Fishing Tour to Kamchatka

• Large boat (up to 9 people): $2,200
• Small boat (up to 6 people): $1,200

Duration: 8 hours
Target catch: Trophy deep-sea Pacific ocean perch
Bycatch: Macrourus, cod, flounder, pollock, greenling

The journey begins at 09:00 from the marina within the city limits of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. You'll cruise along the shoreline of Avacha Bay to the iconic "Three Brothers" rock formations.
After sightseeing, you’ll exit the bay into the Pacific Ocean and head to depths of 250–400 meters. Using reinforced marine spinning rods with electric reels, you’ll fish for trophy red deep-sea perch, macrourus, and cod.
Next, the boat will move to a sandy shelf area for flounder and pollock fishing.
During the trip, a hot lunch will be served on board, including traditional fish soup, freshly grilled fish, salads, seafood, and a local Kamchatka crab tasting.
The trip includes a guided tour highlighting Kamchatka’s marine landmarks, historical facts, and local flora and fauna.
There’s a high chance of spotting orcas and whales.

Price: $1,350 (private tour for 1–4 people)
Duration: 1 day
Tour is conducted in a specially prepared off-road vehicle.
Tolbachik Volcano is a volcanic massif in eastern Kamchatka and part of the Klyuchevskaya volcanic group. It consists of two joined volcanoes:

• Ostry Tolbachik (3,682 m) — long extinct
• Plosky Tolbachik (3,140 m) — still active

This region has witnessed two of the world's largest fissure eruptions in the last 50 years, forming Tolbachik’s surreal and unique landscapes.

Highlights:

• Walk across lava fields from the November 2012 eruption and the breakthrough flows of 1975
• Visit a lava cave, the "Dead Forest", and the natural site “The Star” (a crater)
• Short hike to the northern cone of the Great Tolbachik Fissure Eruption

Visiting the base of Plosky Tolbachik is often compared to walking on the Moon — the area has a 96% geological similarity to the lunar surface.

Available by Robinson R44 (up to 3 people) or Mi-8 (up to 23 people).
Pricing: Custom, based on route, flight time, and helicopter positioning (40 min prep time)

Options include:

• Aerial tour of the Klyuchevskaya volcano group with landing on frozen lava fields
• Fishing in the unique mountain river Stozh (August–September)
• Bathing in the wild Tumroki hot springs, located at the foot of the ancient and active Kizimen Volcano

Price: $700 (private tour for 1–4 people)
Duration: 1 day
Tour is conducted in a specially prepared off-road vehicle.
Gorely Volcano is one of the most accessible active volcanoes in Kamchatka. Part of the Southern Kamchatka group, it’s known for its turquoise acid lake, lunar-like ash fields, and breathtaking panoramic views.

Highlights:

• Drive across Vilyuchinsky Pass with a stop at a 360° observation point overlooking the Vilyuchinsky, Mutnovsky, and Gorely volcanoes
• Ascent of Gorely Volcano (1,829 m): the hike takes 2–2.5 hours through lava fields, ash slopes, and ancient calderas
• At the summit: striking views of the crater with its turquoise lake, sharp geological formations, and vivid lava contrasts
• On the return: stop at Spokoiny Waterfall — a 10-meter cascade into a gorge surrounded by moss and volcanic rock

Private tour:
By Robinson R44 (up to 3 people) or Mi-8 (up to 23 people) — price calculated individually
Group tour:
Starting from $1,400

VALLEY OF GEYSERS
One of the Seven Wonders of Russia — a protected nature reserve housing over 20 active geysers, hot springs, and bubbling mud pots, hidden within a dramatic canyon. Accessible only by air.
Program includes:

• Scenic flight over the Kronotsky Nature Reserve, with views of Karymsky and Maly Semyachik volcanoes
• Landing in the Valley of Geysers: walk on specially constructed boardwalks with a guide
• Observation of geyser eruptions, steam vents, and boiling mud pits
• Optional landing at Uzon Caldera — with boiling lakes and acid hot springs (weather dependent)
• Bathing in a wild hot spring

KURIL LAKE
One of the world’s largest sockeye salmon spawning grounds — a rare place to observe brown bears in their natural habitat, against a backdrop of pristine Kamchatka wilderness and volcanoes.
Program includes:

• Flight over Ilyinsky and Koshelev volcanoes
• Landing at Kuril Lake: observation of salmon spawning and bear fishing from safe platforms
• Guided walk along the southern shore of the lake
• Optional landing at Khodutka or Pauzhetka hot springs on the return (weather and time permitting)
• Unforgettable aerial views of craters, lava fields, and highland lakes

Price: $700 (private tour for 1–3 people)
Duration: 4–5 hours
Automobile-based tour with guided walks.

Part 1: Old Town & Origins

• Start in the historic center at Avacha Bay’s embankment
• Story of Vitus Bering and the first Russian expeditions to Kamchatka
• Visit to the monument to the explorers, walking tour through preserved historical layout
• Tales of the heroic 1854 defense of the city against the Anglo-French fleet

Part 2: Volcano Viewpoints

• Drive to one of the panoramic viewpoints (Nikolskiy Hill / Mishennaya Sopka)
• Sweeping views over Avacha Bay and the “home volcano trio”: Koryaksky, Avachinsky, and Kozelsky
• Stories of volcanic activity and its impact on local life

Part 3: Khalaktyrsky Beach (~40 min drive)

• One of the world’s rare black volcanic beaches — the endless Pacific coastline
• Walk along the shore, photo stops with views of the ocean and snow-covered volcanoes
• Commentary from your guide on past expeditions, birdlife, lava formations, and ocean legends