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| Tour Name | Ichinsky volcano Mutnovsky and Goreliy volcanoes (#52), Trekking |
| Location | Russia, Kamchatka |
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| Tour Type | Trekking, class: Medium, effort required: Advanced |
| Price per person / per group |
| Tours | 10 participants | 8 participants | 6 participants |
| Prices | USD 1,315.00 | USD 1,560.00 | USD 1,910.00 |
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| Price per person per day | USD 77.35 |
| Price Comments | Included: accommodation according to the program, full board, transfers, services of guide, interpreter and cook, tent renting.
Not included: visa support, program in Moscow, air-tickets to Petropavlovsk and back, insurance, alcoholic beverages and extra excursions that are not included to the program
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| Max Group Size | 10 persons |
| Duration | 17 days |
| Included | Accommodation (Hotel), Accommodation (Camping), Equipment Rental, Full Board, Excursions, Transfers (Incl Arrival/Departure), Car Rental, Guides, Interpreters |
| Description | The central part of Kamchatka peninsula being remote from the main roads is still untouched by the human presence and keeps unique mountainous landscapes and volcanic plateaus. We offer this tour to the experienced backpackers who value the charm of pristine nature and prefer to travel in the expedition style. The total length of the trekking part is 150 170 km, but it is designed in the way that travelers will have time for rest and taking pictures. The trekking will start in Esso the indigenous village of reindeer-herders who still keep their traditional reindeer-breeding practices in tundra. The caterpillar off-road vehicle will transfer the travelers to the foot of Ichinsky volcano that is thought to be one of the most spectacular volcanoes in the world. On the way the two food deposits will be made that will allow the travelers to carry food supplies only for three days during the whole trekking part. There will be quite reasonable chances to view brown bears, snow rams, marmots, foxes and a variety of birds in their natural habitat.
Day 1: Morning arrival in Petropavlovsk - the main city of Kamchatka. Short sightseeing tour of the city with the visit to the Ethnographical Museum. After lunch transfer to Bel Kam Hotel in Paratunka the resort area with thermal springs. Dinner, overnight in the hotel with thermal swimming pool.
Day 2: Transfer to Esso the native community of Even people in the Central part of Kamchatka peninsula (8 hours). Overview excursion of Esso settlement, where the main office of Bystrinsky Nature Park is located. Accommodation in the private hotel. Dinner, leisure time.
Day 3: Early departure from Esso on the off-road vehicle. The road goes up the Bystraya River over the Okura mountain pass and crosses numerous creaks and streams. The travelers immerse in untouched nature of Central Kamchatka and stay away from the usual tourist trails. Behind the pass the tremendous glacial hat of Ichinsky volcano (3607 meters) unfolds in front of the travelers. On the way we will make two food deposits and will come back to them later. Short walk to the Lavovy stream where base camp will be set up. Off-road vehicle 90 km, by foot 4 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 4. Radial excursion up the Lavovy stream to the gigantic waterfalls that were formed on hard basalt slopes. The first glittering waterfall is hidden inside the enormous rock hall where you can get only through the narrow passage. This day the travelers will come up to bottom of the volcano glaciers and observe the tracks of old volcanic activity. By foot 20 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 5: Passage through the volcanic plateau and alpine tundra to the wooden cabin on the Babav stream. The trail goes down the picturesque canyon of Babav stream. The travelers will stop for lunch by the waterfall (18 meters) and end the day in the cozy wooden cabin. The cabin was once built for reindeer breeders and is located at place with marvelous view on surrounding mountain ranges. Next to the cabin there is a cascade of small waterfalls. Rest, Banya. By foot 10 km.
Day 6: Passage to the bottom of Ochamo Mountain (2200 m) ruined ancient volcano. The trail goes up Bystraya-Khayruzovaya River.By foot 14 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 7: Radial excursion to the high rock posts (48 54 meters) that are situated next to the summit of the mountain in a green valley. On the blossoming meadows it is possible to observe the marmots and there is a chance to see the grazing snow rams. Ascent to the lookout point with the view on the fantastic mixture of near by rock formations and far mountains. By foot 12 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 8: Passage to the ethnographical construction of native people (corral). Every year in September the reindeer is calculated and vaccinated here. When the tent camp is set up the travelers will go to the cascade waterfalls in a deep steep canyon (1,5 km) and to a lookout point at the brink of the high cliff. By foot 10 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 9: Passage to the Kadar River. The trail goes down the Bystrayay-Kharusovaya River and climbs up the low mountain pass. On the way a short visit to the mineral spring on the Okura Mountain pass. By foot 30 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 10: Passage to the Dimshikan River. The trail goes along the wide river valley through the blossoming meadows with splendid views on the mountains of Kozyrevsky and Srediny Ramges.
By foot 30 km. Overnight in tents.
Day 11: Passage to Esso settlement. By foot 18-20 km (about 6 hours). Overnight in private hotel. At night for extra payment an excursion program to Anavgay settlement (22 km away from Esso) can be organized. The travelers may visit the ethnographical camp on the picturesque river bank, taste the traditional food, communicate with local people and observe the traditional home of Koryak people
Day 12: Transfer to Paratunka settlement (about 9 hours). Lunch on the way (picnic). Overnight in the hotel.
Day 13: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by 6WD bus to the caldera between the Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes (about 4 hrs). The road passes by the Vilyuchinsky volcano, a favorite place for downhill skiing for Kamchatka dwellers (quite often snow lays there even in July). Picnic lunch.
Day 14: Hike (without backpacks) to the Mutnovsky active volcano and further into its crater through a crack in the volcano's edge. Excursion into the crater takes about 4 hrs. Return to the base camp. The total distance of hiking during this day is about 18 km. Lunch on the way. Dinner, overnight in tents.
Day 15: Breakfast, hiking excursion and ascend to the chain of craters of the Gorely volcano. The hiking distance is 20 km; the route is not complicated. Excursion will take about 8 hrs; according to the visitors wishes it is possible to return to the base camp earlier.Dinner, overnight at the base tented camp.
Day 16 Bus transfer to Petropavlovsk. Leisure time, shopping. Visit the fish market. For additional fee, an optional excursion to the Museum of the Institute for Volcanology or to the Salmon Museum can be organized. Transfer to Paratunka, overnight at the hotel.
Day 17: Bus transfer to the airport, departure to Moscow. |
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| 2007-07-13 |
2007-07-29 |
| 2007-08-13 |
2007-08-29 |
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