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Combined tour to Kamchatka «Changing Seasons»

Combined tour «Changing Seasons»

Tour activities

We invite you to take an eventful journey through the autumn Kamchatka. Observe historical sights, go to volcano trekking, meet with the Kamchatka indigenous people and bathe in hot springs.

In the off-season the cost of air tickets to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is reduced.

Attention! The price of the tour depends on the chosen accommodation option.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

city-sightseeing tour and visit to the volcano museum

trip to the foot of the Avacha volcano

trekking to the Camel mountain

observation deck with a beautiful view of the Three Brothers rocks, the waters of Avacha Bay and the Pacific Ocean

bating in thermal water swimming pool

opportunity to see the famous Valley of Geysers

TOUR ITINERARY

Arrival to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Meeting with Russian speaking guide at the airport. Transfer to hotel in Paratunka or Petropavlovsk-Kamchasky.
Check-in after 14:00.
Free time. Rest and bathing in hot thermal water swimming pool (if hotel is in Paratunka).
- Accommodation in a hotel
- Electricity available
- Good mobile signal
- Shower available
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
10:00 Excursion at the «Vulcanarium» museum.
11:00 Sightseeing tour of the city, visit to the observation deck, fish market.
The city history is rich in glorious events. The round-the-world expeditions of La Perouse, Charles Clark and Krusenstern came here and they all were met with a warm hospitality. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is a city of military glory. During the Crimean War in 1854, the defenders of Petropavlovsk successfully pushed back the superior forces of the Anglo-French squadron. You will learn this and much more during a city tour with an experienced guide.
Lunch (business lunch) at the restaurant.
13:30 Moving to the Pacific Ocean coast.
14:30 A walk along the Halaktyrsky beach.
Foamy wave caps, black volcanic sand, iodine-soaked sea breeze are waiting for you at Halaktyrsky beach. This tourist attraction point is located literally half an hour's drive from Petropavlovsk. Feel the huge positive energy of the ocean, take exclusive photos, just walk along the seashore.
15:00–16:30 Return to the hotel.
- Accommodation in a hotel
- Electricity available
- Bad mobile signal
- Shower available
08:00 Breakfast.
09:00 Transfer to the foot of the Avacha volcano.
The Avachinskiy volcano (2751 m) is one of the most active volcanoes in Kamchatka. It is often called «home volcano» among Kamchatka’s people. Its crater is filled with hardened lava above which you can see rising clouds of fumaroles.
The tour starts from the base camp which is situated at 890 m above sea level. The distance between the city and the base camp is about 50 km.
11:00 Rest. Briefing before the walk.
11:30 A walk to Mount Camel (7 km).
! TAKES PLACE IN THE ABSENCE OF SNOW ON THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
An hour and a half walk to Mount Camel (named so for its external similarity) is possible for people with any physical fitness. The weather changes at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level every 15 minutes, clouds, fog, bright sun.
14:30 Lunch at the base camp.
15:30–17:00 Return to the hotel.
ATTENTION!
Snowmobile equipment can be used from the end of november. The ascent of Mount Camel will take place only if the weather is good and there is no snow on the top of the mountain.
In case of snow, climbing Mount Camel will be replaced with a walk in the vicinity of the base camp.
- Accommodation in a hotel
- Electricity available
- Bad mobile signal
- Shower available
08:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Transfer to Cape Mayachny. It is an observation deck with a beautiful view of the Three Brothers rocks, the waters of Avacha Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The cape got its name back in the XIX century, because signal fires were lit at this convenient place, indicating to sailors the entrance to a safe bay. Then, in 1850, a lighthouse was built, which was periodically rebuilt, but still performs its functions to this day. His appearance made the name of the cape official.
Transfer to the tip of the cape, walk.
Picnic.
18:00 Return to the hotel.
- Accommodation in a hotel
- Electricity available
- Bad mobile signal
- Shower available
09:00 Breakfast.
10:00 Transfer to the sled dog kennel.
11:00–14:30 A village in an ethnic style introduces you to the culture of the native Kamchatka people (Koryaks, Itelmens and others). It is situated in an open area with a picturesque view of the volcanoes. Here the guests will have an excursion around the dog kennel and learn the history of the dog sledding sport in Kamchatka, listen to the stories about Kamchatka natives, watch traditional dances and learn some of the dancing moves.
You can also take pictures in traditional costumes, learn about the Kamchatka natives’ lifestyle, taste hot fish soup (oukha) in the open air.
Lunch.
15:00 Transfer to the radon springs facility «Zelenovskie Ozerki». It is an establishment that provides pools and baths with radon and hydrogen sulfide containing water. Such water has an improving effect on our body, improves metabolism,stimulates skin regeneration.
15:30–16:30 Bathing in hot tubs, swimming pool.
16:30–17:30 Return to the hotel.
- Accommodation in a hotel
- Electricity available
- Bad mobile signal
- Shower available
08:00 Breakfast.
Free time or optional tours.
Optional tour: Helicopter flight to Geyser Valley & Uzon Caldera.
Transfer to the helicopter pad. Check-in, boarding. Departure for the Valley of Geysers, flight over the active volcanoes Karymsky and Maly Semyachik (flight time 1h 15 min). Landing in the Valley of Geysers. Excursion in the Valley (1.5 hour).
Flight to the Uzon caldera (flight time 5–7 min). Excursion in the caldera (1 hour). Flight to the Nalychevo Valley (flight time 25 min), boxed lunch, bathing in wild hot thermal springs. Return to the helicopter pad (flight time 35 min).
Optional tour: Helicopter flight to Kuril lake.
Transfer to the helicopter pad. Check-in, boarding. Flight to the Kurilskoye lake including landing in the Ksudach volcano caldera. Landing at the Kurilskoye lake(flight time 1h 10 min). Excursion to observe brown bears (1.5 hour). Lunch. Flight to the Khodutka hot springs, bathing in a wild thermal pool. Return to the helicopter pad.
Optional tour: Excursion to an ethnic center.
Transfer to the ethnic centre and sled dog kennel. Excursion around the kennel, Ethnic program, storytelling about the culture and lifestyle of Kamchatka natives. Native dances.
Lunch in traditional dwelling.
Return to the hotel.
* It is highly recommended to book optional tours in advance.
- Accommodation in tents
- No electricity
- Bad mobile signal
- No shower
Breakfast.
Check-out from the hotel (until 12:00).
Transfer to the Airport (without English speaking guide). Departure.
* Excursions depend on weather conditions and their consequence can be changed.
- Good mobile signal

