803. Volcanoes of Southern Kamchatka

19 Day trip.
11 Day moderate trek carrying backpack
6 Day moderate trek
2 Nights hotel
Season : July 15- September 15

New opportunities for adventurous trekker.

From Petropavlovsk you fly to Ksudach volcano. From the base camp beside the first of many alpine lakes you savour a complete panorama of volcanoes and raw mountain wilderness that stretch to the windswept horizon. The trek to the Khodutka Volcano(2087 m) is the first objective. You traverse extensive lava slag (a consequence of the eruption in 1907),before ascending through thick forest and alpine slopes to the base of the volcano. The ascent to the crater cone does not involve any technical difficulties while magnificent views across the Kamchatka Plateau reward our efforts. We pass through birgh forest glades, across alpine tundra and past hot springs with opportunities to observe an impressive variety of fauna including bear, deer, and fox that forage for survival during the brief summer months.
Itinerary
Day 1. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Day 2. Flight to Ksudach volcano (1hr 20min one way). Along the way we land twice for drops off food, water and petrol: on Verhne-Opalinskiye springs at hydro-geologists' & on Sopka Ostraya (809 m). Overnight in tents.
Day 3. An excursion around the big crater lakes - Shtyubelya & Klyuchevoye (1100 m). Klyuchevoye lake has a thermal edge. Lunch.
Note: since this day sleep in tents setting up the new camp each day. We have about 6 to 8 hours trekking a day, and sometimes it is very strenuous as the terrain is undisturbed and can be pretty tough sometimes.
Day 4. Trek from Ksudach volcano to Khodutka river. River Teplaya. Waterfall. Here we have a lot of passing through swamps, several small creeks, and through birch forest.
Day 5. Trek along Khodutka river.
Day 6. Trek to Khodutka volcano. River Pravaya Khodutka .
Day 7. Trek to loges on Hot river.
Day 8. Ascent of Khodutka volcano (2089 m) for panoramic views (8 hrs both ways). Depending on the group fit and wish there is an option to climb Priyemysh mountain (1200 m, 6 hrs), where spectacular view opens to you.
Day 9. Trek from Khodutka volcano to Perevalny creek (12-14 km). Here we have a lot of passing through swamps, several small creeks, and through birch forest.
Day 10. Trek from Perevalny creek to Asacha river .
Day 11. Trek from Asacha river to Zveriny pass.
Day 12. Trek over Zverinny pass (475 m) to the outflow of Podlesny creek (12-14 km). This pass is known like a 'bear path' among the tourists, so make sure to keep your eye open to see the bears, that are abundant here.
Day 13. Trek to Verhne-Opalinskiye hot springs (14 km, 2nd food depot). The hot springs are located in the birch forest on the flat, slightly inclined surface and comprise several griphons with hot water. Gas throughouts can be observed here.
Day 14. Trek to Vysokaya mt. (20 km) on tundra or forest road.
Day 15. Trek to Mutnovsky ( Gorely) volcano (14-16 km).
Day 16. Ascent of Gorely volcano (1829 m). While hiking along a series of secondary craters you will love the one with the bright blue acid lake in it. The view of the surrounding peninsula is sure too impressive.
Day 17. Drive to the foot of Mutnovsky volcano (8 km by truck), ascent of Mutnovsky (2323 m). Along the way we stop to watch Opasny Canyon (Dangerous Canyon 100 m deep with a waterfall inside). On Mutnovsky you will be impressed by this perpetually changing natural wonder of steaming fumaroles, boiling mud pots and glaciers of this huge volcanic massif.
Day 18. Drive back to Paratunka resort. Accommodation in a hotel.
Day 19. After breakfast transfer from your hotel to the airport. Depart for home

Note: We try to stick to the itinerary as close as possible but we reserve the right to change it due to weather or other factors out of our control.

Price, Departure

INCLUDED:

• Full board
• Double accommodation in hotels in city and Paratunka resort
• Transfers by coach, bus and helicopters MI-8
• City tour and museum entrances
• Guide, interpreter
• Permits
• Visa invitation and visa registration