Itinerary
Day 1:Welcome to Kamchatka
Meet and greet at the Petropavlovsk airport. Transfer to the hotel in Paratunka, rest before the great adventure ahead!
Day 2:Transfer to Kluchevsky Nature Park
Today we embark on a full day drive by 6wd truck towards Kluchevsky Nature Park. With a pit stop at Milkovo village. In the evening we will reach Kozyrevsk settlement, here we stay for a night in a very simple but cozy wooden cabins.
Day 3:Tolbachik volcano: lava fields
After short drive from Kozyrevsk we arrive at Kluchevsky Nature Park. Set up our base camp at the foot of Tolbachik volcano, we stroll above its solid lava flows of 2012-2013 eruptions, lava formed various beautiful shapes, many slag cones around, moon-like sceneries.
Day 4:Tolbachik volcano: Dead Forest
Today, we arrive in the "Dead Forest" - area, which was destroyed by Tolbachik volcano eruption in 1975. Thousands of trees were killed instantly by the volcanic ash cloud having a temperature of more than 1000 degrees centigrade.
Day 5:Ascending Plosky Tolbachik volcano
Today is dedicated to ascending Plosky Tolbachik volcano. At the top you will be amazed with panorama of Tolbachik Dale and also 50 slag cones, where the famous Holocene eruptions of Tolbachik took place.
Day 6:Alaid and Pinzer craters
Reserve day in case of bad weather is always a great idea. Alternatively visit Alaid and Pinzer craters, or spend a day close to the camp enjoying sunny weather and looking for gophers and foxes.
Day 7:En route to the village of Esso
Transfer to the settlement of Esso, home to the Evens, one of the 4 indigenous peoples of Kamchatka. Here you'll stay in the hotel with a thermal pool, where you can relax after several days in the wild.
Day 8:Esso village tour
Take a stroll around the village and visit the local museum to immerse in local culture. Enjoy a welcome dinner with Even folk concert.
Day 9:Transfer to Paratunka
The route to the hotel in Paratunka with a pit-stop at Milkovo village. Transfer to the hotel and rest.
Day 10:Russkaya bay cruise
We leave Petropavlovsk sea port early in the morning to embark on a marine adventure in Russkaya Bay. Try your skills in sea fishing or enjoy the marine wildlife watching: orca whales, sea lions and otters.
Day 11:Gorely volcano trekking
Today, we travel to another volcano - Gorely. Here we set up tents camp and ascend Gorely volcano (1,829 m).
Day 12:Mutnovsky volcano trekking
Trekking to the active crater of Mutnovsky volcano (2,322m). On the way back to the base camp, we will enjoy a wonderful 80-meters waterfall in Opasny canyon and majestic ice caves.
Day 13:Journey back to Paratunka
After free morning we are heading back to the hotel in Paratunka. Free time to relax in the thermal pool at the hotel or take a stroll in the area.
Day 14:Departure
It's time to say goodbye to Kamchatka! Transfer to the airport for your departure back home.
For those who craving more adventures, we suggest to prolong your tour for one more day and embark on an optional scenic helicopter flight to Kuril Lake for brown bears watching.
Inclusions
Accommodation
- 3* hotel accommodation in Paratunka and Esso villages
- base camps (tents) on the slope of Tolbachik and Mutnovsky volcanoes
Meals
Full board (B,L,D)
Transportation
Airport arrival and departure group transfers, all transportation on tour (coach, 6wd truck, boat)
Guides
Local English-speaking guide, helper, chef, experienced drivers
Activities and sights
All activities indicated in the itinerary (except optional helicopter flight to Kuril Lake)
Other
- Camping equipment (except sleeping bag, can be rented on spot)
- Russian tourist visa support document/voucher
*Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only). Apply for comprehensive visa service here.
Not included
Flights, travel insurance, visa, optional excursions, individual transfers, tips
