Legends of the north of Kamchatka

Full immersion in contrasting Kamchatka: we will spend several days in the volcanic desert, visit bears and the Pacific Ocean.

During the trip, we will see the most famous sights of the peninsula and visit places that most tourists do not even know about, get acquainted with the history of Kamchatka and observe marine animals.

At the same time, the tour takes place in comfortable conditions: no tents and hiking with equipment, we will travel by car, motor boat and yacht, all hiking tours are carried out light.

Location

Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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$2,975
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Duration
13 Days
12 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 11 – 23 July, 2025
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 12 people
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Climbing Gorely volcano
We will walk along the edges of the craters and see huge basins, smoking fumaroles and a Blue lake
Bear fishing
Let's watch them fishing on Azhabachy Lake and go fishing ourselves
On the waves of the Avacha Bay
Let's go on a sea cruise on a yacht and stop at an uninhabited island
Gifts of the sea
Let's enjoy the taste of the freshest seafood
Cozy glamping tents
We will live at the foot of the volcano, among black ash and scorched trees
Meeting with sea lions
We'll watch the sea lions in the rookery, and if we're lucky, we'll see more killer whales and whales

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. A trip to Halaktyrsky beach

    On the first day of the tour, you will land in Kamchatka after an hour—long flight - you will need to rest, acclimatize and get used to the new time zone. 

    Therefore, we will meet you at the airport and take you straight to the hotel.

    For tourists arriving before 12:00, we will have time to conduct an excursion to Halaktyrsky beach — a 40-kilometer coast of the Pacific Ocean with black volcanic sand.

    Meeting at the airport — different groups of guests will be combined into one transfer with an interval of 1.5-2 hours, respectively, the one who arrives earlier will wait for the one who arrives later.

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  • Day 2 - Transfer to the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes
  • Day 3 - Climbing the Plosky Tolbachik volcano
  • Day 4 - Guided tour of the eruption sites
  • Day 5 - The base is on the Kamchatka River. Bathhouse
  • Day 6 - Lake Azhabachye: bear fishing and salmon spawning. Nizhnekamchatskaya church of the XVIII century
  • Day 7 - Photo hunting for eagles and seals
  • Day 8 - Return to the Nachiki recreation center
  • Day 9 - The waterfall on the stream is calm. Vilyuchinsky pass
  • Day 10 - Climbing Gorely volcano
  • Day 11 - Yacht trip to Russian Bay
  • Day 12 - A tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Volcano Museum
  • Day 13 - Transfer to the airport
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

The program includes ascents to Tolbachik volcano and Gorely volcano. Although they do not have a climbing category, they still require physical endurance, and during descents the main load falls on the knee joint. Below is information about the ascent: 

  1. Tolbachik Volcano:

The ascent and descent takes about 10-12 hours. 

The length of the route is about 20 kilometers.

The climb is about 1,500 meters

2. The ascent to the Gorshkov cone, the height difference is about 300 meters, the ascent takes about 1 hour. 

A small descent into the lava caves in the area of the Zvezda cone.

3. Gorely Volcano:

The ascent and descent takes about 6 hours, depending on the pace of the group. 

The one–way route is about 6 kilometers. 

The height sets are about 900 meters. 

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    5 nights
  • Camp Site
    4 nights
  • Guest House
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic+
  • Midscale
  • Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in accommodation locations along the route.

The possibility of a single stay must be specified at the time of booking.

Avacha Hotel 4 nights

Located in the heart of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, this hotel offers a spa area with a sauna and a gym. Each room has a flat-screen TV, and Komsomolskaya Square bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.

The classically decorated rooms at Avacha Hotel feature a refrigerator and a private bathroom with toiletries. Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee.

Avacha's 2 restaurants serve European and Asian specialties, while the rustic-style bar serves drinks. A continental breakfast is served daily.

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Glamping at Tolbachik volcano 3 nights
Guest house on the Kamchatka River 3 nights
Nachiki Hotel 1 night
Glamping at the Vilyuchinsky pass 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 12 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
13 days 12 nights
Group meets at
Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

  • group transfer based on KAMaz/Ural/ZIL vehicles;
  • hotel accommodation, double occupancy;
  • accommodation in glamping on the territory of Tolbachik volcano, multi-bed accommodation;
  • accommodation in a guest house on the Kamchatka River, multi-bed accommodation;
  • breakfast in hotels;
  • breakfast on the active part of the route on Days 3-8, 10;
  • lunch or snack on the active part of the route on Days: 2-11;
  • dinner on the active part of the route on Days 2-7. 9;
  • the work of a guide;
  • permission to visit protected areas;
  • basic camping equipment.

Paid extra

  • flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
  • lunches and dinners at recreation centers;
  • insurance (required).

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • trekking shoes (for heavy trekking – high boots);
  • thermal underwear (warm);
  • waterproof pants;
  • wind- and moisture-proof jacket (preferably with a membrane and hood);
  • raincoat (optional);
  • jacket made of polartex (fleece);
  • a cap;
  • gloves (fleece is better, but at least rag gloves are necessary);
  • headdress from the sun;
  • sunglasses;
  • warm socks;
  • bathing accessories;
  • sleeping bag, with a comfort temperature no higher than -5 degrees (minus five)*. If the tourist is freezing, then warmer ones are possible;
  • a backpack with a volume of at least 75 liters. It is used only for transporting things. You won't have to wear it. The travel suitcase does not fit;
  • a backpack insert (a large bag containing a sleeping bag and dry clothes to protect against moisture);
  • sunscreen;
  • lantern;
  • thermos; 
  • mosquito repellent;
  • the mosquito net;
  • leggings;
  • personal first aid kit.

A sleeping bag is a mandatory attribute of the equipment for completing this tour! The guide/guide has the right not to take the tourist on the route in case of his absence.

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Dates and Prices

  • $2,543
    11 – 23 Jul, 2025 13 days 12 nights
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