Tours to Kamchatka in spring

Spring in Kamchatka is short, late and comes unequally soon in different parts of the peninsula. Conventionally, the spring season here is the period from the end of April to June. At this time the daylight hours are already long, the snow melts slowly, and the sun is pleasantly warm and gives a stable tan. Skiers are still skiing in the mountains, and in the forests - lisichitons are already blooming and ramsons are growing. At the same time, there are still few tourists in Kamchatka until July, and the cost of flights to the peninsula is lower. So a spring tour will be cheaper than a summer tour with a similar program.

What to see and do

In spring the main sights of Kamchatka are still accessible. It is impossible to reach by car except for remote points like Kliuchevsky Park and Tolbachik volcano. It is better to postpone multi-day hiking until July. But you can see the nearest volcanoes, valleys and the ocean shore in any season. Besides, the calendar spring is the best season for skiing and other activities related to snow - we have plenty of it until May.

Check-list of spring vacation in Kamchatka:

Meet the volcanoes. You can admire the “ Domestic” giants, Avachinsky and Koryaksky, or the slender cone of Vilyuchinskaya Sopka from the adjoining passes. And if you want to look into the craters and see the live activity of volcanoes, it is worth spending a day on a trip to Mutnovsky volcano or neighboring Gorely.

Walking near the Pacific Ocean. The most attractive views are on the vast Khalaktyrsky Beach and from the top of Mayachny Cape. They can be reached in a couple of hours by a passable car or snowmobile - it all depends on the height of snow cover.

Bathing in hot springs. Kamchatka is famous for its thermal baths - among them there are both wild and well-organized ones. The easiest to reach are Paratunskiye, Malkinskiye, Zelenovskiye, and Nalychevskiye.

Observing wildlife. In spring it is too early to organize a photo hunt for sleepy bears, but it is the right time to get acquainted with sea lions, seals and sea birds. You can find them on the shore of Avacha Bay right within the city limits.

Skiing on snow slopes. In spring, there is still snow in the mountains and the air is already warming up, so you can go skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding without fear of freezing. If you already have experience of downhill skiing on equipped slopes, try going to the wild slopes of volcanoes.

Immersion in Native culture. Kamchatka has several ethno-settlements and camps, such as Kainyran, Children of the North, Pimchakh, and Chau-Chiv. In them, representatives of the peninsula's native peoples - Koryaks, Itelmens, Evenes - familiarize guests with the traditions and life of their ancestors, let them try on reindeer skin costumes, and treat them to national dishes.