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Trekking trip on Kamchatka
Tour N 11. Trekking trip in Kamchatka: Hot springs & volcanoes of the south of Kamchatka.
The best operation period - from July 1 till September 30.
The tour is meant for tourists with average physical training: trekking approximately 6 hours a day with a backpack of 15-20 kg.
During the tour you’ll visit the huge caldera and the two lakes at Ksudach volcano. The other highlight is Lake Golyginskoe, where there is a chance to see salmon running to spawning grounds, and brown bears catching fish. You’ll enjoy bathing in the largest hot springs in Kamchatka close to Khodutka volcano. You’ll visit Mutnovsky and Gorely active volcanoes.During the helicopter flight you’ll see the overwhelming volcanoes and picturesque views of Kamchatka’s wild nature.
1st day.Arrival at the airport. Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (20km), accommodation at a hotel, rest.
2nd day.Helicopter flight to the area of Ksudach volcano (1,2 hours). During the flight seeing Vilyuchinsky (2175m), Mutnovsky (2323m), Gorely (1829m), Asacha (1910m), Khodutka volcanoes (2087m). Excursion to the hot springs of Lake Klyuchevoye. Bathing in natural hot springs. Camping for the night.
3rd day. Excursion along the Ksudach volcano caldera. Seeing pumice deposits and fumaroles. In the ancient crater of Ksudach volcano you’ll see one of the most beautiful crater lakes of Kamchatka - with high steep rugged banks – Lake Shtubel. Watching brown bears and snow sheep is also possible.
4th day. Trekking to Lake Golyginskoye (15 km). While trekking you’ll see the results of the 1907 volcano eruption, when the surrounding forests were covered with volcanic ashes. Camping for the night.
5th day. Finishing the trek to Lake Golyginskoye (7 km). Accommodation in lodges with a shower and a lavatory, 2-4 persons in a room. Rest, strolling. Within the favorable period, from July till September, there is an opportunity to watch salmon spawning and bears from specially equipped secure grounds.
6th day. Rest, strolling, enjoying Russian baths.
7th - 8th - 9th day. Trekking to Khodutka volcano (48 km). The pathway stretches along the large and wide Khodutka river valley, across the birch forest. On the way to the volcano, there is a wonderful view of rugged cones of Khodutka and Priemysh (Adopted Child) volcanoes. Trekking ends at the large meadow at the hot lake and the 30m wide hot river flowing out. Rest at the lake and bathing in the hot lake and the river. Camping for the night.
10th day.Rest at Khodutkinskie hot springs. Hiking to the foot of Khodutka volcano, at request it’s possible to climb the volcano.
11th day.Helicopter flight (1 hour) to Mutnovsky volcano.Camping. Excursion to the waterfall (90 m high) in Opasny (Dangerous) canyon. Spending the night in tents.
12th day.Trekking to Mutnovski volcano (2323m) crater (8 hours). Seeing active fumaroles, mud pots, the crater lake. The Mutnovsky volcano crater is one of the most striking volcanic phenomena of Kamchatka. Steep walls with glittering glaciers, splinter clefts and boiling fumaroles surround deep and wide cavity of the crater. Returning back to the base camp.
13th day.Excursion to Gorely volcano (1829m) (8 hours), hiking along the old hardened lava flows, slag fields, seeing 8 craters and lakes. Driving back to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by off- road bus (100km). Accomodation at the hotel (DBL), rest, farewell dinner.
14th day.Visiting fish market. Shopping. Souvenirs. Transfer to the airport.
The tour cost:
group 2-3 persons - 220 000 russian rubles for one person
4-5 persons - 125 000 russian rubles
6-7 persons - 120 000 russian rubles
8 and more - 100 000 russian rubles.
Extra charge for single room accommodation - 5 000 russian rubles
Included:
1. Full board for the whole tour.
2. Guide services during the whole tour.
3. Interpreter services during the whole tour.
4. Base camp equipment (tents, etc).
5. Transport services (bus, helicopter).
6. Accommodation at a hotel and at a resort.
7. Visa support and registration.
Not included:
1.Purchase of alcoholic drinks, cigarettes.
2. Purchasing of souvenirs.
Tourists themselves carry all the equipment and meal (food).If necessary it's possible to use porters' services and satellite phone for an extra fee.
Every participant of the tour is requested to have:
1) a rucksack (60 – 80 litre)
2) a sleeping bag and a tourist rug,
3) trekking boots or rubber boots,
4) additional shoes to change,
5) things for personal hygiene, bathing accessories,
6) warm clothes (waterproof and windeblock jacket),
7) sunglasses,
8) a hat,
9) a torch,
10) gloves,
11) trekking poles,
12) the first-aid kit,
13) anti-mosquito spray.
Tourists themselves carry all the equipment and meal (food).
If necessary it’s possible to use porters’ services and satellite phone for an extra fee.
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