City tour of Petropalovsk-Kamchatsky, 2 hours
During the city tour the guide will tell you about the history of Petropalovsk foundation. You`ll see main historical monuments of the city, you`ll visit Lennin Square with government buildings, theaters and museums, the monument to Vitus Bering – the founder of Petropalovsk, the monument to Charles Clark - the famous explorer and navigator, the memorial complexe `The Chapel`, the obelisk to the deliverers of Kuriles Island, the observation platform on the Nikolsky hill. You`ll enjoy the beautiful nature of Kamchatka, viewing volcanoes surrounding Petropalovsk and picturesque Avachinsky bay. On your request you` ll visit Petropalovsk Museum of Regional studies, souvenirs shops and central market.
Boat excursion on Avachinskaya bay, 3 hours
Avachinskaya Bay is situated on the Pacific coast of the peninsula. It cuts into the land for 20 km and is considered to be one of the largest and the most beautiful harbours in the world because of rocks, hills and magnificient views to Petropalovsk-Kamchatsky and the Koryak, Avachinsky, Viljuchinsky volcanoes. Avachinskaya Bay is vast, well protected from dangerous seas and weather, but also convenient for travel to and from the open seas of the North Pacific. The Avachinsky bay presents a great interest for persons who like sea cruises, fishings, diving. In the enter of the bay you`ll explore the famous rock `Three Borothers` which is an official monument of nature and an original symbol of Avachinsky bay and Petropalovsk Kamchatsky. The guide will tell you an ancient legend about origin of Three Brothers rock. The boat will pass also by Nikolskaya Sopka, the harbor Tikhaya, the island Babushkin Kamen, the cape Stanitskiy, you`ll see the colonies of sea birds: puffin, guillemot, cormorant and you`ll enjoy the beautiful view to the volcanoes reflected in a water.
Excursion to the Paratunka – valley of hot spring, 4 hours
Paratunka is located 60 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the beautiful valley of the Paratunka River. The mild climate in this area, in both summer and winter, offers the visitor a pleasant excursion from Petropavlovsk. There are three groups of thermal springs to choose from: Nizhne-Paratunskiye, Sredne-Paratunskiye and Verkhne-Paratunskiye. One of these natural thermal springs, Nizhne-Paratunskiye is located close to the settlement of Paratunka and is much favored by the local populace. The temperature of the spring is 35-45 degrees Centigrade, but once went as high as 92 degrees Centigrade. The waters are composed of chloride sulphate natrium siliceous and nitric gases, all of which is highly prized for its curative powers and ability to provide pleasant and relaxing bathing. The area even provides a curative mud from Utinoye Lake. Because of the known curative powers of the thermal springs, several sanatoria have been located here to address problems of the heart and vascular systems, skin, gynecological, urological, joints, bones, nervous system, non-tubercular lung issues and upper respiratory organs.
Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers, 6 hours
You will fly to a canyon with unique and fabulous nature attracting tourists and researches from all over the world. Your voyage into this magical place will begin with a breathtaking helicopter tour of massive peaks and cliffs, mountain ranges and taiga stretches, rivers and lakes. You’ll enjoy the beauty and greatness of active and extinct volcanoes. Don’t forget to watch for bears in the valley below. The Valley of Geysers will meet you with streams of curling steam, light smell of native sulfur and many- colored splashes of silver water. It is hidden in one of the deep canyons in Kronotsky Biosphere preserve.
Excursion to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano, 7 hours
Excursion will begin on board of the helicopter MI-8, from which you can observe water area of the Avacha bay, mountain ranges and slopes of the Viluchinsky volcano, and also the Gorely volcano. After the landing of the helicopter at the height of 1400 meters above sea level,a fascinating trip to " the heart of the volcano" to its crater will begin.
Prices of Petropalovsk-Kamchatsky excursions per person in euro:
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Type of excursion
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Person number
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2
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4
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6
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8
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10
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City tour of Petropalovsk-Kamchatsky, 2 h.
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98
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50
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33
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24
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20
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Boat excursion on Avachinskaya bay, 3 h.
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100
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73
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65
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60
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57
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Excursion to the Paratunka – valley of hot spring, 4 h.
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98
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54
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42
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34
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28
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Helicopter excursion to the Valley of Geysers, 6 h.
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535
Guide anglophone
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Excursion to the crater of Mutnovsky volcano, 7 h.
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220
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208
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140
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104
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102
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Prices include: english, german, french speaking guide services (except excursion to
the Valley of Geysers), transport, entrance tickets to museums.
