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When trees are already blooming all over the country, Kamchatka is just beginning to wake up after winter. There is still snow on the volcanoes, of which there is so much that you can ski downhill until June. During the day you will go on exciting excursions, and in the evenings relax in the hot baths.

Location

Russia, Kamchatka Territory, Yelizovsky district, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport (Yelizovo) named after Vitus Bering

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Tour highlights

Volcanoes

We will visit the foothills of the "home" volcanoes – Koryaksky and Avachinsky, which are located in close proximity to the city

Sightseeing tour

Let's take a walk around the main city of the peninsula

Ethno-village of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka

We will attend an interactive tour with a concert

Fishing

We will go fishing on a walk along Avacha Bay with access to the Pacific Ocean

Gifts of the sea

If desired, we will arrange a tasting of fresh seafood

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kamchatka
Meeting at Yelizovo airport.
Group transfer to the suburban resort area in the village of Paratunka.
Visit to the monument "Russia begins here".
Accommodation at the SPA hotel (check-in at the rooms from 14:00).
Rest.
In the evening, a meeting with the guide: organizational issues, discussion of the details of the tour.
Meals: at your own expense.
Day 2 - Jeep tour to the country thermal springs and waterfall
Today we will go South, to visit the home volcanoes.
Domestic volcanoes in Kamchatka are called giants, the surrounding ones can be viewed from almost any point of it.
An off-road trip through the Vilyuchinsky pass, the plateau of the Gorely volcano, to the area of the Mutnovsky volcano.
The purpose of our vacation and travel today will be Summer springs – an active geo-thermal plateau.
A walk with small ascents and descents to the Country springs (about 1.5 km in one direction).
A unique place where, in the middle of a snow–white desert in the middle of winter, you will step onto a hot land strewn with more than 100 different thermal phenomena - boiling boilers, hot springs, large and small steam-gas jets, from which red-hot steam roars out.
Everything is hissing, whistling, bubbling.
Country springs have received a second unofficial name – "Small Valley of Geysers", however, there are no true geysers here, only steam-gas outlets where hot gas heats water and mud puddles on the surface to a boil.
Lunch – lunch box, hot tea.
On the way back, we will stop near another picturesque location – the Vilyuchinsky waterfall.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner is on your own account.
Duration: from 08:00 to 17:00 approximately.
Day 3 - A boat trip. City sightseeing tour
Breakfast.
Today will be dedicated to the Pacific Ocean and the history of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky!
Transfer to the sea pier.
A boat trip on the Princess motor yacht along Avacha Bay with access to the Pacific Ocean to rest on the island of Old Men (5-6 hours).
The route of the sea voyage runs past Tikhaya Bay, Babushkin Kamen Island, Cape Stanitsky, Three Brothers stones, rocks near Cape Sredny.
The purpose of the route is the unique island of the Old Men, which got its name thanks to the old men birds.
Starichkov Island has been declared a natural monument to preserve bird markets and create conditions for peaceful nesting and breeding of birds.
Fascinating sea fishing.
Lunch - fish soup, tasting of fresh seafood.
Return to the port.
Sightseeing tour "Getting to know Kamchatka".
Walking tour of the historical city center with a guide: Fleet Alley, Nikolskaya Sopka, central square, embankment.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner is on your own account.
Duration: from 8:00 to 18:00 approximately.

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Day 4 - A trip to the Avacha volcano
Breakfast.
On this day, we will head to the foot of two more domestic volcanoes, but now north of the city.
Off-road trip to the foot of the Koryak and Avacha volcanoes (50 km, 2 hours).
It is possible to use snowmobile equipment, if necessary.
The Avacha volcano arose several tens of thousands of years ago, and its regular cone was much higher than the Koryak volcano.
But gigantic catastrophic explosions demolished its upper part and formed a caldera with a diameter of almost 4 km.
About 5,000 years ago, a new cone began to rise from the bottom of the caldera.
The absolute height of the modern cone is 2751 m, the relative height is 400-1000 m.
The peak is crowned by a crater.
During the last eruption in 1991, the crater crater was almost completely filled with lava.
Off-road ascent along the Lava Pad to a height of up to 2200 m.
A hot lunch at the base camp.
Return to the hotel.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner is on your own account.
Duration: from 9:00 to 17:00 approximately.
Day 5 - Jeep tour to Cape Mayachny, Three Brothers rocks. Vulcanarium Museum. Dog sledding
Breakfast.
An off-road trip through the city of Petropavlovsk–Kamchatsky, along the picturesque bays of the Avacha Bay - Malaya, Srednaya and Bolshaya Lagernye.
The purpose of the trip is a viewing point on the high shore almost at the very entrance to Avacha Bay, from where you can relax, in view of the harbor guards – the rocks "Three Brothers" and a panorama of the ocean and the bay itself.
If possible (depending on the condition of the road), visit the viewport at Cape Mayachny, on which stands the oldest lighthouse in the city – Petropavlovsk.
Hot lunch, tea.
Visit to the only volcano museum in Russia – "Vulcanarium".
Here you can get all the answers to your questions about volcanoes, touch real frozen lava from different parts of Kamchatka, "smoke" fumarole, magnetize black sand from Kamchatka beach, as well as drink coffee and relax in a cozy cafe.
A trip to the community of indigenous peoples of Kamchatka "Children of the North" and the kennel of sled dogs "Snow Dogs":
a performance by 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 pets, a story about sledding sports about the sports life of sled dogs;
a visit to the ethnographic museum, an excursion into the history of sled dog breeding, a visit to the stand of Beringian glory;
traditional lunch at the national home;
photo shoot in national costumes, visit to the exhibition and sale of Kamchatka souvenirs;
In the nursery, guests will find out: Who is kayur? How to harness a team to a sled? What task does each sled dog perform? They will also get acquainted with dogs that have repeatedly passed the Beringian route, they will be told in detail about the traditional Koryak forms of sled dog education and sled manufacture.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Dinner is on your own account.
Duration: about 8 hours.
Day 6 - Departure
Breakfast.
Check-out from the hotel before 12:00.
Transfer to the airport.
On the way, you will visit the fish market and souvenir shops.
Meals: breakfast.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The place of accommodation is selected when booking the tour.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

