KAMCHAT KA BROWN B E AR S In September, these gigantic brown bears can be seen in large groups along streams that burst with salmon. Approach quietly with our seasoned tracker for intimate encounters and spectacular photography opportunities. SA LMON RUN Bears aren’t the only animal to benefit from the annual glut of salmon, which makes this time of year perfect for wildlife viewing. The salmon arrive in numbers so high that they can be heard jumping out of the water from a distance. KUR I L I S L ANDS Stretching between Kamchatka and Japan, and scattered in the Sea of Okhotsk, are the sensational Kuril Islands. Extend your adventure to this beautifully verdant and volcanic chain of islands and you will wonder why more people don’t know about this secret of the Far East. Search for sperm whales, orcas, rare birdlife, sea lions and otters, before sailing into flooded calderas and exploring the abandoned Soviet submarine bases of the Kuril Islands. F L Y F I SH I NG Avoiding crowds will not be an issue in the seldom- travelled Kamchatka Peninsula, however, we know the most beautiful and tranquil spots for an evening spent fly fishing with just your friends and family as company. S E A KAYAK I NG Kayak in whale-filled waters and who knows what you might witness along the way.
Clockwise from left: The white rocks of Iturup Island are found in the beguiling Kuril Islands | A pod of orcas in the Sea of Okhotsk | Hikers explore the active lava flow from a smoking crater
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