Kamchatka spring mix

Avacha Bay
It is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The coasts of the bay are winding, indented by numerous small picturesque coves. Two shallow rivers flow into its waters. 32 species of fish live permanently in Avacha Bay. Almost all year round, several species of flounder, terpuges, gobies, sea bass and white-throated halibut are found here. Seabirds are quite numerous in the waters of the bay. In the coves located at the entrance to the Avacha Bay, you can meet seals that are almost not afraid of people and let them get quite close to themselves. Killer whales are noted among large animals in summer. The waters of Avacha Bay are full of the gifts of marine nature – these are sea urchins and crabs.

The Island of Old Men
It is located approximately 10 km (5.5 miles) from the entrance to Avacha Bay. The island got its name from the name of small seabirds that make nests on it – old men (or in another way – hatchets.Starichkov Island is a water reserve teeming with hatchets, loons, cormorants and other waterfowl. There are several white-tailed eagle nesting sites and a seal rookery on this piece of land.

Country springs
The mineral hot springs are located at the southeastern foot of the Rocky hill next to the Mutnovsky volcano. This is a unique active fumarole field, the hot gases of which pass through the water of a cold stream, heating it and creating a gushing effect. The chemical composition of steam-gas jets is quite diverse and contains copper, manganese, zinc, arsenic, antimony and radon. 

Vilyuchinsky pass
It is located at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level. The pass offers a magnificent view of the Vilyuchinsky volcano, as well as other volcanoes of the Southern Group. 

Avacha volcano
One of the most active in Kamchatka (2,751 m), it is often called the "home volcano" because of its proximity to the city. Its crater is filled with solidified lava, over which fumarole vapors often rise.

Mount Camel
It is a volcanic extrusion rising on the pass between two volcanoes, Koryaksky and Avachinsky. The height of the mountain is about 1200 m. A walk with an ascent to its top takes about 3 hours (7 km). From the top of the Camel there is a view of the Avacha River valley, Avacha Bay and the surroundings of Petropavlovsk and Yelizovo.

Cape Mayachny
An observation deck with views of the Three Brothers rocks, the oldest lighthouse in the Far East, panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, the island of the Old Men, volcanoes of the Southern Group and rocky cliffs. 

The ethnic complex
It is located outdoors with spectacular views of the Koryak and Avacha volcanoes. You will get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka (Koryaks, Itelmen and Evens). You will be guided through the kennel of sled dogs and will be told about the history of the development of sledding in Kamchatka, about the history of the aborigines, will show a colorful creative program of local nationalities and will teach the basic movements of the national dance. You will also get a unique opportunity to take pictures in national clothes, get acquainted with the way of life and everyday life of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka and enjoy hot, fragrant fish soup or shurpa in the fresh air.

Zelenovsky lakes
They are baths with water containing radon and hydrogen sulfide. Bathing in such water has a beneficial effect on the body, improves metabolism, and promotes skin regeneration. 

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

The climate of Kamchatka is very peculiar. From the sharply continental peninsula in the north (the villages of Esso, Klyuchi, Milkovo), to the temperate marine one in the south (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and the coast).

Summer is short here, in some areas it lasts about two months, especially in the northern mainland of the region and in the mountains. There are few hot days. Days when the air temperature rises above 20 ° C, there are no more than 2-3 weeks on the coast. In areas far from the sea, the number of such days increases dramatically. The warmest month on the coast is July, in the central part of the peninsula – July, August.

It is cool in the south in summer (from +10 to +20 on the warmest days), warm in winter (from -10 to 0). Precipitation is common in summer and winter (snow, rain, fog, drizzle). In the north it is cold in winter (up to -40), in summer it is really hot (up to +40).

Due to the proximity of the ocean and mountainous terrain, in one day in Kamchatka you can experience a temperature drop from +25 in the valleys to +5 in the mountains. In late August and early September, the first snow appears on the tops of volcanoes, and at the foot of volcanoes, the air temperature at night can drop to negative values.

Each hotel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Paratunka has a restaurant or cafe where you can have lunch or a snack. In addition, there are many restaurants, cafes and grocery stores in the city itself. If you stay in the village area. Paratunka, then, as a rule, there is only one catering establishment at the recreation center, there is no other infrastructure nearby.

