Five days on Shuya. Rafting

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A water tour along one of the most popular and largest rivers of South Karelia.

Rafting on the Shuya River will leave in your memory the most vivid impressions of your vacation in Karelia in the summer.

For groups of 12 people or more, it is possible to conduct a tour on any date.

Location

Petrozavodsk

Rafting

from

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booking

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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

The threshold of the "Big Tolly"

Take a ride on one of the most famous and most visited rapids in the region

Hiking romance

Enjoy life in the field and enjoy the starry sky

Rafting trip

Go explore the nature of Karelia from the water

Exciting fishing

You can go fishing during the day on the lake. Shotozero

Joint vacation

Get the opportunity to actively relax with the whole family or a school group

Tourist bathhouse

You will feel one of the best ways to relieve fatigue during a hike, relax your muscles and relieve tension

Itinerary

Day 1 - The beginning of rafting on the Shuya River
08:01 Meeting of the group at the Petrozavodsk railway station.

Transfer to the starting point of the route (Ignolskaya HPP dam), 110 km.
Preparing the equipment for the river exit.
Lunch in the field.
Instruction, equipment.
Training sessions on the water.

Rafting on the Shuya river: Ignolskaya HPP — port. Kenyakoski (3-4 K.S.) — por. Valoyne (1-2 k.s.) — por. Sarikoski (1-2 k.s.) — por. Kumio (2-3 k.s.), 15 km.
Passing or passing around, depending on the readiness of the pore group. Kenyakoski and por. Kumio.
Rapids and rifts alternate with ples (calm sections of the river).
Setting up a field camp.
Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 2 - Continuation of the alloy: por. Kumio — D. Sodder Lake. Shotozero
Breakfast.

Rafting on the Shuya River: por. Kumio — D. Sodder Lake. Shotozero (lake with sandy shores), 32 km.

The lake is passed under the motor.
Based on the conditions of the route, there is a hot lunch or snack on the way.

Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 3 - A day on the lake. Shotozero
A day on the lake. Shotozero.

Breakfast, rest, fishing, lunch, tourist bath.
Compact, quickly assembled in the field, a tourist bath is the best way to relieve fatigue during a hike.
"Bath procedures" smooth out the effect of high doses of adrenaline, relax muscles, and relieve tension perfectly.
Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 4 - Continuation of the alloy
Breakfast.

Rafting on the Shuya River: Lake. Shotozero — pore. Bridge (1-2 k.s.) — lake. Vagatozero — D. Kindasovo (the village is famous for mass humor celebrations) — por. Kindasovsky (2 c.s.) — por. Khabakovsky (1-2 grades) — Svyatreka river, 35 km.

Based on the conditions of the route, there is a hot lunch or snack on the way.
Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 5 - The threshold of the Big Tolly. Departure
Breakfast.

Rafting on the Shuya River: Svyatreka — port. Kutizhmensky (1-2 grades) — por. Yumanishki (popularly called — "Curve", 2-3 k.s.) — pore. Big Tolly (3-4 k.s.), 22 km.

The Bolshaya Tolly Threshold is one of the most famous and most visited thresholds in Karelia. It hosts annual competitions among kayakers from Russia and neighboring countries.
Riding on the threshold of the Big Tolly.
Delivery of equipment.
Lunch in the field.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk, 35 km.
17:00 Arrival at Petrozavodsk railway station, departure by evening trains.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Not a difficult route. Suitable for people without experience. Average physical fitness is required.

Accommodation

Tent

4 nights

Comfort

Basic

Overnight stays in tourist tents throughout the route.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the date of arrival, RUB.:

Dates	Cost	The cost for early booking (before March 31)
26.03-30.05.2025	16500	15500
02.06-06.06.2025	16500	15500
11.06-15.06.2025	18000	16500
16.06-20.06.2025	18000	16500
23.06-27.06.2025	18000	16500
30.06-04.07.2025	18000	16500
07.07-11.07.2025	18000	16500
14.07-18.07.2025	18000	16500
21.07-25.07.2025	18000	16500
22.07-26.07.2025	18000	16500
04.08-08.08.2025	18000	16500
11.08-15.08.2025	18000	16500
18.08-22.08.2025	18000	16500
25.08-29.08.2025	16500	15500

The surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 1000 rubles/tour.
Sleeping bag — 500 rubles/tour.

Discounts:

Condition	The discount amount
Children under 12 years old	20%
For a large group	10%
For school groups	free of charge for teachers
For participants with their own swimming pools. by means of	30%
For second-time visitors	5%
For those coming for the third time	10%

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

transportation services according to the program;
meals specified in the program (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners);
the work of instructors;
rental of rafting equipment:
- rafts and kayaks;
- fun;
- helmets;
- life jackets;
- sealed packages;
camp equipment rental:
- campfire equipment;
- tents;
- thermal insulation mats.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
single accommodation in a tent — 1,000 rubles/tour;
sleeping bag — 500 rubles/tour.

It's important to know

A set of clothes for the alloy:

sneakers / sandals (closed toes and fixed heel) or neoprene boots;
shorts;
thermal underwear;
water-repellent pants and jacket (neoprene wetsuit);
raincoat;
headdress (cap, bandana, panama hat);
sunglasses;
gloves.

A replacement set of clothes after the alloy:

sneakers / boots;
rubber boots (optional);
socks;
lingerie;
T-shirt;
long sleeve shirt;
sweater;
tight pants (jeans);
the jacket is warm.

A set of clothes for sleeping:

thermal underwear;
socks made of natural materials;
wool socks;
sports pants;
sweater;
sports hat (optional);
lingerie.

Additionally, take on the alloy:

toiletries and bath accessories;
swimsuit, swimming trunks;
fishing gear;
ointment or insect spray;
sun cream;
KLMN - mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
personal hygiene items;
needle, thread;
matches and a lighter in a bag;
spare contact lenses / glasses;
flashlight (in August);
camera and batteries for it;
documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical insurance policy;
personal first aid kit (medications that you take all the time).

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

26 May – 1 Sep, 2025

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25 – 29 May, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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