Kayaking on the Ugra River

An exciting journey along the Ugra River. Kayaking, relaxing on the riverbank and fishing in your free time are waiting for you. The route passes through the most attractive and picturesque area for kayaking, starting from the village of Znamenka. 

The speed of the current is high, there are many rapids and rifts on the river, they enliven the rafting, but they do not create difficulties, the depth is quite large everywhere.

A wonderful journey away from the hustle and bustle of the city awaits you.

Location

Kaluga city
from
$220
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 22 – 26 June, 2025
    • 14 – 18 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 17 people
Group meet at
Kaluga city
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Unity with nature
Overnight in tents under the twinkling starry sky on the river bank
Family holidays
Share these unforgettable experiences with your family, there are no age restrictions on the tour
The Fisherman's Joy
The river is home to roach, bream, gaster, ide, tench, bluefish, asp, chub, pike, perch and even shereshper, which has practically disappeared in other rivers of the middle belt

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kaluga, the beginning of the rafting

    8:00 Meeting with tourists at Kaluga-1 railway station.

    9:00 Meeting with tourists at Kaluga-2 railway station.

    9:00-11.00 Transfer to the village of Znamenka, the beginning of the route (140 km).

    11:00-12.00 Briefing, equipment delivery, boat preparation.

    12:00-13.00 Lunch.

    13:00-17.00 Kayaking.

    17:00 Setting up the camp.

    Games. Rest. Bathhouse. Fishing.

    19:00 Dinner. Rest.

    Evening bonfire.

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - Continuation of kayaking
  • Day 3 - Continuation of kayaking
  • Day 4 - Continuation of kayaking
  • Day 5 - Rafting and departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

Tent 4 nights

The tour provides accommodation in two- and three-person tents.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 17 tourists
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Kaluga city

Included in price

  • accommodation in tents;
  • delivery of tourists and equipment to the river and back by special transport;
  • three hot meals a day on the route;
  • rental of kayaks, tents, sleeping bags, mats, hermetic packs and other necessary equipment;
  • instructor service;
  • mobile sauna "Mobiba".

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Kaluga and back, tickets from Voronezh;
  • meals not specified in the tour program.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

From the rain — an umbrella or a cape.

From the sun — light trousers and a long-sleeved shirt. A hat or a baseball cap. Cream.

In a kayak, you can wear shoes (rubber slippers, slates will do).

Mosquito repellent spray or cream (we recommend "Gardex").

For the evening — a jacket or sweater, jeans or trousers (not breeches or shorts), boots or sneakers. Lantern.

Tableware — metal or plastic bowls, mugs, spoons.

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Dates and Prices

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  • $220
    22 – 26 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $220
    14 – 18 Aug, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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