Itinerary
Day 1:Welcome to Kamchatka
Meet and greet at the Petropavlovsk airport. Transfer to the hotel in Paratunka. Accommodation at the hotel and rest before the great adventure ahead!
Day 2:Transfer to Kluvsky Nature Park
Today we embark on a full day drive by 6wd truck towards Kluchevsky Nature Park. 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 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:Reserve day
Reserve day is always a great idea, in case of bad weather. 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.
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 you tour for one more day and embark on an optional scenic helicopter tour to Kuril Lake for brown bear 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
Russian tourist visa support documents
*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
