Discover Kamchatka as a Land of Volcanoes and Unique Ethnic Culture (KK-01)


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Discover Kamchatka as a Land of Volcanoes and Unique Ethnic Culture (KK-01)

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See the majesty of Kamchatka for yourself in this active but easy-paced, comprehensive two week trip. You will have a chance to discover the local ethnic culture, and visit a settlement of the Evenk people, the native population of Kamchatka, who have not changed their lifestyle since ancient times, and retain the culture of their ancestors to the present day. You will travel mainly by helicopter, as some of locations you will visit are not connected with the rest of the world by any transport route. Take this unique opportunity to enjoy this breathtaking heli-sightseeing, hike within the crater of an active volcano, bathe in hot springs, stay in a reindeer herder’s yurt, view wildlife, go fishing on Avacha bay, and much more.

This journey is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a part of the world untouched by civilization, and discover for yourself the purity and beauty of Kamchatka, which reminds us of the ancient world when people and nature lived happily together. You will have an unforgettable experience, coming back to nature and seeing how life was on our planet millions of years ago. See for yourself how Kamchatka has earned the title of Lost World!

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LAND-ONLY PRICE: £3095
PACKAGE PRICE: £3745


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Day 1	Arrival in Moscow. Transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2	Sightseeing tour around Moscow. Transfer to the airport and depart to Kamchatka.
Day 3	Arrival in Petropavlovsk. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 4	A boat tour around Avacha bay, including visiting the Starichkov island. Return to Petropavlovsk. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 5	A helicopter trip to the Valley of Geysers. Return to Petropavlovsk. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 6	Drive by six wheel bus to the Mutnovsky volcano caldera (approx. 150 km from Petropavlovsk) stopping to bathe in the Verkhne-Paratunskie mineral thermal springs. Next stop - the Viluchinsky volcano. Drive to our final destination - the caldera of Mutnovsky volcano. Overnight in tents.
Day 7	Excursion to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano (2,323 meters). Hike along the narrow canyon to the crater. Return to the camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 8	Visit to the Paratunka thermal resort. Afterwards visit a local farm. Folk concert and traditional dinner. Accommodation in a guest house - a local hotel.
Day 9	Travel by tourist coach to the old village of Russian Cossacks – Milkovo (306 km). Visit to a local museum. Accommodation in a hotel.
Day 10	Discovery awaits you today in Esso a settlement of the Evenks people (240 km away). Welcome dinner and an Evenk folk concert. Accommodation in private apartments.
Day 11	Continue discovering the local Evenk culture. Flight by helicopter to see the last remaining camp of real Evenk reindeer herds. Whole day at the reindeer camp, experiencing their time-honoured way of life and their exotic culture. Overnight in a yurt.
Day 12	At the reindeer camp. Opportunity to try horseback riding, watch reindeer herds with the shepherds and taste the best local dishes and drinks. Overnight in yurts.
Day 13	Return to the settlement of Esso by helicopter. Visit to the local Ethnographic Museum. Accommodation in private apartments.
Day 14	Return to Petropavlovsk by coach. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 15	Exploring Petropavlovsk - the main city of Kamchatka. Sightseeing tour including visit to the Ethnographic Museum. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 16	Check-out from the hotel, transfer to the airport and depart to Moscow. Arrive to Moscow in the afternoon. Transfer from the local airport to the international airport for the flight back home.

Major Highlights of this Tour:

Red Square
The magnificent Valley of Geysers located in the Kronotsky State Biosphere Reservation
Mutnovsky Volcano, which is a compound volcanic complex about 45,000 years old (summit of 2,323 m). It has numerous and various fumarolic fields where one can see a variety of forms of modern gas hydrothermal activity with magnificent structures of volcanic sulfur. River Vulkannaya, which flows down from the crater of this volcano, forms a 80 meter high waterfall and a deep canyon. All these specific features make Mutnovski volcano unique and allow it to be compared with the most outstanding thermal fields of the world. Mutnovsky is the one of the most active volcanoes of Kamchatka.
Avacha Bay - one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. Its indisputable highlights are the fabulous sheer rocks at the entrance of the bay, called the "Three Brothers".
Paratunka thermal hot springs suitable for bathing and swimming
Helicopter 3 day trip to the authentic reindeer settlement of Evenks

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CUSTOMERS REVIEW


	If you only go to Kamchatka once and like hiking - do this trip. Dropped off and picked up by helicopter and spent 2 weeks trekking through wilderness visited by 1-2 groups a year, so don't expect a well trodden path. Great variety from mud baths, hot spring baths, river crossings, walking in living volcano craters, swimming in the ocean and climbing to a glorious blue crater lake at the end and the odd bear, of course. Quite an expedition but with an armed ranger, cook, guide/translater and Russian hospitality - well looked after. Martin Our guide, interpreter & cook were very energetic and helpful.The food quality during the trek was high and plentiful. The pleasant surprise availability of wooden cabins and UNESCO scientist huts accommodation at some sights. MI-8 helicopter transfers gave stunning views of the Krontsky area! The bus driver was very willing to stop for photo stops.The Petropavlovsk Hotel staff were very approachable and the atmosphere was good.The trip to the museum and fish market are not to be missed! The Aeroflot service was faultless on both the outbound and inbound flights. Also - the weather was exceptionally good! Victor Tse We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure around Russia, so many thanks for all your help. Kazan was beautiful and the train was a lot of fun. Our highlight though was definitely the advenuture trip. Seeing bears in the wild was incredible! Kate Richards