Tour: "Fishing in Opala River"

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Fishing in Opala River

                According to the program, a representative of Polus-M meets the group at the airport in Elizovo upon arrival. There is only one way to reach the river - by helicopter, so next day the group takes a 40 minutes' helicopter flight. The route of the flight crosses South Kamchatka from east to west. On the way you can see some interesting nature sites of Kamchatka: Avachinskaya bay, Viluchensky, Gorely and Mutnovsky volcanoes. After landing - preparation of rafts, a visit to Verkhne-Opalskiye thermal springs and then - fishing! No motorboats are used for fishing, only rafting.
               Opala river flows in the southern part of Kamchatka and brings its waters into the sea of Okhotsk. The length of the river is about 160 kilometers; catchment basin is about 1160 square kilometers; stream speed - 0.5-2 meters per second; width of the river is 50 to 200 meters. Water temperature in summer does not exceed 7-8°C. No populated localities on the banks. There is one not complicated rift. Rafting starts at Verkhne-Opalskiye thermal springs, which are situated in the upper flow of Left Opala river - one of the branches of Opala, then to the joint with Pravaya Opala and down to Nizhne-Opalskiye mineral springs. Rafting partly goes through the old caldera of Opala volcano, a few kilometers off its slopes. Places for fishing are chosen during rafting - it is possible to stop anywhere and start fishing. Good fishing, rich nature and tasty traditional meals will equal some possible inconveniences of field life. The few days on the river will fly fast, and during your flight back to Petropavlovsk you will see the river once again - no from above.

Duration - - 8 days, 7 nights.
Rafting: about 100 kilometers.
Most interesting nature sites:
       Avachinskaya bay
       Opala river
       Opala volcano
       Verkhne-Opalskiye thermal springs
Available: according to fish run periods (check the table).

Program:

Day 1: Arrival at Kamchatka Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation: DBL, BB. Night excursion around Petropavlovsk.

Day 2: Helicopter flight to Opala river. Bus to heliport. Flight to Left Opala river (30 minutes). Visit to Verkhne-Opalskiye thermal springs. Preparation for rafting, fishing. Lunch. Rafting, fishing. Put up camp. Overnight in tents.

Day 3: Rafting, fishing. Rafting through the caldera of Opala volcano. Stops on the way. You will be able to see salmon run for spawning, and in case of luck you will also see Kamchatka's brown bear. Traditional Kamchatkan meals. Fishing. Camping. Supper. Overnight in tents.

Day 4: Rafting, fishing. Run through the rift when leaving the caldera of Opala volcano. Rafting, fishing. Overnight in tents.

Day 5: End of rafting, fishing.. Pack up the rafting equipment. Overnight in tents.

Day 6: Return to Petropavlovsk. Upon arrival of the helicopter - flight back to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (1 hour). Bus to Paratunka. Hotel accommodation. Bathing in thermal pool. Rest.

Day 7: Reserved day.

Day 8: Departure.After breakfast bus to the airport.

**Salmon Run Dates (Approximately)**
0	starts	ends
Dog salmon	1st decade of July	3rd decade of August
Silver salmon	1st decade of August	1st decade of September

Species:	Come in for spawning:	Permanent residents:
King salmon Silver salmon Rainbow trout Whitespotted char Grayling	King salmon Silver salmon Sockeye salmon Dog salmon Pink salmon	Rainbow trout Whitespotted char Redspotted char Grayling

Tour price includes: transportation, meals in town (breakfasts) and out of town(three meals a day, fresh cooked), guides, cook, equipment for camping and field kitchen, rafting equipment, tents, hotel accommodation in Petropavlovsk and in Paratunka, fishing licenses .
Not included: helicopter flight time (MI-8 helicopter, about 3 flight hours total), lunch and supper while in hotel in Petropavlovsk and lunch while in hotel in Paratunka, personal equipment, fishing gear.
Staff:
        - during rafting: 1 guide on each vessel , cook;
        - in town: 1 guide.
Accommodation:
        - in Petropavlovsk: hotel, DBL, TV, BB.
        - in Paratunka: hotel, DBL, washroom for two rooms, thermal pool, BB.
        - out of town: tents(2-3 persons each).
Meals:
        - out of town: three meals a day.
        - in hotel in Petropavlovsk: only breakfast. Lunch and supper to be paid for separately.
        - in hotel in Paratunka: breakfast and supper. Lunch to be paid for separately.
Weather: air temperature: day-time - +12+25°C, night-time - +5+15°C. During the ascent it may drop down to 0°C. Wind and rain are possible as well.
Items recommended to have: backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, runners, high waterproof boots, windproof clothes, training suit, sweater, pants, jacket with a hood, raincoat , spare socks, hat or cap, gloves, swimming items, personal hygienic items and first aid kit, matches or lighter, thermos 1 litre, flashlight, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, sunscreen cream.
All other items - just up to you.