Heli-ski Kamchatka

Freeride with drop-offs by helicopter
3 skiing days
3 heli-ski days
Avalanche equipment provided
5-10 descents per day

Heli-ski is a very special form of freeride that gives you almost unlimited freedom of movement, which means a possibility to ski down the wildest untouched snowy slopes.

We have carefully designed this one-week tour programme both in terms of events and safety. Start packing your gear, we’re ready!

Required level of skiing: confident skiing on and off piste with experience in soft and hard snow.

Heli-ski Kamchatka

Report video from the program February 28 — March 7, 2021.

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Program
Day 1
Arrival in Kamchatka
Arrival at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky International Airport. Meeting with the organizers at the airport, transfer to the hotel/guest house, lunch.

A trip to one of the ski bases, skiing on slopes and off-piste, a practical lesson with avalanche safety guides.

Dinner at the hotel / guest house, briefing on the program, rest.
Days 2-3
Heli-ski
After breakfast, departure for the heli-ski part of the tour. The skiing area is determined by the senior guide and pilot based on the actual weather and snow conditions. Lunch on the Pacific Ocean coast or at the volcano foothills (depending on the skiing area and the actual weather). Return to the hotel. Dinner and rest.
Day 4
Free day
Breakfast. Spare / free day. Additional activities: dog sledding, ski-tour / backcountry, freeride with drop-offs by snowmobile, heli-ski, surfing, etc. Dinner and rest.
Day 5
Heli-ski
After breakfast, departure for the heli-ski part of the tour. The skiing area is determined by the senior guide and pilot based on the actual weather and snow conditions. Lunch on the Pacific Ocean coast or at the volcano foothills (depending on the skiing area and the actual weather). Return to the hotel. Dinner and swimming in a hot thermal outdoor pool.
Days 6-7
Free day
Breakfast. Spare / free day. Additional activities: dog sledding, ski-tour / backcountry, freeride with drop-offs by snowmobile, heli-ski, surfing, etc. Dinner and rest.
Day 8
Airport transfer
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport with a stop at the fish market and souvenir shop.
What is included in the price?
  • airport pick-up and drop-off
  • all transfers according to the tour programme
  • team support
  • accommodation
  • breakfast and dinner
  • snacks during trips, lunch on the day of arrival
  • guides
  • photo and / or video (2-3 days)
  • a complete set of avalanche equipment: beeper, probe, shovel, walkie-talkie, avalanche backpack
  • Mi-8 helicopter charter (3 days)
What is not included in the price?
  • return flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
  • equipment rental
  • lunch
  • additional services
  • ski pass and thermal pool entrance tickets
  • medical insurance
Please note:
  • the order of tour days may change
  • health insurance is compulsory for everyone
  • skiing area plan is approximate
  • foreign citizens are required to pay an additional fee of ₽25,000 (for permits, documents, English-speaking guide, etc.)
  • if the weather is favourable for flying on the first day and the forecast for the following days is not promising, the first day of the tour — the day of arrival — may be a heli-ski day
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Additional services
Drop-off to the skiing area and transfer to the starting point of the descent by snowmobiles (w/ passenger sleds). It is a good opportunity not only to freeride, but also to admire the scenery. Ski areas: Vilyuchinsky Pass, Avachinsky Pass, Barkhatnaya Sopka.

from ₽20,000 per person
Dog sledding
1 day
You can ride as a passenger or drive the team yourself. The mushers provide instructions and ride alongside on snowmobiles if you choose to drive the sled yourself.

price on request
1 day
Freeride with drops by Eurocopter or Mi-8 helicopter. Possible only with a fully recruited group.

Eurocopter — ₽45,000 per person
Mi-8 — ₽95,000 per person

All additional services can be booked and paid for on the spot.

List of things
Personal items
  • Wind- and waterproof membrane jacket (preferably with insulation)
  • Comfortable lightweight and quick-dry sports pants that can keep you warm in low temperatures
  • Fleece jacket or sweater
  • Warm vest
  • A pair of t-shirts
  • Underwear, incl. thermal underwear
  • A hat
  • Socks (several pairs)
  • Gloves
  • Swimming suit
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Casual winter shoes
Gear and equipment
  • Alpine skis / snowboard
  • Ski / snowboard boots
  • Ski poles
  • Avalanche equipment
  • Avalanche backpack (available for rental)
  • Mask and helmet
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Answers to frequently asked questions
What kind of medical insurance is required?


The insurance must be valid throughout the entire duration of the tour and cover the following: «freeride / off-piste skiing or snowboarding / skiing or snowboarding in non-marked areas». Merely stating «Mountain skiing» will not suffice! Medical insurance is mandatory for all tour participants.

How is the level of skiing determined in advance?


In the combined group, we can never guarantee a certain level of skiing. We base our judgement on the answers provided by our guests to the following questions: How long have you been skiing? How often? Where do you ski? How can you define your level of skiing? But the answers are always subjective and everyone can interpret the questions differently.

How many guides accompany a group?


Groups up to 4 people — 1 guide; 5–9 people — 2 guides; 10–15 people — 3 guides; 16–19 people — 4 guides.

Why is heli-ski so expensive?


The main cost of a heli-ski tour is the helicopter flight time, bearing in mind that Mi-8 helicopters fly in mountainous terrain and pilots must have a specific flying licence. The more there is flight time on a tour, the more expensive the tour is.

Is it possible to arrive before the start of the tour?


Yes, you can arrive earlier if you wish. Please let us know when booking a tour, that you are planning to arrive earlier, and we will help you find accommodation and plan your stay.

What is the time difference with Kamchatka?


With Moscow +9 hours (if it is 12:00 in Moscow, it is 21:00 in Kamchatka).

What is the best way to buy airplane tickets to join a tour?


When buying airplane tickets, it is important to consider the time difference between the point of departure and Kamchatka. For example, if your tour starts on 01 April, it means that you need to be in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on 01 April. And it means that you need to depart from Moscow, Novosibirsk or Irkutsk on 31 March. From Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Sakhalin or Blagoveshchensk, you can depart on the same date, provided there is a convenient flight. You can arrive at any hour of the day or night of your tour start date, or earlier. Next-day (after the start date) arrival is not permitted, irrespective of the tour programme. Depending on the weather, the tour schedule may change and you risk missing the start of the tour, which is not refundable. The last date of the tour is the return flight date. You may fly back on this date or any time after. If returning to Moscow, you will land on the same date you departed from Kamchatka. The same applies to other cities in Russia, with a difference of one hour.

What are my additional expenses when in Kamchatka?


Your additional expenses may be alcohol, lunch on a free day, caviar, fish you may buy on the market for yourself or as a souvenir. You will also most likely want to buy presents for yourself and family and friends.

I would like to travel with a partner, but he (she) does not ski. What can you suggest?


We custom-design tours for guests who do not ski or snowboard in accordance with their interests so that they still spend a lot of time with those who do: in the evenings or on certain trips. Many our guests have availed of this option!

What to do in bad weather in winter?


It all depends on how bad the weather actually is. Sometimes you can take an additional tour with activities that do not include skiing or replace heli-ski with snowmobile drop-offs. If skiing is not possible, then there are tours by snowmobile or by car. For those who are ready for a completely unforgettable experience, we can offer surfing or a city tour and a visit to the unique interactive volcano museum «Vulcanarium». If you remain indoors, you can join cooking master classes to prepare Kamchatka delicacies, or interesting meetings about Kamchatka travels, history, etc.

Heli-ski Kamchatka
Freeride with drop-offs by helicopter
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