Tour
Bears in the Mist, Kambalnoye Lake
Run by Kronotsky State Nature Reserve (South Kamchatka Federal Sanctuary) · 1 day · Jul–Sep
About
A reserve-run day excursion and photo tour at Kambalnoye Lake in the far south of Kamchatka, where Charlie Russell once lived among bears. Visitors walk bear trails around the lake (8 km) or down the Kambalnaya River (6 km) with a reserve escort, and can buy extra days with temporary lodgings.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 July
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:07 | Night |
| 05:07 | 05:40 | Blue hour |
| 05:40 | 06:25 | Golden hour |
| 06:25 | 08:00 | Soft |
| 08:00 | 10:43 | Medium |
| 10:43 | 16:33 | Harsh |
| 16:33 | 19:16 | Medium |
| 19:16 | 20:51 | Soft |
| 20:51 | 21:36 | Golden hour |
| 21:36 | 22:08 | Blue hour |
| 22:08 | 24:00 | Night |
4.7 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.7 h | 6.3 h | 0.3 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb | 1.4 h | 4.2 h | 4.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar | 1.3 h | 3.2 h | 7.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Apr | 1.3 h | 3.0 h | 6.8 h | 2.5 h |
| May | 1.4 h | 3.1 h | 5.5 h | 5.3 h |
| Jun | 1.5 h | 3.2 h | 5.4 h | 6.1 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.5 h | 3.1 h | 5.5 h | 5.8 h |
| Aug (window) | 1.4 h | 3.0 h | 6.0 h | 4.0 h |
| Sep (window) | 1.3 h | 3.1 h | 7.8 h | 0.3 h |
| Oct | 1.4 h | 3.7 h | 5.5 h | 0.0 h |
| Nov | 1.6 h | 5.9 h | 1.3 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 1.8 h | 6.0 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
The trip
- Length
- 1 day
- Group size
- Not stated
- Led by
- Not stated
- Route
- Starts and ends in Kambalnoye Lake
- Language
- English
Route
- Kambalnoye Lake
- Kambalnaya River
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Kamchatka time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 09:37– | 16:57– | 8h 23m8 h 23 min | 18° |
| Feb | 08:52– | 17:59– | 10h 1m10 h 1 min | 26° |
| Mar | 07:53– | 18:52– | 11h 49m11 h 49 min | 37° |
| Apr | 06:44– | 19:43– | 13h 49m13 h 49 min | 49° |
| May | 05:49– | 20:27– | 15h 33m15 h 33 min | 58° |
| Jun | 05:23– | 20:56– | 16h 33m16 h 33 min | 62° |
| JulIn season | 05:40– | 20:51– | 16h 9m16 h 9 min | 60° |
| AugIn season | 06:24– | 20:09– | 14h 37m14 h 37 min | 53° |
| SepIn season | 07:12– | 19:04– | 12h 41m12 h 41 min | 42° |
| Oct | 08:00– | 17:55– | 10h 46m10 h 46 min | 30° |
| Nov | 08:55– | 16:52– | 8h 56m8 h 56 min | 20° |
| Dec | 09:36– | 16:24– | 7h 55m7 h 55 min | 16° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026