One of the most thrilling routs runs to Klyuchevskoy volcano (4750 m) - the highest active volcano in Europe and Asia. It is characterized by great efficiency. Average rate of magmatic substance evacuation forms a half of all products of eruptions in Kuril- Kamchatka region. Lava is erupted both from the top crater and on its slopes. There are more than 90 slag cones, lateral craters and erosive cirques on the slopes of this volcano. From 1945 the volcanic top is splitted by volcanic- tectonic grooves that cut the body of the volcano up to the marks of 2500- 3000 m in three places. Climbing the top of Klyuchevskoy volcano and study of volcanic processes in the crater and on the slopes present great scientific interest. For mountaineers to make an ascent of the volcanic top is considered to be prestigious.
We organize such a climbing for those people who have no special training and equipment.
The vast wild territories, abrupt landscape changing from fairytale woods to fantastic moonlike landschaft will certainly leave indelible impressions in Your hearts forever. After such a trip You will have a great amount of new photo pictures or films to show to Your friends and make them envy You.
The experienced climbers - volcanologists, who's been working at this volcano for many years, will take you to the volcano's crater by a safe gentle slope.
The climbing takes one day. The rest of the time is occupied by the preparation for the climbing and adaptation at the glacier.
How will we get to Klyuchevskoy volcano?
We'll go from Esso village to the volcanologists' camping located at the altitude of 3200 m. by helicopter.
Where will we stay?
Tourists will stay in large warm tents accommodated with iron stoves - 5 people in one tent. Tourists will sleep on wooden sheets in sleeping bags.
What kind of nourishment will we have?
There will be breakfast, lunch and dinner organized in the camp. A professional cook will prepare meals using only fresh food products.
What should I take with me to climb the Klyuchevskoy volcano?
A tourist should have mountain boots or trekking boots, a warm coat, warm gloves, a ski cap, sunglasses, a sleeping bag and a backpack.
What would we do if a helicopter could not come for a long time because of bad weather conditions?
Tourists will descend to the house of volcanologists (5 hours) and go to Esso by a vehicle.
INCLUDED :
All transfers & ground transportation in Kamchatka
Double accommodations, hotels, camps and tents
All meals, sightseeing and entrance fees
English/German speaking volcanologist/guide, one cook
Pre-information package including a reading list, a map and our newsletter
NOT INCLUDED :
International air fare - we can assist you with information and bookings
VISA processing - we provide the invitation & VISA forms
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Extra luggage
Each person needs to bring their own gear, including sleeping bag. Tents will be provided
Arrival. Breakfast at a cafe in the town Yelizovo. Drive to the settlement Milkovo (6 hours). Lunch at a cafe in Milkovo. Scenic drive to the village Kozyrevsk (4 hours). Supper and overnight at a tent in Kozyrevsk.
Day 2:
Fly (1 hour) by helicopter to the Shmidt Glacier (elevation 3200 m). Camping. Overnight in the stove - heated tents.
Day 3:
Reserve day. Acclimatization. Visiting the lava flow of the fissure eruption of 1988.
Day 4:
Reserve day. Acclimatization. Excursion to the frozen cliffs at 4100 m elevation.
Day 5:
Reserve day. Acclimatization. Excursion to the cliff formations of Kamen (Stone) Volcano. Training on climbing irons.
Day 6:
Climbing the crater of Kluchevskoy Volcano (7 - 9 hours). Return to the base camp.
Day 7:
Hike (8 hours) over the Erman glacier. Pass between Kluchevskoy and Ushkovsky Volcanoes to the Institute of Volcanology's expedition camp. Here is a grand view of three volcanoes. Overnight in sleeping bags.
Day 8:
Drive to the settlement Kosyrevsk and further to Milkovo and to Malki. Swimming in the hot pool. Overnight in cottages.
Day 9:
Breakfast. Scenic drive to the settlement Milkovo (4 hours). Lunch at a cafe in Milkovo. Return trip to Petropavlovsk (6 hours). Accommodation at a hotel.
Day 10:
Downtown excursion. Visiting the Institute of Volcanology Museum and the Kamchatka Regional Museum. Lunch at a cafe. Friend's supper at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Arrival. Breakfast at a cafe in the town Yelizovo. Drive to the settlement Milkovo (6 hours). Lunch at a cafe in Milkovo. Scenic drive to the village Kozyrevsk (4 hours). Supper and overnight at a tent in Kozyrevsk.
Day 2:
Fly (1 hour) by helicopter to the Shmidt Glacier (elevation 3200 m). Camping. Overnight in the stove - heated tents.
Day 3:
Reserve day. Acclimatization. Visiting the lava flow of the fissure eruption of 1988.
Day 4:
Reserve day. Acclimatization. Excursion to the frozen cliffs at 4100 m elevation.
Day 5:
Reserve day. Acclimatization. Excursion to the cliff formations of Kamen (Stone) Volcano. Training on climbing irons.
Day 6:
Climb the crater of Kluchevskoy Volcano (7 - 9 hours). Return to the base camp.
Day 7:
Hike (8 hours) over the Erman glacier. Pass between Kluchevskoy and Ushkovsky Volcanoes to the Institute of Volcanology's expedition camp. Here is a grand view of three volcanoes. Overnight in sleeping bags.
Day 8:
Drive to the settlement Kosyrevsk and further to Milkovo and to Malki. Swimming in the hot pool. Overnight in cottages.
Day 9:
Preparation for rafting. Rafting down the Bystraya River to Stepanov Brook. Lunch. Rest at 4-5 p.m. Fishing. Overnight in tents.
