Volcanoes of Kamchatka. Autumn drive

In this sightseeing tour of Kamchatka, we will make several ascents into the craters of the most beautiful volcanoes in the south of the peninsula. We will visit the Country hot springs (Small Valley of Geysers) and take a short cruise along the Avacha Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Most of our tour takes place on the territory of the Volcanoes of Kamchatka Natural Park, included in the list of UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites.

Location

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 14 – 20 Sep
    • 21 – 27 Sep
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Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.
Group
Up to 18 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Relaxation after physical activity
Take a dip in the delightful summer thermal springs
Boat trip
Let's go on a boat trip to Avacha Bay and go out into the Pacific Ocean
The title of "Conqueror of the peaks"
We will make ascents to Gorely volcano and Camel Mountain
The crater of the Mutnovsky volcano
We will visit the most powerful fumarole site in the world
Vachkazts Waterfalls
Let's watch the water crashing down from a stone cliff and admire the mountain lake Tahkoloch

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

    Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel, accommodation, rest.

    Lunch and dinner in a cafe or restaurant in the city (not included in the price).

    Overnight at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Mutnovsky volcano (foot). A lateral phreatic crater. Small Valley of geysers (Summer cottage thermal springs)
  • Day 3 - Gorely Volcano
  • Day 4 - Waterfalls of the Vachkazets mountain range
  • Day 5 - Boat trip
  • Day 6 - Avacha volcano (foot), Mount Camel
  • Day 7 - Returning home
Difficulty
Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.
Tour organizer's comments

Vulkan is suitable for active, athletic people who are ready to overcome themselves and sometimes lack of comfort. Children from the age of 12. For pensioners, the tour is difficult, they cannot climb the Avacha volcano.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel (6 nights).

Accommodation is mainly in the Geyser or Arsenyev hotels, sometimes Avacha and Petropavlovsk, if the first two have run out of places.

Check-in at the hotel takes place after 14:00, check-out from the hotel before 12:00.

In case of early check-out, some hotels may provide only dry rations for breakfast.

There is no check-in on the tour.

The surcharge for single occupancy is 9,000 rubles.

Geyser Hotel 3* or Arsenyev Hotel 3* or 6 nights
Geyser Hotel 3*

It is located in the business district of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It offers free Wi-Fi, parking, a tour desk and luggage storage. Avacha Bay is 1.2 km away, and Yelizovo International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.

Our guests can enjoy 40 cozy single and double rooms, decorated in a classic style. The windows overlook Avachinsky Bay and the ridge of the pet volcanoes of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

The rooms have everything you need for a pleasant stay: two double beds or one double bed, a desk, chairs, a wardrobe, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a telephone with long-distance and international communication, a kettle, a tea pair.

Guests can visit cafes and restaurants nearby or have a snack at the hotel bar, as well as use the services of the Chinese wellness center, where guests can enjoy therapeutic and relaxing massages. There is a hairdresser and a manicure room.

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Arsenyev Hotel 3*

Arsenyev Hotel is located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 2.4 km from Avacha. It offers free Wi—Fi and free private parking. The hotel is 2.5 km from Mokhovaya and Vysokoye, and 3.7 km from Seroglazka. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Luggage storage is also available.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning.

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Avacha Hotel

Located in the very center of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, this hotel offers a spa area with a sauna and a gym. Each room has a flat-screen TV, and Komsomolskaya Square bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.

The classically decorated rooms at Avacha Hotel feature a refrigerator and a private bathroom with toiletries. Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee.

Avacha's 2 restaurants serve European and Asian specialties, while the rustic-style bar serves drinks. A continental breakfast is served daily.

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Petropavlovsk Hotel

Petropavlovsk Hotel is located in the northern part of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. There is a cafe-bar and a small library. The Regional Library bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.

All rooms and suites are decorated in a classic style and equipped with a refrigerator. The bathroom has a shower.

The hotel's cafe serves Russian and European cuisine, and drinks and snacks can be enjoyed at the bar.

Petropavlovsk Hotel has a beauty salon, a business center and a tour desk.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 18 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Included in price

  • accommodation in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky hotel (double TWIN, breakfast);
  • airport transfers on the days of arrival and departure of the main group;
  • transfer according to the program;
  • services of guides and a tour guide;
  • permits for staying in the territory of the natural park.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and back;
  • lunch and dinner on the city part of the tour (400-500 rubles in a cafe, 1500-2000 rubles in a restaurant);
  • the surcharge for single occupancy is 9,000 rubles.;
  • the surcharge for registration of a pass for foreign citizens is 500 rubles.;
  • helicopter tour of the Valley of Geysers + 2 landings: in the caldera of the Uzon volcano and in the Nalychevskaya valley for swimming (from July 1 to September 30):
    • adult — 70,000 rubles/person.;
    • a child under 12 years of age — 45,000 rubles/person.;
  • helicopter tour of the Valley of Geysers + 1 landing in the Nalychevskaya valley for swimming (from June 1 to September 30):
    • adult — 63,000 rubles/person.;
    • child under 12 years old — 42,000 rubles/person.;
  • helicopter tour of Kuril Lake (from July 15):
    • adult — 70,000 rubles/person.;
    • child under 12 years old — 45,000 rubles/person.;
  • alcohol;
  • buying souvenirs.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. Trekking boots (above the ankle) with hard soles with good tread (required).
  2. Gaiters (shoe covers, to protect against penetration of snow, dirt, slag).
  3. Replacement shoes (sneakers, sneakers).
  4. Wind- and moisture-proof hooded jacket (windbreaker) and trousers.
  5. Fleece or sweater.
  6. Thermal underwear, T-shirt.
  7. Headdress (warm hat, cap or bandana).
  8. Gloves (cotton).
  9. Socks, so that there is a spare pair on each active excursion.
  10. Bathing accessories (bathing suit, slates, towel).
  11. Sunglasses.
  12. Sunscreen.
  13. Repellent.
  14. Personal hygiene items.
  15. Personal first aid kit.
  16. Photo and video equipment, spare batteries, accumulators, power banks.
  17. A small backpack for 30-50 liters.
  18. Alpenstocks are trekking poles (preferably, but not necessarily).
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Dates and Prices

  • US$ 1 281
    14 – 20 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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    21 – 27 Sep 7 days 6 nights
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