The food on the tourist routes is prepared by our experienced chefs and usually deserves high marks from the guests. In field conditions, high-quality locally produced products are used to the maximum, including freshly caught fish, fresh meat, and local vegetables. The menu also includes fresh fruits, juices, and desserts. Alcoholic beverages are provided upon reservation.

Before traveling, we recommend that you sign a medical insurance and accident insurance contract for the duration of your stay on the route. If you refuse to purchase an insurance policy, then you will bear the costs incurred as a result of an accident or sudden illness yourself.

Medical care is provided in accordance with the law on health insurance. At the same time, you will have to fully reimburse the costs of emergency transportation to a medical facility yourself.

Do not forget to warn the tour operator about your chronic illnesses in order to avoid unpleasant incidents on the route.

To prevent sun and heat stroke, you should wear clothes made of natural fabrics, as well as a headdress.

Before the trip, form a personal first-aid kit, since most of our medicines are sold only by prescription. The first aid kit may include:

• medications for motion sickness in transport and on the water;
• painkillers;
• remedies for cardiovascular diseases;
• gastric remedies;
• dressing material (bandages, cotton balls, Band-aid);
• insect repellents (meaning mosquito repellents and midges, there is no encephalitic tick in Kamchatka);
• sunscreens and creams for skin care after sun exposure.

On the route, avoid eating unfamiliar mushrooms and berries, as well as water from rivers, since really clean water can only be in springs and small streams.

• Do not leave the base camp area without informing the camp commander or senior guide;
• follow the daily routine according to the tour program;
• do not litter the base camp area and do not litter on the route. Dispose of garbage in designated areas.
• do not enter the territory of the office premises;
• follow the requirements of the guide on the route. In case of deviation from the route and disobeying the guide, you will be asked to fill out a receipt stating that the guide is relieved of responsibility for the life and health of the tourist.
• if it is impossible to continue along the route, inform the head of the group and the guide-guide;
• at stops on the route, do not leave the group alone;
• if the tourist's equipment does not match the weather conditions on the route, the guide has the right to prohibit the tourist from entering the route;
• If you have any questions, please contact the guide or the head of the camp.
• if you feel unwell, immediately notify the head of the camp or the guide;
• In accordance with the rules of fire safety, smoking is prohibited in the cabins of the base camps. Bonfires can be lit only in designated places (there are bonfires on the territory of the camps), after notifying the camp commander or the guide;
• in accordance with the safety rules, cooking in the houses of the base camps is strictly prohibited (cooking hot food is allowed only on bonfires, in designated places).

1. All excursions and observations are carried out only as part of a group and are accompanied by an employee of the Reserve and a tour guide.
2. Observation and photographing of birds and animals are carried out from separate stationary points agreed with the state inspector of the Reserve.
3. It is forbidden to harvest firewood in the vicinity of the camp or along the route. Firewood must be delivered in advance.
4. Tourists are not allowed to take dogs with them.
5. Household garbage and food residues are collected in a special container at the base camp and subsequently removed from the territory.
6. It is forbidden to carry out observations at bird nests in rainy and cold weather, as well as from a distance closer than 50 m.
7. It is forbidden to purposefully pursue animals, including for the purpose of observation and photographing.

Follow all the requirements of the guide to ensure safety on the route:

• be careful when driving through difficult terrain, when crossing fords of rivers and streams;
• do not leave the group without the permission of the guide, stay within sight of other participants of the trip;
• take precautions near an open fire (campfire, primus stove, gas burner);
• do not drink water from open reservoirs without the permission of the guide;
• do not eat unfamiliar mushrooms, berries and other plants;
• carefully monitor your physical condition, observe sanitary standards and personal hygiene; at the slightest indisposition, immediately inform the guide-guide.

On foot:
– maintain a distance between the participants in the line of sight;
– follow the trail one at a time, keeping up and not getting ahead of yourself;
– remember about the one coming from behind: hold the branches and warn about obstacles;
– do not smoke while driving;
– when driving through thickets of nettles and hogweed, in order to avoid burns, go dressed in trousers and a long-sleeve shirt (T-shirt);
– when driving on thermal sites, follow strictly the guide-guide one at a time, in no case leave the trail, stop only at the indicated place;
– self-examination and solitary stay at thermal sites are unacceptable.