Day 10:
Rafting down the Bystraya River to the area Kareli. Lunch on the way. Rest at 4-5 p.m. Fishing. Overnight in tents.
Day 11:
Rafting down the Bystraya River to the settlement Karymai. Lunch. Fishing. Prepare the rafts for loading. Load equipment into the buses. Overnight in tents.
Day 12:
Breakfast. Scenic drive to the settlement Apacha (1 hour). Swimming in the hot pool. Lunch. Return trip to Petropavlovsk (2 hours). Accommodation at a hotel.
Day 13:
Sea voyage by the ship (8 hours). Departure to the hotel at 18 p.m. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14:
Downtown excursion. Visiting the Institute of Volcanology Museum and the Kamchatka Regional Museum. Lunch at a cafe. Friend's supper at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
The volcano Avachinsky Hill (2741 m) is located 30 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The elevation of the volcano is 2741 meters above sea level. The last eruption occurred in 1991. Climbing to the crater will take 6 - 7 hours. From the top of the volcano You will see an unforgettable view of Nalychevo Valley and Avacha Bay. A traveler catches a breathtaking glance at the town of Petropavlovsk and its vicinity as well. The lunch on the lava flow will surely taste better than in Your own kitchen. The way down will take three hours.
You may make your own proposals concerning tour duration and its conditions.
INCLUDED :
All transfers & ground transportation in Kamchatka
Double accommodations, hotels, camps and tents
All meals, sightseeing and entrance fees
English/German speaking volcanologist/guide, one cook
Pre-information package including a reading list, a map and our newsletter
NOT INCLUDED :
International air fare - we can assist you with information and bookings
VISA processing - we provide the invitation & VISA forms
Travel insurance
Items of personal nature
Extra luggage
Each person needs to bring their own gear, including sleeping bag. Tents will be provided
Meeting at the airport. Drive to the Avacha Mountain Rescuers Base (4 hours). Lunch. Hike to Verblud (Camel) Mountain. Free time. Supper. Overnight in sleeping bags in a bunkhouse.
Day 2:
Breakfast at 7 o'clock. Climb to the top of Avacha Volcano (7 hours). Lunch on the way. Return to the volcanologists' base camp. Supper. Trip to town. Accommodation and dinner at a hotel.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - village Kozyrevsk - the seismic observatory "Vodopadnaya" - Volcano Plosky Tolbachik - New Tolbachik
Duration:
7 days. (July, 10 - September, 15)
Number of people in a group:
up to 15
Tourists must have:
sleeping bags, pads
Transport:
Automobile (Jeep)
The volcanoes Plosky Tolbachik (3085 m) and Ostry Tolbachik (3682 m) are located at the southern end of the Klyuchevskoy volcano group. Excursion to Plosky Tolbachik and to the eruption of the Tolbachik Volcano (1975 -1976 eruption) is made by a truck from the village Kozyrevsk to the seismic observatory Vodopadnaya, located at the height of 800 m on the volcano slope. The path to the top of the Volcano runs through the lava flow and bomb field formed in 1941 during side eruption of Plosky Tolbachik. You will be amazed by the view of moon landscapes - these are the areas of modern volcanism. And by the way, it is exactly here, where the first lunar rover was tested by Russian scientists. The area of Tolbachik was chosen for its incredible similarity with the Moon landscape. Volcanologists will share with great pleasure their knowledge about Tolbachik Volcanoes` eruptions, their post-volcanic activity and products of volcanic eruptions. This tour requires neither special training nor alpine equipment. Do not miss this unique opportunity to explore volcanoes of Kamchatka!
Your own proposals concerning tour duration and its conditions will be accepted.
Postal Address:
VOLCANOLOG TOUR KAMCHATKA
Bulvar Piypa 9, off.111, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 683006, KAMCHATKA, Russia
The volcanoes Plosky Tolbachik (3085 m) and Ostry Tolbachik (3682 m) are located at the southern end of the Klyuchevskoy volcano group. Excursion to Plosky Tolbachik and to the eruption of the Tolbachik Volcano (1975 -1976 eruption) is made by a truck from the village Kozyrevsk to the seismic observatory Vodopadnaya, located at the height of 800 m on the volcano slope. The path to the top of the Volcano runs through the lava flow and bomb field formed in 1941 during side eruption of Plosky Tolbachik. You will be amazed by the view of moon landscapes - these are the areas of modern volcanism. And by the way, it is exactly here, where the first lunar rover was tested by Russian scientists. The area of Tolbachik was chosen for its incredible similarity with the Moon landscape. Volcanologists will share with great pleasure their knowledge about Tolbachik Volcanoes` eruptions, their post-volcanic activity and products of volcanic eruptions. This tour requires neither special training nor alpine equipment. Do not miss this unique opportunity to explore volcanoes of Kamchatka!
One of the most thrilling routs runs to Klyuchevskoy volcano (4750 m) - the highest active volcano in Europe and Asia. It is characterized by great efficiency. Average rate of magmatic substance evacuation forms a half of all products of eruptions in Kuril- Kamchatka region. Lava is erupted both from the top crater and on its slopes. There are more than 90 slag cones, lateral craters and erosive cirques on the slopes of this volcano. From 1945 the volcanic top is splitted by volcanic- tectonic grooves that cut the body of the volcano up to the marks of 2500- 3000 m in three places. Climbing the top of Klyuchevskoy volcano and study of volcanic processes in the crater and on the slopes present great scientific interest. For mountaineers to make an ascent of the volcanic top is considered to be prestigious.
How will we get to Klyuchevskoy volcano?
