​Elbrus Climb/St. Petersburg Experience

Trip Dates:
2016 July 20th -August 3rd/4th
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Cost:$4499
Description:


ITINERARY 
  • Day 01: Depart to Russia.
  • Day 02: Guided program begins. Arrive in St. Petersburg  and check into the hotel.
  • Day 03: Tour the beautiful city of St. Petersburg and enjoy the rich culture there. 
  • Day 04: After breakfast fly to Mineral Vody. From there, we'll travel by bus to Terskol in the Baksan Valley.
  • Day 05: Have Breakfast and head out on an acclimatization hike exploring the Cheget Cupola. Afternoon/evening is free for you to do as you please.
  • Day 06: Travel to, and transport gear to, “the barrels” area via trams and a chairlift.
  • Day 07: Acclimatization hike to Pastukov rocks and return to the barrel’s area.
  • Day 08: Rest day at the Barrels before the summit push.
  • Day 09: The summit day- Start taking snowcat to Pastukov Rocks where we'll start the climb to the summit.
  • Day 10: Contingency day at Barrels for weather, etc. If we summited then we can use this day to descend.
  • Day 11: Descend. We'll have a celebratory dinner in Terskol (if needed, this can be used as summit day).
  • Day 12: Bus ride to Mineral Vody and then fly to either Kiev or Saint Petersburg where we'll have dinner and stay overnight in the city.
  • Day 13: Optional service helping with needs in St. Petersburg or enjoy additional tour of the beautiful city of St. Petersburg. End with a night of freedom to explore the city.  
  • Day 14: Depart home or spend an additional day providing service in the city. Enjoy another evening exploring the cuture and city. 
  • Day 15: Depart home.
COST INCLUDES: 
  • Guides 
  • All transportation meals and lodging in Russia
  • Domestic flights
  • Tour of St. Petersburg
  • All group camp supplies, stoves, etc.
  • All group climbing gear
  • All hut fees
  • Park fees, trekking permits and all tour fees
 
COST EXCLUDES:  
  • International flights (but does include both domestic flights)
  • Non-scheduled airport shuttles & hotels
  • Any transfers not on scheduled arrival and departure date
  • Excess baggage fees
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
  • Personal gear
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of 12 Finger Outdoor Adventure
  • Single room supplement (available for hotels only not on mountain)
  • Tips and gratuities. Any additional meals or drinks aside.