Kamchatka Wildlife Tours in the Russian Far East

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Code: HWR1
Grade: Moderate
Days: 12
Tour season: July to August

This trip will enchant anyone who enjoys the outdoors and wishes to holiday in a wild area. It includes tour of the unique caldera of Ksudach volcano, longer treks, a 3-day rafting trip down the Rivers of South Ksudach and Golygina to the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk with a rest stop at a natural hot springs area along the Golygina River, and salmon fishing. There are several rivers in Kamchatka that are of interest for lovers of water tourism. But during this trip you will raft down rivers untouched by mass tourism due to remoteness of the area.

Throughout the trip you will enjoy viewing Kamchatkan wildlife. You will have a unique chance to camp in a favored brown bear gathering spot. Here you may observe up to 20 bears during a day hike. You will also have the opportunity to visit a bear den where triplet-cubs were born in 2000.

Itinerary
Day 1:	Arrival at Yelisovo airport, transfer to Petropavlovsk. Hotel.
Day 2:	Helicopter flight to the Ksudach volcano caldera. Tour of the caldera. Helicopter flight to the Verkhnegolyginsky tourist area. Lodge at the Central base.
Day 3:	Day hike around Golyginsky Lake area (5 km). Bear watching. Visit a bear den. Lodge.
Day 4:	Boating around the lake. Watching of spawning salmon. Lodge.
Day 5:	Day trek to the Belenkaya Mountain area, the North Ksudach River (10 km). Wildlife viewing. Camp.
Day 6:	Day walk to the South Ksudach River area – starting point of boating (10 km), camp.
Day 7:	Raft down the South Ksudach River. Rafting time – 8 hours. Camp.
Day 8:	Raft down the Golygina River including rest stop at hot springs. Rafting time – 8 hours. Fishing. Camp.
Day 9:	Raft down the Golygina River to the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. Rafting time – 8 hours. Fishing. Camp.
Day 10:	Helicopter flight to Petropavlovsk. Hotel.
Day 11:	Sightseeing in Petropavlovsk. Visit the Regional museum. Visit the Paratunka resort area. Return to the hotel in Petropavlovsk.
Day 12:	Transfer to Yelisovo airport. Departure.

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