Volcanoes of Kamchatka: an active tour without backpacks

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The hottest places in Kamchatka, overnight stays in tents, cross—country car rides, aboriginal life, geysers - this tour has everything to feel the atmosphere of this region.

You will climb to the tops of volcanoes, even active ones, cook fish soup on a beach with volcanic sand, swim in hot springs and dance the dance of the indigenous people.

And, of course, you will make impressive shots against the background of Kamchatka volcanoes and visit the local market where you can buy souvenirs and seafood.

Location

Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

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Tour highlights

Black sand beach

Let's go to the beach with volcanic black sand, swim in the Pacific Ocean and cook fish soup

Active volcano and craters

We will climb the active Gorely volcano and look into two craters

Small valley of geysers

We will watch the fountains of hot water and steam, swim in the springs with blue clay

The way of life of indigenous peoples

We will visit yarangi with traditional decorations, watch a concert of aborigines and learn the national dance

Volcanarium and photos with volcanoes

Let's launch the clouds, see how the lava flow forms and take a selfie against the background of the erupting Kamchatka volcanoes

Impressive waterfalls

We will see a picturesque waterfall on the stream, a calm and stunningly powerful waterfall in the Dangerous Canyon

Itinerary

Day 1 - Halaktyrsky beach
At 12:00 local time, we meet at the hostel, leave our things and go to the famous beach with black volcanic sand. It is called Halaktyrsky.
Here we will cook fish soup, get acquainted, and the bravest participants will be able to swim in the invigorating waves of the Pacific Ocean. Even in summer, the water temperature reaches barely 10 degrees. Then we go back to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
If the weather permits and we have strength left, we will climb Mishennaya Hill, which is located near the hostel and look at Avacha Bay from above.
In the evening we return to the hostel, have dinner in a cafe (not included in the price) and go to bed. We need to rest properly and get used to the time zone change, because tomorrow we will have an early departure.
Day 2 - Gorely Volcano
The first days will be especially busy: we get up early, have breakfast and drive an all-terrain vehicle to the southern group of volcanoes. In about 4-5 hours we will drive 110 km (the exact time depends on the condition of the roads).
The first in our program is the active Gorely volcano with a height of 1829 m.
We get to the place, arrange a snack and go climbing. The climb is not difficult, we have to gain ~ 700-750 m in height, and walk 4.5 km there and back.
In good weather, we will not only look into two of the eleven Gorely craters, but also see the Vilyuchinsky volcano. After climbing, we will have a return trip to the camp and lunch.
After lunch, if we have time and energy, we will visit the lava caves. In the evening, we will share our impressions over dinner, find out the plan for the next day and go to bed.
Overnight in tents.
Day 3 - Mutnovsky volcano
Today we are also waiting for an early ascent and another active volcano — Mutnovsky. (distance ~ 4 km in one direction, climb 450 m). It consists of several cones merged into a single array.
Let's walk along the edge of the volcano. Incredible views of the volcano's crater will open all along the route, and at the end of the climb we will see fumarole fields.
On the way back we will reach the waterfall in the Dangerous Canyon. This is an amazing waterfall! Its height is about 80 meters. The view opens 50-60 meters. The rest of the power of the water dives into a glacier that has not been melting for years.
Look around and believe that you are almost in the Grand Canyon. Unbelievable! After that, we have a snack and go to the parking lot. We have dinner and go to bed.
Overnight in tents.
Day 4 - Small valley of geysers
Today we will visitA small valley of geysers. This place has nothing to do with the famous Valley of Geysers, but the views here are also very impressive.
Hot springs are an active fumarole field, the gases of which heat the cold water of a mountain stream, and as a result, fountains of hot water and steam can be observed. In addition, there are hot springs with blue clay where you can swim.
We have lunch and move to the village of Paratunka. On the way, we will stop at the waterfall on the Calm stream.
Let's stop at the recreation center. Hurray! Civilization: shower, cellular connection, electricity and real beds.
Day 5 - Ethnic village and transfer to the Avacha volcano
We have breakfast at the recreation center in Paratunka (breakfast is included in the price) and go to the ethnic village. Here we can get acquainted with the life of the indigenous peoples of the peninsula.
We will see yarangs with traditional decorations, a concert of local aborigines will give vivid impressions – a fascinating harp playing, national songs and scenes from the life of hunters, the smell of herbal tea — and all this against the background of lakes and volcanoes. We will even master several movements of the national dance.
We will have lunch in a warm yurt-like yaranga, and from the dishes we will try local Kamchatka fish soup and tortillas cooked over a campfire. As a souvenir, you can take pictures in national costumes and buy handmade souvenirs made of bone and wood.
After lunch, we will go by car to the foot of the Avacha volcano. The journey will take about 2 hours (70 km).
Upon arrival, we settle down in houses (for 10 people, shower for a fee, toilet on the street), have dinner and enjoy the views of the slumbering giant under the first stars in the anthracite Kamchatka sky.
Day 6 - Climbing the Avacha volcano
Today will be a special day, because we have to climb the Avacha volcano. We will walk 15 km radially, and the height difference from the starting point to the top will be greater than when climbing Elbrus: 1900 m. The heights, of course, are not the same, but in Kamchatka, due to the difficult climate, the "gornyashka" comes earlier than in the Caucasus.
We walk light, admire the stunning views of the Koryak volcano and the Pacific Ocean, take short pauses for relaxation and selfies. With good weather, we have every chance to get to the top. Everything here is smoking, boiling and bursting with heat, there is a riot of colors around.
Ochre, brick and gray-black colors of volcanic rocks are mixed with yellow-green shades of sulfur deposits, and snow-white snows and glaciers are visible in the distance.
Right at the top we have a snack and start the descent down. When we get to the camp, we share our impressions, pack our things and return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in 1.5 hours (50 km).
We spend the night in the hostel (dinner at the cafe is not included in the price).
Day 7 - Boat trip and Vulcanarium
After climbing the volcano, we will return to the ocean again and take a boat trip along Avacha Bay. It does not freeze in winter, is considered one of the largest bays on the planet and is able to accommodate a vessel of any size.
During the trip by boat, we will admire the beauties of the ocean coast, get acquainted with the amazing island of Old Men, see colonies of seabirds, catch fish and taste delicious fish soup.
We return to the city and go to the Vulcanarium. On the tour, we will summarize all the knowledge about volcanoes, learn a lot of facts about the volcanoes of Kamchatka and the World. In this museum, the exhibits can be touched and viewed.
In addition, we will launch clouds, enter a lava cave, and see how the lava flow forms. We will also take a selfie against the background of the erupting Kamchatka volcanoes.
We have dinner in a cafe (not included in the price), spend the night in a hostel. On the last evening, we arrange gatherings, share our impressions of the hike, exchange contacts and thank each other for the company.
Day 8 - Saying goodbye to Kamchatka and buying gifts
We get up early, get ready quickly and go to the market. There is a very large selection on the market, and we recommend that you estimate in advance how many fish, caviar, magnets and other local souvenirs you are going to buy. You can pay at the market in cash or by card, caviar and fish will be packed for the plane.
All the gifts have been purchased, and it's time to say goodbye to Kamchatka and new friends and hug one last time. It's a little sad, but we know for sure that volcanoes and the ocean will wait for us until the next meeting.
Goodbye, wonderful edge of the world!
Attention: transfer to the airport is not included in the tour price.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

