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Hiking in Kamchatka
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NEW: Hiking in Kamchatka
- Hiking the Ring of Fire
With 10% of the world's volcanoes, the Kamchatka Peninsula is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' where volcanic eruptions are not uncommon.
Nine time zones away from Moscow, Kamchatka is as far from civilization as one can get in this part of the world. With just about 500 kilometers of roads, and only about 400, 000 inhabitants, (half of whom live in the main city Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), for a 1200 kilometer long peninsula, overcrowding is not an issue.
The Kamchatka Peninsula is about water, fire and wildlife. Nearly 14,000 rivers and creeks flow through this land, creating a rich habitat for the brown bear (Ursus arctos beringianus), moose, fox, wolf and deer. The waters are rich in trout, salmon and other fish species, making for excellent fishing.
With several UNESCO World Heritage site designations and a Federal Biosphere Reserve, many of the areas open for hiking have been preserved.
Pristine landscapes unfold, with little modification by the human hand allowing visitors to observe unhabituated animals in their intact environment.
Because of careful planning and close collaboration with our hosts in Kamchatka, discovering this beautiful and wild part of Russia is no longer the ordeal it once was.
English-speaking guides and naturalist will accompany each group, transmitting their knowledge, translating and overseeing camps and providing a safe environment for our guests.
This is Russia of course! An open mind, sense of adventure and adaptability are necessary characteristics to poses in order to enjoy a true wilderness journey brimming with stream crossings, rain showers, helicopter rides, wildlife and life itself.
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Dates and Prices 2012
Hiking on the Kamchatka Peninsula (10 days):
July 14 - 23, 2012
July 22 - 11, 2012
Price: US$ 4600 (CAD$ 4600), single supplement: US$ 250 (CAD$ 250)
Details/Accommodation
6 nights will be spent in a guesthouse (double rooms, shared bathrooms)
1 night will be spent in a hostel (double rooms, shared bathrooms), 2 nights will be spent in a cabin (camping-style).
Included in the price:
- Fully certified hiking or mountain guide
- All ground transportation, including helicopters, Jeeps, and boat
- All accommodation
- All meals (packed lunches, freshly cooked breakfasts and dinners, and 1 restaurant dinner)
- City tours, park entrances, and visit of Marine Reserve on Starichkov Island
Not included in the price:
- Air Travel to and from Kamchatka
- Mandatory rescue and medical insurance
- Visa fees and other travel documents
- Beverages other than provided with the meals
Trip Leaders:
- All our guides are internationally certified, and have an in-depth knowledge of the National Parks of the USA.
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- All of our guides are professionals, and are skilled at transmitting their tremendous
knowledge of the region/country to you.
- All our guides speak fluently English and at least another foreign language. Wherever you go with us, your guide will be able to communicate at ease, enabling him/her to take care of any problem / special wishes that might occur.
Can I do it? - Trip Difficulty, Hiking on the Kamchatka Peninsula
Level 3 (From 1=easy to 5=very strenuous)
Moderate to difficult walking on some well marked trails, some steeper sections, both up and down.
500m (1500ft) maximum elevation gain per day.
Some narrow, rocky trails. 6/7 hours of daily walking including stops. Day-pack only.
