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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 until June. During the day you will go on exciting excursions, and in the evenings you will relax in the hot baths.

This tour is conducted on an individual request.

Location

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

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Tour highlights

Home volcanoes

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

Fishing and boat trip

We are waiting for a motor yacht trip along Avacha Bay with access to the Pacific Ocean to Starichkov Island and exciting fishing from the boat

Ethnic village of indigenous peoples

We will see the performance of the national ensemble, learn about the culture and way of life of the peoples of Kamchatka, about their traditions and customs.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Kamchatka
Arrival in Kamchatka.
Meeting at Yelizovo airport.
Group transfer to the hotel.
A transfer is arranged for each incoming flight. You can choose any convenient arrival time, we will meet you, even if the flight is delayed.
Accommodation in a hotel located in the rural resort area of Paratunka.
Check-in at 14:00, if you arrived in the morning and your room is not ready yet, you will need to wait in the lobby or restaurant of the hotel.
We will spend all 5 nights of the tour in Paratunka.
The Paratunka resort area is located 50 km from Petropavlovsk and Yelizovo. Regular buses and taxis run between these points throughout the day.
All hotels in Paratunka have hot thermal pools in the open air, which have healing properties. Lunch and dinner are available at the hotel's restaurant/cafe, and breakfast is included in the room rate. There are small kebab shops nearby.
If you need to stop by the store, you should inform the guide about this during the transfer, he will make the necessary stop.
Today we will have the opportunity to relax and acclimatize after the flight, swim in the outdoor thermal pool, and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
In the evening, there is a meeting with the curator of the group: the details of the tour and organizational issues are discussed. The supervisor assigned to your group will be in touch with you throughout the trip, and you should contact him for any questions you may have.
Food: a tour with accommodation is at your own expense; a tour without accommodation is at your own expense.
Overnight stay: Paratunka village: spa hotel / recreation center, depending on the chosen accommodation.
Distances and duration: transfer: 35 km, 30-40 min.
Important: the sequence of excursion days may differ from the program and is determined by the Tour Operator, depending on the general schedule of all groups.
Day 2 - Jeep tour to the country thermal springs and waterfall
Today we are going to visit our home volcanoes. The giants surrounding the city, which can be viewed from almost anywhere in Kamchatka, are called home volcanoes.
Breakfast at the hotel.
An off-road trip through the Vilyuchinsky pass, the plateau of the Gorely volcano, to the Mutnovsky volcano area. The purpose of our trip today will be the Summer springs, an active geo–thermal plateau.
Easy trekking with small ascents and descents to the valley of Summer springs (about 2 km in one direction). A walk among various thermal phenomena that will be practically under our feet in maximum proximity - boiling boilers, hot springs, large and small steam-gas jets, small waterfalls.
Red-hot steam roars right out of the ground, enveloping the yellow-red stones and the green slopes of the valley. Everything is hissing, whistling, bubbling. There are also bubbling gray puddles with viscous boiling water, fountains of hot springs, tunnels.
The country springs are called the Small Valley of Geysers, but there are no real geysers here – not boiling water, but hot gas, which heats the water on the surface, imitating a geyser.
Return to the car, in a quiet place in the valley of the stream, we will have a picnic 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 afternoon.
Food: tour with accommodation – includes breakfast, lunch on the tour (lunch box), dinner at your own expense; tour without accommodation – includes lunch on the tour (lunch box), breakfast, dinner at your own expense.
Overnight stay: Paratunka village: spa hotel / recreation center, depending on the chosen accommodation.
Distances and duration:
road: 70 km, 3-4 hours (one way);
walking distance: 4 km + 1.5 km (in both directions);
The total time of the program is from 07:00 to 18:00.
Day 3 - Boat trip. Kamchatka indigenous community and sled dog kennel, dog sledding.
Breakfast.
Transfer to the sea pier. Boat trip on a motor yacht along Avacha Bay with access to the Pacific Ocean to Starichkov Island (5-6 hours).
On our boat trips, we use the most comfortable yachts available in Kamchatka. Yachts are 16-18 meters long, equipped with everything necessary for a safe and comfortable trip.
You can take spectacular photos at the bow and stern and enjoy the sea breeze and views, and there is plenty of room for lunch and relaxation in the warm and cozy cabin with upholstered furniture. Sea fishing gear is provided.
The route of the sea voyage passes by Tikhaya Bay, Babushkin Kamen Island, Cape Stanitsky, the Three Brothers stones, and the rocks at 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.
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 riding sports and the sporting life of sled dogs;
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 dwelling;
photo session 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 dog in the team perform? They will also get acquainted with the dogs that have repeatedly passed the Beringian route, they will be told in detail about the traditional Koryak forms of sled dog education and the manufacture of sleds.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Food: tour with accommodation – includes breakfast at the hotel, lunch on a walk, dinner on ethnic excursions; tour without accommodation - lunch on a walk, dinner on an ethnic excursion;
Overnight stay: Paratunka village: spa hotel / recreation center, depending on the chosen accommodation.
Distances and duration:
transfer: 50 km, 45-60 min.;
boat trip: 5-6 hours;
ethnoexcursion: 2-3 hours.

