Land of Volcanoes and Bears
Kamchatka Adventure Tour
Discover one of the wildest and most remote regions on Earth with this Kamchatka Adventure Tour. Located in Russia’s Far East, Kamchatka is a land of active volcanoes, steaming geysers, untouched rivers and abundant wildlife.
This journey is ideal for travelers seeking raw nature, adventure, and authentic experiences far from mass tourism.
This journey is ideal for travelers seeking raw nature, adventure, and authentic experiences far from mass tourism.
Why Travel to Kamchatka
Kamchatka is home to more than 300 volcanoes, vast tundra landscapes and one of the highest concentrations of brown bears in the world. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this peninsula offers a unique combination of dramatic scenery and pristine wilderness.
A trip to Kamchatka means:
A trip to Kamchatka means:
- Exploring one of the most untouched regions on the planet
- Observing wildlife in its natural habitat
- Experiencing volcanic landscapes unlike anywhere else
Explore Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Your journey begins in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the main city of the peninsula, surrounded by volcanoes and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Enjoy panoramic viewpoints, historical landmarks and coastal scenery, including the iconic monument “Here Russia Begins”. This city provides the perfect introduction to Kamchatka’s unique geography and history.
Enjoy panoramic viewpoints, historical landmarks and coastal scenery, including the iconic monument “Here Russia Begins”. This city provides the perfect introduction to Kamchatka’s unique geography and history.
Helicopter Tours to the Valley of Geysers and Kurilskoye Lake
Your journey begins in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the main city of the peninsula, surrounded by volcanoes and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Enjoy panoramic viewpoints, historical landmarks and coastal scenery, including the iconic monument “Here Russia Begins”. This city provides the perfect introduction to Kamchatka’s unique geography and history.
Enjoy panoramic viewpoints, historical landmarks and coastal scenery, including the iconic monument “Here Russia Begins”. This city provides the perfect introduction to Kamchatka’s unique geography and history.
Pacific Ocean Boat Trip and Marine Wildlife
Set out on a boat excursion to Russian Bay and Starichkov Island, where the Pacific Ocean meets dramatic cliffs and sea caves.
During the cruise, you may spot sea lions, seals, seabirds and, with some luck, whales. Fishing and a fresh lunch on board complete this unforgettable marine experience.
During the cruise, you may spot sea lions, seals, seabirds and, with some luck, whales. Fishing and a fresh lunch on board complete this unforgettable marine experience.
Indigenous Culture of Kamchatka
Visit a traditional Koryak ethnographic camp to learn about the indigenous peoples of Kamchatka. Discover ancient traditions, local crafts, traditional dances and cuisine.
This cultural encounter adds depth and meaning to your adventure, connecting nature with human history.
This cultural encounter adds depth and meaning to your adventure, connecting nature with human history.
Rivers, Hot Springs and Outdoor Adventures
Experience the wild interior of Kamchatka with rafting and fishing on the Bystraya River, surrounded by mountains and forests.
After the rafting adventure, relax in natural hot springs, a perfect way to unwind after an active day in the wilderness.
After the rafting adventure, relax in natural hot springs, a perfect way to unwind after an active day in the wilderness.
Volcanoes and Black Sand Beaches
Travel by off-road vehicle to the foot of Avachinsky Volcano and hike to scenic viewpoints offering panoramic views of surrounding volcanoes.
Later, walk along Khalaktyrsky Beach, famous for its striking black volcanic sand and powerful Pacific waves — one of Kamchatka’s most iconic landscapes.
Later, walk along Khalaktyrsky Beach, famous for its striking black volcanic sand and powerful Pacific waves — one of Kamchatka’s most iconic landscapes.
Program 7 days/6 nights - Small groups 8-15 pax
1 DAY: PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Meeting with guide at Yelizovo airport
Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (photo stop at the monument Here Russia begins)
City Tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The tour unfolds a captivating story of the heroic past of the Petropavlovsk city: defense against the English-French squadron during the Crimean War, liberation movement during the Civil war, the heroic deeds of the Kamchatka citizens who liberated the Kuril islands. The tour will take you to the monuments honoring the discoverers of Kamchatka, its defenders, Great Patriotic war heroes. You will also visit the viewing platform at the Nikolskaya Sopka (Hill).
