We invite you to participate in our trip, during which you will have a unique opportunity to visit Nalychevo Nature Park , learn how to ride dog sleds and feel yourself a real aboriginal. This is the best way to experience the beauty of untouched land, feel fresh and frosty air and get closer to nature. The dog team will rush you along the pristine Kamchatka landscapes to Nalychevo Nature Park , located in a picturesque valley of Nalycheva River . You will see various landscapes f rom stone birch forests to open mountain highlands with breathtaking views and deep valleys full of white untouched snow. You will be amazed by the wild nature of the Valley and snow-capped volcanoes, surrounding it. There are 10 volcanoes concentrated in the area of the park, 4 of which are active (Koryaksky 3456 m , Avachinsky 2750 m , Dzendzur 2285 m , Zhupanovsky 2598 m ). There are numerous hot springs with rich mineral content on the territory of the Park, medicinal qualities of which you will be able to test yourself. As a guest you will enjoy the expert help of our professional dogsledding guides who will take care of you in every possible way.

In Nalychevo Valley you will be accommodated in a comfortable wood-heated lodge, located near the hot springs , where you will be able to bathe and relax after the trip.

The best time for this kind of route is March to April.

Departures: March 05 th - March 12 th
April 02 nd - April 09 th 2005

Day 1. Arrive in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Transfer to the hotel. Rest and unwind from travel.

Day 2. Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the dog nursery «Sibirsky Klyk». Preparation for the trip and learning how to dogsled. Nothing compares to the thrill of driving the dog team through the spectacular winter scenery of Kamchatka . Try what it is like. This day we pass the distance of 70 km to the forestry cordon on the Sedlovinka River . Along the route we will make a stop for a snack with hot tea and 1-hour rest. Continue our trip to the cordon ( 48 km ), make a few stops for rest and packed lunch. Accommodation in a wooden hut. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 3. Breakfast. This day we will cover the distance of 70 km to Nalychevo Valley with a few stops for rest and packed-lunch. Rest and bathe in the hot springs . Only a few springs with the same chemical content exist in the world. In Nalychevo Valley you will be accommodated in a wooden lodge. Dinner. Overnight.

 Day 4. After breakfast drive through the Nalychevo Valley by snowmobiles ( 20 km ). Enjoy the splendid views of the valley and the volcanic mighty. The colours, the smell of nature and the silence are something you have to experience because this can not be explained by words alone. Bathe in the hot springs . Optional cross-country skiing. Dinner. Overnight in the lodge.

Day 5. This day we will return to the cordon on Sedlovinka River ( 70 km ) with stops for rest and packed-lunch. Dinner. Enjoy the Russian banya (optionally). Overnight in Sedlovinka cordon.

Day 6. Return to the nursery «Sibirsky Klyk» through the Radygino settlement where we will stop for a snack. This day we will cover the distance of 70 km with stops for packed-lunch. Arrival to the nursery. Hot meal with the welcome glass of vodka.

Day 7. Visit to the Museum of Local Lore , viewing spot and local market. After lunch – drive to Paratunka resort. Rest and bathe in the pool with thermal water. Farewell dinner at farmer Sasha's place, where you will be able to hear Sasha's playing Russian songs and try the exotic dishes made of Kamchatka 's wild herbs, seaweed and salmon fish by Sasha. Please, note that this day can be used as a reserve in case of bad weather. Drive back to PKC. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 8. Drive to the airport for your departure home.

Minimum group size is 4 persons, maximum – 8.

Included: transfers, full board, dog sleds and snowmobiles, guide, cook, interpreter, drover, snowmobile drivers' services, Nalychevo Park taxes, admission fee to the museum and Paratunka, farewell dinner.

Excluded : airplane tickets, insurance, alcohol.

 Note: the group of 4 pax is provided with 1 dog sled and 1 snowmobile, the group of 5-8 pax is provided with 2 dog-sleds and 2 snowmobiles. The group accompanies dog sled. Tourists trade places along the route.