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Meeting Kamchatka

Destination: Kamchatka
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing
Moderately Easy - 1-3 hours of physical activity daily
Moderate - 3-5 hours of physical activity daily
Challenging - 5-7 hours of challenging physical activity daily
Extreme - 7+ hours of challenging/extreme physical activity daily
Difficulty
Basic — most of nights in tents or rooms with shared WC, some nights in comfortable rooms.
Standard — most of nights in comfortable rooms, some nights in tents or rooms with shared WC.
Upgraded — all nights in comfortable rooms.
Comfort
Minimum age of the participant of this trip
11 Days
July - August
Highlights
  • Discover the Avachinsky and Mutnovsky volcanoes
  • Relaxation in hot thermal springs
  • Boat trip in the Avacha bay and on the shores of the Pacific Ocean
  • Possibility to visit the Geyser Valley by helicopter
  • Rafting on the Bystraya River
Tour Overview

This tour, for all public, allows you to gain an insight of Kamchatka.

You will come close to two of the most rebellious sites of the peninsula: the Avachinsky and the Mutnovsky volcanoes. Those who wish will attempt the ascent of the Avachinsky. Even if you don't, you won't miss a thing of the outstanding landscapes created by the volcanoes' activity, as you go on rather easy hikes.

This stay will give you a feeling of well-bieng and relaxation. You will get to enjoy more than once the thermal hot springs and relax in them.

You will approach Kamchatka from its ocean side, you will get to walk the shores of the Pacific Ocean and will spend a day on a boat in the beautiful Avacha bay. 

Tour programme
  • Day 1
    Discovery of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city
    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • Day 2
    Gorely volcano and Hot springs
    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Paratunka
  • Day 3
    Mutnovsky volcano
    Paratunka
  • Day 4
    Free day
    Paratunka — Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
  • Day 5
    Avachinsky volcano
    Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
  • Day 6
    Volcano Koryaksky and mountain Camel
    Tourist camp “Avachinsky” — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • Day 7
    Bystraya River and start of the rafting
    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Bystraya River
  • Day 8
    Continuation of the navigation
    Bystraya River
  • Day 9
    End of rafting and transfer to Paratunka
    Bystraya River — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • Day 10
    Boat trip to the Avacha Bay
    Petropavlovsk-Kamchasky
  • Day 11
    Souvenirs and end of the programme
    Paratunka — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • 09:30
    Arrival at the airport to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
    * Arrival time can be changed according to the chosen flight.
  • 10:00
    Transfer to the hotel
  • 13:00
    Lunch Not included
  • 14:00
    Check-in to the hotel and rest
    You can stroll along the city and discover local landmarks.
  • 17:00
    Excursion to the Pacific coast
    An excursion to the Pacific coast awaits you, to Khalaktyrsky beach with unique black volcanic sand.
  • 19:00
    Dinner Not included
  • Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Petropavlovsk"
Twin room
Note

transfer  (25km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the hotel
  • 10:00
    Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
    Through the volcanic plateau, we will go to the foot of the Gorely volcano. Along the way, you will find several stops at panoramic sites with stunning views.
  • 12:00
    Ascending to Gorely volcano
    Trekking along the hardened lava flow (coulee), slag fields, seeing 3 craters with lakes in them.
  • 13:00
    Lunch (picnic)
  • 17:00
    Transfer to the Paratunka village
    After check-in, you can relax in the thermal springs - a worthy end to the day after trekking!
  • 19:00
    Dinner Not included
  • Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Paratunka
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Gelios", Paratunka
Twin room
Note

2 h transfer  (90km)

6 h trekking  (1.82km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the hotel
  • 10:00
    Transfer to the Mutnovsky volcano
  • 11:00
    Ascending to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano
    Seeing active fumaroles, mud siphons, mud pots, the crater lake. The crater of Mutnovsky volcano is one of the most wonderful volcanic phenomena of Kamchatka. Steep walls with shining glaciers surround the wide and deep crater. In case ascending is difficult it is possible to return to the car. *If the route is closed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, trekking will be replaced by a trip to the Small Valley of Geysers.
  • 13:00
    Outdoor lunch
  • 18:00
    Return to Paratunka
  • 19:00
    Dinner Not included
  • Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Paratunka
Accommodation
Accommodation in the hotel "Gelios", Paratunka
Twin room
Note

9 h trekking  (62km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the hotel
  • 10:00
    Free time
    We offer you the following option: - helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers and volcanic caldera Uzon, including flight around Karymsky (1486m) and Maly Semyachik (1560m) volcanoes, walking excursion in the Valley and bathing in hot thermal water "Zhupanovsky". This valley cannot be compared with any other unique objects in the world. There are more than 20 big geysers in the valley. Velican (Giant), Zhemchuzhny (Pearly), Sakharny (Sugary), Troinoi (Triple), Konus (Cone), Fontan (Fountain), Maly (Small), Bolshoy (Big), Shchel (Split) – are some of them. There are geysers that gush forth every 10-12 minutes, while others may erupt once in 4-5 hours. The wreathes of steam, fountains of boiling water, incredible colours of slopes, hot water streaming along them and profuse greenery of grass and trees create an enchanting spectacle.
  • 13:00
    Lunch Not included
  • 17:00
    Driving to the Avachinsky volcano
    We will go to the Avachinsky volcano by “off road” car.
  • 18:00
    Arrival and check-in to the resort
  • 19:00
    Dinner
  • Overnight in the resort
    Accommodation in the houses by 6-8 persons.
Photo of the day
Route
Paratunka — Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
Accommodation
Overnight in the tourist camp “Avachinsky”
House for 6-8 persons
Note

