Getting to know Karelia. A week-long rafting on the Shuya River

The Shuya River is ideal for exploring Karelia for the first time. You will find an exciting, full of impressions rafting along the most popular Karelian river, in which the complexity of the rapids increases gradually, which is convenient for beginners and families. 

The dynamic rapids blend harmoniously with the beautiful lakes, and the culmination of the water trip will be a ride on the famous Bolshaya Tolly Rapids. New reliable motorized boats allow you to enjoy traveling on the lakes, and a lightweight inflatable kayak will fully satisfy fans of rafting on the Shuisky rapids. 

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$308
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 18 – 24 July
    • 25 – 31 July
    • 1 – 7 August
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 8 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
5 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 amazing nature of Karelia
Let's admire the landscapes around us, sunbathe and listen to the sounds of nature
A break from the hustle and bustle of the city
We will feel unity with nature, happiness from being surrounded by the fascinating landscapes of Karelia
Complete relaxation
After a fun camping day, we will relax in a hot tourist bathhouse
Active leisure
We relax, play active games, fish, swim and enjoy the views
Shotozero Lake
We will pass a beautiful lake with sandy shores by motor

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The beginning of the alloy: por. Sizovsky — por. Doggy

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

    Transfer to the starting point of the rafting – Hautovaara (125 km from Petrozavodsk).

    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 your equipment: a life jacket, helmet, paddles. General and personal items will be packed in waterproof bags.

    Rafting on the Shuya River: port. Sizovsky (3rd class) – por. Doggy (2 k.s.), only about 13 km.

    Shuya is one of the longest and largest rivers of the Republic of Karelia. The river has a frequently changing mood: sometimes calm, sometimes harsh, which especially attracts tourists.

    Due to the fact that Shuya is surrounded by peat bogs, the waters of the river are colored in a dark tea color. The river itself is friendly to beginners and children, the rapids here range from simple to complex.

    Dinner and overnight in the field.

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  • Day 2 - Por. Doggy — por. Kenyakoski — por. Valoyne — por. Sarikoski — por. Kumio
  • Day 3 - A day on the threshold of Kumio
  • Day 4 - Por. Kumio — D. Sodder Lake. Shotozero
  • Day 5 - From Lake Shotozero to the Svyatreka River
  • Day 6 - Riding on the threshold of the Big Tolly
  • Day 7 - Skating on the threshold of the Big Tolly and the shungite Room
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

Throughout the tour, overnight stays in 3-bed tourist tents, check—in in tents - 3 people each. 

Rent of a double tent — 1,500 rubles/tour (optional).

Please inform us about the need for a 2-bed tent when booking the tour.

The cost of the tour:

Rafting8 participants + instructor24,900 rubles/person.
Tent 6 nights

The tour includes accommodation in a tent.

Tour conditions

Group
From 8 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
7 days 6 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: rafts, paddles, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages, motor + fuel;
  • rental of camp equipment: campfire equipment, tents (3-seater), thermal insulation mats.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • sleeping bag (comfort temperature +6°, extreme 0°, payable when booking a tour) — 700 rubles/tour.;
  • accommodation in a double tent — 1,500 rubles/tour;
  • rent of a neoprene suit — 3,300 rubles/piece/tour;
  • insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

1. A backpack without a machine or a travel bag.

2. Sleeping bag (if there is no personal one, you can rent it from the company, payment is made when booking a trip).

3. 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.

4. Clothes 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.

5. 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 are sporty.

6. Comfortable shoes without heels, 3 pairs:

  • 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".

7. 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 tableware (mug, deep bowl, spoon).

8. Documents – passport, medical insurance policy (photocopy is possible) in an airtight package.

9. Money.
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.

10. 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.

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Dates and Prices

  • $308
    18 – 24 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $308
    25 – 31 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $308
    1 – 7 Aug 7 days 6 nights
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