Kamchatka in a week
A one-week tour
Suitable for children
Suitable for beginners
Kamchatka is a unique place. It is a land of erupting volcanoes and the ocean raging all year round. Across time zones, from all over the world, thousands of tourists fly to Kamchatka to see and experience our «hot» land and its volcanoes under the snow, feel the power of the icy ocean, bask in thermal springs and touch the region’s wild nature, dozing under the snow.
Program
Day 1
Arrival in Kamchatka
Arrival. Meeting at the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky International Airport. Transfer to the guest house in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Check-in. Free time, dinner and rest.
Day 2
Avachinsky Pass
After breakfast we have an excursion by snowmobiles to the Avachinsky Pass sandwiched between two active volcanoes — Avachinsky (2,741 m) and Koryaksky (3,456 m). We will get there by snowmobile with a passenger sled. Weather permitting, we will then climb extrusion Mount Camel at the foothills of the two volcanoes. Panoramic views from its peak over Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes, the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Yelizovo are simply mesmerising. After the descent, we will have a delicious lunch. Return to the city. Dinner and rest.
Day 3
Cape Mayachny — the coast of the Pacific Ocean
Breakfast. Transfer to the snowmobile parking lot.
We will drive along the coast, indented with small bays, and will make a stop at the observation area to see the Three Brothers rock islets and Vilyuchinsky Volcano. We will then continue to the next site on the programme — the Petropavlovsky Lighthouse. Called the grandfather of lighthouses in the Russia’s Far East, it was built in the first half of the 19th century and is still in operation. The lighthouse stands tall on a cape cut off by a sheer vertical cliff.
After lunch at our favourite spot, overlooking the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean, we will head back along the same route. Dinner and rest.
We will drive along the coast, indented with small bays, and will make a stop at the observation area to see the Three Brothers rock islets and Vilyuchinsky Volcano. We will then continue to the next site on the programme — the Petropavlovsky Lighthouse. Called the grandfather of lighthouses in the Russia’s Far East, it was built in the first half of the 19th century and is still in operation. The lighthouse stands tall on a cape cut off by a sheer vertical cliff.
After lunch at our favourite spot, overlooking the vast expanses of the Pacific Ocean, we will head back along the same route. Dinner and rest.
Day 4
Spare / free day
Breakfast. Spare / free day. Additional activities possible. Dinner and rest.
Day 5
Helicopter tour
Breakfast. Transfer to the helicopter parking area. An unforgettable helicopter ride awaits you today. From a height you will see the Vachkazhets mountain range, its highest point is a cone-shaped peak resembling a volcano (1556 m.).
Return to the city, free time, dinner.
Return to the city, free time, dinner.
Day 6
Ethno-excursion and dog sledding
Breakfast. Transfer to the ethnic village.
You will get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka — listen to throat singing, look at rhythmic dances, learn about the traditions and customs of the indigenous peoples of the peninsula. And also get to know sled dogs, and even ride in a sled as a passenger, or even be able to lead a sled on your own.
Don’t worry about the dogs, these breeds are made for running. Dozens of snow dogs do their best to attract attention so that they are taken into the team when the owners begin to prepare the sled.
Dinner and rest at the guest house.
You will get acquainted with the culture of the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka — listen to throat singing, look at rhythmic dances, learn about the traditions and customs of the indigenous peoples of the peninsula. And also get to know sled dogs, and even ride in a sled as a passenger, or even be able to lead a sled on your own.
Don’t worry about the dogs, these breeds are made for running. Dozens of snow dogs do their best to attract attention so that they are taken into the team when the owners begin to prepare the sled.
Dinner and rest at the guest house.
Day 7
Airport transfer
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport with a stop at the fish market and souvenir shop.
Accommodation
Additional services
Visit the Vulcanarium Museum
от 1 500 ₽/чел. / 1 hour
Visit the museum of volcanoes to see and learn about volcanic eruptions, visit a lava cave and touch centuries-old stones.
from ₽1,200 per person
from ₽1,200 per person
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
from ₽20,000 per person
All additional services can be booked and paid for on the spot.
Answers to frequently asked questions
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 to do on free days?
We have a variety of additional seasonal activities not included in your main tour. Please contact us for more details.
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.
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