Kamchatka ProphyRaid

Day 1. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski
After arriving to the Airport, you will be met by our driver (the driver will be holding the sign Russia Travel Group).

Transfer to the helicopter site (40 min). Helicopter MI-8 flight to the base Rodnikovaya (25 – 30 min).

Accommodation on the base for 4 nights (small houses for 2-3 men, thermal heating all the year round, 2 thermal pools).
Here you can specify and discuss with our heli-guide each point of the program of your residence in Kamchatka. Instruction by the rules of behaviour in mountains. Guides will check up your equipment and will complete missing. For skiing you can choose any volcano from Mutnovsko-Gorelaya group of volcanoes after consulting with your guide. Please, note, that the choice will also depend on the weather and snow conditions.

Mutnovsky volcano (situated 70 km south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky). The absolute height of Mutnovsky volcano is 2323 m, the relative height - 1500 m. Steepness of slopes – 15-25°. Vertical gain of the route – 1500 m. Length of slopes for skiing – 3-5 km.
Gorely volcano (situated 75 km southwest of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky). The absolute height of central cone is 1829 m. Steepness of slopes – 15-20°. Vertical gain of the route – 900 m. Length of slopes for skiing – 2-3 km.
Viluchinsky volcano Downhill runs and extreme descents. The absolute height of Viluchinsky volcano is 2175 m, the steepness of the slopes - 15-35°, the length of slope available for skiing is approximately 2000 m.
Nameless hills near the Pacific Ocean. Descents from low tops to the ocean (the height is 600 – 700 m).

Day 2 - 4. Rodnikovaya base
8:00 am Wake-up call.
8.30 am Breakfast.
9.00 am Riding preparations and safety check
9.30 pm Flying and riding from the most liked volcanoes.
12.00 pm Break for lunch.
1.00 pm Flying and riding from the most liked volcanoes.
4.30 pm Return to base.
07.00 pm Dinner
Optional sauna, swimming pool.
Free time.

Day 5 - 6. Nalychevo base
8:00 am Wake-up call.
8.30 am Breakfast.
Drive to the helicopter site (40 min). Transfer to the Nalychevo base by helicopter MI-8 (20 – 25 min).

Accommodation for 3 nights in wooden lodge. Bathe in hot springs. For skiing you can choose a volcano from Avachinskaya or Zhupanovskaya group of volcanoes. Please, note that the choice will also depend on the weather and snow conditions.

Avachinsky volcano absolute height is 2751 m. Height drop – 1700 m. Steepness of slopes – 15-35°. Vertical gain of the route – 1700 m. Length of slopes for skiing – 5-7 km.
Koryaksky volcano absolute height is 3456 m. Steepness of slopes – 20-40°. Vertical gain of the route – 2400 m. Length of slopes for skiing – 3-4 km. Please, note that Koryaksky volcano is a challenge even for the professional skiers.
Kozelsky volcano absolute height is 2190 m. Steepness of slopes – 15-25°.
Zhupanovsky volcano which is located within the south-eastern volcanic belt of Kamchatka. The absolute height of the lowest, western cone is 2505.6 m, that of the highest, eastern, is 2598 m. The relative height of the volcano is 2300-2400 m. Steepness of slopes – 20-30°. Vertical gain of the route – 1900 m. Length of slopes for skiing – 5-8 km.
Dzenzur volcano is the westernmost volcano in the Dzenzur-Zupanovsky group. The absolute height is 2285 m.

12.00 pm Lunch.
 
1.00 pm Flying and riding from the most liked volcanoes.
4.30 pm Return to base.
07.00 pm Dinner
Optional sauna, swimming pool.
Free time.

Day 7. Nalychevo base
8:00 am Wake-up call.
8.30 am Breakfast.
9.00 am Riding preparations and safety check
9.30 pm Flying and riding from the most liked volcanoes.
12.00 pm Break for lunch.
1.00 pm Flying and riding from the most liked volcanoes.
4.30 pm Return to base.
07.00 pm Dinner
Flight back to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Accommodation for 1 night at 3* hotel (breakfast is included).
Free time.

Day 8.
Reserve day in case of bad weather/skiing down the most liked volcanoes

Day 9. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski
8:00 am Wake-up call.
8.30 am Breakfast.

Check - out.
Transfer to the international terminal of the airport. Departure.

Price of the program starts from $ 3 274

The cost includes:
- accommodation for 1 night at 3* hotel in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (breakfast is included);
- 2 meals a day and lunch on the route during the tour, breakfast in hotel;
- residing on mountain base of rest "Rodnikovaya"; residing in wooden lodges in Nalichevo valley;  
- 6 days of heli-ski;
- service by professional guides on all routes at the rate of not less than 2 guides on 1 group, interpreter and cook services;
- park taxes;
- group transfers for the period of the program;
- visa support and registration documents for the whole period of staying in Russia;
- insurance. 

The cost does not include:
- cost of the air ticket up to a place of the beginning / termination of the program, all airport taxes
- cost of evacuation in case of emergency;
- cost of the visa and consular services;
- individual transfers;
- the rent of the snow scooter
- additional charges caused by bad weather conditions, changes in schedules of flights, breakage of equipment, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances;
- payment of above permitted standard luggage;
- services on preparation of mountain-skiing / snowboard stock;
- strong drinks, souvenirs, cigarettes.

Program conditions:
- insurance
- the run routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions
- guide informs the group about day schedule daily
- the program is planned for good weather
- we give “not used” money back in case of bad weather conditions or group danger
- we do not give money back to the client if the descend didn’t happen because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take off or early landing, caused by the client.

Pay attention
one turnaround of the helicopter to/from the top of volcano requires 15 minutes for the height up to 1500 m and 20 minutes for the height more than 1500 m. Group size is 10-15 persons. Any day's schedule can be changed at the group's request or due to the weather conditions.

Camping outfit:
- Wind-water-proof clothes;
- Spare underwear;
- Warm clothes;
- Warm gloves (mittens);
- Warm headdress;
- Sun-protective cream;
- Mountain-skiing glasses;
- Personal mountain-skiing equipment: ski, boots, snowboard...;
- Bathing accessories;
- Personal hygiene items.

Ski equipment
Special powder skis with time-tested bindings and ski sticks are available and at your free disposal. But you have to bring your own ski boots.

Program in case of bad weather
If weather conditions allow no heliskiing/snowboarding on certain days, do not consider your vacation blown right away. You can ski/board in the Gudauri ski lift area, or use sports and leisure facilities at the Sporthotel Gudauri. On bad weather days various sports events (tennis, soccer, volleyball, water polo, bowling tournaments, etc.) will be held at the hotel.

Extra runs
Exrta runs have to be paid additionally.

Release of claims and waiver of liability
Any claims proceeding from sports activities included in this package are explicitly released. Through booking this you recognize the dangers inherent to high mountains. Even a highly qualified guide is not infallible, when confronted with extreme mountain wilderness conditions out of control. The top priority for the guides is to minimize the risks.
All helicopter flights are taken at your own risk. Insurances for helicopter flights are not included in the program. No claims as to damage resulting from heli skiing/snowboarding or other sports activities will be accepted. Prior to heliskiing/snowboarding all guests are required to sign a waiver of liability. By signing this you acknowledge the release of all claims against tour operator, travel agent, hotel or heli guide. You will receive a waiver sample with the confirmation of booking. You may also request a copy prior to booking.

Age limits
The minimum age for heliskiing/snowboarding is 14 years. There are no upper age limits whatsoever. Teenagers under 18 need a written declaration of consent from their parents.