Transfer to the guest house, check in.
Dinner at the guest house.
2 DAY: DAY FOR OPTIONAL TOURS
Breakfast at guest house.
Departure for optional tours (prebooking only).
OPTIONAL
1 – HELICOPTER RIDE TO THE GEYSERS VALLEY WITH PICKNICK-LUNCH
2 – HELICOPTER RIDE TO KURILSKOYE LAKE (A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE BEARS IN THE WILD) WITH PICKNICK-LUNCH
If no Optional tours, lunch will be organized at guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
3 DAY: A SEA TRIP TO THE RUSSKAYA (RUSSIAN) BAY
Breakfast at guest house.
Boat trip to Starichkov Island.
Duration of excursion day-6 hours. the 6-hour trip to Starichkov Island (we will see sea lions, seals, bird markets, but not killer whales and whales; we’ll go fishing; we’ll go by motor boat to the cave grottoes, weather permitting).
Lunch on board: fish product.
Return to the guest house.
Dinner at guest house.
4 DAY: ETHNOGRAPHIC PROGRAM VISITING THE KAINYRAN CAMP
Breakfast at the guest house.
Ethnographic program — visiting the Kainyran camp (in Koryak it means a bear’s house).
The museum’s fur yaranga will show life and tell about the life of Aboriginal people, visitors will plunge in the ethnic world of the ancient peoples of Kamchatka, they will take part in workshops on weaving from birch bark, sewing with beads.The guide will offer you a visit to the aviary with bears living in the camp and the kennel of sled dogs (more than 200 tails).
Lunch “uha” (fish soup) and tea in the atmospheric dining room of the ethnic village, plus a small culinary master class in a yurt will be held there (a Koryak woman will bake cakes and treat them all).
Transfer to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
5 DAY: RAFTING AND FISHING IN THE BYSTRAYA (RAPID) RIVER
Breakfast at the guest house.
Departure by KAMAZ vehicle to the village Malka.
Adjustment of the rafting equipment. Safety instructions, light snacks and tea.
Rafting trip with stops for fishing (fishing equipment provided).
You will witness truly amazing landscapes unfolding in front of you. It is here where Sredinny Range begins. You will have time bird watching and provided luck is on your side, will maybe even spot a bear.
Picnic during on the stops ashore.
Rafting trip continues.
After the rafting trip the transfer will take you to the Malkin hot springs for bathing .
Return to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
During the rafting, equipment is provided (saved vests, oars, etc., several spinning rods for fishing), safety training is mandatory, every trained raft has a trained instructor. Insurance is not included in the price, it can be issued additionally. At the same time, it is important to pay attention that rafting on Bystry is rather a walking format event, which does not imply extreme sports and overcoming serious thresholds.
6 DAY: EXCURSION TO THE FOOT OF THE AVACHINSKY VOLCANO AND THE OCEAN SHORE
Breakfast at the guest house.
Leave by off-road vehicles or KAMAZ vehicle to the foot of the Avachinsky Volcano.
Free time to explore the location, walk to Verblyud (Camel) mountain. Ascension of the mountain.
Verblyud, nowadays a nature monument, is situated on the pass between the volcanoes Avachinsky and Koryaksky. It is small rock massif with two pointed peaks. The mountain was formed as the result of the eruption of two neighboring volcanoes — Avachinsky and Koryaksky. During the volcanic activity the moving earth’s crust prompted a huge crack to ooze lava which later formed the mountain.
Picnic-lunch.
Return to the vehicles and leave for Khalaktyrsky beach.
Free time on this picturesque beach with black sand and a walk to the tundra. Enjoy the views of the volcanoes, the ocean and the nearest rocks. (subject to fine weather).
Transfer to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
7 DAY: PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Breakfast at the guest house.
Check out.
Transfer to the airport with guide with a stop at the local fish market.
Meeting with guide at Yelizovo airport
Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (photo stop at the monument Here Russia begins)
City Tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The tour unfolds a captivating story of the heroic past of the Petropavlovsk city: defense against the English-French squadron during the Crimean War, liberation movement during the Civil war, the heroic deeds of the Kamchatka citizens who liberated the Kuril islands. The tour will take you to the monuments honoring the discoverers of Kamchatka, its defenders, Great Patriotic war heroes. You will also visit the viewing platform at the Nikolskaya Sopka (Hill).
