Uzon Caldera Photo by I.Shpilenok |
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On Kamchatka, the more beautiful the place, the harder it is to get to. Nature hides her most picturesque landscapes farthest from human eyes. Kronotsky Zapovednik is not accessible for any type of automobile – there just aren’t any roads here.
Helicopter is the only means of getting around in Kronotsky Zapovednik. Today helicopters are used to deliver supplies, ensure protection and enforcement at the reserve, transport scientific staff to field sites and conduct tours for visitors.
Today there are 2 main helicopter routes in the reserve – one to the Valley of the Geysers, and a second to Uzon Caldera. From helicopter pads located not far from the town of Elizovo, it is a 1 hour 15 minute flight to the Valley of the Geysers, and a 1 hour 10 minute flight to Uzon Caldera.
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