To get the most out of Kamchatka, it’s best to experience it in different ways. You can head out into the ocean by boat, hike up to a volcano crater, or go rafting down a mountain river. This itinerary is ideal for travelers who enjoy combining not only iconic sights but also a variety of outdoor adventures in a single journey.
On this journey, you will not only see Kamchatka’s famous volcanoes but also climb to their summits and look into their craters. What else is Kamchatka known for? Of course — its bears and fish. You’ll go rafting down a river, where you can try your hand at fishing and will very likely spot brown bears in their natural habitat.
The hikes will be easy and light. You’ll spend a few nights camping in tents and staying in simple cabins at a mountain base camp.
Climb to the summits of the Gorely and Avachinsky volcanoes and look into their craters
Hike up mount Camel and walk among the steaming fumaroles of the Mutnovsky volcano
During a boat trip across Avacha Bay, see the famous rocks known as the Three Brothers
Raft down the Bystraya River — try your hand at fishing and watch for bears along the banks
For an additional cost, take a helicopter tour to the Valley of Geysers or Kuril Lake
This is a general outline of the tour. The actual route may vary depending on weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
After meeting at the airport, you will be taken to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. On the way, you will stop at the observation deck, which offers excellent views of the Koryaksky and Avachinsky volcanoes. Then you will be accommodated at the hotel, have lunch on your own and relax a little after the flight.
In the evening, you will go for a walk along the Khalaktyrsky beach. This is the coast of the Pacific Ocean, covered with black volcanic sand.
At the end of the day, you will return to the hotel, where you will have dinner on your own.
Today you will enjoy a boat trip to the Avacha Bay (5 hours). You will see sea bird rookeries on Babushkin Kamen (Old Woman’s Stone) Island and Tri Brata (Three Brothers) Island.
Next, you will go out to the Pacific ocean. If you are lucky, you will meet the seals, whales and killer whales. If not, do not worry — you are going to visit Starichkov Island, where you will watch the largest sea bird rookery in Kamchatka.
If desired you will participate in sea fishing, after which you will have lunch with fresh crabs and red fish soup cooked by assistant captain.
After lunch you will return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
If desired, and for an additional fee, it is possible to replace the place of the boat trip to Russian Bay (10 hours), where you will have the opportunity to meet sea lions, whales and killer whales.
Today you will drive an all-terrain vehicle to the foot of Gorely volcano (90 km). On the way, you will make a stop at the Silver Spring Stream. You will also visit the observation deck of the high mountain pass, which offers panoramic views of the Gorely, Mutnovsky and Vilyuchinsky volcanoes.
After that, you will climb Gorely volcano (1829 m). Trekking will take 5-6 hours, but the ascent will be easy, the total set is about 700 m. You will move through a frozen lava flow, slag fields and explore three craters with acid lakes. The snack will take place with a view of the Vilyuchinsky and Mutnovsky volcanoes.
In the evening, you will be transferred to the Paratunka resort area and accommodated at a recreation center with a thermal pool, where you will have dinner (extra charge).
Today you will drive an all-terrain vehicle through the plateau of the Vilyuchinsky and Gorely volcanoes to the foot of Mutnovsky.
Then you will have a walk to the Small Valley of Geysers (2.5 km). Because of their powerful steam-water activity, they are called the Valley of Geysers in miniature. On the way there, if you wish, you can stop at the Verkhne-Paratunsky hot springs on Goryachaya Mountain. You will have a snack on the route (lunch boxes and hot tea).
In the evening, you will return to the hotel, have dinner and relax.
On this day you can relax in the thermal pool or take one of the helicopter excursions (extra charge). You can fly to the Geysers valley that is the famous UNESCO world heritage site. Or you can visit the Kuril lake, where dozens of bears arrange salmon fishing. See the detailed description of helicopter tours in the "Important to know" section.
After returning, you will move to a high-altitude plateau between Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes (45 km, 1.5 hours on the way). Stay in cabins on the territory of the Avachinsky base alpine camp, have dinner and relax.
Today you will climb one of the most famous volcanoes in Kamchatka — Avachinsky (2,749 m). The ascent will take 6-8 hours, and the descent will take 2-3 hours. In terms of difficulty, the transition will be harder than on Gorely Volcano.
In the evening, you will have dinner and drive an all-terrain vehicle back to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
After breakfast, you will pack your bags and take a car to the Bystraya River (120 km, 2 hours on the way).
