Hidden gem of the North: the Kronotsky

 

Exclusive tour into the strictly protected Kronotsky reserve. The Valley of Geysers, Caldera Uzon, Kronotsky volcano and Kronotsky lake along with diverse wildlife is what expects you in this breath - away - taking region.

what to expect

Exclusive tour into the strictly protected Kronotsky reserve. The Valley of Geysers, Caldera Uzon, Kronotsky volcano and Kronotsky lake along with diverse wildlife are what expects you in this breath - away - taking region.

It is an ultimate adventure into the most less visited area of Kamchatka´s North due to highly controlled regualtion of the Kronotsky Nature Preserve which lets only few groups of tourists into this area. Kamchatka Pure has an exclusive access to the the comfortable lodges and so can provide comfortable yet totally out of civilisation experiences to our guests.

I wish my head could spin 360 degrees as I took the ride by boat from Aerodrom lodge to the Pacific shore: bears left & right, white - shoulder eagles above me, and breat - away taking volcanic scenery around. Absolutely fanstastic!

Alla Ganster, founder of Kamchatka Pure

The tour brings you to Kamchatka´s biggest lake together with its the only unclimbed volcano Kronotsky and introduces into the unique landscape of Kamchatka´s North. It then exposes you to the wildlife which means observing brown bears, wolves, reinteers, mooses, white - shoulder eagles with a spectatcular scenery of active volcanoes and the Pacific shore.

Transfers are oprated by helicopter majinly, and so we make landings inbetween our major destinations like in the Valley of Geysers and Caldera Uzon.

To complete this ultimate experience we take you to Kamchatka´s most active volcanoes of the South - Gorely & Mutnovsky where you can expand your experince of adventure by walking into the crater of one of Asia´s most active volcanoes. 

Price
€ 4790
per person
Group size
10
Pax
Duration
13
nights
14
days
Difficulty
2/5
Tour code
KROPHOT
Dates
2020
28.08-10.09
2020
7.09-20.09

Tour highlights

  • the Kronotsky lake - Kamchatka´s biggest lake
  • Pacific shore and its wildlife
  • brown bears watching
  • only three nights in tents (in the South)
  • picturesque helicopter flights
  • Valley of Geysers
  • Caldera Uzon
  • active volcanoes: Gorely & Mutnovsky

Tour Itinerary

1
Day
Arrival at Kamchatka's one and only airport. Meet & greet by the team. Transport to hotel.
2
Day
Transfer to the heliport. Flight to the lodge Istok, which is located right on bank of Kamchatka's biggest lake Kronotskoye. Two in-between landings are planned today, 1st in the Valley of Geysers and 2nd in the Caldera Uson. Overnight in lodge of the Istok camp.
3
Day
Exploring of the Kronotskoye lake by motor boat. Shore landings for photography. Overnight as the day before.
4
Day
A day long hike to the nearby located hill for the panoramic view of the lake and its surroundings. Overnight as the day before.
5
Day
Hike or transportation by quads to the lodge Aerodrom, which is located 30 km away from the Istok camp and 15 km from the Pacific coast. Overnight in the lodge.
6
Day
Exploration of the Pacific coast. Observing wildlife like brown bears, white - shoulder eagles, rentiers and red foxes. Overnight as the day before.
7
Day
Watching wildlife from the tundra nearby lodge. Overnight as the day before.
8
Day
Helicopter flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Transfer to hotel.
9
Day
Reserve day for the case of bad weather. If not used for rescheduling, and optional trip can be organised on this day. Overnight as the day before.
10
Day
Transportation by off-road vehicle to the plateau between Kamchatka's two most active volcanoes - Mutnowsky and Gorely. Setting a camp. Overnight in tents.
11
Day
Ascending the Gorely volcano (800 vertical meters). Observing numerous craters. Overnight as the day before.
12
Day
Hike into the crater of the Mutnowsky volcano. Overnight as the day before.
13
Day
Transportation to the hotel.
14
Day
Transfer to the airport. Departure.
The tour itinerary is the subject of change due to weather conditions, snow situation and objectives not dependent on us. Out Team & Guides do their best to fulfill the tour as mentioned here, yet changes are applicable due to certain circumstances.

Price includes

  • all accommodation according to program
  • full board besides the nights in hotels (B&B)
  • transportation by off-road vehicle according to program
  • transportation by helicopter according to program
  • airport & heliport transfers
  • guides, rangers, cook and interpreter
  • nature reserve fees and permits
  • camping equipment
  • boat excursion on the Kronotskoye lake
  • boat transportation to the Pacific coast from the Aerodrom lodge
  • invitation for Russian visa

Price does not include

  • flight fares to Kamchatka and back
  • visa fees
  • alcohol
  • travel & medical insurance
  • not mentioned in the program services