka in a diverse way. 

You will climb two simple active volcanoes, walk through alpine meadows with flowers and berries, rafting on the river, get acquainted with the culture and way of life of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka.

You will also visit the shores of the Pacific Ocean and take a boat trip on a comfortable boat.

Location

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 11 – 19 July, 2025
    • 25 July – 2 August, 2025
    • 8 – 16 August, 2025
    • 22 – 30 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 22 people
Minimum age
10 years old
Group meet at
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Active leisure
We will visit the Small Valley of geysers and make interesting ascents of volcanoes
A water adventure
We will go rafting on the Bystraya River and arrange an amazing fishing trip
Complete relaxation
We swim in the pool with thermal water

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Getting to know the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    Meeting at the airport.

    Transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

    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.

    At 19:00 meeting with the guide at the hotel, discussion of the program. 

    Lunch and dinner on this day on your own at your own expense.

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  • Day 2 - Boat trip — Halaktyrsky beach
  • Day 3 - Excursion to the foot of the Avacha volcano. Climbing Mount Camel
  • Day 4 - Rafting on the Bystraya River, Malkin springs
  • Day 5 - "Visiting the aborigines"
  • Day 6 - Departure to the mountain tourist resort — Small Valley of geysers
  • Day 7 - Mutnovsky volcano
  • Day 8 - Climbing Gorely volcano — transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • Day 9 - Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The tour does not require special physical training, there are no overnight stays in tents

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • or
    Camp Site, Hotel
    4 nights
  • Camp Site
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation:

  • double accommodation in hotels in Paratunka (mainly 2-room block type rooms: shared entrance, hallway, bathroom and two separate rooms) — 4 nights;
  • double accommodation in hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — 2 nights;
  • multi—bed accommodation in a mountain tourist shelter in the area of Gorely and Mutnovsky volcanoes - 2 nights.

Single occupancy is possible in hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, in Paratunka for an additional fee of 32,000 rubles.

Single accommodation is not possible in a mountain tourist shelter.

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

Please specify additional accommodation conditions when booking a tour.

The possible placement options are presented below. It is possible to replace it with alternative ones.

The hotel "Base for the reception of young tourists", Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky or Arsenyev Hotel, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 2 nights
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 can be arranged for an additional fee.

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Flamingo Hotel, Paratunka village or Helios Hotel, Paratunka village 4 nights
Mountain tourist shelter in the area of "Mutnovka" 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 22 tourists
Minimum age
10 years old
Duration
9 days 8 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 (2 nights in Petropavlovsk and 4 nights in Paratunke);
  • multi-bed accommodation in a mountain tourist shelter 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 (8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners);
  • the services of an instructor guide.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
  • dinners in the city (during two overnight stays — at the beginning and at the end of the tour);
  • the surcharge for single occupancy is 32,000 rubles;
  • travel insurance;
  • alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. A small backpack for climbing, one for two (it contains things necessary only for radial exits, such as a jacket, hat, water, snack, camera).
  2. A sleeping bag is optional, there are sleeping bags at the tourist shelter under the volcanoes, but if you want to sleep in your sleeping bag, then take it with you, or you can take an insert into the sleeping bag (this is an analogue of a sheet /duvet cover for a sleeping bag).
  3. Foam seat (optional).
  4. Trekking boots (necessarily waterproof).
  5. Gaiters are optional.
  6. Replacement shoes (sneakers).
  7. Sandals/slippers/slates/crocs.
  8. Hiking pants (synthetic is better, cotton is not desirable).
  9. Membrane storm pants — against wind and rain (not necessary if hiking pants will combine the function of storm pants).
  10. Windbreaker jacket (membrane and hooded) — from wind and rain.
  11. A raincoat or a raincoat suit (not necessary if there is a membrane jacket and trousers made of high-quality material with a water resistance of at least 10000 mm).
  12. Thermal underwear is optional, it is replaced by fleece items.
  13. A warm fleece or wool sweater.
  14. Fleece pants — wear under hiking / storm pants (not needed if thermal underwear is available).
  15. Lightweight hat, gloves
  16. Thermal socks (2 pairs).
  17. Trekking poles (telescopic poles are folded very compactly and can be easily brought with you; there is no rental).
  18. Sunglasses.
  19. Sunscreen.
  20. Bathing accessories.
  21. Personal first aid kit.
  22. Personal hygiene items.
  23. Mosquito repellent (for those who are very afraid of mosquitoes, you can take a mosquito hat with you).
  24. A flashlight (preferably a headlamp).
  25. Towel (preferably) — we will have a stop at the tourist shelter, where the issue of towels is not provided
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Dates and Prices

  • $1,142
    11 – 19 Jul, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    25 Jul – 2 Aug, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    8 – 16 Aug, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    22 – 30 Aug, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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    5 – 13 Sep, 2025 9 days 8 nights
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Reviews

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    Irina
    17 Nov, 2024
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    The tour was packed to the brim – in such a short time, we managed to experience Kamchatka from all angles and even get a taste of it 👍🫶
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    Julia
    17 Nov, 2024
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    A fantastic choice for anyone who prefers not to carry heavy backpacks or sleep in a tent. Big thanks to the tour team for adjusting the excursions based on the weather. As always, a wonderful group, new connections, and an abundance of positive vibes!
    17 Nov, 2024
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    Irina
    1 Dec, 2024
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    The coordination was excellent, everything stayed on schedule, and they always made an effort to respond promptly to our questions, even with the significant time difference.
    1 Dec, 2024
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