Kamchatka light. Active travel

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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

from

US$ 1 124

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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.
The power is not included.

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Day 2 - Boat trip — Halaktyrsky beach
In the morning we go for a boat trip on a comfortable boat to the island of Old Men, where you can see Kamchatka from the sea, get acquainted with marine animals, go fishing and seafood.
Lunch on the boat.
After the sea excursion, we go to Halaktyrsky beach, where huge waves of the open Pacific Ocean await us, the black sand of an infinitely long beach, where the feeling that you are on the edge of the earth, where Russia begins, does not leave.
The water in the ocean is not warm, but you can always wet your feet, but the bravest can swim.
In the evening we move to the sanatorium-resort area of Paratunka, we stay in a hotel with a swimming pool with thermal water.
Attention! If you know that you may get seasick at sea (or in transport), then purchase motion sickness remedies in advance (for example, Dramin) and take them according to the instructions before starting a boat trip.
Meals included: breakfast, seafood lunch, dinner.

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Day 3 - Excursion to the foot of the Avacha volcano. Climbing Mount Camel
We take a high-pass bus to the foothills of the Avacha and Koryak volcanoes.
Upon arrival, we go on a mini-ascent of Mount Camel, located between two huge volcanoes.
We will see a lot of Alpine flowers and be sure to meet Eureka (Berengian ground squirrels) who like to pose in front of the cameras.
Mount Camel is also a kind of volcano formed by a fractured eruption.
Camel climbing is not difficult and takes no more than an hour in time, the absolute height is 1200 m. above the m. m.
In the evening we return to the hotel in Paratunka.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch (snack or lunch box), dinner.

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Day 4 - Rafting on the Bystraya River, Malkin springs
In the morning we go to the river to the place of the beginning of the rafting and begin the rafting.
Rafting is not sporty and everyone can do it, but four participants on the raft will sometimes need to row with oars (you can take turns).
There can be up to 10 people on the raft in total.
Those who wish can go fishing.
Lunch on the riverbank.
After rafting, we stop at the Malkin hot springs, where you can swim.
In the evening we return to the hotel in Paratunka.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch (soup), dinner.

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Day 5 - "Visiting the aborigines"
We are going on an exciting ethnic tour, which is held on the basis of the kennel "Snow Dogs".
The performance of the national ensemble, a conversation around the campfire about the culture and way of life of the peoples of Kamchatka, about their traditions and customs.
A canine tour of the kennel, acquaintance with its inhabitants, a story about the breeds of sled dogs, about the types of riding sports.
Photo shoot with deer.
Lunch — venison shurpa, tea with tortillas.
A composite photo shoot in national costumes, an exhibition and sale of Kamchatka souvenirs.
In the evening we return to the hotel in Paratunka.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 6 - Departure to the mountain tourist resort — Small Valley of geysers
Breakfast.
After breakfast, we leave for the Mutnovka area.
The road is very interesting: we will pass at the very foot of the Vilyuchinsky volcano, then along the steep serpentine to the Vilyuchinsky pass, from where impressive views open. After descending from the pass to the mountain plateau, we check into our campsite, located near the lake in a picturesque place (several people in a room, sleeping in sleeping bags on bunk beds).
After lunch, we drive to the Mutnovskaya geothermal power plant, next to which there is a Small valley of geysers (Suburban hot springs).
Here, along a mountain stream, many hot springs and fumaroles are bubbling from the ground.
If desired, you can take a bath with blue clay.
We are returning to the tourist shelter.
Supper.
Bonfire, guitar.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 7 - Climbing the Mutnovsky volcano
We leave for the Mutnovsky volcano on a difficult road.
Climbing to the edge of the crater usually takes about 2 hours, the height difference is 700 meters.
We will have a view of the fumarole fields of the crater, of the glacier hanging from the eastern walls of the crater, of the Active funnel, from where a huge column of vapor-gas mixture escapes.
On the way back, another sight awaits us: the Vulkanaya River falls from a height of 80 meters into the Dangerous canyon with a powerful waterfall.
In the evening we return to the mountain tourist shelter for the night.
If it is impossible to get to the Mutnovsky volcano (this sometimes happens, usually in July) or if climbing the volcano is prohibited (this has happened for the last 2 years due to possible landslides), the program will be changed (for more information, see the "Important to know" section).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch snack, dinner.

