Tips for independent travelers to Kamchatka. Send an application for participation in the tour "a great trip to Kamchatka"

We tell you when is the best time to organize independent trip to the Kamchatka Peninsula. How to get there and what you must see.

Kamchatka is a land of contrasts. When going to the peninsula, tourists read reviews of experienced travelers, watch educational films, videos, but when they arrive at their destination, they realize that they don’t know anything about it. In the east of Russia there are many museums, historical and architectural monuments, but the main attraction are natural beauty. Fire-breathing volcanoes, snow caps on the peaks, steppes with lush greenery and flowers, an abundance of mushrooms and berries - all this remains to be discovered curious tourists.

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When is the best time to go

The peninsula is attractive in summer, autumn and winter. In the spring it is usually wet and cloudy, from entertainment - only trips to museums. From to , and sometimes winter entertainment prevails. At this time, you can ski in the mountains, on the steppes on dog sledding and bathe in thermal springs. Clean frosty air, breathtaking landscapes, fun entertainment will not leave indifferent any traveler.

Another picture in Kamchatka opens in the warm season. Summer here is short and cool, although sometimes the air warms up to + 35 ° C. To catch warm weather, it is recommended to plan a trip for the second half - August. Comfortable autumn weather on the peninsula is established from the end of August and lasts until. Popular in summer and autumn hiking tours, including hiking for mushrooms, berries, fishing.

How to get to the peninsula

Although Kamchatka is a peninsula, the route connecting it with mainland RF, does not exist (with the exception of winter roads). You can get there by air or sea. Of course, for tourists who plan independent travel to Kamchatka, the first option is more comfortable, since air traffic allows you to get here without transfers by direct flight. Planes arrive at the airport in Yelizovo, located 30 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of the peninsula. On airplanes small aviation from here you can go to the settlements that are most popular with tourists.

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What to see from the sights

At any time of the year in this region you can find interesting sights. But the most beautiful nature is in summer and autumn. During this period, miracles are found at every turn. The neighborhood of snow and lush greenery here does not surprise anyone, as well as a hike on a snow cover under the scorching sun.

Since Kamchatka is called the land of volcanoes, the fire-breathing mountains are considered the main attraction. There are about three hundred of them on the peninsula, 30 of them are active. To hear the breath of the Earth, you just need to climb to the top of the volcano. And at the foot you can stock up on blueberries, admire the representatives of the flora and take pictures against the backdrop of a luxurious snow cap.

Thermal springs are the children of volcanoes. There are about two hundred of them in Kamchatka. Some sources calmly flow out, others seethe, others gush like a fountain, releasing steam. Near them you can usually find mud pots, in which vacationers take mud baths. Mud and water are healing. Do not miss the opportunity to swim in the springs.

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See also the option of the program with a boat trip to the island of Starchikov instead of physically difficult climb on the Avachinsky volcano.

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We really liked the organization of the trip, everything was in full accordance with the declared program. Accommodation in Paratunka exceeded our expectations, because the description indicated a toilet and shower on the floor, in fact, the amenities were in the rooms. We were placed on different days at two bases, so details for each. Base Flamingo - two-room rooms for 4 people, with a toilet for the room, when settling, we were given as a family of 3 people full number 4, for which many thanks. Food - very tasty and plentiful, in the dining room in the building itself. Swimming pool within walking distance free of charge with thermal water. Base Laguna - a higher class than Flamingo, double rooms with private facilities, breakfast and dinner in a separate restaurant, very tasty. The pool with thermal water is cooler than at the Flamingo base. Climbing volcanoes - the pace is normal, the guides are guided by the group, there is a trailing guide for those who are lagging behind, safety measures are observed. Snacks on ascents and even on rafting - pleasantly surprised by a wide range of products - cheese, sausage are really tasty, nuts, dried fruits, chocolate, cakes, cookies, gozinaki, apples, tangerines - for every taste and always in sufficient quantities - for us who are used to to the usual trips with stew and porridge, it was unexpected. Tents were dry, high quality, sleeping bags too (rented). Special thanks to all our guides - the most cheerful driver in the world Denis, shift driver Uncle Lesha, guides to the volcanoes - Polina and Viktor, and many thanks to the guides on the rafting - Vyacheslav, Pavel and Sergey - it was very interesting and safe with you. The work of the guides on the rafting is worthy of a special note - they fed the fish soup (on the first day they fish specially for this), and caviar, and about 18 bears were counted in three days, in general, everything was excellent! In conclusion, I would like to thank the head of Kamchatka-Tour Alexander Pavlov - the program All Kamchatka is well thought out, planned and worked out, right up to the monument with bears and the song about Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the day of departure!)

