Kamchatka without a helicopter

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Few Russians have ever thought of spending their vacation in Kamchatka. This region is considered one of the most expensive and inaccessible. Nevertheless, Kamchatka is gradually becoming a Mecca for lovers of extreme sports and outdoor activities, because here you can see a unique volcanic landscape, an endless ocean coast and relax surrounded by real wildlife.

In travel agencies of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka, they are full of sentences of helicopter excursions to volcanoes, sources and reserves. It is really possible to get to many natural attractions only through the air, but the prices for such excursions start from 40,000 rubles in 6-7 hours and reach several hundred thousand rubles. For those who are not ready for such expenses, we decided to make a guide for exciting types of relaxation in Kamchatka.

The main discovery: it is worth flying there even in winter!

What to do in a radius of 300 km from Petropavlovsk?

• Ski

A frosty mountain is considered to be a favorite ski base among local. You can get to her from Petropavlovsk in 50 minutes by bus or by taxi. A one -time climb to the top of the mountain costs 150 rubles. There is a cafe and rental at the foot, there are instructors on the slope.

You can ski without leaving Petropavlovsk, in the area of ​​red hill or a target hill. Their peaks opens an incredible view of the Avachin Bay, “home” volcanoes and the ocean.

* Swim in thermal springs

Most of the hot springs are located in the village of Paratunka. You can get to it by bus from Elizovo or by taxi for 1,500 rubles. Around the sources, recreation centers with locker rooms and sunbeds were built. One -time ticket - 300 rubles. Some of the sources are rich in hydrogen sulfide and will not be able to swim in them for a long time, but they have healing properties. In some pools, the water temperature does not drop below 38 degrees in winter.

Most wild sources, alas, can only be reached by a helicopter or on all -terrain vehicles. However, if you love just such a bathing, you can go to the village of Malki 150 km from Petropavlovsk. Here, among the wild pools, you will find a well with boiling water in which you can boil an egg in 10 minutes.

* Ride a dog harness

Kamchatka is the All -Russian Drive Sports Center. From here, one of the longest races on dog teams in the world - “Beringia” starts from here. On the day of its opening in the village of Milkovo, a large sports festival is held, where you can chat with kayurs and their dogs, see the performances of the ensembles of the indigenous peoples of the North, see the race and ride a dog harness yourself.

A longer tour can be ordered in nurseries in Petropavlovsk. The cost of the trip is 6000 rubles. in 4 hours.

* Fly a paraglider

Fans of truly acute sensations can fly on a paraglider directly above the Peter and Paul-Kamchatka! There are several schools in the city that conduct training right on a target hill in the city center all year round. Interestingly, doctors, lawyers, and ecologists in their free time from work are engaged in this extreme sport.

Experienced athletes will help you with equipment, equipment, conduct a personal lesson and even organize a tour to the nearest volcanoes. Prices are strongly dependent on the degree of preparation, the availability of equipment and requests.

* Surfing

Surprisingly, even in winter, acute lovers can ride a board along the huge waves of the Pacific Ocean. Surfing came here recently, but local beaches are already attracting fans from around the world.

Skating takes place on the Khalalaktyrsky beach, where instructors will give you warm wetsuits and boards. Departure to the beach costs about 2500 rubles, and with training - 4000. It is worth seizing a thermos with hot water to warm the legs and arms. Before the trip, you should carefully monitor the weather forecast - frequent ocean cyclones can disrupt all plans.

* Visit Vulcanarium

If you are tired of extremely, you should visit the Museum of Volcanarium volcanoes. This interactive museum has recently opened thanks to the scientists from the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Railern, under the leadership of Sergey Samoilenko.

The exposition should give the viewer an idea of ​​what they could see by rising to a real volcano. In the museum you can touch all the samples, conduct fascinating experiments with a volcanic rock and look into the lava cave. Scientists will conduct a tour in the format of personal communication specifically for you. An adult ticket costs 650 rubles.

* "In Sokochi for pies"

On the way from Petropavlovsk to the north, a pleasant surprise awaits you: in the village of Sokoch, 100 km from the city bake the most delicious pies in Kamchatka. Even local residents are constantly traveling “in Sokochi for pies” - here it is a synonym for a pleasant car walk in the company of friends. In summer, exotic varieties are also offered, for example, with fern and sauerkraut.

* Walk in Petropavlovsk

Even just walking in Petropavlovsk, you can get a lot of impressions. For example, in a port near an abandoned fish factory there is a roles of the Siva - northern sea lions.

You can feed these wild sea animals from the pier for free.