Kuril lake
8 days
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Important Information
Physical Demands: This journey demands a good level of stamina and resilience. The ascent of Gorely with an elevation gain of ~900 m and long off-road journeys can be exhausting.
What to Bring: Pack layered clothing (as weather can change rapidly), trekking boots, rain gear, insect repellent, portable power bank (access to electricity will be limited), camera with a zoom lens.
Physical Demands: This journey demands a good level of stamina and resilience. The ascent of Gorely with an elevation gain of ~900 m and long off-road journeys can be exhausting.
What to Bring: Pack layered clothing (as weather can change rapidly), trekking boots, rain gear, insect repellent, portable power bank (access to electricity will be limited), camera with a zoom lens.
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8 days / 7 nights -
Medium difficulty -
Recommended Age: 12 to 55 -
Group up to 4 people - Jeep, up to 12 - KAMAZ (truck -6WD) -
Accommodation:
Hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Yelizovo – 3 nights
"Nachiki" resort – 1 night
Guest house in Pauzhetka village – 3 nights (a place in a shared room for 2-4 people) -
Transport - Jeep / KAMAZ (truck)
Detailed Expedition Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival. The Land of Untamed Nature.
Arrival. The Land of Untamed Nature.
Arrival at Yelizovo Airport (PKC). Meet and greet.
Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Hotel check-in.
Time to rest and adjust to Kamchatka time.
Transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Hotel check-in.
Time to rest and adjust to Kamchatka time.
Day 2
Realm of the Ocean Giants
Realm of the Ocean Giants
07:00 - Depart for the port.
08:00 - 18:00 - A boat expedition to the remote Russkaya Bay. In the waters of Avacha Bay, with a bit of luck, you may be rewarded with sightings of orcas and whales, which sometimes visit the bay's waters — the true masters of the ocean depths. En route, we'll see bird colonies and Steller sea lion rookeries. Lunch is a picnic served on deck.
19:00 - Return to the hotel. Free evening.
08:00 - 18:00 - A boat expedition to the remote Russkaya Bay. In the waters of Avacha Bay, with a bit of luck, you may be rewarded with sightings of orcas and whales, which sometimes visit the bay's waters — the true masters of the ocean depths. En route, we'll see bird colonies and Steller sea lion rookeries. Lunch is a picnic served on deck.
19:00 - Return to the hotel. Free evening.
Day 3
Land of Fire: Ascent of Gorely Volcano
Land of Fire: Ascent of Gorely Volcano
08:00 - Depart for the foot of Gorely Volcano, our "fiery gateway" to Southern Kamchatka. On the way, we pass Vilyuchinsky Volcano and a waterfall, paying our respects to the Kamchatka gamuls – the mountain spirits and guardians of local secrets.
12:00 - 17:00 - Volcano ascent. A 3-4 hour trek across volcanic landscapes, exploring craters. We climb to see the world from above.
In case of rainy or foggy weather, we will visit the Dachnye Thermal Springs to see the manifestations of active volcanism.
18:00 - Descent and transfer to the "Nachiki" resort. Dinner and soaking in thermal pools.
12:00 - 17:00 - Volcano ascent. A 3-4 hour trek across volcanic landscapes, exploring craters. We climb to see the world from above.
In case of rainy or foggy weather, we will visit the Dachnye Thermal Springs to see the manifestations of active volcanism.
18:00 - Descent and transfer to the "Nachiki" resort. Dinner and soaking in thermal pools.
Day 4
The Path to the Heart of the Wild
The Path to the Heart of the Wild
08:00 – Breakfast.
08:30 - 19:00 - This is where the real adventure begins-a true test of our journey. An extreme off-road journey to Pauzhetka. Our route crosses river fords and follows dirt roads deep into the roadless wilderness, far from any sign of civilization, letting us experience the true remoteness of the Bear's domain.
20:00 - Arrival in Pauzhetka. Accommodation in a guest house (shared room in a cabin). Late dinner.