Team tourist club“Kamchatka”, thank you so much for these days that you drove, drove, showed the beauties of the peninsula, helped, laughed and let me get out of my comfort zone. It was incredible journey. The organization of the tour is at the highest level, everything is thought out to the smallest detail: transfers, accommodation, food during the trips. But the most valuable thing is the people who have been with us all this time. These are not just professionals in their field, these are those who love Kamchatka with all their hearts, those who were born in this region and understand how lucky they are to be Kamchadal, those who once came here, fell in love with these open spaces and stayed. Open, hospitable, always ready to help. Thanks to the driver Denis at LoveBus, who charges with his positive, humorous, openness in the first minutes of meeting)) Our guide Polina is a girl who probably knows everything about volcanoes, a wonderful instructor, Polina is super! Rafting instructors Vyacheslav, Pavel, Sergey, next to whom no bears are afraid. With them we survived wild nature, ate fish, learned to row with oars, in general, they had a great rafting. Thanks to the driver Uncle Lyosha on the "Tramp of the North" with his interesting stories on the way to volcanoes and waterfalls, guides Lyosha and Vita, chef Albina. Special thanks to the head of the club, Alexander Pavlov, who gathered such a wonderful team, answered all the questions that arose during the training camp for Kamchatka, and which makes it possible to see the beauty of Kamchatka for affordable money. Tour Club "Kamchatka" - you are a great team! Wishing you every success, prosperity, new interesting routes and enthusiastic tourists. In Kamchatka, one even breathes in a different way - easily and freely.

With the Tourclub Kamchatka in 2016 we made a "Great trip around Kamchatka", and in 2017 - " active volcanoes Kamchatka". Organization of tours on top! It is necessary to note the professionalism of the guides - Valentin Yakovenko and Viktor Shaposhnikov, their attentive attitude to all participants, goodwill, endurance, awareness of the nature and history of Kamchatka; the skill of the driver Alexander Karpov, who showed what Kamaz is capable of in the absence of roads, and the varied and tasty food provided by Anzhela Telenkova! And of course, the charming Denis Moyzykh, the driver of the “bus with hearts”. Special thanks to the organizer of the tours - Alexander Pavlov, who personally meets and escorts groups to all trips. Thanks to your team, Kamchatka has become an unforgettable part of our life!

Vereninova Olga, 2015

Mother and daughter aged 17. Saint Petersburg. Experienced hikers.

The most wonderful impressions from the organization of the entire route. Wonderful Andrey - reliable, cheerful, delicate, you can completely rely on him, knowing, feeling the strength of each member of the group. Assistants - ok, suitable.

Ludmila is a real tour guide. In general, the staff for every taste. Feeding - for slaughter with enumeration, varied.

Transport - super, especially the driver Sasha - a snowy route to the volcano, drove very close and neat.

The snow was unexpected. All the same, it is necessary to explain in the description what the leggings are for.

For future hikers: the list of equipment on the site is very well thought out, take everything point by point. The itinerary is just what you need!

Many thanks to the organizers, instructors, drivers of Kamchatka - it was something beyond, unattainable.

The nature is fantastic, I want to return.

Amirkhanov Rinat, Novosibirsk, 2015

The tour was interesting. Everything was great. Like climbing volcanoes beautiful nature around. The guide planned the route well and gave enough time to rest, everyone managed to get to the top. The guides Pasha and Sasha, who were with us on the rafting and climbing the volcano, know a lot about the nature of Kamchatka, answered all questions in detail, told interesting stories.

