Tolbachik volcano. In the wake of the eruption

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The tour program is entirely dedicated to the grandiose and incredibly enchanting event that took place in 2012 – a new fissure eruption on the Tolbachinsky Dole.

You will visit the sites of the previous large-scale eruption and see the cone of the Northern Breakthrough of 1976, lava caves, and the "dead forest".

You will experience the full range of unforgettable sensations that such a bright pearl in the necklace of the Pacific Ring of Fire will generously bestow!

Location

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

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Tour highlights

Romance by the campfire

We will find ourselves alone with the wild nature, but in the safe hands of a professional team of guides

The Dead Forest

Let's take a walk through the forest destroyed by the eruption of the 70s

The Zvezda Crater

Let's go down into the frozen lava duct, through which a red-hot river of volcanic lava once flowed

Itinerary

Day 1 - Moving to the area of the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes
Meeting with the group in the morning:
07:00 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky;
08:00 in the village of Paratunka;
08:30 in Yelizovo.
The exact time and place of departure will be announced by the tour leader of the group on the eve of departure.
A tour leader is an experienced guide and group leader. Accompanies you throughout the entire route, from the first day to the day of departure, solves all current organizational issues. For all questions during the tour, you should contact him.
Loading into a car (passenger "shift shift" KAMAZ) and departure to the area of the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes (about 500 km).
The Klyuchevskaya group consists of 14 active and extinct volcanoes, including the famous Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Shiveluch, Bezymyanny, Tolbachik, etc. This is the largest group of volcanoes in Russia.
To get to these unique places, we have to drive through almost half of Kamchatka, we will spend today on the road, but believe me, it's worth it!
On the way, lunch at a cafe in the village of Milkovo (at your own expense).
Crossing the bridge over the largest river of the peninsula – Kamchatka.
In the evening, at about 18:00, arrival in Kozyrevsk.
Accommodation in guest houses for 2 people, single occupancy is not provided – the last civilization remained 500 km away from us, wildlife is ahead and this is the first transit point of the route, from here tomorrow morning our journey through the Klyuchevsky Nature Park will begin.
The hospitable hosts will prepare a sauna for us to relax after the trip.
Dinner is a hot meal, prepared by field cooks.
Rest, sauna.
Meals: dinner is included (camp kitchen).
Overnight stay: Kozyrevsk village: guest house.
Distances and duration: road: 500 km, 8-9 hours.

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Day 2 - Northern breakthrough of the 1975 eruption – Zvezda crater – lava caves
07:00 Breakfast at the guest house.
08:00 We leave for the "lunar" landscapes on Tolbachinsky Valley (about 4 hours along the forest road). The road passes through a coniferous forest, we will make several stops in picturesque places for photos.
The briefing. Tour of the cones of the Northern Breakthrough (2 hours).
Tolbachik is an amazing and most powerful place in its energy!
In 1975-1976, a catastrophic eruption occurred here – the largest in the XX century Large Fractured Tolbachin eruption (BTTI).
For a year and a half, an incomparable and grandiose element raged. Millions of tons of ash and slag burst out of the cracks and covered all living things around for many tens of kilometers.
Ascent to one of the cones of the Northern Breakthrough – Gorshkov cone (about 300 m, 30-40 minutes), which offers a fascinating view of the consequences of the strong eruption of 1975. The cone is still hot – we will feel its warmth under our feet!
Lunch – snack, hot tea.
Excursion in the Zvezda crater through the lava caves (1-1.5 hours). We will have the opportunity to go down into the frozen lava duct, through which a red-hot river of volcanic lava once flowed.
The installation of a tent camp in the area of the "dead forest".
Dinner – hot meals, camp kitchen.
Camping romance – relaxing by the campfire, the first night surrounded by volcanoes!
We hope for a clear sky to watch the stars under the crackle of burning wood and the smell of ivan tea with rosehip boiling on the fire.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner included (camp kitchen).
Overnight stay: Tolbachinsky valley: tent camp.
Distances and duration: road: 65 km, 4-6 hours; walking distance: 3 km.
Day 3 - Plosky Tolbachik volcano (elevation up to 2000 m) – New fractured eruption in 2012 – "Dead Forest"
Breakfast at the camp.
The entrance to the Kleshnya hill – from here the trail begins through the new lava flows of the 2012-2013 eruption.
The briefing. Ascent to the slope of the Plosky Tolbachik volcano up to 1800-2000 m (about 3 hours). Climbing to this height is enough not to waste extra energy and enjoy the panorama of the entire Tolbachinsky Valley, plowed by huge streams of already frozen lava and covered with a huge layer of slag for tens of kilometers around.
Fractured eruptions are characterized by the outpouring of large amounts of lava.
They are also called "tourist" eruptions, because of the relative safety and photogenicity of the flowing lava rivers.
This was the case in 2012: huge lava flows swept through the valley, filled up two scientific and tourist bases, streams with drinking water, roads and a nearby forest.
A walk along the frozen lava flow from the last eruption. Let's take a look into the lava caves with vaults up to 12 m.
Lunch – snack, hot tea.
Moving to the "Dead Forest" destroyed by the eruption of the 70s.
The once rich pastures and all vegetation within a radius of several kilometers have been destroyed. These places have received the gloomy name "Dead Forest", where the dried-up treetops are visible from under a 7-meter layer of slag.
A stop near the place where the fragment of the crashed helicopter lies, making this place even more dramatic.
Return to the camp in the evening. Dinner, rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner included (camp kitchen).
Overnight stay: Tolbachinsky valley: tent camp.
Distances and duration: road: 30 km, 1.5-2 hours; walking distance: 8-10 km, 5-6 hours.