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Day 8 - Climbing Gorely volcano — transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
After breakfast, we leave for Gorely volcano.
The path to the top usually takes no more than 2.5‒3 hours, the height of the volcano is 1829 m above sea level.
Gorely has several craters, of which the most impressive are the Blue Lake and Active craters.
Both craters are funnels with sheer walls.
The first crater is the largest and corresponds to its name ‒ at the bottom of it there is a lake of bright blue color.
In the Active crater there is a small acidic lake of turquoise color with a greenish tinge, along the shores of which fumaroles "smoke".
After examining the craters, we go down to the car and stop at the campsite for lunch, after which we move to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, check into a hotel.
Dinner on your own that day.
The ascent may not take place due to bad weather, in which case other excursions will be organized in the area of the volcano.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch (snack and/or hot lunch — according to circumstances).

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Day 9 - Departure
The day of departure home.
We visit the fish market, souvenir shop and drive to the airport.
Lunch, if necessary, on your own at your own expense.
Transfer to the airport with arrival at the fish market:
departure is approximately at 09:00 — for flights 5250 and 1731;
Departure is approximately at 11:30 a.m. for flights 1733 and 1735.
The exact time of the transfer is announced by the guide the day before.
Those departing at other times can join these transfers.
The cancellation of the transfer is not compensated.
Meals included: breakfast.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Tour organizer's comments

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

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 accommodation is possible in hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, in Paratunka for an additional fee of 24,000 rubles.
Single accommodation is not possible in a mountain tourist shelter.

Discount for children up to and including 14 years — 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

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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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);
helicopter tour (additional day required);
surcharge for single occupancy;
travel insurance;
alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

A small backpack for climbing, one for two (it contains things necessary only for radial exits, such as a jacket, hat, water, snack, camera).
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).
Foam seat (optional).
Trekking boots (necessarily waterproof).
Gaiters are optional.
Replacement shoes (sneakers).
Sandals/slippers/slates/crocs.
Hiking pants (synthetic is better, cotton is not desirable).
Membrane storm pants — against wind and rain (not necessary if hiking pants will combine the function of storm pants).
Windbreaker jacket (membrane and hooded) — from wind and rain.
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).
Thermal underwear is optional, it is replaced by fleece items.
A warm fleece or wool sweater.
Fleece pants — wear under hiking / storm pants (not needed if thermal underwear is available).
Lightweight hat, gloves
Thermal socks (2 pairs).
Trekking poles (telescopic poles are folded very compactly and can be easily brought with you; there is no rental).
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Bathing accessories.
Personal first aid kit.
Personal hygiene items.
Mosquito repellent (for those who are very afraid of mosquitoes, you can take a mosquito hat with you).
A flashlight (preferably a headlamp).
Towel (preferably) — we will have a stop at the tourist shelter, where the issue of towels is not provided

Most of our tourists, when they buy a tour, count on camping meals in active tours of Kamchatka, that is, figuratively speaking, "buckwheat with stewed meat." In fact, our food is much more varied than you would expect from a camp kitchen.

In the early days, you will find sliced smoked red fish, then there is always sliced cheese and sausage on the table. Milk porridge is always prepared for breakfast (tourists often say that they have not eaten porridge since childhood and it turns out to be very tasty!) and often pancakes or cheesecakes.

Lunch can be quick in the form of a hearty snack — it depends on the place and time. For example, if it is an alloy, then stopping during the alloy for lunch, the chefs will not have time to make a full meal of the first and second. But there will definitely be the first and second in the evening. On the alloy, of course, this is the ear. The chefs also prepare various other first courses. The second can be goulash and other meat dishes, although there may be "buckwheat with stew" — it all depends on the place and time. Fish is also common, especially on rafting.

Caught fish is often baked in foil on the coals of a campfire.
For climbing, tourists are given a dry ration consisting of sandwiches, nuts, dried fruits (raisins, dried pineapples), a chocolate bar, a small pack of juice, and water.
There are always delicious sweets and cookies for tea.

When cooking, chefs take into account the conditions of the trip and the conditions of food storage, so that this does not adversely affect the health of tourists. Similarly, first of all, dishes are prepared with fresh meat and fish, and for the last days there are stewed meat and canned fish. For example, it is not safe to cut fish in a five—day segment, as in the best case there will be claims that they are not fed fresh fish, and in the worst case - poisoning.

Attention! The cook prepares food for a group, and he does not have the opportunity to cook for everyone personally, as in a restaurant. At the same time, vegetarians will never go hungry, there will always be an opportunity to choose a meal without meat. But the cook does not have the opportunity to cook personally for raw food eaters, fruit growers and other adherents of special nutrition systems. If you are allergic to any product, please let us know when applying for the tour.

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