Five days on Shuya. Rafting

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
from
$170
$155
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 25 – 29 May, 2025
    • 2 – 6 June, 2025
    • 11 – 15 June, 2025
    • 16 – 20 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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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 HPPport. 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.

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - Continuation of the alloy: por. Kumio — D. Sodder Lake. Shotozero
  • Day 3 - A day on the lake. Shotozero
  • Day 4 - Continuation of the alloy
  • Day 5 - The threshold of the Big Tolly. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

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

Accommodation

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.:

DatesCostThe 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:

ConditionThe discount amount
Children under 12 years old20%
For a large group10%
For school groupsfree of charge for teachers
For participants with their own swimming pools. by means of30%
For second-time visitors5%
For those coming for the third time10%
Tent camp 4 nights

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

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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).
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    26 May – 1 Sep, 2025
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    $155
    25 – 29 May, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $155
    2 – 6 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $165
    11 – 15 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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    $165
    16 – 20 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • from
    $165
    23 – 27 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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