08:30 - 19:00 - This is where the real adventure begins-a true test of our journey. An extreme off-road journey to Pauzhetka. Our route crosses river fords and follows dirt roads deep into the roadless wilderness, far from any sign of civilization, letting us experience the true remoteness of the Bear's domain.
20:00 - Arrival in Pauzhetka. Accommodation in a guest house (shared room in a cabin). Late dinner.
Day 5
Thermal Springs - Life from the Depths
Thermal Springs - Life from the Depths
09:00 - Breakfast.
10:00 - 16:00 - A day in Pauzhetka. We will explore fumarole fields and boiling springs-manifestations of the gigantic subterranean energy that warms this harsh land. Soaking in natural thermal pools amid raw nature.
An essential safety briefing on how to behave in bear country.
10:00 - 16:00 - A day in Pauzhetka. We will explore fumarole fields and boiling springs-manifestations of the gigantic subterranean energy that warms this harsh land. Soaking in natural thermal pools amid raw nature.
An essential safety briefing on how to behave in bear country.
07:00 - Early departure to the "Ozernoy" checkpoint in the South Kamchatka Sanctuary.
10:00 - 18:00 - A full day dedicated to observing brown bears in their natural habitat.
11:00 - A walking tour with a sanctuary inspector to the bears' fishing spots. Safe observation of the animals during the sockeye salmon run.
14:00 – If the weather is calm, we will offer a boat excursion on Kuril Lake. We will observe bears from the water, approach Samang Island, and visit Cape Tugumynk. Besides bears, you can see white-tailed eagles, Steller's sea eagles, and golden eagles. This provides unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography.
19:00 - Return to Pauzhetka. Sharing experiences-the culmination of the expedition.
10:00 - 18:00 - A full day dedicated to observing brown bears in their natural habitat.
11:00 - A walking tour with a sanctuary inspector to the bears' fishing spots. Safe observation of the animals during the sockeye salmon run.
14:00 – If the weather is calm, we will offer a boat excursion on Kuril Lake. We will observe bears from the water, approach Samang Island, and visit Cape Tugumynk. Besides bears, you can see white-tailed eagles, Steller's sea eagles, and golden eagles. This provides unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography.
19:00 - Return to Pauzhetka. Sharing experiences-the culmination of the expedition.
Day 6
Guests of the Master. Kuril Lake
Guests of the Master. Kuril Lake
Day 7
Return to Civilization
Return to Civilization
08:00 - Breakfast.
09:00 - 18:00 - Transfer from Pauzhetka to Yelizovo. On the journey back, we'll have time to reflect on our immersion into the wild and ponder humanity's place in this complex and perfect harmony.
19:00 - Hotel check-in near the airport.
09:00 - 18:00 - Transfer from Pauzhetka to Yelizovo. On the journey back, we'll have time to reflect on our immersion into the wild and ponder humanity's place in this complex and perfect harmony.
19:00 - Hotel check-in near the airport.
Day 8
Departure
Departure
Breakfast.
Shared group transfer to Vitus Bering Airport in Yelizovo. Departure.
Shared group transfer to Vitus Bering Airport in Yelizovo. Departure.
Tour price
196,000 rubles per person - travel in an all-terrain KAMAZ truck.
250,000 rubles per person (for a booking of 4+ people) - travel in a Jeep for 4pax only.
250,000 rubles per person (for a booking of 4+ people) - travel in a Jeep for 4pax only.
What's Included
- Meeting, seeing off at the airport on the days of arrival and departure according to the program
- Transfers on arrival and departure days
- Accommodation: Hotels in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Yelizovo – 3 nights "Nachiki" resort – 1 night Guest house in Pauzhetka village – 3 nights (a place in a shared room for 2-4 people)
- Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners.
