#101 Climbing to Tolbachik volcano, floating down the Malky Bystraya River, hiking to Mutnovsky(2323m) and Gorely (1839m) volcanoes, visiting Viliuchinskye hot springs, climbing to Avachinsky(2751m) volcano.
Duration of the trip: 21 days.
Season: 10 June – 30 September. 
This tour will give you an idea of the “unique” wilderness of the Kamchatka peninsula, and its thermal and volcanic activity. Active and dormant volcanoes, geysers, thermal springs, rivers, lakes and forests will impress anyone who comes here to travel.
Tolbachik volcano lies in the central part of Kamchatka 630 km away from Petropavlovsk – Kamchatsky. The volcano belongs to the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes, the largest group of volcanoes in Kamchatka. Ostry and Plosky 
Tolbachik volcanoes form a large volcanic massif to the south-east of the group. These are two adjacent volcanic centers with individual structure, morphology and vents. Tolbachik cones are of special interest because of their evaporation and fumarole vents. The climb to Tolbachik through the cinder fields and old lava flows. The summit of the volcano is concaved by 500 - m –deep crater extended for 1.8- km in width. Hiking is not strenuous. One of the days tourists will 
visit Yuzhny and Severny fracture appeared as a result of the 1975 – 76 eruption. The fracture consists of multiple cinder cones, fumarolic vents and sweating. The eruption buried secular larch wood under 15 m thick layer of ash and cinder. Dry remnants create an illusion of the fairy dead wood.
Volcanic activity has impacted the diversity of flora and landscape of this region. Lunar scenery of the region appeared to be the reason why the first soviet Lunakhod (lunar
surface vehicle) was tested here.
At the end of the trip you will visit the national settlement Esso. This settlement is the capital of kamchatkan “Switzerland”, the region in central Kamchatka protected from winds by mountains, with dry climate and multiple thermal springs. The name “Esso” in native people language stands for a “Larch”. The settlement, one of the coziest in Kamchatka, lies in the old caldera of the ancient volcano at an
altitude of 500 m. It is surrounded by the mountains covered by coniferous and deciduous forests. the way of life and traditions of the Even people.
The Bystraya River originates in central part of the peninsula and flows into the Sea of Okhotsk. It is the second by length river of Kamchatka. Intense thawing of snow in mountains provides high water in June. The width of the river in the rafting area can reach up to 50 - 150 m with current velocity of
1 - 4 mps. The river runs through the picturesque scenery. The river is home for salmon, wild ducks can be viewed from the boat. You will be able to keep an eye on bears and Steller’s sea-eagles.
Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes lie 80 km to the south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The summit of Mutnovsky volcano is 2323 m high. The caldera floor is at an altitude of about 1500 m above sea level. Mutnovsky is a complex
volcano composed of four cones, that provide one of the most powerful and high-temperature fumarolic fields in the world. Mutnovsky often emits steam and gas clouds with the odor of sulfur gas. The caldera is filled with numerous geothermal vents. These include fumaroles, mud pools and solfataras. The massive shield Gorely volcano is 1829 m high. The summit consists of eleven adjacent craters some of which are filled with lakes. The trip to the volcanoe is very exciting!
The thermal field consist of several springs of weakly-running water with a temperature of 40-52°C. The springs forms natural healing pools to soak and relax after a hard walk. Tourists will enjoy a 30 m high waterfall in the canyon of the Spokojny brook.
The Avachinskaya- Koryakskaya group of volcanoes consists of five volcanoes stretched in chain to the north-west from the town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. These are Kozelsky (2190 m),
Avachinsky (2751 m), Koryaksky (3456 m), Arik (2187 m) and Aag (2310 m) volcanoes. The summit provides an excellent panoramic view to the valley of the Avacha river, Avacha Bay, Mutnovsky,
Vilyuchinsky, Gorely volcanoes, towns of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Yelizovo. The northern slope of the volcano offers a spectacular view to the Nalychevo valley of Dzendzur and Zhupanovsky volcanoes. Koryaksky volcano towers to the left of Avachinsky volcano. Climbing
Avachinsky volcano is not strenuous and takes 6 -8 hours.
Itinerary.
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1 day. |
Arrival in Petropavlovsk. Transfer from the airport to Hotel. Meeting with the guide and preparing for the trip. |
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2 day. |
Drive to Kozyrevsk settlement (about 500 km away). Camping in cabins. |
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3 day. |
Drive to the foot of Tolbachik volcanoe in the «dead» forest (about 80 km away). |
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4,5 days. |
Walk to Tolbachik cones of the 1975-76 North and South fracture eruption, observation of the dead forest. |
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6 day. |
Climbing to Plosky Tolbachik. |
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7 day. |
Drive to the Even settlement Esso (about 180 km away). Museum of ethnography, relaxation and bathing in the hot thermal pools. |
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8 day. |
Drive to the Malky settlement (380 km away). Camping in tents. |
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9 day. |
Visiting hot springs. Start of the rafting. |
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10, 11 days. |
Floating down the Bystraya river. |
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12 day. |
The end of rafting. Drive to Paratunka resort, accomodation in a hotel. Relaxation and bathing in hot thermal pools. |
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13 day. |
Drive to the foot of Viliuchinsky volcano. Tent camping. Visiting, relaxation and bathing in Viluchinskye hot springs. |
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14 day. |
Drive to the foot of Mutnovsky volcano. Hiking to Mutnovsky active crater. Drive to the camp. |
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15 day. |
Drive to the foot of Gorely volcano. Hiking to Gorely. Drive to the camp. Relaxation and bathing in Viluchinskye hot springs. |
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16 day. |
Relaxation and bathing in Viluchinskye hot springs. Walking around the camp. |
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17 day. |
Drive to Paratunka resort where you will be accommodated in a hotel. Relaxation and bathing in hot thermal pools. |
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18 day. |
Drive to the foot of Avachinsky volcano. Tent camping. Walking around the camp, acclimatization. |
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19 day. |
Climbing to Avachinsky volcano. |
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20 day. |
Drive to Petropavlovsk, accomodation in a hotel. City tour including a visit to the local museum. |
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21 day. |
Transfer to the airport. Departure. |
Notes:
Tourists should have a backpack, waterproof plastic bag for personal things, sleeping bag, tent, mat, layered clothes, spare footwear, rubber boots, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, flask, sun glasses, first aid set, personal care items, and fishing gear (for anglers). Anglers are required to apply in advance for a fishing license for additional fee. Overnights in tents while en route.
Cost of the route:
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Number of individuals |
4 |
6 |
8 |
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Cost EURO per person. |
3500 |
2700 |
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Any changes to the program at your request will be considered along with the price adjustment.
Price includes:
-Full transfer by the programme of the route.
-English-speaking rep at the arrival and departure in the Petropavlovsk airport.
-Accommodation in a hotel in Petropavlovsk and Paratunka.
-Guides, interpreter and cook services en route.
-Equipment for Rafting.
-City tour and museums fees.
-Permits.
-Invitation letter and visa registration.
Price not includes:
- Alcohol.
- Feed in the hotel.
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