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Bears and Volcanoes ( BV11 )
Take in the unspoiled beauty of Kamchatka in the Russian Far East on this exhilarating adventure tour! This special itinerary is devoted to watching Kamchatka brown bears in their natural habitat as well as taking in awe inspiring panoramic views of picturesque wilderness. Revel in the opportunity to swim in the largest healing hot springs in Kamchatka; take an optional cruise through Avacha Bay to view sea bird colonies; and visit active volcanoes. This truly is the adventure tour of a lifetime!
During the tour you will visit unique Dvukhyurtochnoye Lake where you can watch bears' fishing, Steller's sea eagle, traffic and spawning of salmons. You will have a chance to fish by your self and to taste dishes of salmon.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is a main touristic base where adventure tours and expeditions to Kamchatka begin from. The city offers stunning views as it is located on the shores of Avacha bay among five volcanoes: two active ones, Avachinsky and Koryaksky, smoking Mutnovsky and Gorely, and Vilyuchinsky.
Avachinskaya Bay
At the beautiful Avachinskaya Bay you can view the nesting place of many of Petropavlovsk sea birds at Grandmother’s Rock Island and Starichkov Island in the open Pacific Ocean. Nearby is the majestic Mutnovsky volcano.
Valley of Geysers
Valley of Geysers is hidden in one of deep canyons in the Kronotsky Reserve. 25 geysers stretch here at a distance of about 5 km along the Geysernaya River stream. A trail on the terrace above the valley floor provides views down onto the Fountain Platform. Unique opportunities to bath in thermal waters are available here.
Plosky and Ostry Tolbachik Formation
The Tolbachik massif is composed of two overlapping, but morphologically dissimilar volcanoes - Ostry Tolbachik and Plosky Tolbachik, two of the highest in Kamchatka. The awe-inspiring view of the formation is guaranteed to take your breath away.
Kluchevskaya Volcano
Discover the legacy of the 2013 volcanic eruption in Kluchevskaya where fresh lava flows. You can contemplate the majestic beauty of the volcano and see natural stone sculptures from where the lava has hardened.
Day 1
Arrival at the airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (20 km). Accommodation at a hotel 3 *, rest. In the evening - tea ceremonies with Kamchatka local farmer Valery Malakhov. Tasting of various teas from Kamchatka plants, medicinal infusions, Kamchatka honey and traditional folk dishes and salmon. Returning to the hotel. Meal Included: Dinner.
Day 2 Free day
Optional tours are recommended: Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers, flight around Karymsky (1486m) and Maly Semyachik (1560m) volcanoes, walk excursion at the Valley. This valley cannot be compared with any other unique objects in the world. There are more than 20 big geysers in the valley. Velican (Giant), Zhemchuzhny (Pearly), Sakharny (Sugary), Troinoi (Triple), Konus (Cone), Fontan (Fountain), Maly (Small), Bolshoy (Big), Shchel (Split) – here are some names. There are geysers that gush forth every 10-12 minutes, while others may erupt once in 4-5 hours. The wreathes of steam, fountains of boiling water, incredible colours of slopes, hot water streaming along them and profuse greenery of grasses and trees create an enchanting spectacle. Lunch is served at the Valley. In the evening moving to the settlement Milkovo (280 km). Dinner at the cafe in Sokochi village (pay on spot). Accommodation in hotel «Geolog». Meal Included: Breakfast.
