66 Siberia Talk to an adventure expert on017687 73966 Kamchatka Land of Ice and Fire Volcano trekking at the end of the world
Climb 4 contrasting volcanoes
Superb views from Plosky Tolbachik
Fantastic wildlife spotting T wice as big as the UK and with a population of just half a million people, the Kamchatka peninsula is one of the world's most important wilderness areas. Its wealth of magnificent wildlife - wolf, bear and eagle - is matched only by the splendour of its volcanic landscape. After a tough ascent of Avachinsky ( 2748m), we drive north to the Klyuchevskaya chain of volcanoes, setting up our camp at the old Lunar Base ( where Russia tested its Moon landing vehicles). Here, we explore lava fields and volcanic cones and also climb to the top of the active Plosky Tolbachik ( 3085m), where the views include the striking, conical Klyuchevskoy ( 4750m). Returning to the area just south of Petropavlovsk, we have the chance to see hot springs, steaming fumaroles and lakes of boiling mud and sulphuric acid, as we climb Mutnovsky and then Gorely, with its 11 craters. With outlandish scenery, as well as great cultural and historical interest, Kamchatka is a revelation. TREK - 16 DAYS R ising out of the Siberian ' taiga' in the Russian far east, the Tcherskiy Mountains present a final upthrust of high ground, beyond which lie the frozen lands of the Chukchi people and the Bering Strait. Travelling by way of Yakutsk to the isolated gold mining settlement of Ust- Nera, we complete an outlandish, self- supported 200 kilometre trek through these ranges - following river valleys, crossing low passes and possibly including easy summits such as Kisyl Tass ( 2230m). Accompanied by Yakut rangers and packhorses, we will live in part off the land, catching game and fishing. Then, from Sasyr, a trapping and reindeer herding village ' at the end of the earth', we complete this magnificent journey with a 6- day descent in open canoes of the meandering Moma River. This is the experience of a lifetime, a chance to explore one of the world's wildest wilderness areas - home to the shamanistic Yakuts and to animal species such as wolf and bear. TREK - 27 DAYS Tcherskiy Mountains Explorer Wilderness adventure at the end of the earth
Dramatic and rarely seen landscapes
Yakut ranger and packhorse support
6- day river journey in open canoes 6 NIGHTS HOTELS AND REFUGES, 8 NIGHTS CAMPING, 8 DAYS DEMANDING TREKKING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 3085M. ALL MEALS INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 6- 15) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Petropavlovsk) £ 2195 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 815 KAM. 1Fri 16 Jul - Sat 31 Jul KAM. 2Fri 30 Jul - Sat 14 Aug KAM. 3Fri 13 Aug - Sat 28 Aug KAM. 4Fri 3 Sep - Sat 18 Sep 5 NIGHTS HOTELS AND LODGES, 20 NIGHTS CAMPING, 14 DAYS STRENUOUS TREKKING, 6 DAYS RIVER TRAVEL IN CANOES, MAX. ALTITUDE 2230M. ALL MEALS INCLUDED EXCEPT LUNCHES AND DINNERS WHEN IN YAKUTSK. GROUP SIZE( 5- 10) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Yakutsk) £ 2995 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 785 TME. 1Mon 19 Jul - Sat 14 Aug NEW River crossing in the Tcherskiys - Gerard Guerrier The striking Koryaksky, from the top of Avachinsky - Stuart Holmes

For latest trip availability visit keadventure. comSiberia 67 Lake Baikal Trekking Adventure A fascinating journey to the ' pearl' of Siberia
The old Cossack city of Irkutsk
Lakeside settlement of Bolshie Koty
Views from Cherskiy Peak M ore than 600 kilometres long and reckoned to hold 20% of the world's fresh water, Lake Baikal is the ' sacred lake' of southern Siberia. Close to the Mongolian border and surrounded by rugged mountains, this area is home to numerous endemic animal species ( including freshwater seals) and also has a diverse cultural mix - native Sayats still herd reindeer here and the Buryat people maintain many of their old traditions. From Irkutsk, we travel by boat to Peschanaya Bay, to begin a 5- day trek along the margin of the lake, climbing to cross low passes and visiting isolated fishing villages. Returning to Irkutsk by hydrofoil, we travel to the Khamar- Daban peaks at the western tip of Baikal. Here, this sensational adventure concludes with a 3- day trek via the summit of Cherskiy Peak ( 2588m), where the views include the snow- capped summits of the Sayan Mountains to the west and the great expanse of Lake Baikal to the east. 4 NIGHTS HOTELS AND LODGES, 9 NIGHTS CAMPING, 9 DAYS MODERATE TREKKING, MAX. ALTITUDE - 2588M. ALL MEALS EXCEPT 1 LUNCH IN IRKUTSK INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 6- 12) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Irkutsk)£ 2195 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 450 SLB. 1Thu 8 Jul - Thu 22 Jul SLB. 2Thu 19 Aug - Thu 2 Sep TREK - 15 DAYS 2 NIGHTS HOTELS, 7 NIGHTS COTTAGES AND CABINS, 8 DAYS MULTI- ACTIVITY INCLUDING SNOWMOBILING, DOG SLEDDING, TREKKING, SKIING AND ICE- FISHING. ALL MEALS EXCEPT 1 LUNCH AND 2 DINNERS INCLUDED. GROUP SIZE( 4- 12) LAND ONLY PRICE( join in Irkutsk) £ 1895 FLIGHT PRICE FROM£ 470 LBW. 1Sun 14 Feb - Wed 24 Feb LBW. 2Wed 10 Mar - Sat 20 Mar LBW. 1 ( 11) Sun 20 Feb - Wed 2 Mar LBW. 2 ( 11) Sun 13 Mar - Wed 23 Mar WINTER- 11 DAYS Lake Baikal in Winter Multi- activity in a stunning new destination
A Siberian winter wonderland
Snowmobiling and dogsledding
Exploring Olkhon Island K nown to the ancient Chinese as the ' North Sea', and to the Russians as the ' Pearl of Siberia', Baikal is a vast, crescent-shaped lake formed in an ancient rift valley. During the harsh Siberian winter the lake becomes entirely frozen over, with crystal clear ice allowing visibility down to 40 metres in places. This exciting itinerary explores the sparkling winter world of Lake Baikal from its shores to the central islands, travelling on foot, by snowmobile, by dogsled, on skis and even on an ice hovercraft - for maximum adventure. Along the way we have a 2- day visit to Olkhon Island, the summer home of the shamanistic Buryats, enjoy traditional ' banya' or steam saunas, meet the local people and also try our hand at ice fishing. This fantastic multi- activity adventure in an altogether stunning part of the world is the antidote to ordinary holidays. Trekking beside Lake Baikal - Irina Baranova Winter fun on frozen Lake Baikal - Irina Baranova