- Guides, cook, guide for a group tour - up 12 people
- All excursions on the program
- Fees Klyuchevsky Park for visiting
- Fees of the Kronotsky nature reserve in the vicinity of the Kuril lake(South UKS)
- Payment for 6 river crossings
What's Not Included
- Flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Hotels before and after the tour
To the Master of Kamchatka
Give me a tour: 24.07 - 31.07.2026
Cost: 196000 ₽
Cost: 196000 ₽
To the Master of Kamchatka
Give me a tour: 09.08 - 16.08.2026
Cost: 196000 ₽
Cost: 196000 ₽
Answers to Your Questions
We can't wait to guide you into the heart of wild Kamchatka.ng the beauty of the wild nature with you.
For your safety in the wild, specialized adventure insurance is required. Standard health insurance is not valid for this kind of trip. We recommend purchasing a policy for active recreation that includes coverage for "mountain trekking up to 2000 m" and "visiting natural sites: caves, volcanoes, waterfalls." The sum insured is at your discretion. Your insurance must cover days 3 through 8 of the expedition itinerary.
Our journey is designed for families with children aged 12 and above. As for the upper age limit, we consider individual health and physical condition; a conventional guideline is a level of activity typical for a person up to 55. This means one can be equally active at 30 or 70. It all depends on your actual physical shape. Confidence in your abilities and absence of medical contraindications are the key requirements for an enjoyable experience.
The ascent of Gorely Volcano may be quite challenging. However, this is considered one of the easier routes among Kamchatka's volcanoes. The vertical gain is about 900 meters, the one-way distance is 4.5 km, and the ascent typically takes from three hours.
Your main luggage will be carried on the all-terrain KAMAZ truck. You will not need to carry it. For daily excursions, bring a daypack (20L) for personal items, snacks, and extra layers.
A cook will accompany the group to handle all meals away from the city. Your task is to enjoy the scenery; ours is to ensure your trip ends with a hearty, home-cooked meal after a day in the fresh air.
On the arrival day, we meet all guests at the airport and provide a transfer to the hotel. For those arriving on different dates, tourists check into the hotel independently using lists provided by our company.
On the departure day: Two shared group transfers will be provided from the hotel-at 10:00 and at 13:00.
We can't wait to guide you into the heart of wild Kamchatka.ng the beauty of the wild nature with you.
On the departure day: Two shared group transfers will be provided from the hotel-at 10:00 and at 13:00.
We can't wait to guide you into the heart of wild Kamchatka.ng the beauty of the wild nature with you.
Pauzhetka private sector (guest houses with thermal pools) - 3 nights.
LODGING
Necessary equipment
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FootwearThe most important thing in traveling is good shoes. You will walk a lot on different surfaces: slag, lava, snow, sand, etc. Therefore, you will need different shoes.- For walks and ascents - well-worn trekking boots (such as Gore-tex) on a thick, corrugated sole, fixing the ankle .
- In July, we strongly recommend taking rubber boots on a grooved sole for hiking in the snow.
- Comfortable shoes for walking around the city.
- Rubber slates, comfortable when bathing in thermal pools.
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Clothing1. The most convenient principle in clothing - "cabbage" or "onion" - consists in combining: ajacket (waterproof Waterproof and a windproof Wind block), a fleece jacket, a vest, a T-shirt.
2. Windproof and waterproof pants and jacket.
3. Gloves will need windproof.
4. Cap.
5. You will often swim in various thermal pools along the way, so do not forget bathing suits, towels .
6. Socks that do not rub or get wet, it is better to buy in specialized stores.
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Other necessary things1. Sunglasses with high eye protection.
2. High order sunburn cream for face and hands from burns in the mountains.
3. Remedy for mosquitoes and midges. We have practically no ticks. Fixed single bites within the city.
4. Personal hygiene products: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
5. We recommend "hiking" or "flashlights" for walking on snow and slag so that nothing gets into the boots.
6. Trekking sticks.
7. Raincoat (optional). -
Individual first aid kitDrugs you need personally. -
Backpack 15-20 liters.In which will be your things when climbing: sandwiches, water, spare things. Bag or suitcase in which baggage will travel. -
Flashlight (regular or forehead)It will be useful at night.
Bear fishing on the Ozernaya river
Bear fishing on the Ozernaya river during the jeep tour "to Tolbachik volcano and Kuril lake".
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