Discover Kamchatka

AM Orientation tour - Red Square – GUM - “Stalin`s Seven Sisters” / Highscapers - Sparrow Hills (city’s best viewpoint) – New Maiden convent (outside)

Your private vehicle and the guide will be waiting for you to invite you for an exciting tour of Moscow which is more than 878 years old. Our first stop is at the Red Square. Originally a commercial centre, Red Square has been at the very centre of Russian history since the 15th century, from Ivan the Terrible’s confession of his misdeeds to the people in 1550, to great demonstrations, executions and the great parades of the Soviet Union’s military might. Ironically, “krasny” originally meant beautiful; it came to mean “red” only in the last century! From the time of Ivan the Great the square was used as a huge gathering place for public events, markets, fairs and festivals. The magnificent square encompasses an area of over $ 70,000 square metres and is bounded by the Kremlin walls, St.Bazil’s cathedral, the Historical museum and GUM departments store, the shopping arcade, that was completed in 1893. At the southern end of Red Square is the almost fairy-tale like building of St Basil’s cathedral, commissioned in 1552 by Ivan the Terrible to celebrate his conquering of Kazan; legend has it that the architect was later blinded so that he could never repeat such a building that is so traditionally Russian. It is built of brick and comprises many colourful asymmetrical helmet & onion domes situated over nine chapels. Go to the best viewpoint on Sparrow hills, from which you could easily see most of the city. Sink in the atmosphere of the medieval Russia, when even daughters of tsars were doomed to become nuns (such were the rules, visiting the refined New Maiden Convent (outside). This is one of the most beautiful of the city collection of buildings, located to the south-west of the city centre, with 16 gilded domes, founded in 1524. Many noble women, including Peter the Great’s first wife and his sister took vows and spent the rest of their lives here and are buried here. Time for lunch PM Kremlin territory, cathedrals, Armoury museum After lunch visit the oldest part of Moscow – the Kremlin. You might be surprised how many ancient and magnificent structures one can see within its walls: 15th century cathedrals (the coronation, wedding and bury place of Russian rulers), bell-tower, Patriach’s Palace, Grand Kremlin Palace and of course the richest museum - Armoury. The Armoury has a fantastic collection of insignia of Imperial power, precious clothes, ceremonial harness and unique collection of imperial carriages. The 17th century throne of Alexey Romanov covered with a mosaic of turquoises and 900 diamonds, a pheloneon of Metropolitan Platon decorated with 150,000 pearls (it took the embroiderer 2 years to work on the pattern!), the famous Faberge eggs – is a tiny part of the whole collection. O/n Moscow

Arrive in Kamchatka, transfer to the hotel, welcome drinks, introduction of the city, Volcanarium museum

On arrival you will be met your guide/ transfer to Laguna hotel. Welcome drink. Laguna Spa Hotel is a recreation center in Kamchatka, where comfort and modernity make the perfect match with the pristine beauty of nature. The hotel is located right on the shore of Lake Mikizha and offers magnificent views of the volcanoes. The hotel has SPA- complex with swimming –pool. Today we will have a short walk in the city centre and visit the Volcanarium museum. Taste local cuisine and visit thermal pool and sauna (optionally). O/n Laguna hotel

Lava caves, Spokoyny (Quiet) waterfall

Today we start the expedition to the southern group of volcanoes. Our way lies through Vilychinsky pass (850 m high). From its top one can observe Vilychinky, Mutnovsky and Gorely volcanoes. Our next stop – is caldera of Gorely volcano. Caldera is a giant cuphole created by catastrophic ejection caused by crater sides’ collapse. The road will remind you the “Crazy Max” film pictures – deserted landscapes with thrown lava pieces. Then we will continue our way to lava caves. Our last stop – Spokoyny (Quiet) waterfall. The powerful stream of water runs from the height of 20 m. Time for lunch – with the view over volcanoes and we start back to the hotel. O/n Laguna hotel.

Boat ride in Rysskaya bay, watching sea lions, whales. Fishing

Boat ride in Russkaya bay. On our way to the island Starichkov we pass the so called ID-card of Kamchatka the rocks "Three Brothers". You will see the biggest bird colony here. Then we will ride to Kekurny cape to see the rookery of sea lions. During our journey we have a big chance to see whales! Sea fishing for flounder, lenok, Pollock and perch. A delicious lunch of fresh fish soup and snacks will be served on board, as well as seafood for tasting. Return to the seaport. Transfer to the hotel. O/n Laguna htl.

Departure transfer to Moscow

Time to say good-bye! The private vehicle and the guide will take you to the local market for last minute shopping of local delicacies and gifts and further way to the airport for departure flight.