Kamchatka eco tours, bear viewing, fishing, skiing, hiking and more

Our Team

Guides

Fedor Farberov grew up following his volcanologist parents to the slopes of all of Kamchatka’s erupting volcanoes.  Fedor studied guiding and mountaineering in Canada, and is an instructor in alpinism, avalanche safety.  Fluent in English, in summer he leads trekking groups, or works with film crews; and in winter is our main local heli-ski guide.  His knowledge of Kamchatka’s mountainous relief is unparalleled. 

Julia Pavlova formerly taught school in Yelizovo and now returns from England to guide summer groups in Kamchatka.  She specializes in leading educationally-based tours during the summer and autumn season. 

Eduard Golzhe is a taiga master and has spent his adult life as a professional hunter.  While we don’t operate any hunting trips, Eduard’s knowledge of his hunting lease at Maly Khodutka has given photographers and film makers world class films and photographs.  As a guide for families or groups wanting to watch wildlife or to wander through virgin wilderness, Eduard is solid gold. 

Dr. Yuri Nikolaevich Gerasimov A lifelong resident of Kamchatka, Dr. Yuri Gerasimov has spent more than 20 years studying the birds of Kamchatka. He has led research teams to view and study Kamchatka birds in many places on the Peninsula and collaborates with colleagues from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States in monitoring shorebird migration.

Julia Mishina Julia Mishina has collaborated with us as a guide for several years. Fluent in English, Julia has great knowledge and experience leading tours especially to Kamchatka’s protected areas like Kronotsky State Biosphere Nature Reserve and South Kamchatka Sanctuary. And she has guided and worked as an interpreter in many other parks and places in Kamchatka. A traveler herself, Julia has visited Antarctica, Europe, and this last summer served as cruise director for an expedition cruise going to Wrangell Island.

Igor Sesterev Combining his skills in mountaineering, driving jeeps, and as a professional in the federal rescue service, Igor has many qualities that make him a great guide for Kamchatka volcano treks and back country travel. He has trekked all over Kamchatka and climbed many of the major peaks. His enthusiasm and careful guiding make him a favorite of clients.

Partners

Elena at Diligans Kamchatka

Sergey at Adventure Land

Our partners at Diligans Kamchatka, Ltd. and Adventure Land Travel Company Ltd. outfit for most of our trips.  Diligans Kamchatka combines superior knowledge of the peninsula with great organizational skills and provides transportation and other services for many of our trips.  Adventure Land has guided our fly fishing trips for over five years and provides us with excellent rafting, camp services, and fishing guide services.  Our repeat clients are a testament to their abilities.  They are among the best service providers on the peninsula and we have a long and fruitful collaboration.

Seeking partnerships

Explore Kamchatka is fortunate to work with some outstanding tour operators and organizations who send their guests to us in Kamchatka.  If you agree with our philosophy and would like to join us we’d certainly enjoy helping you to Explore Kamchatka!