When overcoming water obstacles:
– do not arrange crossings without the permission of the guide;
– wade only in shoes;
– when crossing over rocks, do not jump – step carefully from stone to stone;
– when wading, be sure to unbutton the waist belt of the backpack and loosen the straps;

When meeting a bear:
– in most cases, a bear tries to get away from a person first and shows aggression, as a rule, only when protecting prey or offspring;
– it is not recommended to run away, be aggressive, it is recommended to leave unnoticed;
– it is recommended to scare off the bear with noise: metal clanging, whistling, flare, shot up, fire;
– to appear larger, raise your hands up, preferably with a backpack, while swinging slightly, the bear has poor eyesight, and as a rule, it does not communicate with an opponent larger than itself;
– if an animal roars a warning from afar that you have entered its territory, then immediately return back;
– you can hide from a brown bear in a tree, because it does not climb trees;
– a bear with a bear cub is especially dangerous, if you see a lone bear cub, immediately return back, because the bear is somewhere nearby;
– if a bear approaches you while fishing, stop fishing. If there is a fish on the line, do not allow it to splash. If this is not possible, cut the line, because if the bear realizes that he can get the fish only by approaching the fisherman, he will return again.

In the mountains:
– in the mountains, it should be borne in mind that a sharp scream, a shot, a rocket launch, loud singing can cause a landslide, avalanche, rockfall;
– it is necessary to climb scree and steep grassy slopes as close to each other as possible and in a serpentine;
– it is not recommended to enter glacial caves in the "language" of the glacier, go down into ice cracks;
– if the avalanche has fallen high enough, walk or run out of the path of the avalanche to a safe place or hide behind a ledge of rock, in a recess (you can not hide behind young trees).

If you are caught in an avalanche:
– if it is impossible to escape from the avalanche, get rid of the backpack, take a horizontal position, tucking your knees to your stomach and orienting your body in the direction of the avalanche movement;
– cover your nose and mouth with a mitt, scarf, collar;
– when moving in an avalanche, try to stay on the surface of the avalanche with the help of swimming movements of your hands, moving to the edge where the speed is lower;
– when the avalanche has stopped, try to create a space near your face and chest, it will help you breathe. If you can, move towards the top (the top can be determined by the direction of saliva, letting it flow out of your mouth);
– once in an avalanche, do not scream – the snow completely absorbs sounds, and screams and senseless movements only deprive you of strength;
– don't lose your temper and don't let yourself fall asleep.

• do not swim in hot springs immediately after eating, as well as after drinking alcohol;
• do not allow prolonged bathing in hot springs, be afraid of overheating;
• do not swim in hot springs at night and alone, as well as in unequipped reservoirs and rivers.
• prolonged stay in thermal pools is not recommended, the optimal time is 5-10 minutes; if you feel unwell, leave the pool and contact your guide immediately.
• It is not recommended to dive in hot thermal water;
• when bathing in the improved hot springs and recreation centers, hand over documents, money and valuables to the administrators; do not forget to lock the locker for clothes; when leaving the pool, check if you have forgotten your personal belongings.

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for it on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

The number of people in a group can change every day and range from 1 to 20-24 people 

Transfers to/ from the airport are carried out only on Sundays and Saturdays, on other days it is possible to arrange an individual transfer for an additional fee (the price depends on the number of people), in this case the money for the group transfer is non-refundable.

Check-in at the hotel takes place after 14:00, check-out from the hotel before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out must be booked and paid in advance.

On the day of arrival of the main part of the guests, a WhatsApp group is created to inform tourists, where the guide or the company's managers on duty announce changes in the program and confirm the departure time.

The start time of the excursions may vary, as reported by the guide on the eve of each excursion.

All excursions depend on the weather and may change places.

All excursions outside Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky take place on shift buses based on KAMAZ and/or snowmobile transport (snowmobiles in sleds or snowmobiles).

In case of early check-out, some hotels may provide only dry rations for breakfast.