Russia's long, mountainous peninsula of Kamchatka, the extension of the eastern end of Siberia that curves southward in the direction of Japan, was for many years a no go zone to the public due to a monopoly of the area by the Russian military. But since 2007, in collaboration with an established local agency but using our experienced IFMGA mountain guides, HELI- GUIDES AG is pleased to be able to offer a package to what must surely be one of the most fascinating heliski terrains in the world. This is a land of huge mountains rising to 4750m with pristine snowfields, more than 400 glaciers, nearly 200 volcanoes 29 of which are active, bubbling thermal springs, and stunning rock formations. And for us of course it offers tremendous descents with vertical drops of up to and over 2000m straight down to the beaches of the Pacific. When you have finished your run you can sit and watch the sea otters and the seals in the ocean. Why with HELI-GUIDES und GUIDEMONTEROSA to Kamchatka: The team HG and GM had now been working in Kamchatka for 10 years. Thanks to our Know How and knowledge of the area, we can offering a perfect process and a maximum of flexibility and individuality. Our highly experienced IFMGA guides will select the best descents according to the snow conditions and ability. Putting safety first, their goal is to help you fulfill your dreams and expectations. Snow conditions: Kamchatka with its location between the Okhotsk Sea to the east and the North Pacific (Bering street) in the west guarantees abundant amounts of new powder snow. Thanks to it you will find mostly perfect snow condition from Mid of March till mid of May. Group size: For all activities in the Kamchatka mountain s, our maximum is 6 persons per IFGMA mountain guide. This gives us a high degree of flexibility and allows us to try to meet all individual requirements. We operate with a Mi 8 helicopter which take two groups of 6 participants. Hotel Antarius ***: Antarius*** hotel is situated in a quiet location with breathtaking views of the volcanoes Koriakskiy (3456 m) and Avachinskiy (2700 m). The rooms are nicely decorated with bathrooms, and Wi-Fi option. The hotel also has a large Spa.
Itinerary starting from Europe: Friday -Saturday: Individual arrival (Travel to Kamchatka you need 1 ½ to 2 days due to the time difference) We recommend the first day evening to fly to Moscow and to stay one night there. The next day we fly at 4.00 p.m. from Moscow to Petropavlovsk about 8-9 hours. Sunday: Arrival time 10.00 a.m. in Petropavlovsk. Safety briefing and if weather allow Heliski or alternative programs (skiing in the ski resort, sightseeing, snowmobiling, skiing...). We have a flexible program and can therefore respond each day to the weather-, avalanche- and snow conditions. Monday - Saturday: There is daily depending on weather conditions, the possibility for Heliskiing or alternative programs (skiing in the ski resort, sightseeing, snowmobiling, skiing...) We have a flexible program and can therefore respond each day to the weather-, avalanche- and snow conditions. Sunday: Individual journey home (for the trip home it takes you thanks to the time difference only 1 day - means for example departure in Petropavlovsk on Sunday arriving in Europe on Sunday) Additional helicopter flight hours in a group of 6 participants: If groups exceed the 8 hours flying time included in the package, extra flying is charged at the rate of approx. Euro 450,00 per person and per hour. This assumes that the helicopter is carrying 12 participants. Refound helicopter flight hours: If due to bad weather conditions a group is unable to use the flying time included in the package, we refund approx. 400 euro/h/person. No refund will done, in case of illness, accident, deficiency of physical shape lack of condition, bad skiing level, late arrival and breaks during the skiing days. Helicopter: MI 8 Helicopter
Requirements: You will need to be a safe off-piste skier in all conditions, and fit enough to cope skiing off-piste 7,000 vertical meters a day. For group booking s, we can take care individual of the skiing level. Additional costs: Return flights to Kamchatka are approx. 850,00 from Europe, visa for Russia around 100,00, additional helicopter hours see additional helicopter hours, lunch on down days, drinks, single room option approx. 380,00 depending on the exchange rate of the Ruble, alternative activities Services included: 1 IFMGA mountain guide per group of 6 persons 6 skiing days 1 local Russian mountain guide per 12 persons 8 helicopter flying hours (which provides approximately 25,000 vertical meters of skiing) Helicopter pick up in front of the hotel 7 days accommodation in *** Hotel Antarius in half board HB Picnic lunches on the heliski days Airport transfer ABS backpack (www.abs-aribag.com) for the duration of the trip Avalanche shovel, probe and transceiver for the duration of the trip National park fees in Kamchatka, Registration on site, Official invitation Organization of flights and visa if required Dates and prices per person in double accommodation in half board in Hotel Antarius in a group of 6 participants: 07.04-14.04.2019 Euro 6750,00 14.04-21.04.2019 Euro 6750,00 21.04-28.04.2019 Euro 6750,00 28.04-05.05.2019 Euro 6750,00 05.05-12.05.2019 Euro 6750,00
How to get to Kamchatka: Flight possibility: Munich / Francoforte / Milano / London - Moscow - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky - Moscow - Munich / Franco forte / Milano / London Transfer on place from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport Hotel Antarius approximately 50 min. Meeting point: On the arrival day Sunday in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport Kamchatka or by appointment with Heli Guides. Daily Heliski: 08:00 a.m. breakfast 09:00 a.m. meeting and presentation of the daily programm 09:30 a.m. take off with the helicopter in front of the hotel 17:00 p.m. latest be back in the hotel 20:00 p.m. dinner
Safety equipment, avalanche equipment: All participants get in Kamchatka ABS backpacks www.abs-airbag.com, Avalanche transceiver, shuffle and probe. Cancellation insurance and health insurance: We always recommend trip cancellation insurance, baggage insurance as well as travel and accident insurance. Documents, Visa: All countries have their own entry and visa requirements; we will gladly assist you in obtaining the visa.