Kamchatka Heliski Week

“Kamchatka Heliski Week” experience program includes 8 hours of helicopter time (approximately 3-4 full days of Kamchatka heli-skiing with a total drop of about 25,000 vertical meters). There are possible descents from the following volcanoes: Vilyuchinsky (2173 m), Avachinsky (2741 m), Aag (2310 m), Arik (2300 m), Mutnovsky (2322 m), Zhupanovsky (2923 m). In addition to skiing from the mountains and volcanoes, the program can descend to hot Bolsa-Bannym sources and the Pacific Ocean, as well as a unique descent into the crater of an active volcano.

Program daily plan

Saturday | 1 day

– Arrival to the airport of Yelizovo (30 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky).
– Meeting and greeting.
– Transfer to the hotel placement on the snow base “Snow Valley” (the foot of the Viluchinsky volcano)
– Execution of documents
– Instruction on the rules of behavior in the mountains, the use of avalanche equipment, etc.
– Recreation and acclimatization

Sunday – Wednesday | 2-5 days

– 09.00 Breakfast
– 10.30 Departure to ski areas, lunch in the mountains
– 18.00 Return to the base
– 19.00 Dinner; entertainment program, bathing in healing springs

Thursday – Friday | 6-7 days

– Days of rest, as well as spare days in case of bad weather

Saturday | Day 8

– Departure to the airport

What is included in the price of the program

a) 8 hours of pure helicopter time (approximately 3-4 full days of heli-skiing)
Total drop of about 25,000 vertical meters)
b) Three meals a day (breakfast, dinner, and lunch on the day of skiing)
c) Accommodation at the “Snow Valley” snow base in the valley of Verkhny-Paratunsky thermal springs
d) Service by professional guides on all routes, at least 2 guides per 1 group
e) Anti-avalanche equipment (beeper (sensors), probes, shovels)
f) Group transfers for the duration of the whole program. Airport – base – airport.
All additional transport requests are paid separately
g) Experienced guides throughout the tour
g) Insurance
i) ABS Backpack

What is not included in the price of the program

a) The cost of the ticket to the place of start/end of the program, all airport taxes
b) Rental of ski and snowboard equipment
c) Cost of evacuation in case of emergency
d) The cost of visa and consular services
e) Individual transfers
f) Dishes and drinks not included in the price of the group menu
g) Additional costs caused by bad weather conditions, changes in flight schedules, equipment breakdown, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances
h) Excess baggage allowance
i) Services for the preparation of ski/snowboard equipment

Main advantages of heli-skiing in Snow Valley area

a) Location in the skiing area = less helicopter time spent
b) Experienced guides = safety + best-chosen routes
c) Our own snowmobile fleet + snowcat = free ride on down days
d) Ski lift, snow park, cross-country trails + equipment rent = for those who don’t heli-ski yet and for those who are not satisfied with heli-skiing only
e) Small chalets with private hot spring pools for a homelike atmosphere
f) Our own infrastructure: thermal pools, banya, restaurant, cinema, gym
g) Cameraman and a ready-made movie after your trip (included in the price)
h) Crab Party instead of one of the dinners!

Conditions

a) The composition of the group is not less than 12 people (otherwise the cost of the program is increased)
b) Routes for descents are selected by guides in accordance with the level of the group’s preparation, and also depending on the weather conditions and the condition of the snow
c) The program is designed for favorable weather conditions
d) Refund or monetary compensation for missed meals – not provided
e) Availability of insurance covering medical care and medical and transportation expenses – mandatory

Terms of payment

– Advance payment for booking is 50%
– Full cost should be paid no later than 40 days prior to the start of the program
– We refund 235 000 RUB per a whole group for every helicopter hour not used because of bad weather or technical problems
– Additional heli-skiing is available at 285 000 RUB per 1 helicopter hour for the whole group

Pricing

Per person: from 315,000* rubles (RUB)
* The cost of programs for the group is always calculated individually. Please send us a request and we will get back to you with clarifications and final pricing quote.

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  • Marvelous! Many thanks for organizing this for us. We are certainly coming back to Kamchatka!

  • One of the best things I've done. Surprisingly Kamchatka was not too far away and very affordable. Also, all service has been conducted in very good English. Coming back again!