Cross-Country Skiing Tours
Two itineraries available:
| #702. Skiing trip to Nalacheva Valley
(National park) |
One of the most interesting places in
Kamchatka is the upper reaches of the Nalacheva River, hidden behind the Avacha volcano chain. Volcanoes, covered with glaciers and snowcaps, surround it on nearly all sides, creating a spectacular setting. Volcanoes, with their scorching magma chambers, spawn both hot and cold mineral water springs. The strongest of them are located on the edge of a large glade called Medvezhya Tundra. These are true hot-water rivers, with temperatures exceeding 40C. Aag's narzan is located
at the foothills of the extinct Aag Volcano (Narzan is a kind of mineral water). Here
among volcanoes covered with a thin coating of mineral deposits small streams of cold
water come out from under stones.
- Day 1. Arrival in PK. Transfer to hotel. Meet your guides.
- Day 2. City tour with stops at the local museum and historical
monuments. Prepare for the trip. Flight by helicopter to Nalacheva Valley (30
min) with a chance to view the Avachinskaya group of volcanoes (Koryaksky, Avachinsky and Kozelsky
volcanoes). Accommodations in camp.
Rest and bathe in hot springs.
- Day 3. Ski tour to Talovskye hot springs (12km).
Accommodation in lodges. Bathing in springs (temp up to 50 C°).
- Day 4. Return to Nalacheva Valley.
- Day 5. One-day skiing to Aag's narzan (12km). Return to
Nalacheva Valley.
- Day 6. Rest and bathe in Nalacheva springs.
- Day 7. Return to PK by ski. Hotel.
- Day 8. Departure.
Price includes:
- Full board
- Double accommodation in hotel in PK
- Accommodation in lodges and cabins
- Airport departures and arrivals met by English-speaking
rep.
- Transfers by coach
- Helicopter MI-8 service
- City tour and museums entrances
- Guide, interpreter and cook services
- Visa invitation and visa registration
- Permits
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#701. The therapeutic hotsprings of central Kamchatka |
This tour will plunge you into the natural beauty of Central Kamchatka, including its stunning volcanoes (Kizimen, Gamchen and Komarova) and therapeutic thermal springs. Snowmobiles and experienced guides will ease the journey, allowing you to more fully enjoy the unique nature of Kamchatka.
- Day 1. Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Transfer to
hotel.
- Day 2. City tour with visit to local museum,
historical monuments and souvenir shop. Meet your guides and prepare for the trip.
- Day 3. Drive by 6WD bus to Central Kamchatka area (306km).
Our path will take us through the Central Valley of Kamchatka,along a volcanic ridge. You will also visit the famed Malky mineral springs along the way. Accommodations in hotel or private house. Visit to historical
museum.
- Day 4. Drive to the ancient village of Tayozhny (60km). Travel
by snowmobile to the carbonic Kypelye thermal hot springs (40km). The springs feed a warm lake 70mx30m in size. Accommodation in a two-story house. Bathing in
springs (30-35 C°). The springs are surrounded by spectacular mineral-encrusted domes
- Day 5. Travel by snowmobile to the Tumroky hot
springs (28km), equipped with baths. Accommodation in
wooden lodges with Banya (Russian sauna). Bathing in springs.
- Day 6. Rest at the springs (the springs are widely used for
self-treatment!) and sunbathe.
- Day 7. Travel by ski to Storozhevskye hot springs (20km).
The valley of the Storozh river from different directions is surrounded with volcanoes.
Accommodation in a wooden house. Bathing in springs.
- Day 8. Rest at the springs.
- Day 9. Returning by ski to Tumroky thermal springs.
- Day 10. Returning by snowmobiles to Kypelye
thermal springs.
- Day 11. Reserve day in case of bad weather (or rest at hotsprings).
- Day 12. Return by snowmobile to Taezhny
settlement. Drive to Milkovo settlement. Accommodation in hotel or private apartments.
- Day 13. Return to PK. Hotel.
- Day 14. Free time. Departure.
Price includes:
- Full board
- Double accommodation in hotels in PK and Milkovo
settlement
- Accommodation in lodges during skiing
- Airport departures and arrivals met by English-speaking
rep.
- Transfers by coach and 6WD bus
- Snowmobiles
- City tour and museums entrances
- Guides, interpreter and cook services during skiing
- Visa invitation and visa registration
- Permits
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