Day 3
Vehicle transfer to Kozyrevsk village (500km). Helicopter flight to Dvukhyurtochnoye Lake (40 minutes). During the flight, the weather permitting, you can see Alney and Chashakondzha volcanoes. Accommodation at the recreational and tourist base on the lake of "Dvukhyurtochnoye", in wooden houses, in rooms for 2-4 people. Bathing in the healing waters of the hot springs. Lunch in the wardroom. Rest. Walk (900 meters) to the shore of a mountain river "Dvuhyurtochnoye." Observing bears catching fish spawning. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4
Bear watching. Salmon fishing on the lake. Boating on the lake. Bathing in the healing hot springs. Enjoy fresh-caught fish, and more. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5
Bear watching in the morning. After lunch helicopter trip to Kozyrevsk. Moving to the foot of the beautiful volcanic massif formed by volcanoes the Ostry (Sharp) Tolbachik and the Plosky (Plane) Tolbachik (90 km, 4 hours). On the road, on a clear day offers views of the highest volcanoes of Kamchatka: the Krestovsky (4057 m), the Ushkovsky (3903 m), the Klyuchevskaya (4750 m), the Stone (4579 m), Plosky Tolbachik (3082 m) and Ostry Tolbachik (3672 m). Overnight in tents. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6
Observing the sequences of eruption 2013 (“young” cone, fresh lava flows, caves – “lavovody”, the stone sculptures and the heaps of hardened lava). Spending the night in tents. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 7
Travel by car to the North breakthrough. Climbing to Tolbachik cones, which are volcanoes in miniature, their height of 100-200 meters. Moving to the South breakthrough (15 km.). Visit the Southern cone break, a walk in the "dead forest", crushed slag and ash eruptions in 1975. In the evening moving to the settlement Kozyrevsk, which is situated on the shore of the River Kamchatka (90 km, 3 hours). Accommodation in the private tourist shelter, in the wooden houses on the special equipped place. Classic Russian bath. Walking. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8
Returning to Petropanlovsk-Kamchatsk (580km, 8-9 hr). On the way stop and lunch in Milkovo and bathing in Malki hot springs. Accommodation, rest. Meal Included: Breakfast.
Day 9 Free day
Optional tours recommended: Boat trip around Avacha Bay. Watching sea bird colonies of Babushkin Kamen Island, Three Brothers Rocks. Going out into the Pacific Ocean to Starichkov Island. Watching the sea birds colony (including the Steller's sea eagle) which is the biggest in Kamchatka. Sea fishing. Lunch with salmon fresh soup. Aslo availible Hilicopter tour the Bears of the Kuril. Meal Included: Breakfast.
Day 10
Transfer at 9:00 to the local fish market. Transfer to the airport. Meal Included: Breakfast.
Bears and Volcanoes, 10 days
Travel dates, 2020 | Twin (per person) with rafting | Single (per person) | ||
| 11 to 20 Jyly | 2784.55 £ | 259.24 £ |  | |
| 02 to 11 August | 2784.55 £ | 259.24 £ | | |
Flight details:
Flight details: 
Please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour
Please note:
We use live currency update, price may slightly fluctuate daily
IntoRussia Ltd reserves the right to change hotels to similar ones of the same standard and change the
order of excursions
Extras:
If you are a group and want to add extra days or excursions, or you are looking for more independence,
contact our Destination Experts for a tailor-made package
Included in price:
• TWN accommodation
• meals as per prorgamme
• all necessary transfers including arrival and departure
• basic equipment (tents, kitchen utensils etc.)
• all excursions per program with entrance fees
• local English speaking guides/interpreters
• subsidiary crew when needed
• bathing in pools
• salmon fishing in the lake
• Russian visa support service
Package Does Not Include:
• flights (please speak with us to get the best prices on flights added to your tour)
• optional activities and excursions to be paid on spot
• insurance
• visa
• tour leader
• lunch/dinner at cafe in Milkovo village
Supplements:
• Helicopter excursion to Valley of Geysers with Uzon Caldera (to pay on spot): around 720 EUR per person.*
• Helicopter excursion to the Kurilskoye lake around 686 EUR per person.*
• The Avacha Bay motor boat trip from 90 EUR per person.
*Note: Helicopter excursions are paid separately and on the day of excursion. The flights to Valley of Geysers and to Kurilskoye lake are realized only if the weather is nice and the group has enough people.
Recommended equipement:
• backpack or traveling bag
• sleeping bag and sleeping mat
• hiking or trekking boots
• change of footwear (sneakers)
• personal care items
• swimming accessories
• anorak + lightweight down vest
• sweater
• raincoat
• sunglasses
• headgear
• headlamp
• gloves
• telescopic stick
• personal first aid kit
• spray for mosquitoes
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