Twelve months of Cookson Adventures

VOLCANO HE L I COP T E R TOUR S Rise above the clouds in a helicopter and look out to a carpet of white that is only punctuated by the peaks of soaring volcanoes. There are around 300 volcanoes in Kamchatka, of which 30 are active and erupt with spectacular regularity. MOUNTA I NE E R I NG With a huge selection of volcanoes comes plenty of opportunity for keen mountaineers. Venture into the wilderness with one of our mountain guides and summit an unconquered volcano. D I V I NG Dive with world-class instructors and meet the peninsula’s underwater residents, from playful sea lion colonies to curious orcas. THE RMA L HOT S P R I NGS There are over 200 thermal hot springs in Kamchatka, with some so large that they’re classified as hot lakes. National parks have worked hard to maintain the original appearance of these springs, while at the same time building log cabins that provide changing rooms and outhouses for travellers. K I T E SUR F I NG Hone your kitesurfing technique alongside an accomplished instructor. We can supply boards, suits and guidance on the best beaches in Kamchatka for surfing.

Clockwise from left: A visit to Kamchatka is not complete without a helicopter journey above geysers and smoking craters | Kamchatka’s brown bears are the largest in Eurasia | For those who dare, parachuting adds a sense of adrenaline to your adventure | Rushing rivers are a haven for rafters in Kamchatka

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