Kamchatka Volcano Trek
14 days from US $5,895 pp twin share
In this two-week remote Russian adventure you will pass through all the climatic zones of Kamchatka: from glaciers on Mutnovsky Volcano onto high mountainous tundra. Make ascents of active volcanoes, then relax in hot geothermal springs in the afternoons; gradually descend to the Pacific Ocean through sub-alpine, forest, and savannah areas and take a boat ride on Zhirovaya Bay. Encounter the bird species of each zone, see bears along the way, and watch salmon swimming up rivers to spawn. It is a unique journey in Russia's lost world.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Drive to Gorely Volcano caldera and set up camp, in an alien landscape consisting of dry and volcanic rocks. |
| 3 | Full-day trip to the majestic Mutnovsky Volcano. |
| 4 | Ascend Gorely Volcano, with its 11 spectacular craters. |
| 5 | Descend into the richly vegetated lowlands to enjoy the Voinovskye hot springs. |
| 6 | Trek over a mountain saddle to the Zhirovaya hot springs. |
| 7 | Enjoy a rest day at the Zhirovaya hot springs. |
| 8 | Trek to Zhirovaya Bay on the Pacific Ocean and enjoy a stroll on the half crescent moon black beach. |
| 9 | Cruise out into Zhirovaya Bay to Starichkov Island to witness the awe-inspiring sea and bird life. |
| 10 | Drive along the Sukhaya River to Avacha Volcano plateau. |
| 11 | Gradually ascend Avacha Volcano to enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding volcanoes and valleys as we eat lunch on the craters edge. |
| 12 | Return to Paratunka. Free afternoon to relax in hot springs. |
| 13 | Petropavlovsk city tour. |
| 14 | Tour ends after breakfast (Fri). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
14 days |
Trip Code |
PCKV |
Activities |
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| Trekking (Moderate), Culture (Remote) | |
| Min Altitude | Max Altitude |
| 2748m | |
Countries Visited |
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| Russia | |
Start City |
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| Petropavlovsk, Kamtsjatka, Russia | |
End City |
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| Petropavlovsk, Kamtsjatka, Russia | |
