Ride a helicopter into the wilderness to a remote river with the potential for huge catches

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10 night/11 day holiday, fishing in Kamchatka

Please Note: This fishing holiday operates with a minimum of 6 anglers

We take a helicopter to get us to the Opala River in the South-west corner of Kamchatka, an area that is otherwise nearly impossible to reach. The wilderness is a delight, and the fishing is amongst the very best there is. You will find yourself going home with great memories and much more than just fisherman's tales.

The main focus is fishing on the Opala River which flows out into the Okhotsk Sea. Fishing will be from the bank or from inflatables. There's a good 80Km section to explore so you can't possibly catch all the fish.

Day 1: Arrival Day

Transfer to your hotel. After everyone has arrived we will have a briefing before taking a short excursion to a hot spring resort to unwind after the long flight.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2: Helicopter flight into the wilderness

We transfer to the airport to board our helicopter. The flight takes us over mountainous wilderness and right to our camp site beside the Opala River. This will be home for the next week or so.

Everyone should get in their first casts today, and hopefully off the mark with at least one of the many species on offer.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner from the camp kitchen

Train: About one hour

Accommodation: Camping

Day 3 to Day 8: Fishing the Opala River

With an 80Km section of great fishing to explore your next few days are going to disappear in a haze of casts and strikes.

You can take an inflatable as the easiest mode of transport, whether or not you decide to fish from that or the shore.

The scenery is magnificent, with pristine forest set against volcanic mountains. Look out for brown bears. They also enjoy the sport.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner from the camp kitchen

Accommodation: Camping

Day 9: Return to Petropavlovsk

We pack up and fly back to civilization and stay at a resort with its own hot springs.

We have a celebratory dinner tonight at a restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast at camp, lunch as appropriate and dinner at a restaurant

Flight: About one hour

Accommodation: Resort, with Hot Springs

Day 10: Free Day

A day to discover the wonders of Kamchatka. We can arrange excursions to show you the wilder parts, by helicopter or other means.

Meals: Breakfast at the resort

Accommodation: Resort, with Hot Springs

Day 11: Leave for home

There will be a guided city tour including a visit to the fish market and a chance to buy souvenirs before you are transferred to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast at the resort