A real volcano hike awaits you. This is not an easy walk! The route is assigned difficulty 2/4 only because all crossings are light (without backpacks). Otherwise, this is a real hike, do not be misled by the imaginary lightness.

We will walk a lot (up to 20 km per day), up and down volcanoes and trails, sometimes with very steep slopes, and sometimes without a trail at all (elevation differences of 1000 meters!). In total, we will walk about 60 km in eight days of the tour and gain almost 2500 m altitude! To cope with this, you need good physical shape.

Accommodation

Guest House

3 nights
Camp Site

2 nights
Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic
Basic+

The tour provides accommodation in tents (2 nights), hostels (3 nights), a recreation center (1 night), in houses for 10 people (1 night).

Discounts:

for groups of 4 people or more (not combined with other discounts) — 3000 rubles;
for donors — 1000 rubles.;
for each tent place for those who take their own tent suitable for the conditions of the hike (you can check with a consultant if your tent is suitable) — 500 rubles.

Different groups stay in different hostels and recreation centers.

Single and double occupancy is calculated on request. The hotels are different (for some, double accommodation in a hostel where a group stays is suitable, and for others, you need to book a separate hotel at the client's choice). As a rule, the price is about 10,000 rubles higher.

Hostels are different for different groups.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 18 tourists

Minimum age

12 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

Kamchatka Territory, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

consultation and support on all organizational issues (ticket information, accommodation booking, equipment selection, etc.) — on request;
two/three meals a day on the route;
snacks on the route;
accommodation on the route (hostels, recreation center, houses on the Avacha volcano). Accommodation for 4-10 people (depending on the location);
all crossings on the route;
false lights, trigger device (for protection from bears);
group equipment rental (tents, campfire equipment, saws, axes, cooking utensils, gas, group first aid kit);
instructor services;
cook's services;
accident insurance;
airmail delivery of public equipment and food modules.

Paid extra

flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
rental of personal equipment: backpack, sleeping bag, foam;
transfer from and to the airport: 1000-1500 rubles;
meals at the cafe;
any personal expenses (souvenirs, caviar, fish);
all expenses related to forced program changes and force majeure.

It's important to know

Required equipment:

assault backpack (20-35 liters);
a cape on a backpack;
foam (travel mat, polyurethane foam mat, karemat);
spring-autumn sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5 * C);
podpopnik (pendal, hob, foam pad, tourist seat);
headlamp LED flashlight;
trekking poles;
backpack/sports bag/suitcase.

Clothes:

sleep clothes;
lingerie;
swimming suit (swimsuit, swimming trunks);
undercarriage pants (leggings, leggings, thermal underwear);
upper running trousers (windproof and waterproof);
warm trousers for the evening (fleece or polartek);
socks or thermal socks;
flashlights (gaiters, shoe covers);
T-shirt;
long sleeve shirt;
lightweight jacket (vest, thermo);
warm fleece jacket with a neck (thick wool sweater);
windproof and waterproof jacket (windbreaker/membrane/ski jacket);
gloves;
the cap is light;
headdress (panama hat, bandana, cap, hat);
rain cape with hood;
trekking boots;
flip-flops/crocs/sandals;
a down vest.

Recommended equipment:

down jacket (warm jacket);
thermos flask (1 l);
wristwatches;
photo camera;
telephone;
dress.

Personal equipment:

polyethylene or other waterproof bags;
passport;
money;
thermos flask (1 l);
a set of dishes (KLMN);
reusable bottle;
toilet paper;
individual first aid kit;
sunscreen and lipstick;
personal hygiene items;
a light towel;
sunglasses;
mosquito repellent;
The whistle.

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