Season: March 15th - May 30th

This tour is for those risky and courageous people who are not afraid to face the eternity of Nature with nothing but a pair of skis and some andrenaline for weapons. With our expert guides you will experience extreme runs down the slopes of Kamchatka's active volcanoes. You will be one of the few to experience the unforgettable beauty and magesty of the peninsula's stunning volcanoes, their snow-covered slopes reflecting the warm yellow sun.

NOTE: This program is approximate, changes are possible (if requested) at any day of stay.

Day 1. Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Double accommodation in Petropavlovsk Hotel. City tour. Meet your guides.

Day 2. Drive to the heliport. MI-8 helicopter flight to the active Avachinsky Volcano. Downhill skiing/snowboarding. Flight to the active Zhupanovsky Volcano. Skiing/snowboarding down the Volcano. On the way back to Petropavlovsk, we will land at Nalacheva thermal hot springs to bathe and relax. Return to Petropavlovsk Hotel.

Day 3. Drive to the heli-site. MI-8 helicopter flight to the active Mutnovsky Volcano. Downhill skiing/snowboarding down the Volcano. Flight to Viluchinsky Volcano. Downhill runs. On the way back to Petropavlovsk, will will land at Viluchinskye thermal hot springs for bathing and relaxation. Return to Petropavlovsk Hotel.

Day 4. Drive to the helicopter site. Flight to the active Opala Volcano. Downhill skiing/snowboarding. Flight to Khodutka Volcano. Skiing/snowboarding down the Volcano. Bathing in the thermally-heated Khodutka River. Return to Petropavlovsk Hotel.

Day 5. Drive to the heliport. Flight to Bakening Volcano. Downhill skiing/snowboarding from the Volcano and adjoining mountains. Char fishing (if requested) in Verkhne-Avachinskoe Lake. On the way to Petropavlovsk, we will land at Timonovskie thermal hot springs. Bathing. Sample the natural mineral water flowing from the ground. Return to Petropavlovsk Hotel.

Days 6-8. Flight to your favorite volcano. Downhill skiing/snowboarding. Return to Petropavlovsk Hotel. Visiting a night club.

Day 9. Shopping for souvenirs. Departure.

HELICOPTER COST MI-8 IS PAID SEPARATELY ON ACTUAL FLIGHT TIME AT THE RATE OF $2100 PER HOUR FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP OF SKIERS. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO PAIR YOU WITH OTHER GROUPS OF SKIIERS TO REDUCE THE HELI COST PER PERSON

Price includes:

• Full board
• Double accommodation in Petropavlovsk Hotel
• Airport departures and arrivals met by English-speaking rep.
• Transfers by coach
• City tour, museum and nightclub entrances
• Guide, interpreter and cook services
• Visa invitation and visa registration
• Permits

DESCRIPTION OF THE VOLCANOES

NOTE. One turnaround of the helicopter to/from the top of volcano requires 15-20 minutes.

Avachinsky Volcano: flight time from PK - 20 minutes, absolute height - 2741 meters, height drop - 1700 meters, length of run - 5-7 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25 - 35 degrees;

Zhupanovsky Volcano: flight time from PK - 40 minutes, from Avachinsky Volcano - 20 minutes, absolute height - 2958 meters, height drop - 1900 meters, length of run - 5-8 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25 - 35 degrees;

Mutnovsky Volcano: flight time from PK - 25 minutes, from Viluchinsky Volcano - 7 minutes, absolute height - 2323 meters, height drop - 1700 meters, length of run - up to 5 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25 - 35 degrees;

Viluchinsky Volcano: flight time from PK - 20 minutes, absolute height - 2173 meters, height drop - 1600 meters, length of run - up to 5 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25 - 40 degrees;

Opala Volcano: flight time from PK - 35 minutes, absolute height - 2460 meters, height drop - 1400 meters, length of run - up to 5 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25- 35 degrees;

Khodutka Volcano: flight time from PK - 45 minutes, from Opala Volcano - 15 minutes, absolute height - 2089 meters, height drop - 1000 meters, length of run - 4 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25 - 35 degrees;

Bakening Volcano: flight time from PK - 30 minutes, absolute height - 2277 meters, height drop - 1200 meters, the length of run - up to 4 kilometers, steepness of slope is 25 - 35 degrees;

FOR EXPERTS ONLY! THE TOP PART OF THE VOLCANO IS ICE COVERED!

Koryaksky volcano: flight time from PK - 20 minutes, absolute height - 3456 meters, height drop - 2400 meters, length of run - 7 kilometers, steepness of slope is 30 - 45 degrees;