I liked the fish soup from the caught fish on the rafting.

In the hotel for breakfast (lunchbox) I would like rice to be alternated with something else and the breakfasts themselves would be more varied.

Tourists would recommend clothes that protect well from the wind, during the day it was warm enough. I also advise tourists to collect more sweets, nuts, dried fruits - put them in your pockets and use them on the rise.

I also want to thank our driver Sasha, who was able to take us far to the volcano, and the chef Lyudmila for the delicious borscht.

I'll start with an analysis of that tour, the link to which you sent me. In general, this tour is balanced and technically feasible. There are some flaws in the general and technical writings of the route, but not particularly critical. For example, the time of climbing Plosky Tolbachik, if we count from the Leningradskaya station with the return back to the camp, is underestimated, there is a mention of crater lake in the crater of the Mutnovsky volcano, although the lake has not been there for about seven years, and so on. But, I repeat, in general, it is quite realistic to be guided by this description.

Further, about the technical component and the real opportunity to bring your plans to life.
Firstly, I would not plan a boat trip on the first day for the simple reason that when you arrive on the peninsula, you simply run the risk of not meeting the same day during daylight hours. There are flights that arrive in Kamchatka in the afternoon. Also, the weather can get in the way. But even if you are lucky with the time of arrival and the weather, all the same, you will technically only have a three-hour excursion, since you will need not only to get your luggage, drive with it to the rendezvous point with the boat, take a walk on it, but also have time during daylight hours to get to the place of the future camp and set up camp. And limiting yourself to a three-hour walk is not very advisable.

Second: with the planned size of the group, it is, of course, possible to hire a boat to make such a boat trip, but the price of such a trip, per each, will be higher than when participating in a standard excursion in a combined group from a travel agency, since the cost of renting a boat, divided for all members of the group will be higher than the price of a standard voucher. But here, of course, there are still options, everything will depend on the exact size of the group. It may well be that it will work out and hire a separate boat at about the same price, per person, as when buying a standard tour.

The cost of renting a ten-seater boat last season averaged 6,000 rubles per hour. 6 hour program big ship cost about 3500-4000 rubles per person for the entire program.

Third: If on the first day I didn’t go for a boat trip, then I would immediately go to the area of ​​Mutnovsky volcano. It is also good that on the very first day to look for a place for base camp will not be necessary and will facilitate further crossings along the route.

Fourth: I would not use the same car for the entire trip. It is really necessary to use GAZ66 and similar equipment, only on the segment Kozyrevsk - Leningradskaya - Kozyrevsk. A 4WD minibus will be enough for the segment Petropavlovsk - Mutnovsky - Gorely - Petropavlovsk, provided that the size of the group does not exceed 7 people. If this group size is exceeded, you can either hire a second car or a car bigger size. Everything will depend on the size of the group and on the specific prices that the owners of vehicles will set for the next year.

The services of one minibus for three days of the program in the area of ​​Mutnovsky volcano last season cost 22,000 rubles per group. Two minibuses can be found at once for approximately 35-38 thousand per group.

For the segment Petropavlovsk - Kozyrevsk, it is quite realistic to count on public transport. But, it is quite possible that it will turn out for reasonable money to negotiate with a hired car, for example, the same minibus. Moreover, there is no scheduled service between Esso and Kozyrevsk. This option will eliminate the need to dock two different regular buses, although if you want to save as much as possible, this option is quite real. It is also possible to leave Esso by public transport.

The only "but" when using scheduled buses: you need to take care of purchasing all the necessary tickets for the group and the guide in advance.

I can find a car for the Kozyrevsk - Leningradskaya - Kozyrevsk section quite easily. The cost of services of such a car according to the program you have chosen last season was about 45,000 rubles per group.

