Tour № 29 «Search of adventures»

The best time period for the tour is from 1 July until 30 September.
Dates of arrivals for 2012:
03.07 - 10.07.
24.07 - 31.07.
23.08 - 30.08.


1st day.Arrival at the airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (20km). Accommodation at a hotel “ Petropavlovsk” or “Avacha”, rest. In the evening - excursion to Paratunka resort center, swimming in thermal water pool.
2nd day. Free day. If you want you may make a 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.
3rd day. Driving to Avachinsky volcano by “off road” car (45km). Excursion walk to the mountain under the name “Camel” (4-5 hours) without ascent. OR if you want you may make an ascent to Avachinsky volcano (2749m). Walk to the young cone of volcano. From the edge of the volcano a stunning view could be seen: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski, Elizovo, valley of Avacha river and Avacha Bay; Vilyuchinsky, Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes - to the south; the valley of the Nalychevo river, Zhupanovsky & Dzenzur volcanoes – to the north. The massive cone of Koryak volcano is seen to the west. Ascent takes about 6-8 hours If the climbing up is difficult for somebody, it’s possible to return. Driving to Petropavlovsk.
4th day. City-tour: visiting the fish market. Shopping. Souvenirs. Afternoon tour to the Pacific coast. Walking along the sea shore. Driving to Zelenovsk Lakes hot springs, swimming in thermal sulfurous hot springs. Returning to the hotel.
5th day. Driving to Mutnovsky volcano by “off road” car (85km). Excursion walk of 2-3 km to Dachnue hot springs (a small Valley of Geysers). Possible is visiting VerhParatunskie of hot sources on mountain Hot.
6th day. Boat trip on Avacha Bay. Watching sea birds rookeries on Babushkin Kamen (Old Woman’s Stone) Island and Tri Brata (Three Brothers) Island. Short tour to the Pacific Ocean up to Starichkov Island. Watching the largest sea birds rookery (including Steller’s sea eagle). Tourists are very likely to see dolphins, sea lions, killer whales.
7th day. Driving to Malkinskie hot springs (120 km). Swimming, returning to the hotel.
8th day. Visiting fish market, buying Kamchatka souvenirs. Transfer to the airport.

The sequence of the tour can be changed.

The tour cost – 54000 roubles. per person,
Extra payment for single room accommodation - 10000 roubles.
The cost of the helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers and the caldera of volcano “Uzon” is about 25 000 russian rubles. The excursion is paid on the day of flight. As the flight is realized only if the weather is nice.

The tour cost for the individual groups:
group of 2 persons - 73000 roubles. per person
4 persons - 57000 roubles,
6 persons - 52000 roubles,
8 persons - 49000 roubles,
10 persons - 47000 roubles,

Included:

1. Guide service for the whole tour.
2. Transport service (m-bus).
3. Accommodation at a hotel 3 *, DBL, with a breakfast.
4. A feed at departures volcanos.
5. Bathing in pools.
6. Sea excursion 5 - 6 hours.
7. Visa support and registration.

Not included:

1. lunches and dinners (200-300 roubles In cafe), (300-600 roubles In restaurant)
2. Additional excursions.


Recommended outfit:
1) travel or gumboots,
2) additional footwear (training boots),
3) hygienic items, swimming accessories,
4) a jacket with a hood,
5) a pullover……vest,
6) sunglasses,
7) a cap,
8) a head light
9) gloves
10) telescopic trekking poles
11) a personal first-aid set
12) a mosquito repelling spray