Transfer to the guest house, check in.
Dinner at the guest house.
2 DAY: DAY FOR OPTIONAL TOURS
Breakfast at guest house.
Departure for optional tours (prebooking only).
OPTIONAL
1 – HELICOPTER RIDE TO THE GEYSERS VALLEY WITH PICKNICK-LUNCH
2 – HELICOPTER RIDE TO KURILSKOYE LAKE (A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE BEARS IN THE WILD) WITH PICKNICK-LUNCH
If no Optional tours, lunch will be organized at guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
3 DAY: A SEA TRIP TO THE RUSSKAYA (RUSSIAN) BAY
Breakfast at guest house.
Boat trip to Starichkov Island.
Duration of excursion day-6 hours. the 6-hour trip to Starichkov Island (we will see sea lions, seals, bird markets, but not killer whales and whales; we’ll go fishing; we’ll go by motor boat to the cave grottoes, weather permitting).
Lunch on board: fish product.
Return to the guest house.
Dinner at guest house.
4 DAY: ETHNOGRAPHIC PROGRAM VISITING THE KAINYRAN CAMP
Breakfast at the guest house.
Ethnographic program — visiting the Kainyran camp (in Koryak it means a bear’s house).
The museum’s fur yaranga will show life and tell about the life of Aboriginal people, visitors will plunge in the ethnic world of the ancient peoples of Kamchatka, they will take part in workshops on weaving from birch bark, sewing with beads.The guide will offer you a visit to the aviary with bears living in the camp and the kennel of sled dogs (more than 200 tails).
Lunch “uha” (fish soup) and tea in the atmospheric dining room of the ethnic village, plus a small culinary master class in a yurt will be held there (a Koryak woman will bake cakes and treat them all).
Transfer to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
5 DAY: RAFTING AND FISHING IN THE BYSTRAYA (RAPID) RIVER
Breakfast at the guest house.
Departure by KAMAZ vehicle to the village Malka.
Adjustment of the rafting equipment. Safety instructions, light snacks and tea.
Rafting trip with stops for fishing (fishing equipment provided).
You will witness truly amazing landscapes unfolding in front of you. It is here where Sredinny Range begins. You will have time bird watching and provided luck is on your side, will maybe even spot a bear.
Picnic during on the stops ashore.
Rafting trip continues.
After the rafting trip the transfer will take you to the Malkin hot springs for bathing .
Return to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
During the rafting, equipment is provided (saved vests, oars, etc., several spinning rods for fishing), safety training is mandatory, every trained raft has a trained instructor. Insurance is not included in the price, it can be issued additionally. At the same time, it is important to pay attention that rafting on Bystry is rather a walking format event, which does not imply extreme sports and overcoming serious thresholds.
6 DAY: EXCURSION TO THE FOOT OF THE AVACHINSKY VOLCANO AND THE OCEAN SHORE
Breakfast at the guest house.
Leave by off-road vehicles or KAMAZ vehicle to the foot of the Avachinsky Volcano.
Free time to explore the location, walk to Verblyud (Camel) mountain. Ascension of the mountain.
Verblyud, nowadays a nature monument, is situated on the pass between the volcanoes Avachinsky and Koryaksky. It is small rock massif with two pointed peaks. The mountain was formed as the result of the eruption of two neighboring volcanoes — Avachinsky and Koryaksky. During the volcanic activity the moving earth’s crust prompted a huge crack to ooze lava which later formed the mountain.
Picnic-lunch.
Return to the vehicles and leave for Khalaktyrsky beach.
Free time on this picturesque beach with black sand and a walk to the tundra. Enjoy the views of the volcanoes, the ocean and the nearest rocks. (subject to fine weather).
Transfer to the guest house.
Dinner at the guest house.
7 DAY: PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
Breakfast at the guest house.
Check out.
Transfer to the airport with guide with a stop at the local fish market.
An Epic Adventure in the Russian Far East
The Kamchatka Adventure Tour is designed for travelers who want to experience true wilderness, dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife. From volcanoes and geysers to ocean cliffs and cultural encounters, this journey reveals the raw beauty of Kamchatka.
Discover Kamchatka — where nature still rules.