From here, a relaxing three-day rafting trip will begin among the majestic mountains of the Sredinny Ridge. A guide will manage the vessel, while you can relax, fish and observe nature.
In the evening, you will set up a tent camp on the shore and dine on fish soup made from freshly caught fish.
Your rafting continues, you will have to pass several safe thresholds.
You can go fishing and observe wild animals. In July and August, bears hunt fish going to spawn on the banks of the Bystraya River. And in the sky you can see seagulls, wild ducks and white-shouldered eagles.
In the evening, you will dock at the shore, set up tents and have dinner.
Today you will pass the last rapid on the Bystraya River. After disembarking, you will go to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (170 km). On the way, stop in the village of Sokoch, where you will taste the famous local pastries.
In the city, you will check into a hotel complex, relax and have dinner on your own.
After breakfast you will be taken to the fish market. You can buy red fish, caviar and crabs here. Then you will be taken to the airport to depart home.
The listed accommodations may be replaced with similar options of the same category.
It is located in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Every morning, the hotel serves a buffet-style breakfast.
You will stay in twin rooms with either a double bed or two single beds and a private bathroom.
It is located in the village of Paratunka, surrounded by forest and close to the Vilyuchinsky Volcano, as well as the Barkhatnaya and Tura hills.
You will stay in standard rooms with either a double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Mobile service and Wi-Fi are available on site.
Facilities include a café, a restaurant, a sauna, and two geothermal swimming pools.
Accommodation is provided in shared wooden cabins for 4–10 people with bunk beds.
Washbasins and toilets are located outdoors. The camp has electricity, a dining area, mobile service, and internet access.
You will spend the night in two-person tents. The camp area includes a large tent used as a kitchen and dining area, and a separate tent with toilet facilities.
In the evenings, a generator is turned on so you can charge your phones and cameras.
Active tours. You don’t have to be a sportsman, but you need to be strong enough to ride a snowmobile or go hiking in the mountains.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel on the first day of the tour and back on the last day is carried out by the driver.
From the second to the tenth days with will be accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guides, a driver and a cook.
During the stay in tents you will be provided with tourist mats, and during the rafting — waders and dry bags.
Meals in the city are not included in the price: you need to pay for lunch and dinner on day 1, as well as dinners on days 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10.
For the rest of the tour, you will receive three meals a day: hot breakfasts and dinners, as well as lunch and snacks along the route. The menu includes porridges, salads, soups, side dishes, meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, sandwiches, biscuits, sweets, tea and coffee. A chef will cook during the active part of the tour.
We recommend restaurants that we have tested in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.:
San Marino — confectionery restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine;
KAMCHATKA Local Kitchen — high cuisine made from local products;
Pastrami Kamchatka — gastrobar with seafood and a large selection of wines;
Butcher — a large selection of meat dishes.
Kamchatka is a mountainous region stretching from the North to the South and surrounded by the waters of the Pacific ocean and the Okhotsk sea. The weather here is changeable, and there is a special microclimate in different areas.
The best months for summer travel are July and August. The average temperature in August is +12°C to +16°C. In the highest parts of the mountains there are glaciers. Rain is possible, as well as snow at high altitudes. In the forest area there are a lot of mosquitoes and midges. In September, it is important to take into account the low temperature and the possibility of frost.
You should be ready for all kinds of weather conditions: from summer heat to strong winds with cold autumn rain and frosts.
Mobile connection will only be available on the territory of hotels, recreation centers and in populated areas. There is almost no connection on active routes.
On the fifth day of the tour, you can take one of the helicopter tours for an additional fee. Flights are carried out by Mi-8 helicopters. Duration of the tour: 6-7 hours. The group consists of 19-23 people, who are always accompanied by a guide. The price of the flight includes hot meals and swimming in natural springs (bring with you a swimsuit, a towel and slippers).
1. Geysers Valley
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2. Kuril lake
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If you wish to book a helicopter tour, please inform us at the time of booking or at least 2 weeks in advance. The flight is paid for at the airport, but seats in the helicopter is important to book in advance.
Price for the tours is being updated.
Note: in case of bad weather, the helicopter tour will not take place. If it is important for you to get to the Geysers Valley or Kuril lake during your trip to Kamchatka, we recommend to take some reserve days before or after the tour.
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