	Used Solar	SPA hotel Sputnik-Kamchatka 3*	SPA Hotel Sputnik 4*
Cost	127 000	137 000	145 000
The cost is up to 30.04.2024	116 840	126 040	133 400
Surcharge for single occupancy	7 500	20 000	25 000

The Paratunka resort area is 50 km from Petropavlovsk and Yelizovo. Regular buses run between these points throughout the day. All hotels in Paratunka have hot thermal pools in the open air, which have healing properties. You can have lunch and dinner at the hotel's restaurant, breakfast is included in the room rate. There are grocery stores and small kebab shops nearby.

The tourist can be provided with accommodation of his choice, if possible, with recalculation of the cost of the tour. Your wishes should be indicated in the application when booking.

SPA Hotel Sputnik 4*

The SPUTNIK Hotel complex is an ideal place to relax in one of the most amazing places in Kamchatka. The complex is located in the balneological thermal resort of Paratunka, surrounded by hills and trees, away from the hustle and bustle. Despite the privacy of the complex, the resort's infrastructure is available to guests – the center of Paratunka can be reached on foot in just 20 minutes.

The Sputnik building is a modern hotel with high–quality rooms and comfortable living conditions. The building is surrounded by trees, there are swimming pools, a playground, places for walking and recreation in the surrounding area.

All rooms are equipped with a safe, one double bed or two single beds, a TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator, a hairdryer. The bathroom has hygiene products, disposable slippers, bathrobes, towels.

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Another option

Recreation center "Solnechnaya"

The Solnechnaya Recreation Center Bed and Breakfast is located in the village of Paratunka, 26 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It offers an outdoor pool and a thermal bath.

The hotel has a fully equipped private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, a hot tub and a sun terrace.

Yelizovo is 28 km from the hotel. The distance from the Solnechnaya Recreation Center Bed and Breakfast is 38 km from Yelizovo Airport.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Russia, Kamchatka Territory, Yelizovsky district, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport (Yelizovo) named after Vitus Bering

Included in price

accommodation at the hotel/recreation center in Paratunka village (double occupancy, breakfast, 1-bed accommodation with surcharge);
guide services;
meals according to the program;
guided tours according to the program;
group transfers according to the program;
group equipment and inventory (dishes, camping furniture, etc.);
medical and transport insurance (for outdoor activities);
necessary permits for visiting specially protected natural areas.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kamchatka and back;
meals during your stay at the hotel (see the program);
additional or individual transfer;
optional excursions on a free day;
additional hotel accommodation (before and after the trip);
other additional services;
personal expenses, alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

a small backpack for personal items on the route;
comfortable hiking clothes (warm winter ones);
trekking winter boots with a hard fluted sole and anti-wetting impregnation;
a warm windproof, waterproof jacket with a hood;
warm windproof, waterproof pants;
warm sweater (fleece);
warm socks;
warm thermal underwear;
warm gloves / mittens (2 pairs);
a warm hat, a scarf (buff);
bath and bathing accessories;
a seat for sitting on rocks and snow;
headlamp;
an individual first aid kit;
sunglasses, sunscreens for the face;
the passport and its copy in an airtight package.

Clothing and equipment:

Tourists should pay attention to the preparation of personal equipment (clothing and shoes) designed for low temperatures (up to minus 10), snow, wind.

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Reviews

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Nadezhda

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31 Dec, 2024

Everything went smoothly, like clockwork—we were well-fed, comfortably accommodated, and everything was organized perfectly. The only downside was the weather. A cyclone hit us, but we managed to visit everywhere, even in the rain, though it made taking photos a challenge. The fog was as thick as milk and rolled in almost instantly. Everyone did an amazing job. Thank you all!
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Anastasia

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16 Dec, 2024

The guide and the entire team did a great job!
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Alexander

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26 Nov, 2024

The trip was exceptionally well-organized, with every detail executed to perfection. The program was followed in full, and the transfers were arranged precisely on schedule. The guides were outstanding. During the hikes, the routes were tailored to suit the preferences of the group. With multiple guides, we had the flexibility to move at different paces and split into smaller subgroups. At the airport, we were greeted in a comfortable SUV. On the return journey, we made a stop at the market and the monument featuring the bear. There was plenty of time for shopping and taking photos.

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