Volcanoes and the ocean. Comfort tour of Kamchatka

Today we will gradually begin our acquaintance with Kamchatka.

In the morning after breakfast we will go to the Halaktyrsky beach on the Pacific Ocean, interesting because the sand on it is black — of volcanic origin.

In clear weather, the beach offers a beautiful view of the surrounding volcanoes, the blue waves of the Pacific Ocean, black sand and huge volcanoes on the horizon — it's hard to put into words what a stunning picture opens before your eyes on this coast of Kamchatka!

Then we will go to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, go on an excursion to the Volcano Museum — Volcanarium to learn more about the main attractions of Kamchatka — volcanoes — before we see them.

We will have lunch at the cafe at the museum and take a walk along the embankment of Avacha Bay. 

Let's go to the souvenir shops from Kamchatka manufacturers. 

We will return to the hotel in the evening.

It's time to look at the ancient fire—breathing dragons that have been sleeping (but sometimes waking up) in Kamchatka for centuries - volcanoes!

Transfer to Gorely volcano (about 3-4 hours), ascent to the volcano. 

On the way, we will stop at the Vilyuchinsky pass — from here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Vilyuchinsky volcano. 

The height of Gorely volcano is 1829 m. 

The volcano's caldera stretches for 13 km, here we will climb three large volcanic cones, one of which houses a turquoise acid lake, and the others have fumarolic activity. 

The ascent and descent take about 4-5 hours. 

It is believed that this is one of the most accessible volcanoes for tourists, but it should be borne in mind that any uphill climb can be difficult for a person with low physical activity in everyday life. 

Let's have a bite and head back to the city.

According to weather conditions, if the top of Gorely volcano is covered with clouds, the guide may decide to change the plan for today and visit another location (Vilyuchinsky Waterfall, Small "valley of geysers", Mutnovskaya Geothermal station, caves of Gorely volcano, etc.).

Mutnovskaya geothermal power plant is a geothermal station, where electricity is extracted from the energy of volcanoes, the station provides 20% of all electricity in the Kamchatka Territory. 

An interesting place in a picturesque mountain valley, where artificial geysers - columns of steam — burst out of the ground here and there with great pressure. 

You can walk past the station along the path to the "Small Valley of Geysers" — in fact, this is an active fumarole field, the hot gases of which warm up the cold water of a mountain stream, as a result of which you can observe fountains of hot water and steam and an interesting almost lifeless multicolored landscape.

On the way to Gorely volcano, 8 km round trip, climb (and then reset) — 750 m.

A lunch box is provided on this day.

Transfer by all—terrain vehicle to Mutnovsky volcano - here we will take a walk along the edge of the volcano crater! 

If there is no low clouds, we will see the oldest traces of eruptions, a fumarole field, acid yellow from sulfur, we will look at a volcanic lake and an active funnel.

Then we will go to the waterfall in the Dangerous Canyon on the Vulkannaya River, where an 80-meter waterfall falls from the colorful and multi-layered walls of the gorge.

There is a round trip to Mutnovsky volcano of 8 km, a climb (and then a reset) of 400 m.

According to weather conditions, if there is low cloud cover and too much snow (this may be in late July — early August, which will make it difficult to travel even for off-road transport), the guide may decide to change the plan for today and visit another location (Vilyuchinsky Waterfall, Small "valley of geysers", Mutnovskaya Geothermal station, caves Gorely volcano).

Since the Mutnovsky volcano is very active, sometimes the Ministry of Emergency Situations closes the trail along its slopes, so the program of this day could be changed.

A lunch box is provided on this day.

Free day for additional excursions:

• A boat trip across the Pacific Ocean (fishing and lunch of freshly caught seafood are provided here, and there is also a chance to see whales, killer whales, sea lions and seals. In July and August, our participants on such excursions almost always meet whales and killer whales in Russian Bay).
• Climbing the Avacha volcano — for those who want to overcome themselves — this is one of the most spectacular Kamchatka volcanoes, when climbing it you need to gain 1,500 meters (and then drop them on the descent).
• Surfing on the Halaktyrsky beach.
• Kayaking on the ocean.
• Walking on boots.
• Horseback riding under volcanoes, etc.

All additional events must be booked in advance!

We will be happy to advise you which of the local day trip organizers to contact.

Today we will go to the camp of one of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka, where we will have lunch not only from local products, but also from Koryak cuisine. 

It will be possible to cuddle husky sled dogs, inseparable companions of the Koryaks since ancient times, try on national clothes, take pictures in the plague. 

A folklore program will be organized especially for us. 

After a delicious lunch, we will go to relax in the best thermal spa complex in Kamchatka “Laguna" in the village of Paratunka. For those who live in the “Lagoon”, just go back there to relax.

In the evening, a farewell dinner (self-paid).

You can go home at any time or continue exploring Kamchatka.

Self-service transfer to the airport.