Geology and natural history in unspoilt surroundings – no camping | 16 days

Kamchatka Peninsula is an isolated, undeveloped, stunningly beautiful area with noble ranges of extinct and active volcanoes, pearls of crystal-clear blue lakes and acidic ones of inconceivable colours and shades from orange to obsidian-black; with river ribbons and emerald-green valleys, crossed by lilac-purple threads of blossoming willow-herb. The area is 1200 km long from North to South and nearly 600 km across in its widest part.

This trip includes the most interesting active volcanoes and the great amount of thermal manifestation following them, though their enormous diversity can easily leave behind the world-famous Yellowstone and New-Zealand parks; a group of balneotherapeutic health resorts, where you can rest and relax after busy and eventful day; a visit to Kurilskoye Lake where you can get acquainted with Kamchatka brown bears, their habits and manners and watch the spawning salmon; a tour to the Geothermal power station to investigate its working processes and picturesque surroundings; river and sea fishing; watching bird colonies and rookeries of sea-lions at Kekurniy cape. Your days will be full of events and experiences with no nights in tents!

Dates:       July, August, September 

Price:        From £4,375 per person

Leader:     Local English speaking Russian leader

Key info:   Accommodation in hotels and simple cabins with dormitories of 2-4 beds. No camping!

Important note: As a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, travel is suspended until further notice. We continue to watch the situation carefully and will issue updates accordingly.