transfer  (45km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the resort
  • 10:00
    Ascent of Avachinsky volcano
    The volcano's altitude is 2749 m. From the edge of the volcano a stunning view can be seen: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski, Elizovo, valley of Avacha river and Avacha Bay; Vilyuchinsky, Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes. If the ascent is difficult, in any time you can return to the root of a mountain.
  • 13:00
    Outdoor lunch
  • 14:00
    Return to the resort
    Possibility to take banya (extra charges)
  • 19:00
    Dinner
  • Overnight in the resort
Photo of the day
Route
Tourist camp “Avachinsky”
Accommodation
Overnight in the tourist camp “Avachinsky”
House for 6-8 persons
Note

6 h ascension  (3km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the resort
  • 10:00
    Excursion walk to the volcano Koryaksky and the mountain named “Camel”
    You can take pictures of alpine landscapes, beautiful scenery, wonderful flora and fauna of the region.
  • 13:00
    Lunch
  • 14:00
    Departure to Petropavlovsk
  • 18:00
    Check-in to the hotel and rest
  • 19:00
    Dinner Not included
  • Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Tourist camp “Avachinsky” — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation at the hotel Geyser
Twin room
  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the hotel
  • 10:00
    Departure to Bystraya River
  • 13:00
    Outdoor lunch
  • 15:00
    Rafting starting
    Rafting down the Bystraya River. It takes place among grand mountain ranges along the river with some rapids. It’s quite secure for beginners.
  • 18:00
    Stop for the overnight and establishment of the camp
  • 19:00
    Dinner
    You will taste the dishes, prepared on fire.
  • Overnight in tent
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Bystraya River
Accommodation
Camping
Note

transfer  (120km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 10:00
    Rafting on the Bystraya River
    Rafting on the Bystraya River (passage of 2 rapids, there is high probability to see bears and salmon). Fishing.
  • 13:00
    Outdoor lunch
  • 14:00
    Continuation of the rafting
  • 19:00
    Dinner near the fire
  • Overnight in camp
Photo of the day
Route
Bystraya River
Accommodation
Camping
  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 10:00
    End of rafting
    This day you will pass only one rapid.
  • 13:00
    Lunch in the cafe Not included
    Not included, payment on site.
  • 14:00
    Transfer to the city
  • 17:00
    Check-in to the hotel and rest
  • 19:00
    Dinner Not included
  • Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Bystraya River — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accommodation
Accommodation at the hotel Geyser
Standard Twin Room
Note

transfer  (180km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the hotel
  • 10:00
    Boat trip
    Boat trip with fishing to the Avacha Bay (5-6 hours). Observing nesting places of sea birds, the island “Babushkin Kamen”, the rocks “Three brothers”. Moving to the island “Starichkov” in the Pacific ocean.
  • 13:00
    Lunch
    Soup with fresh fish
  • 18:00
    Return to the city in the evening
  • 19:00
    Dinner Not included
  • Overnight in the hotel
Photo of the day
Route
Petropavlovsk-Kamchasky
Accommodation
Accommodation at the hotel Geyser
Standard Twin Room
  • 09:00
    Breakfast in the resort
  • 10:00
    Last tour in the city, you can go see the fish market and buy souvenirs
  • 13:00
    Transfer to the airport. End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Paratunka — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Detailed description
New departures available soon
Price includes
  • English-speaking guide services
  • Russian-spaking guide
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Excursions and visits as per itinerary
  • Bathing in springs
  • Airplane/ train tickets
  • Boat trip
  • Letter of invitation
  • Camping outfit rental
  • Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
  • Bathing in hot springs
  • Meals according to the program
Price does not include
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Airline tickets
  • Sleeping bag rental
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note

Guaranteed departure. The order of the activities can be changed according to the group size and the weather conditions. Additional budget to consider: - Lunches and diners (300-400 roubles in a cafés, 400-700 roubles in restaurants) - Helicopter trip in the Geyser Valley - on request. - Sleeping bag rental - 1000 rubles / per person. Single supplement is 29 800 rubles / per person (except Tourist camp “Avachinsky”)

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Etienne
From 15 August 2016 to 25 August 2016
Destination: Kamchatka
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Christophe
From 31 July 2014 to 10 August 2014
Destination: Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
J'ai apprécié l'ambiance bon enfant qui régnait lors de ce voyage, l'amabilité et le professionnalisme des guides. Les treks et le rafting proposés sont vraiment intéressants... même pas mauvais temps ! Par contre "accessible à tous" est un peu optimiste : les 1900m de dénivelé du volcan Avatchinski ne sont pas de tout repos... J'aurais aimé aussi avoir un récapitulatif du programme et du matériel à
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Liang
From 28 July 2023 to 7 August 2023
Destination: Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
An excellent travel tour! The organization was top-notch, the tour leader was exceptional, and the customer service was outstanding, promptly addressing any inquiries.
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Jenna
From 21 January 2020 to 28 January 2020
Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tourExpedition to Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
The group had a fantastic time and we will definitely be returning to Kamchatka soon. Thank you so much for the excellent service.
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Martin
From 19 October 2018 to 24 October 2018
Destination: Kamchatka
Custom tourAutumn Tour to Kamchatka
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Many Thanks to my " personal " very good and professional Tourguide Katerina Kuzmina.
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