Gorely Volcano + Dachnye Hot Springs for 2 days

We start the morning at the Petropavlovsk Hotel, located at the exit from the city. The group gathers here, meets the guide, and checks clothing. After a short briefing, we load into the vehicle and head towards the area of Gorely Volcano. Just a few kilometres later, open Kamchatka landscapes appear outside the windows: elongated cinder cones, colourful tundra, deep riverbeds, and patches of snow that remain in hollows and on northern slopes even in the height of summer.

The first long stop is planned at Vilyuchinsky Pass. We walk out to a viewpoint with good views of Vilyuchinsky Volcano, the surrounding ridges, and valleys. This is a place where you can clearly feel the scale of Kamchatka’s relief: steep slopes, open sky, constantly changing light. Participants can take a leisurely walk along the pass, take photos, sit on the edge of the plateau, and simply get used to the mountain air.

After a break, we get back into the vehicle and continue towards Gorely. Closer to the foot, the road becomes “wild” or disappears altogether: more volcanic stones, dwarf cedar thickets, and rough sections. At times we drive over complete off‑road terrain. Upon arrival at the chosen campsite, we begin setting up camp: choosing places for tents, the kitchen, and the common area. The guide and assistants show how best to pitch the tents and where it is more convenient to store your belongings. Meanwhile, our cook lights the burners and prepares hot food so that, upon returning from the excursion, participants can regain their strength over a tasty dinner. After a short rest, there is a detailed briefing on the ascent, personal gear is checked, and only then does the group set out on the hiking route towards the craters of Gorely Volcano.

The ascent follows the classic trekking route: the elevation gain is gradual, without technically difficult sections, but it does require stamina and comfortable footwear. Along the way, views open up of lava fields, solidified flows, old craters, and the plateau. At the top, we inspect the active crater “Blue Lake” and walk along the sheer cliffs. Here we take a rest stop, take photos, and fix in our memory the mountain ranges of Kamchatka.

After exploring the summit area of the volcano, we descend back to camp along the same route. Upon return, a hot dinner from the cook awaits us, where we will share the day’s impressions. In the evening, in clear weather, the starry sky is often visible — very close and bright at this altitude. We spend the night in tents at the equipped camp at the foot of Gorely.

We start the morning with a hearty breakfast in camp and packing up. The cook prepares a hot meal and drinks, while the group takes down the tents and packs personal belongings. Once the camp is dismantled and the vehicle is loaded, we set off towards the Dachnye springs at the foot of Mutnovsky Volcano.

On arrival at the Dachnye hot springs, we take a walk to the thermal field. Here you can feel how geothermal energy literally lives under your feet: wisps of steam, hot streams, small fumaroles, and warm ground.

After the excursion, we gather and drive back towards the city. On the way, we stop at the waterfall on the Spokoyny stream. A short walk leads to a large, scenic cascade flowing down dark rock walls in a narrow gorge. Here you can take photos, breathe the cool, humid air, and once again feel the contrast: yesterday’s warmth of the hot springs and today’s freshness of mountain water.

After visiting the waterfall, we return to the vehicle and continue driving to Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky, arriving in the city at around 20:00–22:00.