Zhizdra. Kayaking and canoeing

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Rafting on one of the most charming rivers in central Russia. The simple route, for people without experience, is ideal for a family vacation.

Zhizdra is quite narrow, its shores are sparsely populated, the surrounding forests are rich in mushrooms and berries, sandy beaches are often found along the shores. The picturesque landscapes of central Russia, combined with the purest water, make a vacation on the river bright and memorable.

Location

Kaluga

Rafting

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Tour highlights

Bath relaxation

Let's go to the hiking bathhouse on the river bank and relax after a busy day

The sandy beaches of Zhizdra

An ideal place for swimming is waiting for us among the centuries-old pine forests along the banks of the river

Successful fishing

Fishing enthusiasts, taking a spinning rod with them, can count on a good catch of fish for the whole friendly company

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting with the group, arrival at the place of overnight stay
Departure from Moscow from Kievsky railway station by trains No. 7007, 6161, 7009.
Tickets go on sale 10 days before the date of the trip. The destination station is Kaluga 1.
22:00 Meeting at Kaluga 1 station.
Boarding a minibus and departure to the starting point of the rafting.
23:30 Arrival at the place of overnight stay.
Late dinner.

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Day 2 - The beginning of the alloy. Hiking bath
09:00 Breakfast in camping conditions.
11:00 We pack our things, go through a safety briefing and practical classes on the basics of rowing under the guidance of an instructor.
The beginning of the alloy.
Let's hit the road.
13:00 Stop for lunch in hiking conditions.
15:00 Continuation of rafting on the river.
17:00 Arrival at the parking place and overnight stay.
The installation of tents, the arrangement of the camp.
19:00 Dinner in camping conditions.
21:00 Hiking bath, games and entertainment around the campfire.
During the rafting, our team will pass the places where fierce battles took place in 1941.
Along the high banks of the Zhizdra, there are overgrown trenches of a powerful defense line from the Great Patriotic War, in which you can easily find helmets and cartridge cases.
Kayaks will slowly glide in a shallow canyon past pine forests and oak groves, sometimes clinging to the bottom of black trunks lying on the sandy bottom.
Fishing enthusiasts, taking a spinning rod with them, can count on a good catch of fish for the whole friendly company.
And in the evening there is a great opportunity to steam in the hiking bath, which will appear near the water itself.

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Day 3 - Continuation of the alloy. Departure
09:00 Breakfast in camping conditions.
11:00 Continuation of rafting on the river.
14:30 Lunch in field conditions.
16:30 Departure to Kaluga.
19:16 Departure to Moscow from Kaluga 1 station (electric train No. 7023 "Swallow", No. 6115 commuter train).
The time indicated is approximate.
The order of events may be changed.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

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

The cost of the tour depends on the accommodation and the age of the participant, RUB.:

Placement/Check-in dates	From May 3 to May 26	From May 31 to June 16	From June 21 to August 18	August 23rd to September 1st
An adult in the main seat	11900	12900	13900	12900
Child 3-6 years old	6000	7000	7000	7000
Child 7-12 years old	10500	11500	12500	11500
Single occupancy	13900	14900	15900	14900

Accommodation in double and triple tents of camping TRAMP LAIR.

The instructor's camp bath is placed on the shore, heated. Since it is small, 3-4 people are steaming.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Kaluga

Included in price

transfer from Kaluga to the beginning of the route and back to Kaluga;
camping complex meals according to the program;
equipment rental (tents, kayaks/canoes, hermetic bags, life jackets, sleeping bags, travel mats, campfire equipment, collective awning);
entertainment program;
instructor services;
a camping sauna.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Kaluga and back;
products not included in the menu;
additional services;
additional equipment.

It's important to know

bag or backpack;
knife;
bowl, mug, spoon (optional);
a small flashlight (with a set of replaceable batteries);
insert into a sleeping bag or sheet;
comfortable alloy shoes (sneakers or running shoes);
a set of warm clothes (sweater, jacket, wool socks);
a set of change of clothes in case of weather deterioration;
a rain cape or a waterproof jacket;
replacement shoes (sneakers or boots for light trekking, slates);
sunglasses;
sun headdress, sunscreen (protection factor of at least 15);
personal hygiene products (toothpaste, brush, soap, shampoo, towel, toilet paper);
necessary individual medicines;
ointments and repellents against blood-sucking insects;
optional: fishing gear, photo and video equipment, air mattress, inflatable pillow.

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