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Day 4 - Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Early breakfast. Camp gathering.
Departure to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
After overcoming the forest road (about 4 hours), we will make a stop for a snack and tea and continue on our way.
Lunch at the cafe in the village of Milkovo (at your own expense).
Arrival in the city in the evening.
Meals: breakfast is included (camp kitchen).
Distances and duration: road: 500 km, 12 hours.

Difficulty

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour organizer's comments

The program is within the power of any physically active tourist. Hiking with a backpack is not provided according to the program, climbing is carried out light.

Accommodation

Guest House

1 night
Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation: 1 night in a guest house, 2 nights in tents.

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

The cost of the tour without the promotion	The cost of the tour with a 10% discount until 12/31/2024	Note
81 100	72 990	Airport transfers are not included

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Additional benefit promotion: 7% discount when booking a tour before 12/31/2024 and 100% prepayment.

Accommodation in guest houses for 2-4 people, single occupancy is not provided.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 16 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

accommodation in a guest house in Kozyrevsk (2.4-bed accommodation);
guide services;
cook's services;
meals specified in the program;
guided tours according to the program;
transportation according to the program;
equipment and inventory (tents, mats, rubber boots, kitchen equipment, dishes, etc.);
necessary permits to visit specially protected natural areas.

Paid extra

flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
airport-hotel-airport transfers;
transfers to the starting point and after the end of the tour;
equipment for rent: sleeping bags, trekking poles;
hotel accommodation (before and after the trip);
other additional services;
personal expenses, alcoholic beverages.

It's important to know

climbing backpack (for 20-35 liters);
sleeping bag (for comfort temperature from -5 to -10) or can be rented for an additional fee;
the liner in the sleeping bag;
comfortable hiking clothes;
trekking boots with a hard fluted sole and impregnated from getting wet;
sneakers;
a warm windproof, waterproof jacket with a hood;
warm windproof, waterproof pants;
warm sweater (fleece);
warm socks;
warm gloves / mittens;
a warm hat;
lightweight headdress;
bath and bathing accessories;
trekking poles or can be rented for an additional fee;
a seat for sitting on stones and slag;
headlamp;
a raincoat;
an individual first aid kit;
sunglasses;
sunscreen products;
mosquito and midge repellents (mosquito repellent);
documents and their copies in an airtight package.

Tourists should pay attention to the preparation of personal equipment (clothing and shoes), as snowfields may persist on large sections of climbing routes to volcanic craters, passes and volcanic plateaus throughout the summer period and, in case of prolonged bad weather, the air temperature at altitudes above 1000 m may decrease.

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Reviews

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Anastasia

16 Dec, 2024

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The guide and the entire team did a great job!

16 Dec, 2024
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Alexander

26 Nov, 2024

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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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Veronika

21 Oct, 2024

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The tour operator met all the travelers' requests and was extremely customer-focused.

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