Gorely volcano

Climbing an active volcano

10 hours

Do you know that the music was heard near the construction site by the Gorely volcano? The picturesque landscapes and unique sound acoustics were an inspiration for arranging classical music concerts. That’s a clear indication of how unique this place is since the complications associated with the delivery of the piano didn’t intervene with the implementation of the idea.

Nowadays, Gorely volcano is characterized by fairly calm, regular eruptions of basaltic lavas. Such lavas, due to their low viscosity, spread quietly over a large area, resulting in the formation of a shield volcano with gentle slopes. Such a regime, as a rule, does not lead to catastrophic eruptions. At the same time, no one can guarantee that this volcano will not change its “style of behavior” again, which has happened more than once in its geological history.

During the winter season everything is covered with snow and ice. But this will not be an obsticle on the ascension journey. There will be no need to show the miracles of strength and endurance for you will be taken there by snowmobile. After peeking into the craters full of glaciers and lakes and fumaroles you’ll be in tune with the local imagery and sounds. And just like that the mesmerizing views of the surroundings and lava streams and active volcanos shall unfold in front of your eyes.

Tour program

7:00 a.m.

07:00 a.m. - transfer by jeep from the accommodation places to Gorely volcano, stops at Zaikin Klyuch stream, on the bridge of Paratunka river, on Vilyuchinsky pass.

11:00 a.m. - preparation for ascent, safety briefing.

11:30 a.m. - the beginning of the ascent (the distance of about 8 km with a height gain of 829 metres).

02:30-03:30 p.m. - rest at the crater with blue lake, light lunch, walking tour along the edge of the crater.

04:30 p.m. - descent to the jeep car park, lunch, return trip.

8:30 p.m.

08:30 p.m. - approximate time of return.

Places and attractions

  • stream Zaikin key
  • Paratunka river
  • Vilyuchinsky waterfall
  • Vilyuchinsky Pass
  • Gorely volcano caldera
  • Gorely volcano craters 

Difficulty level

Easy

A little training is required.

Attractions type

Meal service

tea drinking (tea, coffee, fruit drinks), sandwiches, sweets
lunch (lunch boxes: soup, side dish, main, vegetables)

Race schedule

daily from 01.06.2023 until 20.09.2023

Price

19 000 

Depending on the season - jeep / snowmobile

What is included

  • transport (jeep)
  • driver, guide services
  • food
  • insurance
  • recreational fees

Necessary equipment

  • Waterproof and windproof insulated sports suit
  • Warm jacket
  • Warm hat
  • Gloves
  • Bandana or scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Spats
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Comfortable footwear
  • Sun block cream
  • Bathing suit
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Гамма Камчатка на карте Петропавловска‑Камчатского — Яндекс Карты