Things to do in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Far Eastern District: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Kamchatka (peninsula in the far east of Russia) was born of fire, like the Earth itself. Kamchatka has never seen quiet - its history is one of continuous, violent rebirth. It is the most active area of our planet where volcanic activity manifests itself in all its beauty. Almost everywhere the skyline is contoured with volcanoes. It composed of more than 160 volcanoes, 29 of which are still active. In addition there is a multitude of thermal and mineral springs, geysers and other phenomena of active volcanism. The volcanic area of Kamchatka has been declared since 1996 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Kamchatka is no doubt one of the most beautiful places you’ve ever seen in your life.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide (will speak your language), Assisting Instructor, Equipment/Gear, Transportation per Itinerary, Meals per Itinerary, National Park fees

Exclusions: Travel/Health Insurance, Personal expenses

This tour package is ideal for short term visitors (cruisers, round the world explorers, business people). Use every minute of your stay in Kamchatka to see the city, culture, folk art and to taste local cuisine. • Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKS) - capital of Kamchatka Region and oldest port in Russian Far East (RFE), originating from 1741 when Vitus Bering and Alexei Chirikov set sail on 2nd Kamchatka Expedition resulting in their discovery of Alaska. • Pay tribute to Charles Clerke, a famous British explore and hero. It was placed in PKS, where he died after a failed attempt to cross Bering Strait. Salute the exploration spirit at monument to Jean-Francois de la Perouse, a French explorer, whose ship was torn apart during his round-the-world voyage (1787) by a storm with only one crew member surviving out of 242. • Tour Kamchatka Regional Museum to get a good background on the natural history of Peninsula. • Experience Paratunka valley. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance.

Inclusions: private vehicle + gasoline, 8 hours, personal driver, 8 hours, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Basic tour: meals/snacks/drinks for travelers or guide, Admission fees to Paratunka pools, Visa and Registration cost, Travel / Medical / Evacuation Insurance, Home made lunch and folk concert, approx. 2 h (supplement #1 (1-5 tourists package price) - 323 USD)

Kamchatka It is a unique place (peninsula in the far east of Russia) was born of fire, like the Earth itself. Kamchatka has never seen quiet - its history is one of continuous, violent rebirth. It is the most active area of our planet where volcanic activity manifests itself in all its beauty. Almost everywhere the skyline is contoured with volcanoes. It composed of more than 160 volcanoes, 29 of which are still active. In addition there is a multitude of thermal and mineral springs, geysers and other phenomena of active volcanism. The volcanic area of Kamchatka has been declared since 1996 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Kamchatka is no doubt one of the most beautiful places you’ve ever seen in your life. • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: English speaking guide service, Assisting Instructor, Equipment/Gear, Transportation per Itinerary, Meals per Itinerary, National Park fees, Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Exclusions: Travel/Health Insurance, Personal expenses

If you are in Kamchatka for few days, wish to extend your Itinerary or have 1-2 days left before you head back home, make your journey complete by taking a helicopter tour to one or few top Kamchatka attractions. This phenomenon is as beautiful as rare. Big geysers are located only in Iceland, in the Yellowstone park of the USA and New Zealand. But there is hardly a place in the world where such a variety of magnificent gushing springs can be found in such a small area as the Valley of Geysers of Kamchatka. If Geysers of Kamchatka are on the list of your destinations, do not delay your visit. Geysers are a delicate formation and easily extinguished by either human intervention, earthquakes or flooding.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Transfers by car to/from the local airport, Helicopter transfers (round trip), National Park fees

Exclusions: International and domestic air fares to/from Kamchatka, Meals or snacks, Travel/Health Insurance, Personal expenses

You ll visit all the basic spots in Petropavlovsk and will be able to see the essence of our local life and nature.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions:

If you are in Kamchatka for few days, wish to extend your Itinerary or have 1-2 days left before you head back home, make your journey complete by taking a helicopter tour to one or few top Kamchatka attractions. Just north of Petropavlovsk, there are Koryaksky, Avachinsky and Kozhelsky volcanoes. The Avachinsky Volcano (2151 m) is one of the most active on the Kamchatka peninsula. It has erupted at least 16 times since 1737. A large explosive eruption occurred at Avachinsky in 1945. The most recent eruption was in 1991 and produced lava flows, a dome, and mudflows. Because of its proximity to the Petropavlovsk, it is definitely a great complementary to the city's look and one of the favored places for hiking, skiing and trekking among local residents.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Transfers by car to/from the local airport, Helicopter transfers (round trip), National Park fees

Exclusions: International and domestic air fares to/from Kamchatka, Meals or snacks, Travel/Health Insurance, Personal expenses

This day trip will show you the rich nature of Kamchatka - mountain peaks, forests and waterfalls. We will walk along the beautiful lake to the mountain waterfall, meet marmots and swim in the hot springs.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Insurance (must have)

In this tour you will be able to see volcanic manifestations. There are smoking fumarole fields, bubbling mud pots and crater acid lake with crystal blue color. So be ready to visit the world which was thousands years before.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Insurance (must have)

Avacha volcano (2741 m) is located 30 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. In the crater of Avacha volcano, which is to fill in 1991, was a bowl diameter of 400 m and a depth of 200 m, it is always observed intense fumarolic activity. As a result of the eruption of 1991 t`he crater was sealed «lava stopper» Then fumaroles focused mainly on track «Lava Tube» from the edge of the volcano.From the top of a beautiful view. In the north — Hollow Nalychevo valleys, volcanoes Zhupanovsky group; in the east — Volcano Kozelskiy, expanses of the Pacific Ocean; on the west rises the massive cone of Koryak volcano; in the south — the city on the shores of Avacha bay, volcanoes Vilyuchinsky, Burnt, Mutnovsky.At the top of the volcano trail is laid, the average time of ascent to the volcano is 4 to 6hours. In the summer, for the ascent does not require special training or equipment.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide (will speak your language), Assisting Instructor, Equipment/Gear, Transportation per Itinerary, Meals per Itinerary. Dinner. Coffee and/or Tea, National Park fees

Exclusions: Travel/Health Insurance, Personal expenses

This tour will show you the beautiful world of volcanic life with its craters, acid lake of amazing color and solidified lavas.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Insurance (must have)