Fifth: I would not spend the night in the Esso area just in the forest near the village for the following reasons: 1) Bears (I think everything is clear here). 2) Alas, in that area there are cases of theft from tents left unattended. It's just that the proximity of the settlement allows random people who are far from tourism and do not think about moral standards to get to the camp area. In places relatively remote from settlements, everything is much simpler in this regard. 3) But, since your program is tied to a swimming pool, a museum and other infrastructure of the village, it would be logical to agree with some private hotel or in general with a local resident about setting up tents in their yard for free or for a small amount.

Sixth: Flight to the Valley of Geysers - standard tour. It now costs 27,000 rubles per person for a seven-hour program. Cheaper to find the same flight is unlikely. This flight must be booked in advance, as you cannot just arrive at the heliport and simply buy tickets for the departing aircraft. Departure lists are agreed in advance. Only a small group of 1-3 people can take off spontaneously if there are empty seats on board, which is far from guaranteed.

Seventh: Overnight stays in tents can be organized both right within the boundaries of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, and in its nearest suburbs or in the forest in the direction towards the next segment of the program, taking into account what kind of transport you use. Although, if there is a person in Kamchatka who would undertake booking excursions, arrangements with transport, a boat, hotels, and so on, you can try to agree that you will have tickets in your hands, and you will take the bus not at a bus stop, but in a convenient a place for you along the route of the bus.

Eighth: The services of a guide per group this season cost 4,000 rubles per day per group.

Ninth: You need to take into account that part of the route passes through the territories natural park"Volcanoes of Kamchatka". Visiting these territories is subject to the presence of a permit to visit, as well as the payment of a recreational fee for part of the route. The recreational fee this year is 300 rubles per person at a time.

Of course, it is worth considering the need to purchase products for travel. It is also better to do this in advance, rather than allocate time for the purchase on the first or other days of the trip.

If you need, I am ready to help you in solving all the issues I have described in terms of preparing the route, as well as in finding a guide, transport, and so on.

Everyone knows more or less about the Kamchatka Territory, that is, the easternmost part of our homeland. But few dared to go here - the path is very long and expensive, and is there any point?

Believe me, there is! Here are just seven reasons to visit the land of volcanoes, bears and reindeer herders.

1. Valley of Geysers

The most expensive pleasure in Kamchatka is visiting the Valley of Geysers. The only way to get to this land of steam, hot mud pots and bubbling water is by helicopter, so day trip will cost a tourist 30,000 - 40,000 rubles.

Those who are ready to pay this amount will first undergo a long safety briefing, because you can safely cook food in the sources of the Valley, it is so hot.

2. Hot waterfalls

Not so scorching and much safer and more enjoyable entertainment are hot hydrogen sulfide springs, here called paratunks. They can look like a lake, a waterfall or just a puddle, but they differ in their temperature, which does not fall below +38 ° C all year round.

The most common photo from Kamchatka is just winter swimming in a paratunka: warm steam, snow and happy faces of people ready to bask in the water for hours. By the way, don't forget that mineral springs should not be longer than 20 minutes.

3. Climbing the volcano

Do not think that only experienced athletes can climb a volcano and admire the surroundings from its top. Among the hundreds of volcanoes in Kamchatka, there are those that are accessible to any person in normal physical condition. By the way, the cost of such an excursion varies. For example, the ascent to Klyuchevskaya will cost 30,000 rubles, but you can get to Avacha for only 500 rubles.

If you decide to go to the volcano, do the following things:

• hire an experienced guide from local residents;
• gather all the things he tells you (warm clothes, glasses, sunscreen and further down the list);
• register with the local search and rescue team at 8 (415-2) 41-03-95 and tell your route, time of trip and number of participants.
• Approaching the volcano, do not forget to ask him for permission to climb, and at the end of the route - thank him. Of course, it is not necessary to do this, but, believe me, your guide will do so, like all the locals.

4. Riding reindeer and dogs

In winter in Kamchatka, you can ride a dog or reindeer sled or watch the largest sled dog race. Unfortunately, this pleasure is not available in summer, but nothing will stop you from playing with huskies or admiring the reindeer herds.

Winter entertainment costs about 3,000 rubles, but an experienced musher should drive the sledges. You can only be allowed to hold the reins or (for separate fee) will conduct a one-day training course.

