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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 can count on a good catch by taking a spinning rod with them.

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 and are purchased independently. Kaluga-1 destination station.
22:00 Meeting at Kaluga-1 station. Boarding a minibus and departure to the starting point of the rafting
23:30 Arrival at the overnight stay. A late dinner.

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Day 2 - The beginning of the alloy. Hiking bath
09:00 Breakfast in camping conditions.
11:00 a.m. We pack our bags, go through a safety briefing and practical classes on the basics of rowing under the guidance of an instructor.
The beginning of the rafting.
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.
The installation of tents, the arrangement of the camp.
19:00 Dinner in camping conditions.
21:00 Hiking sauna, games and entertainment around the campfire.
During the rafting, our team will go through 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 helmets and cartridge cases can be easily found. In memory of those battles, mass graves are located along the shores.
Kayaks will glide slowly in a shallow canyon past pine forests and oak groves, sometimes clinging to the bottom of black trunks lying on the sandy bottom. There will also be rubble along the way. But together our team will overcome all difficulties ... the river is narrow, narrow, the channel is very winding with sharp turns. We can see small fish on the sandy bottom. And in the quiet backwaters and shallow waters there are a lot of fish: pike, chub, perch, roach or asp. There are ducks, herons and storks on the river. Fishing enthusiasts, taking a spinning rod with them, can count on a good catch of fish for the whole friendly company.
The flora of Zhizdra is amazing. The shores are blue with crested flowers, yellow and blue irises are dotted near the water, and lilies are white in quiet backwaters.
And in the evening there is a great opportunity to steam in the hiking bath, which will appear near the water. In Russia, going to the sauna was always a ritual, and not only did they enjoy themselves in the steam room, but they also healed the body.

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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 camping conditions.
16:30 Departure to Kaluga.
19:16 Departure to Moscow from Kaluga-1 station (electric trains No. 7023 Lastochka, No. 6115 Suburban train).
The time is approximate.
The order of events can 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

May

June-August

september

An adult in the main seat

13 900

15 900

13 900

The child is 7-12 years old

12 300

14 300

12 300

Child 3-6 years old

10 000

Single occupancy

16 900

18 900

16 900

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

From 10 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

3 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Kaluga

Included in price

transfer from Kaluga to the start of the route and back to Kaluga;
camping complex meals according to the program;
rental of equipment (tents, kayaks/canoes, air bags, life jackets, sleeping bags, travel mats, campfire equipment, collective tent);
entertainment program;
instructor's services;
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.

Dates and Prices

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Zhizdra. Kayaking and canoeing