4 days on the Uksa River in Karelia. Catamaran rafting

Rafting on the Uksa River is an excellent choice for lovers of rafting on big water. A stunningly beautiful river with famous rapids awaits you, overcoming which will give you a lot of unforgettable impressions. 

The peculiarity of the river is the rapidly decreasing water level, so you need to have time to visit it in spring or early summer. The May water in everyone will awaken sports excitement and the desire to forget about everything in the world!

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$241
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
From 10 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Extreme sensations
We will overcome the thresholds of 3-4 categories of difficulty and roll heartily on the threshold of the "Pink Elephant"
Unity with nature
We'll live on the riverbank in a tent camp
Camping kitchen
Let's enjoy delicious campfire food "with smoke" and fragrant mulled wine
A master class on cooking fish
Let's learn how to cook Karelian trout according to the recipe from the instructors
Bath procedures
We will go to Mobib's hiking bath on rafting, and after passing the route, a sauna will be waiting for us in D. Uuksu
A cozy atmosphere with your own hands
We will communicate a lot, sing guitar songs and play games

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The beginning of the alloy: por. The bridge is a port. Stairs – por. Kolokoski – pore. The saucer

    After meeting at the Petrozavodsk railway station, you will have breakfast in a cafe.

    Transfer to the starting point of the rafting (about 170 km on the way).

    For those who wish to arrive by private car, there is a paid parking lot in the village of Uuksa (the end point of the route). You must book a taxi to the starting point (for an additional fee, on your own).

    Lunch in the field, preparation of equipment for going out on the river.

    Before the start, you will receive a safety briefing and pick up equipment: a life jacket, helmet, paddles, and a neoprene suit (for an additional fee).

    Catamaran rafting on the Uksa River: port. Pavement (2-3 square meters) – por. Stairs (2 sq.m.) – por. Kolokoski – por. Saucer (3 square meters), 12 km.

    The instructor decides whether to pass or carry the thresholds, depending on the overall readiness of the group.

    The Uksunjoki River is rapid and therefore very popular among water tourists. The main obstacles are in the lower reaches. They belong to 3-4 difficulty categories.

    Dinner and overnight in the field.

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - Por. Saucer – por. Salmon – pore. Sirnitsankoski – por. Mill
  • Day 3 - A day on the threshold of Sirnitsankoski
  • Day 4 - por. Mill – por. Canyon – port. Khramina – shivera Likhaya – P. Uuksa
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

On a tour along the Uksa River, you need a fairly high physical fitness, because controlling a catamaran requires the work of each participant, the thresholds are difficult and everyone takes a lot of physical strength.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    3 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

Throughout the tour, overnight stays in 3-bed tourist tents, check—in in tents - 3 people each. Each participant is given an individual thermal insulation mat.

Rent of a single or double tent – 1000 RUB/tour (optional).
Please inform us about the need for a 2-bed tent when booking the tour.

The cost of the tour is for 1 person, depending on the choice of swimming pools. funds, rub.:

Rafting on a 2-seater catamaran2 participants, without an instructor18,900 rubles/person.
Rafting on a 6-seater catamaran5 participants + instructor20,800 rubles/person.
Rafting on a 4-seater catamaran3 participants + instructor25,900 rubles/person.
Rafting on a 4-seater catamaran4 participants, without an instructor23,500 rubles/person.

Applications for participation in the catamaran tour without an instructor are accepted only from ready-made crews.

Tent camp 3 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 10 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
18 years old
Duration
4 days 3 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals according to the program (except dinner on the last day);
  • instructors' work;
  • rental of rafting equipment: catamarans, rafts, paddles, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages;
  • rental of camp equipment: campfire equipment, tents, thermal insulation mats;
  • the sauna is at the end of the route.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • sleeping bag (comfort temperature +6°, extreme 0°) — 700 RUB/tour, payable when booking the tour;
  • insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day;
  • rent of a single or double tent – 1000 rub/tour (optional);
  • neoprene suit (to be paid upon booking the tour) - 2,700 rubles/tour;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

Take with you:

  • a backpack without a machine or a travel bag;
  • sleeping bag (if you do not have a personal one, you can rent it from the company, payment is made when booking a trip).

The form of clothing during the rafting:

  • socks should be on your feet (not thin cotton, tighter). Shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sneakers are perfect). If you have neoprene socks or neoprene boots, it is welcome;
  • rubber boots are prohibited, because when they get into the water, they pull the participant down.
  • as outerwear: comfortable sportswear for the weather or a neoprene suit (if available). It is desirable that the clothes be quick-drying. We recommend not to take jeans, any sweatpants will do instead;
  • Recommended: put on a light Bolognese suit (protection from wind and moisture). Raincoats made of dense materials can be used;
  • you can take thin cotton gloves or neoprene gloves (optional) on your hands.
  • there will be a helmet on your head, you can put a bandana under it;
  • you can take a camera, there will be sealed packages on the rafts, in which it can be hidden at the moment of passing the threshold;
  • if you wear glasses, try to come up with a chain for them (so as not to lose them) or put on lenses for the duration of the alloy.

A set of clothes for changing clothes after rafting:

  • a set of dry comfortable outerwear;
  • dry comfortable shoes and socks;
  • beanie/bandana/buff;
  • a set of spare underwear.

Clothing for sleeping in a tent:

  • warm loose clothing (if available, thermal underwear);
  • warm socks (woolen ones are possible) and a thin hat (nights can be cool);
  • for the evening, a fleece jacket / sweatshirt / jacket.

For a trip to the tourist bath:

  • individual towel;
  • swimsuit (boys / girls go to the bathhouse all together, groups of 8-10 people);
  • slates/sandals for sports.

Shoes (comfortable, without heels):

  • one for rafting on the river;
  • the second one is for the camp (you can take rubber boots if it rains according to the forecast);
  • The third one is "urban". 

Personal items:

  • knee pads (when rafting on a catamaran) – not necessary;
  • repellents (mosquitoes, midges);
  • flashlight with a set of spare batteries;
  • sunglasses and sunscreen and after sunburn, if it is sunny according to the forecast;
  • personal hygiene products (including toilet paper);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • small polyurethane seat mat;
  • portable charger;
  • personal utensils (mug, deep bowl, spoon).

Documents and money in an airtight package:

  • passport;
  • medical insurance policy (photocopy is available);
  • We recommend that you always have a small amount of cash with you so that, if desired, you can quickly buy the necessary things at stops along the route.
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Reviews

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    Ivan
    about provider
    14 May, 2025
    Great organization. Everything ran smoothly with no conflicts.