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Arrange for yourself an unforgettable adventure in Karelia on the Shuya River, this route covers the entire most interesting part of the river, two beautiful lakes Shotozero and Vagatozero.

We will do everything to make your stay pleasant, comfortable and memorable for you!

It is possible to conduct a tour in an individual format.

Location

Petrozavodsk

Rafting

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

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Tour highlights

Living in nature

We will spend the night in tents and cook in the field

Rafting on the Shuya River

We will pass the thresholds from 1 to 3 difficulty categories

Wildlife of Karelia

Enjoy the gorgeous views of sunrises and sunsets

Itinerary

Day 1 - The start of the rafting
Arrival in Petrozavodsk.
Meeting with the tour organizer at the main entrance to the railway station from the platform, the meeting time is specified in advance.
Loading into the transfer.
Departure to the beginning of the route – Ignolskaya HPP (110 km)
Breakfast.
Delivery of individual equipment. Safety briefing during the hike.
Preparing the equipment for the hike.
Mastering techniques for overcoming water obstacles.
Exit to the river.
Rafting on the Shuya River.
Ples (1 km). Kinyakoski threshold (one of the most difficult thresholds, 2-3 km). Bald (300 m). The threshold of "Sarikoski" (2 k.s.). Bald (500 m).
The threshold is "Ostrovnoy" (1-2 k.s.). Ples (1.5 km.). The threshold of "Kumio" (3 k.s.). Ples (15 km.).
Exit to Shotozero.
Transfer to the beach (8 km).
Parking lot.
Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 2 - Crossing Shotozero
Breakfast.
Gathering of the camp.
Crossing Shotozero (8 km). Ples (4 km.).
Exit to Vagatozero.
Group selection for a 4-day tour. Snack.
Crossing the lake (8 km).
Parking on the cape.
Lunch.
At the request of tourists, a hiking sauna.
Free time.
Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 3 - Disembarkation at Kindasovo village
Breakfast.
Gathering of the camp.
Bald and rolling hills (10 km).
Disembarkation in the village of Kindasovo.
Group selection of the 3-day tour.
Lunch or a snack.
Ples (7 km). Parking in a pine forest on a mountain.
Free time.
Dinner and overnight in the field.

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Day 4 - The threshold of the "Yumanishka" and parking on the threshold of the "Big Tolly"
Breakfast.
Gathering of the camp.
Exit to the river.
Ples (13 km., 2 small rapids). After the threshold of the "Yumanishki" (1-2 k.s.). Bald (700 m.).
Parking on the threshold of the "Big Crowd" (2-3 cars).
Lunch.
Collecting the necessary funds for a tourist bath.
Free time.
Tourist bathhouse.
Dinner and overnight in the field.
Day 5 - The threshold of the "Big Tolly" and the completion of the alloy
Breakfast.
Riding on the threshold of the "Big Tolly".
Gathering of the camp. Equipment delivery.
Transfer to Petrozavodsk.
The tour ends at 16:30-17:00. Departure of the group by evening trains.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for both novice water tourists (thresholds of 1-3 difficulty categories) and professionals.

No special physical training is required.

Rafting is similar to modern and safe watercraft. The complexity of the thresholds varies depending on the water level.

Accommodation

Tent

4 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in 2- and 3-bed tents.

Tour price: 28,900 RUB/person.

Tour conditions

Group

From 7 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

Instructor's job;
meals (three times a day);
camping equipment: raft (or catamaran), life jackets, paddles, hard hats, pressure packs, campfire supplies, camping kitchen, awnings, sleeping bags, mats;
3- and 2-bed tents;
transportation by all types of transport according to the program.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
outboard motor;
insurance.

It's important to know

headdress;
windbreaker;
a warm jacket;
set of clothes for rafting (shorts, leggings, sweatpants, T-shirt, sweatshirt, windbreaker, swimsuit);
a set of clothes for staying on the shore;
alloy gloves (cotton or sports);
alloy foot-locking shoes (sneakers);
shoes for staying on the shore;
swimsuit;
warm set of clothes for sleeping (jacket, pants, socks);
replaceable underwear;
raincoat;
personal hygiene products;
spoon, bowl, mug;
mosquito repellent;
medicines/medications for individual use;
poverbank;
fishing equipment optional;
sun protection cream.

Important:

the number of sets of clothes depends on the number of days;
several sets of clothes for staying on the water and several sets for staying by the campfire;
You must have a backpack or a sports bag (do not take suitcases!).

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

5 Jun – 11 Sep

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10 – 14 Jun 5 days 4 nights

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16 – 20 Jun 5 days 4 nights

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23 – 27 Jun 5 days 4 nights

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30 Jun – 4 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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7 – 11 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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14 – 18 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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21 – 25 Jul 5 days 4 nights

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28 Jul – 1 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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4 – 8 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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11 – 15 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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18 – 22 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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25 – 29 Aug 5 days 4 nights

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1 – 5 Sep 5 days 4 nights

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8 – 12 Sep 5 days 4 nights

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Five days on the Shuya River