Journey all along the Tolbachik catastrophic eruption places 5d/4n
65,000.00 ₽
Have you ever visited a volcanic desert? No?!
Trust us, it is an enchanting sight!
Amazing, incredible, unearthly journey!
5 days / 4 nights
Operating period: late June – mid of September.
The date for the organized group more than 6 people: on request.
Kind: trekking and ascent of middle complexity.
You have the unique opportunity to see the results of tremendous volcanic catastrophe of 1975-1976 and lava flow of 2012-2013, to go for a walk about unusual desert and «Dead Forest», to visit lava caves and northern breakthrough hot cones, and to make incredible landscapes photos, not look like the earths!
Journey all along the Tolbachik catastrophic eruption places
5 days / 4 nights
Period: end of June – middle of September.
Kind: easy trekking and ascent of middle complexity.
Amount of people: no more than 20 people in a group.
Accommodation: 2 nights in the guest house, 2 nights in tents, always double occupancy. You should have your own sleeping bag.
Nutrition: according to the program, family-style.
Children:
- Not recommended for children under the age of 6;
- Children under 6 years free;
- Children under 12 years qualify for the child rate – 50%;
- The amount of places with reduced-price is not more than 30%.
Please note: prices are per person in a group tour.
We also offer the similar tour with cycling and ascending Plosky Tolbachik Volcano – Tolbachik volcano – Riding through the volcanic desert
Itinerary
Day 1. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky – Sokoch vil. – Milkovo vil. – Kozirevsk vil.
- Accommodation: guest house, doubled accommodation .
- Nutrition: Dinner.
- Please note! Nutrition in Sokochy village and dinner in Milkovo village are not included into price.
After the breakfast we are in for eight hours relocation to Kozyrevsk village, which is the starting point to all people who want to see the Tolbachik horrible catastrophes consequences. During the travel we see a couple of interesting places. We eat legendary pies in tiny Sokoch, the main occupation of this settlement population is to make pies (piroshky). Also we make a stop in Milkovo village. It is famous for milk production, that’s why we will try a glass of local sour. And by the evening we reach Kozyrevsk village.
Kozyrevsk is the place of our overnight stop and rest for today. A house with doubled accommodation and Russian bath-house is at our service. Then come supper and rest.
Day 2. Kozirevsk vil. – Tolbachinsky Dale – The Northern Breakthrough – «Dead Forest”
- Accommodation: double tents.
- Nutrition: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today we are living civilization for three days- we are going to the out aimed place – the volcanic desert, created be the catastrophic Plosky Tolbachik eruption of 1975-1976, where a lot of vegetation and animals were destroyed and vast lava fields and new cinder cones were formed.
The route to the Tolbachinky Dale takes four hours through coniferous wood and Studenaya River. After dinner we ascend to the northern breakthrough cone.
In the end we reach the «Dead Forest», where we spend the night. In the evening we share impressions and discuss our plans for the next day.
Day 3. Anniversary Fissure Tolbachik eruption – Back to the “Dead Forest”
- Accommodation: double tents.
- Nutrition: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
In the first part of the day we go for a walk along stiff streams of lava of the Anniversary Fissure Tolbachik eruption of 2012-2013. It was accompanied by powerful fall production of lava, intensive lava flowing and ash emission. Lucky beggars had a chance to make photos only in several meters from the cooling lava flow.
Today we may notice how the relief of the Tolbachinsky dol had changed. Lava fields about 15 meters height were appeared. Descending in the caves, created by the enormous lava flowing you see all underground riches, for example stalagmites and stalactites of different forms and colors.
After returning to the camp we have dinner, share impressions and discuss plans. Overnight in double tents.
Day 4. “Dead Forest» – the crater «Zvezda» – Kozirevsk vil.
- Accommodation: guest house,doubled accommodation.
- Nutrition: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The next day, after the breakfast we will visit the crater «Zvezda» (star), formed in the result of the eruption in 1740. Here we see lava caves, lava flows and grottos. A little bit tired but full of impressions we are going to Kozyrevsk, take a bath and have a rest.
Day 5 Kozirevsk vil.- Milkovo vil.- Malky hot springs – Sokoch vil. – Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
- Nutrition: breakfast.
The next day we have a long road to Petropavlovsk, we make stops for several times in route. Dinner in Milkovo village, hot springs in Malka village and tasty pies in Sikoch and return to the city in the evening.
Important information
For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.
Going to Kamchatka do not forget that the weather here is very changeable and unpredictable. The next important moment is that there is no warm rain ever. So, we advise you to have clothes for all occasions.
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.
Necessary and obligatory personal gear on the route:
- Backpack for 20-35L and waterproof backpack cover
- Rug for sitting;
- Binoculars (optional);
- Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries);
- Flashlight/torch (headlamps are ideal);
- Firm boots with grooved sole;
- Gaiters;
- Sneakers or sandals/flip-flops;
- Waterproof jacket with hood and pants;
- Set of warm clothes (long-sleeved shirts orsweater, pants, socks, cap, gloves);
- Light sport clothes;
- Sunglasses;
- Sun hat/bandana;
- Sleepwear;
- Toiletries;
- Swimwear;
- First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, plasters, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/cream/wipes, antiseptic gel/cream/wipes, tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Additional Information
What’s Included in the tour:
- Transport rent (all-terrain bus of high cross-country ability);
- Accomodations (Based on Double Occupancy);
- Rent of group equipment and tents;
- Guide service and cook service;
- English speaking guide;
- Nutrition according to the plan;
- First-aid set;
- Necessary permission for the visiting especially reserved areas;
- Using of petrol generator;
What’s Excluded in the tour:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Air Fare / Train fare
- Nutrition in Sokochy village, in Milkovo village, breakfast on the 1st day, dinner on the 5st day;
- Alcohol and tobacco;
- Personal hygiene means;
- Personal expenses;
- Sleeping bag (is available for rent – 500 rubles per tour);
- Accident insurance;
- Individual transfer ( before and after beginning and the end of the tour);
- Individual medicals.
Please Note:
- Prices are for informational purposes only and are not a public offer (article 435 of CCRF);
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We can never count on the weather patterns in Kamchatka. For this reason we need to keep our tour schedule fluid, as we will be adapting to changing weather conditions on the ground. It is up to us to choose the trip according to weather conditions, physical conditions of the group participants and other factors, or to change some details of the route. The decision belongs to the guide during the trip.
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Our company is proud of nutrition organization on route; we exclude sublimates and half-finished products. Our cooks cook like at home.
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If you suffer from allergy or restricted in some products- please, inform us in advance.
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Accommodations are based on double-occupancy. Single-occupancy rooms are subject to a supplemental fee.
Children Policy:
- Amendment and cancellation must be made 30 day before the date of tour to avoid a 100% cancellation fee.
- Child age is 6-12 years – 50 % (the amount of places in a group with reduced-price is not more than 30%)
- Tour is free for children 6 years and under without extra bed; Children below 6 with extra bed – 20$;
- Prices of helicopter excursions for children under 6 yrs – complimentary;
- Prices of helicopter excursions for children 6-12 yrs – 20 % of total cost;
Reservation Info
Send reservation request to our e-mail [email protected]. Sending this email does not guarantee immediate reservation. Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a a confirmation within one to two business days of booking via e-mail; you will have 24 hours following that to make a payment of 50% on the total price following the payment steps you’ll receive in the confirmation email;
For more details about the forms of payment accepted, please review our payment details and policy at the bottom of our website.