Lake Nachikinskoye
One-day 4x4 tour
Excursion on a motor boat
Bear watching
One-day tour
Kamchatka is one of the major lake-rich regions of Russia; there are more than 100,000 large and small lakes on the peninsula and all of them are unique in their own way.
Lake Nachikinskoye is famous for being one of the largest spawning grounds for salmon species — sockeye (nerka), coho (kisutch), pink (gorbusha) and char (golets) and it is particularly worth visiting for its unique phenomenon, when the surface of the lake turns red in places from the large quantities of sockeye salmon.
Brown bears are the main lovers of fish on the peninsula. They are frequent visitors here, making Lake Nachikinskoye second after the popular Kuril Lake in terms of bear presence.
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Program
4×4 drive to the lake
We will leave Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on 4×4 vehicles in the direction of the lake. The route passes through the picturesque birch forest and Ivan-tea fireweed fields, with the peaks of the Vachkazhets mountain range rising on the background. Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Motorboat excursion
From the waters of Lake Nachikinskoye you will have an opportunity to admire salmon in its habitat at arm’s length. During the spawning period, the lake is filled with bright red sockeye salmon. We will share a fascinating story about the life of these amazing fish with you and you will learn why they return from the ocean to fresh water and why they change colour and shape. The excursion on the lake takes approximately 2-2.5 hours. Because of the abundance of fish, it is highly likely to see a bear fishing on the shore and you will be able to take unique photos and video from a safe distance while in the boat.
Bear watching
Accompanied by an experienced guide, we will go up to observation tower, where we will hide, waiting for the brown inhabitants to appear. Observation towers are perhaps the best way to observe animals in the wild. Bears usually do not keep visitors waiting long and appear within 30-45 minutes. It is important to remain silent and calm during this time, bears can easily be scared away by loud sounds and strong smells. Make sure not to wear perfume or other strong-smelling products on the day of the tour.
Walking excursion and lunch
A delicious lunch in the open air or in a transparent geo-dome, Kamchatka delicacies and, of course, the queen dish of the feast — red caviar. We will then have a walking sightseeing tour, studying the vegetation on the shores of the lake, as well as getting to know West Siberian Laikas, the hunting dog breed that allows you to safely move around the territory of the base and protects it from bears.
Return to the city
Return to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by comfortable 4×4 vehicles. The return drive takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What if my tour has been cancelled?
Payment is made after your application has been confirmed by our manager. Tour cancellation / refund policy:
• If a tour has been cancelled due to weather conditions or technical reasons — 100% refund;
• If a tour has been cancelled at the customer’s request 3 days or less before the tour start date — 40% refund;
• If a tour has been cancelled by the customer less than 1 day before the tour start date — no refund.
