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7-day ski touring and heliskiing trip in Kamchatka
Join Marco, an IFMGA certified mountain guide, and visit one of the most beautiful bays in the world on this 7-day skiing and heliskiing tour in Kamchatka.
Description
Discover the beautiful coasts of the Kamchatka Peninsula on this ski touring and heliskiing trip.
During this tour, you will visit the Avacha Bay. This is a Pacific Ocean Bay located in the southeastern area of the Peninsula. It is one of the largest bays in the world and its landscapes are astonishing.
The starting point of our tour will be Petropavlovsk. I can pick you up at the airport and drive you to the port, where you’ll take the ship.
One of the main attractions of this trip is the beautiful sea lions and otters in Cape Morzhovy. You will also hike up and ski on the Mutnovsky volcano (2,322 meters), one of the most active volcanoes in southern Kamchatka.
If you decide to join me on this tour, you will enjoy 5 days of skiing and 2 days of heliskiing. You will spend 4 nights on the ship and 3 in the hotel. Please read a more detailed itinerary below.
Take into account that the trip is difficult and requires a high level of fitness.
Come with me on this trip and explore the most incredible bays in Kamchatka. I can assure you it will be a unique experience.
Details
Accommodation Hotel Antarius |
More info If you want, you can choose to spend 6 nights on the ship and 1 in the Hotel. This option includes 4 hours of flight instead of 2.30. Prices per person Group of 5: 12900 € Group of 6: 11400 € Group of 7: 10300 € Group of 8: 9500 € Group of 9: 8800 € Group of 10: 8200 € |
Meeting point Petropavlovsk |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Sunday
I’ll pick you up at the airport of Petropavlovsk and transfer you to the port to take the ship. From the Avacha Bay, we’ll drive to the Shipunski Peninsula where we’ll spend the night.
Day 2: Monday
We’ll leave the Mokhovaya Bay and start the ascent with skis. We’ll visit a Japanese ship in the shore and go to the Morzhovy Cape by kayak or zodiac. There you will admire the lovely sea otters and sea lions, and have the chance to enjoy diving. We’ll return to the ship and go through the Shipunski Cape until the Bechevinskaya Bay.
Day 3: Tuesday
We’ll start the ascent to the Snezhnaya summit and admire the Bechevinskaya Bay. We’ll visit Bechevinka, a ghost town, and have dinner. Then we’ll go to the Russkaya Bay.
Day 4: Wednesday
We’ll spend the morning skiing in the Russkaya Bay. At midday, we’ll take the MI-8 helicopter and fly to the Vilyuchinsky volcano (2,173 meters). We’ll hike up the Mutnovsky volcano (2,322 meters).
Day 5: Thursday
You will enjoy a walk in one of the lovely bays nearby the area. We’ll drive to Hotel Antarius, where you’ll spend the night.
Day 6: Friday
After breakfast, we’ll fly to the Avachinsky volcano (2,741 meters) and enjoy a ski descent to the south. We’ll return to the Hotel at night.
Day 7: Saturday
We will enjoy the last day of skiing in Sherelshink slopes.
Day 8: Sunday
Depart from the hotel to the airport in the morning.
About the guide
I have been a mountain guide for almost 20 years. But I'm not only a guide...
The mountain is the thread of my life. I am a member of the Chamonix Guides Company, ski instructor and teacher for many years at ENSA (National School of Ski and Alpinism), I am very experienced in the mountains. My experience is multifaceted since I partake in varied projects, as a trainer and first aider at the Chamoniarde de Secours (an association that contributes to the development of mountain safety and to promote alpine environment knowledge), technical supervisor of the freeride competitions organization, or safety advisor and rider in several freeride videos.
My favorite?... The Kamchatka, heliski's promised land. In 2005 I created a heliski agency in Russia, to share my passion organizing exceptional ski journeys.
What people are saying about Marco Gaiani
Dimitri Charriere
5.00
November 2016
Udo Weigelt
5.00
August 2016
See you in May!
Stoyan Atanassov
5.00
May 2016
You guys are great. Thank you for incredible moments. I will be back!
Matthieu Bataille
5.00
August 2015
Marco is a pro. Seriously amazing experience in Kamchatka.
Denis Danny
5.00
June 2015
Leave your tasks at home and go to mounts with Heliski Russia. This guys know how to prepare and cook your gourmet vacation!
Anne des Alpes
5.00
December 2014
Inoubliable ! Magique... Exceptionnel
Fabrice Le Bigot
5.00
September 2013
It will be a travel not to forget I have to come back. Thank for all.
Kktc Resul Ünal
5.00
September 2013
Kışın kayak yapmayı, donmus nehir üzerinde gezmeyi çok seviyorum. Sizlere tavsiye ederim.
Karel de Mooij
5.00
May 2013
It\'s not a holiday, it\'s a true adventure. Breathtaking views, bears, hot springs and amazing descents from volcanoes. Nice people @ heliski also!
Gleb Skrypin
5.00
April 2012
True professionals and totally amazing experience providers. Tested on myself. Recommend.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | EUR 7400 each |
Want a different number of travellers?
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Helicopter drops as described
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Price details
Not included: Flights, personal equipment, extra expenses, insurance.
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