2025 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

We drove through the narrow forest to the seaside. The mist spread over the sea, like the atmosphere of early morning. We pushed the boat out to sea. Through the dense clouds, the light of Jesus shone on the diamond sea. 🏔️🌊🦭🦀🚣✨ The boat floated on the ocean, and the seals poked their heads out of the water from time to time. Every time we put down the crab cage, we were full of expectations. On the way back, we learned to collect clean seawater to cook crabs. When we returned to the camp, a strong wind blew over the sea. The air was as clear as riding the wind and waves, and the clouds dispersed. The black sand was washed away by the waves, and the seagulls were playing. The sea, islands, volcanoes, and clouds, facing the sea with yellow flowers, romantic emotions were in place. Picnic and eat crabs, a wild-eat under the seaside volcano. The bright taste of food and drink was stored in the memory of taste buds, and the salty and fresh seawater was a natural gift. During my days in Kamchatka, there were many moments that were hard to express in words. They were pure, natural, and vivid, and full of passion. 🚙 Day tour itinerary: "Crab catching" You need to book in advance~ When booking the itinerary, it was an option that we put in plan b, c, and d, but it gave us a shock on the first day of the itinerary. ⏱️: 0.5d It was a rare itinerary in Kamchatka that didn't require getting up early, super chill~ 🌟: About the experience, I give it 5 stars ✔️ Camping with a boat I was super envious of the self-driving with a boat in New Zealand, and we realized it in Kamchatka. ✔️ Black sand beach to see the sea A beach with few people, much quieter than the black sand beach that everyone often goes to. The sea view is a volcano on one side and a city on the other. ✔️ Crab catching, snow crab freedom We had 5 cages on our boat and went into the sea 4 times. The small snow crabs were screened and put back into the sea, and we caught 16 crabs. ✔️ Picnic and eat crabs wild-eat Realized zero distance from the sea to the table, super fresh and sweet, the first bite was shocking. Emmm, we all said that the snow crabs we usually eat were not so delicious. The guide uncle also helped us pack the leftovers back to the homestay, bought some wine to go with the meal, and made snow crab instant noodles for supper! Comfortable and another two meals~

The ship sails out of the port, and the city is pushed away by the whistle and the waves. Above the waves, the volcanoes are like moving islands floating on the Pacific Ocean. The glowing sea, the wind of the Bering Strait, The further to the sea, the bluer the sea water 🌋⛴🌊🎣🦭 Floating on the sea for 11 hours, I carefully watched the close-ups of the waves, clouds, seals, seagulls, reefs, and volcanoes. Blowing in the wind and basking in the sun with all these, Focusing on the trivial things, Lost and relaxed. The ship is anchored in the Russian fjord, looking forward to the whale surfacing. The clouds float in the gap of the sun, The sea has a different blue. If you want to describe this feeling. In the middle of the sea, the volcano is on the side. The home of seabirds, the home of seals, the home of whales, and the lonely sailing ship. Peaceful, clear, romantic. ⛴️ There are 2 options for the Kamchatka Boat trip: The biggest difference is that the 10h sea trip to the Russian Bay is more likely to see killer whales and humpback whales. But it requires higher physical strength. ❶ Russian Bay: ⏱️: 10h 🎫: RUB 14000 ❷ Starichkov island: ⏱️: 5h 🎫: RUB 7000 📌 Tips: ▫️ The sea trip may be temporarily cancelled due to insufficient number of people or weather conditions. We got up early at 6 o'clock and rushed to the dock and were temporarily informed that we could not go to sea. It is recommended to put the sea trip in the first few days of the entire itinerary, and it is easy to adjust it later. ▫️ Take motion sickness medicine in advance. Except for me and my sister who are not prone to motion sickness, more than a dozen people feel uncomfortable.

When I first arrived in Kamchatka, it was a gentle, sunny day in early autumn. In the evening, I hiked up Mishennaya Mountain. The city, volcano, and sea were all in my line of sight. 🌋🌊 The sea of clouds rose, and the light fell on Mishennaya Mountain. The bay and the snow on the distant volcano were all shining. When the sun set, the mist drifted over the mountain top. Above the city, the volcanoes were even more mysterious. Imagine such a place on earth, the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East, the easternmost point of the Eurasian continent, like a hidden corner extending to the Bering Strait. It felt even more romantic at that moment. 🏔️: Kamchatka· Mishennaya Mountain Sopka Mishennaya 🧭: Use Yandex Maps for navigation 🚙: Take a Yandex Go taxi Most taxis have a low chassis, so you have to get off before the unpaved dirt road. Hike up from the mountainside, there are several viewing platforms along the way, and it's nice to walk and enjoy the scenery. It's hard to get a taxi down the mountain, so just walk to the foot of the mountain and call a taxi. 🚶🏻: About 40 minutes one way, 6 kilometers. Climb 400 meters. It's not difficult, it's a very easy city hike. 📷: The wind is strong on the mountain for flying drones, and there are signal interference towers on the mountain top. Make sure to fly safely when returning with enough battery.

The Far Land Kamchatka Peninsula is located in the Russian Far East, bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea to the east, and the Sea of Okhotsk to the west. It covers an area of 370,000 square kilometers and is connected to the mainland but can only be reached by plane or ship. Currently, there are no domestic flights from within the country to Kamchatka by any domestic airlines, nor are there direct flights. One must first fly to Vladivostok or Khabarovsk (Khabarovsk), and then transfer to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of Kamchatka. The Kamchatka Peninsula is considered one of the most desolate and remote places on Earth, and its name in Russian means "the far place." It is the second-largest peninsula in Russia. There are two mountain ranges extending along the peninsula, with the highest point at an altitude of 4,750 meters. There are 127 volcanoes, 22 of which are active. There are many geysers and hot springs. Its capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, is located at the southernmost tip of the peninsula. It is the political center of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the fourth-largest city in the Russian Far East, with a population of about 200,000. This city is built under active volcanoes, offering direct views of the magnificent Klyuchevskaya Sopka and Avachinsky volcanoes.

🇷🇺Russia·Kamchatka | The closest I got to a brown bear was only 1 meter🐻 ✅People say Russians are a 'warrior nation,' and brown bears have no status in Russia, only to be ruthlessly toyed with. However, on the Kamchatka Peninsula, one of Russia's Far East regions, you can get up close and personal with brown bears! 📍The Kamchatka Peninsula is located in the northeastern part of Asia, with a population density of less than 1 person per square kilometer. It can be said to be a true 'ghost place'👻! There are over 300 volcanoes🌋, endless dense forests, and winding rivers, preserving the appearance of the Earth in its infancy. 🧭So, where are the brown bears? By Lake Kuril. Lake Kuril is the largest spawning ground for red salmon in Eurasia🐟. Every summer, nearly ten million salmon come here to spawn, naturally becoming a 'brown bear cafeteria'🐻. 💡Thousands of brown bears live here, making it the best place in the world to observe brown bears. With the accompaniment of professional guides, as long as you follow safety regulations☑️, you can watch brown bears from a very close distance🔭! 🐻Brown bears are huge but extremely fast. When fishing, mother bears often bring their cubs and wait by the river, easily catching a plump salmon with a swipe. 📷While observing brown bears, you will see the distant volcanoes and Lake Kuril blending together, making it an excellent spot. Don't forget to set up your camera and take as many photos as you can!

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