5. National holidays

Historically Far East inhabited by Evenks, Chukchi, Aleuts and other small peoples. Now the Slavs also live here, but there are also indigenous peoples who, by the way, observe their traditions and gladly introduce visitors to them.

To visit reindeer herders, to visit the First Fish festival, to see a shamanic ritual, to listen to the playing of a tambourine and throat singing ... but you never know what you can do here! The main thing is to find satellites from local residents and ask them to take you to the camp.

6. Red caviar

Another pride of the entire Far East, and hence Kamchatka, is red caviar. It is mined here, so the freshest product is always on the shelves.

Unfortunately, the prices for "red gold" are not very affordable, but it's still worth a try. Maybe not everyone will eat it with spoons, but a sandwich with caviar for breakfast will give enough energy for a busy day.

7. Kamchatka fishing and hunting

Both that and another in Kamchatka are a pleasure not only for real men, but also for women. To catch a twenty-kilogram fish and take a picture with it against the backdrop of volcanoes, you see, no one will refuse. In lakes, rivers and sea ​​waters There are dozens of varieties of fish in Kamchatka, and you can cook it right on the shore.

The same applies to hunting, in which, however, the fair sex rarely participate. However, if running through the forest with a gun disgusts you, you can go on a photo safari. Bears, deer, wolves, foxes, hares and other animals may not be very willing to pose, but they will certainly get into the frame.

Summing up, we can say that not a single article will be able to list all the delights of Kamchatka. However, if the region interests you, you can always plan a trip here, buy plane tickets to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and see everything with your own eyes.

We all know that when it is 15.00 in Moscow, midnight comes in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which indicates that Kamchatka is very far from the capital.

This is the land of hills, geysers, erupting volcanoes, sandwiches with red caviar and brown bears stealing fish. An expedition to Kamchatka is an expensive and responsible business.

In this article, with all our desire, we will not be able to cover all the subtleties of Kamchatka tourism. But we will try to give a capacious overview of "interesting things", talk about independent travels, helicopter and automobile expeditions, and also flavor the dry narrative with video material. Let's hit the road!

Excursion to Kamchatka

Before planning a trip and laying routes in this harsh land need to decide on the travel time.

The peninsula has quite peculiar climate, which is formed mountainous terrain and proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the climate is maritime and quite mild for the local latitudes: + 15 ° C in summer and around -10 ° C in winter.

Tourists most often come to these parts in spring and summer. Consider the benefits of each season.

• Spring. In March and April reign here:
  • ski fun;
  • snowmobile expeditions;
  • other winter activities.

  It is best to go to the north of the region.

• Summer. This season also partially captures September.
  During this period, you can admire the beauty of Kamchatka, its original nature. And there is something to see here:
  • volcanoes,
  • lakes,
  • hills,
  • forests,
  • well-preserved fauna.

When going to the north of Kamchatka in winter, get ready for frosts: the mercury column at the beginning of the year is at -22°C.

Only inquisitive minds are able to fully appreciate.

Learn as much as you can about the region before you travel.

Video travel around Kamchatka

After watching the video, you will understand a lot - you will be immersed in an isolated corner of the planet, which until recently was banned.

Travel by car

You can arrange a safari in Kamchatka on your own, or resort to the help of tour operators who organize multi-day auto expeditions.

The local landscape is predominantly mountainous and hilly, so in summer time SUV will be the best transport.

From Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, tours to the Bystrinsky district are regularly arranged. Often end point travel is one of the settlements located there.

Here is an approximate scheme of a forced march to the village of Esse (600 km from the capital of the region):

• Day 1. Arrival at the bus station of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Transfer to Esso with an intermediate stop in Milkovo.
  Arrival and accommodation in a private hotel.
• Day 2. Sightseeing tour along the village from obligatory visit local museum.
  Snowmobile safari to Dimchikan cordon.
  Return to the hotel.
• Day 3. Snowmobiling to the volcanoes.
• Day 4. Breakfast and return transfer.

It is clear that snowmobiles are typical for winter recreation.