What is included in the price

hotel accommodation with breakfast (Paratunka or Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky)
meals as in the itinerary
Russian-speaking guide's services, except Day 6 (English-speaking guide is paid for extra charge)
transfers according to the program (except transfer to an ethnic center)
excursions according to the program (except Day 6)
in case of Paratunka hotels – bathe in thermal water pool (except for «Lagoon» hotel, where entry entry to the pool is not included into the price of accommodation)
visa support

What is not included

hotel accommodation with breakfast (Paratunka or Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky)
meals as in the itinerary
Russian-speaking guide's services, except Day 6 (English-speaking guide is paid for extra charge)
transfers according to the program (except transfer to an ethnic center)
excursions according to the program (except Day 6)
in case of Paratunka hotels – bathe in thermal water pool (except for «Lagoon» hotel, where entry entry to the pool is not included into the price of accommodation)
visa support

Price clarification

Basic tour price includes only Russian-speaking guide's services. English-speaking guide is paid for extra charge.

Tour package price per 1 person with Russian-speaking guide:	TWIN/DOUBLE	SINGLE
Lagoone Hotel 4*, Blue Lake Annex (Paratunka Village)	98 000 RUB per person	118 000 RUB per person
Lagoone Hotel 4*, Guesthouse Village Annex (Paratunka Village)	105 000 RUB per person	130 000 RUB per person
Sputnik-Kamchatka Hotel 3* (Paratunka Village)	110 000 RUB per person	141 000 RUB per person
Sputnik Hotel 4* (Paratunka Village)	114 000 RUB per person	149 000 RUB per person
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Hotels (Klyuch, Kommandor, Avacha)	103 000 RUB per person	124 000 RUB per person
Tour package without hotel accommodation	76 000 RUB per person
Price for children (up to 12 y.o) when living with 2 grow-ups in one room	50 000 RUB per person
Price for children (up to 12 y.o) without accomodation	28 000 RUB per person
Price for children (up to 12 y.o) when living with 1 grow-ups in one room	17 600 RUB per person

Number of foreign tourists in a group:	1 pax	2 pax	3 pax	4 pax	5 pax
Additional payment for English-speaking guide per 1 person	95 000 RUB per person	50 000 RUB per person	33 400 RUB per person	25 000 RUB per person	20 000 RUB per person

Optional excursions on Days 6 and 7:

Helicopter trip to the Geyser Valley &Uzon Calder – from 70 000 RUB per person

Helicopter trip to Kurl Lake &Ksudach volcano – from 70 000 RUB per person

! Helicopter prices are given per 1 person in case of minimal group of 18 pax. (price is approximate, exact price will be announced in Jan. 2024)

Excursion to an ethnic village – from 5000 RUB per person (transfer and ESG are not included)

* It is highly recommended to book optional tours in advance.

How to get there

The tour starts in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, it's 9 hours by flight from Moscow. Aeroflot and Rossiya airlines operate daily direct flights from Moscow to Kamchatka. You can get to Kamchatka with connections on S7 Airlines and Ural Airlines.