Kurilskoye lake, the soul of Kamchatka, one of the largest salmon spawning areas, a habitat of the brown bear… In the still waters of the lake are reflected the peaks of Ilyinsky volcano and Kambalnaya Sopka. The red schools of salmon look like the projections of sunrays, playful in transparent depths of the water. The bears on the shore seem lazy and motionless but a second passes - and they are enjoying the delicious catch. A young female bear is taking her cubs to a quieter bay keeping a distance from an old male.
Apart from Kurilskoe lake, you will see in this tour the active spectacular volcanoes Gorely and Mutnovsky, visit the off-the-beaten-path huge caldera and two lakes of the Ksudach volcano, have a dip in the biggest Kamchatka hot springs located at the foot of Khodutka volcano, and make a wonderful sea trip around Avachinskaya Bay to watch the sea birds.
Day 1
Meeting at the airport, transfer to the city of Petropavlovsk (25 km). Accommodation in a hotel, rest, walks around the city on your own. 20.00 – meeting the guide, discussion of the itinerary
Day 2
Helicopter flight to the Ksudach volcano caldera (1-1.5 hr) over volcanoes Viluchinsky (2,175 m), Mutnovsky (2,323 m), Gorely (1,829 m), Asacha (1,910 m), Khodutka (2,087 m). Tour around the stunning Ksudach caldera (1.5 – 2 hours), hot springs of the Kluchevoye Lake and the dead volcano crater – the Shtubel Lake.
Continue the trip by helicopter to the Kurilskoye Lake. Accommodation at Travyanoi tour lodge in rooms for 5-6 persons in a wooden house. Special view points are designed for watching the brown bear.
Day 3
Rest, walking, watching salmon run and she-bears fishing or feeding in tundra so rich in berries.
Day 4
Helicopter flight to the Khodutka volcano (20 min.) and hot Khodutkinskoye Lake giving a source to a 30-meter-wide hot river. Swimming in the hot lake and river.
Return to the city by the helicopter. Accommodation in the resort area “Paratunka”. Rest, swimming in the thermal water pool.
Day 5
Free day for optional excursions (for extra charge on the spot). The helicopter trip to the Valley of Geysers can take place on this day.
Helicopter tour to the Valley of Geysers (optional, for extra charge on the spot) includes: flight around Karymsky (1486m) and Maly Semyachik (1560m) volcanoes, walk excursion at the Valley. 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) – here are some names. 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 grasses and trees create an enchanting spectacle. Lunch is served at the Valley.
In the evening, depart the city by an off-road bus (50 km) towards Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes area. Check-in at the hotel Snow Valley, rest in the thermal swimming pool.
Day 6
Approach the crater of the Mutnovsky volcan (2 323m) by the off-road bus. Trek up into the impressive crater of the volcano famous for its bright and diverse displays of volcanic activity: marvel at the steam pole of its grand fumarola, walk across the field of smaller fumaroles, see the lake and mud cauldrons. The steep walls surround the inner crater with a collar of blue sparkling glaciers. The trip takes 8-10 hrs. Return to the hotel Snow Valley in the evening.
Day 7
Ascending the Gorely volcano (1 829 m). Walk up on the lava bed, slack fields, see the 3 lakes inside the crater (the total tour time is 6 hours). In the evening, come back to the hotel Snow Valley.
Day 8
Check out and go by the off-road bus to the Vilyuchinsky volcano. Walk unhurriedly 2-3 km to the impressive waterfall (1.5 hrs). Continue the trip and stop at the Verkhneparatunskie hot springs to have a bath. Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski by the evening. Check-in at the hotel, time at leisure or walks around the city on your own
Day 9
In the afternoon, have a sightseeing tour around the city. Visit the fish market and souvenir shops. Night in the hotel.
Day 10
After breakfast, check out. Transfer to the airport and departure by flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski.
The Tour Operator reserves the right to introduce changes to the itinerary due to the weather conditions or other factors of Tour Operator’s control. The order of days can be changed on the spot.