In the summer, off-road vehicles travel on the same routes. No less popular automotive destinations are:

• Klyuchevskaya Sopka;
• lake Azabachye;
• Tolbachik volcano;
• Khodutkinskiye sources;
• Kuril lake;
• Avachinsky volcano;
• Nalychevskaya valley;
• Uzon volcano caldera;
• Mutnovsky volcano;
• river Fast;
• Valley of Geysers.

If your trip is not within organized tour(you have planned a vacation as a savage), then keep in mind that an SUV will not do.

List of required tourist equipment should be done in advance.

Traveling on our own

Airfare prices can fluctuate significantly depending on the season.. Therefore, it is better to purchase them in advance.

In February, for example, it is quite possible to fly from Moscow and back for 21 thousand rubles, but in August, get ready to pay 60-70 thousand for the same tickets.

You can stay with private traders or in a hotel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, but you should also worry about this in advance.

What to take on the road:

1. Proper clothing. The choice depends on the season.
   It is cold in Kamchatka in winter, but in summer they go heavy rains which sometimes drag on for weeks or months.
   Conclusion - clothes should be:
   • waterproof,
   • light,
   • durable.

   This includes self-dumping pants, a storm jacket (preferably with a fleece lining), thermal underwear.

   In winter, it is worth focusing on warm pants and a waterproof down jacket.

2. Hiking boots. Shoes must be durable, waterproof and at the same time light. Ankle - closed. Buying such boots on the peninsula will cost a pretty penny.
   In winter, give preference to studded boots (useful in case of climbing a volcano).
3. Standard travel stuff:
   • salt,
   • matches,
   • dry fuel.

   All this is packed in polyethylene, which must be tightly sealed.

4. Basic equipment:
   • tents,
   • ropes,
   • cats,
   • sleeping bags.

   It is not necessary to take these things with you on the plane - they can be rented in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

5. Weapon. It sounds crazy, but if you have a hunting license, you should take a shotgun with you.
   The population of brown bears in Kamchatka is growing steadily. Cases of the theft of fish and food from the inhabitants of the villages by "bears" have become more frequent.
   It comes to the ridiculous - the inhabitants of the villages come out with mallets to ward off the clubfoot from their farmsteads. Sometimes bears bathe in thermal springs.
   If you don't have a license, buy an air gun or pepper spray.
6. GPS navigator. This essential tool may one day save your life.
   It is worth buying it in advance, since expensive and outdated models are sold on the peninsula. No cards. Download all software on the mainland, because there is sadness on the peninsula with the Internet.
7. Spare batteries. Needed in the phone and navigator.

To survive in Kamchatka and keep more good impressions please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Don't disturb wild animals. Watch the fauna from afar, without fanaticism.
• Feel free to drink water. Water in Kamchatka is almost the cleanest in the world. You can drink it:
  • from the tap,
  • from the rivers
  • lakes.
• Register a route. If your path lies in natural Park, fix the route in the Kamchatka Directorate of Natural Parks.
• Travel in a group. Solitude is good, but Kamchatka eats singles for breakfast and immediately forgets about it.
• Take geographic Maps . They can be obtained in souvenir and bookstores.
• Dress warmly. This is especially true for walks along the coast of Avacha Bay.
• Cash problems. Kamchatka - wild land with a minimum of ATMs. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Yelizovo - that, perhaps, is all.
  Credit cards are not in use in Kamchatka, so stock up on cash in advance.

What to look at

Since we went to Kamchatka on our own, it’s worth calculating in advance the places that represent the greatest interest. About volcanoes and others natural objects we have already written, now let's look at the centers of civilization.

• Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Imagine that a time machine took you to the 60s.
  You have arrived in the capital of Kamchatka:
  • lack of intrusive advertising;
  • fishing boats in the port;
  • monuments to pioneers;
  • antediluvian "Khrushchev".

  The city is especially beautiful in autumn.

  The rhythm of life here is unhurried, people live at the expense of poachers and sailors.

