Among Kamchatka volcanoes, Vilyuchinsky stands out for its particularly classical shape.
It is located on the shore of Avacha Bay and is visible in all its glory right from the center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Its fairly close location to the city allows you to visit this impressive natural structure without spending a lot of time on the road.
The direct distance to the volcano from the capital of the region is about 50 km. But the path does not run in a straight line.
Vilyuchinsky experienced the last eruption about ten thousand years ago, and after that he switched to a quiet existence.
It was this mode that contributed to the preservation of the correct shape of the cone, striking everyone with its aesthetic appearance.
Glaciers have formed on the top of the volcano. In summer, snow and ice melt, but there is a great view from the pass, for which many people rush here.
After breakfast, tourists go accompanied by a guide to the Vilyuchinsky pass.
Transportation is by car or bus, depending on the number of people. A well-equipped highway leads to the pass.
After reaching the pass, the travelers make a stop. Here, at a high point, there is an observation deck. It is designed so that the towering bulk of the Vilyuchinsky volcano is as accessible as possible for viewing/
There are benches on the site, there are information stands telling about the fauna of Kamchatka.
The wooden figures of totems look organically, enlivening the landscape with their presence and reminding how ancient this region is, and that people have lived here for a long time.
Vilyuchinsky reaches a height of almost 2,200 meters, and from the pass it is visible in all its glory.
The peculiar relief of the slopes is formed by barrancos running down from the top. Barrancos are ravines that occur due to rains and melting glaciers, as well as as a result of dry avalanches that can roll down from the crater.
Not far from Vilyuchinsky there are huge Gorely and Mutnovsky volcanoes. Together they form an impressive group.
Gorely is an active volcano, it is almost 40 thousand years old. During this time, he has experienced many cataclysms.
Mutnovsky is also active, and is very active in his fumarole activities. Fumaroles are cracks in different places of the volcano from where gases escape.
Then our journey will continue to the upper reaches of the Vilyuchinsky valley, from where we will walk to the majestic waterfall of Veronika Spit.
This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the peninsula, located on the Calm Stream. It originates on the slope of Gorely volcano.
The height of the waterfall is 16 m, and the width of the falling stream is 5 m. The waterfall is framed by steep rocky shores covered with alder bushes and stone birch.
In the evening, travelers return to the hotel, where they will have a relaxing rest after a day full of impressions.