SNOWY Kamchatka is a winter tour offering the magnificent panoramas of snow-white volcanoes, snowmobile rides on the vast deserts of snow, dog sled driving through white fields, relaxation in the thermal waters under the starry sky of the peninsula, skiing and snowboarding on Kamchatka hills. The season for this tour is from December to April. The tour programme is subject to change due to the weather conditions.
Tour Programme
Arrival day. We meet you at the airport in any case, even if you want to arrive a day earlier.
We take the most spectacular road in the country, the federal seaport-airport highway, which offers views of the highest volcano in the south of Kamchatka - Koryaksky (3456 m).
Visit to the monument Here Russia begins, the calling card of the peninsula. Everyone who arrives in Kamchatka must have a photograph with this famous stele.
Check-in at the Arsenyev Hotel (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky). This hotel is one of the best in the city: convenient location, modern interior, excellent price/quality ratio.
Departure on snowmobiles (in sledges) to the Avachinsky pass, where you can see the Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes up close.
From the pass there are views of snow-white valleys, Avacha Bay and the ocean. Here, near Mount Camel, you can see all the beauty of the majestically towering home volcanoes.
There is no need to worry about low temperatures at an altitude of 1000 meters; we will definitely provide you with all the necessary equipment.
You will personally drive the dog sled and will be able to complete the track yourself. You will get acquainted with Kamchatka sled dogs, descendants of the first conquerors of Kamchatka.
They will show you everyday life and tell you about the life of the indigenous people, and you will plunge into the ethnic world of the ancient peoples of Kamchatka.
For lunch you will try salmon fish soup cooked over a fire. You will also be able to take pictures in national clothes.
Sightseeing tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Visit to the most beautiful observation platforms of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, from which views of volcanoes and Avachinskaya Bay open up.
Visit to Khalaktyrsky beach with black volcanic sand. You will go to the Pacific coast and feel like you are on the edge of the world!
We will go to the rookery of sea lions - Steller sea lions. In winter they rest right within the city.
At the end of the day we will go for a swim and relax at the Laguna Spa recreation center, which is located in a picturesque mountainous area. Here you will have time for an independent walk, at your discretion: relaxation in the spa or pool, dinner in a restaurant, ice skating.
Departure to the very heart of Kamchatka - Malkinsky hot springs.
You will try Malkinskaya water, swim in hot springs and admire the panoramas of picturesque snow-capped mountains!
If you wish, you can swim in the wild Malkinsky springs or choose a comfortable pool. In any case, you are guaranteed a bright contrast. From a temperature of -30 degrees, you plunge into thermal water with a temperature of +40 degrees.
Walk to the bridge over the Bystraya River. The Kamchatka winter is clearly visible here: huge ice icicles, mountain panoramas and a frozen river against the backdrop of beautiful trees covered with frost.
Reserve day in case of bad weather. If the weather is favorable, you can additionally go on a snowmobile excursion to the Vachkazhets mountain range, Cape Mayachny or to the Vilyuchinsky pass.
Optional visit to the market to buy seafood and souvenirs. Departure day.