• Paratunka. Tiny resort town, the main attraction of which is thermal springs.
  Sometimes a trickle of steam can escape from under the asphalt - here it is in the order of things.
  The wind brings volcanic ash from Klyuchevskaya Sopka.
  There is a public thermal complex and several sanatoriums.
• Yelizovo. From here you have a superb view of the business card» Kamchatka - Klyuchevskaya Sopka. By the way, this is a high-altitude champion among active Eurasian volcanoes.
  The infrastructure of the town is poor:
  • cafe,
  • hotel,
  • club,
  • dining room.

  Good communication with Petropavlovsk - buses run hourly.

• Esso. The best solution for a transfer between Petropavlovsk Esso and Yelizovo is a plane.
  If you are a supporter of extreme sports and SUVs, get ready for terrifying roads, which cannot be found in Russia.
  Near the village flows a fast and shallow river. Very clean.
  It is not necessary to look for a hotel in Esso - for 100-200 rubles you will get a room in any local dwelling.
• Vilyuchinsk. The Americans on their "NATO" maps designated this closed city as "The Wasp's Nest". Everywhere security (double cordon), a bunch of unemployed, abandoned apartments. It looks like the largest abode of combat submarines on the planet.
  Submarines moored in the local bay look like a gigantic whale cemetery - an unforgettable sight.

Rest in winter

Snow-white Kamchatka especially fascinates travelers, providing a lot of opportunities for extreme recreation.

It is better to order seven-day trips from a tour operator - so you will enjoy all the delights of this wild land.

With the onset of winter, the price of air tickets drops sharply. This is disturbing to many. There are also tourists who are sure that there is nothing to do in Kamchatka in winter.
This is not true - the peninsula is not in vain called the center of Russian extreme tourism.

Winter holidays can be diversified by the following entertainment:

• dog sledding expeditions;
• heli-skiing (landing from a helicopter on the mountain slopes);
• freeride on the volcanic landscape;
• snowmobile outings;
• :
  • Avache,
  • Paratunka,
  • Fast.
• mini-expedition (an elite type of vacation, because it drags on for a long time, and travelers rarely let “random” people into their circle);
• winter sport.

Kamchatka weather is unpredictable and severe. Cyclones can originate in pacific ocean or the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, but weather forecasters cannot predict the speed of their movement. If you observe the sun in the morning, this does not mean that there will be no fog in the evening.

Dirt roads closed in winter high snow.

Kamchatka excursions

Helicopter excursions are one of the most expensive pleasures of Kamchatka - their cost starts from 32,000 rubles. Impressions, however, you will gain for many years to come.

You can fly to the following places:

• surroundings of Uzyan volcano;
• volcanoes Maly Semyonchik and Krymsky;
• Valley of Geysers;
• Kuril lake (to the bears);
• lake Dvuhyurtochnoe;
• hot lake Khodutka;
• Zhirovsky hot springs (with subsequent bathing);
• volcano craters (Gorely, Mutnovsky, Vilyuchinsky);
• the highest Eurasian volcanoes (Bezymyanny, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Tolbachik, Kamen).

Hiking and car trips are much cheaper.

Superiority here keeps excursions to the Valley of Geysers - traditionally the most popular tourist destination. Tour operators try to include in the program of such trips:

• bathing in thermal springs;
• climbing the hills;
• visiting caves.

Of greatest interest here is the Polennitsa rock, whose caves are of lava origin.

In the vicinity of Vilyuchinsk there is not only a volcano (this is already difficult to surprise), but also a waterfall, to which walking and car excursions are arranged.

Boiling eggs and potatoes in hot springs, visiting dog kennels and aboriginal camps - your hands get tired of typing a list of Kamchatka attractions, to which experienced guides will lead you.

Summarize:

It is cheaper to contemplate the beauty of the Far East in prefabricated tourist groups.

Even the presence of an instructor does not give a 100% guarantee of your safety - bears and volcano slopes are unpredictable. From time to time, there are reports of the death of extreme tourists, so we advise you to arm yourself with endurance, attentiveness and a faithful shotgun.

Let the bear and the fog bypass you!