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Day 4 - A trip to the Avacha volcano
A trip to the Avacha volcano.
Breakfast.
On this day, we will head to the foot of two more home 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 significantly higher than the Koryak volcano. But gigantic catastrophic explosions tore off 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 with a crater. During the last eruption in 1991, the crater crater was almost completely filled with lava.
Off-road climbing along a Lava fall to a height of up to 2200 m.
Lunch at the base camp.
Return to the hotel.
Food: tour with accommodation – includes breakfast, lunch on the tour (lunch box), dinner at your own expense; tour without accommodation – includes lunch on the tour (lunch box), breakfast, dinner at your own expense.
Overnight stay: Paratunka village: spa hotel / recreation center, depending on the chosen accommodation.
Distances and duration:
transfer: 98 km, 2.5-3 in one direction;
The total time of the program is from 9:30 to 16:00.
Day 5 - Khalaktyrsky beach. The Vulcanarium Museum. Souvenir shops
Today we will visit the shores of the Pacific Ocean on the Khalaktyrsky beach, which stretches for several kilometers.
Breakfast. Departure to Khalaktyrsky beach.
A walk along the "black beach" and berry fields, watching the surf.
Hot tea, a snack.
The sand on Kamchatka beaches is of volcanic origin, so it has a dark gray color. In the berry field along the coastline in August-September, you can harvest shiksha, blueberries, and knyazhenika.
Lunch: lunch box, sandwiches with smoked sockeye salmon, hot tea.
At 3 p.m. we will visit Russia's only volcano museum, the Vulcanarium.
Here you can get all the answers to your questions about volcanoes, listen to a fascinating lecture about the volcanic activity of the Earth and its study, touch real frozen lava from different parts of Kamchatka, light a fumarole, magnetize black sand from Kamchatka beach, as well as drink coffee and relax in a cozy cafe.
Visiting souvenir shops.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Food: tour with accommodation – includes breakfast, lunch on the tour (lunch box), dinner at your own expense; tour without accommodation – includes lunch on the tour (lunch box), breakfast, dinner at your own expense.
Overnight stay: Paratunka village: spa hotel / recreation center, depending on the chosen accommodation.
Distances and duration:
road: 73 km, 1.5 hours (one way);
The total time of the program is from 9:00 to 17:00.
Day 6 - Fish market. Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from rooms before 12:00.
Group transfer to the airport.
The transfer is arranged for each departing flight with the expectation that you will arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. Transfers for evening flights are provided around lunch, as it is necessary to check out of the rooms by lunch.
On the way to the airport, visit the fish market.
Food: tour with accommodation – breakfast included; tour without accommodation – at your own expense.
Distances and duration: transfer: 35 km, 30-40 min.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

5 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale
Premium

The location is selected when booking the tour.

The minimum cost of the tour for 1 person is 140,000 rubles, for a group of 4 people, with accommodation at the Solnechnaya recreation center.

In this tour, there is an opportunity to choose an accommodation option – from budget to premium. You can also purchase a tour without accommodation and book it yourself, for example, a hostel, a private apartment or any other option – even in this case, all transfers for excursions will be provided at your address.

The Paratunka resort area is located 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. Lunch and dinner are available at the hotel's restaurant, and breakfast is included in the room rate. There are grocery stores and small kebab shops nearby.

Recreation center "Solnechnaya"

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

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

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

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Another option

Sputnik 4 Spa Hotel*

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 accessible 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, and there are swimming pools, a playground, and places for walking and relaxing 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, and a hairdryer. The bathroom has hygiene products, disposable slippers, bathrobes, towels.

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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 in a hotel/recreation center in the village of Paratunka (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 equipment (tableware, 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 the 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;
the surcharge for a foreign citizen is 5,500 rubles per person (surcharges in protected areas, registration of route approval in the FSB);
The additional fee for an interpreter is 10,000 rubles per day per group.;
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 hard fluted soles and anti-wet 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);
warm hat, scarf (buff);
bath and bathing accessories;
a seat for sitting on rocks and slag;
head lamp;
individual first aid kit;
sunglasses, sunscreens for the face;
the passport and its copy are 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, and wind.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 – 31 May

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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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May weekend in Kamchatka