Protected Karelia. Combined tour

We invite you to an exciting journey through the protected areas of Karelia! An unforgettable rafting trip along the Keret River awaits you, passing through the rapids and entering the White Sea, which will greet you with its harsh northern beauty. 

In the second half of the trip, you will visit Paanajarvi National Park: accompanied by a guide, you will climb Mount Kivakka, discover the greatness of the Kivakkakoski and Myantyukoski waterfalls.

Every day will be filled with adventures, and evenings will be filled with the comfort of a camp under the starry sky, the sounds of nature and the warmth of a hiking sauna. 

Location

P. Louhi
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 8 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Group meet at
P. Louhi
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Exploring the White Sea and Oleny Island
You will see incredible landscapes, tides and ebbs. You can not only enjoy swimming and searching for berries, but also see sea creatures.
Keret River rafting
The journey begins with a mesmerizing view of Lake Varatskoye and continues through the rapids, where you can test your skills on the water and enjoy the beauty of the northern nature.
The Stone Guardian
Climbing Mount Kivakkatunturi will give you not only physical satisfaction, but also stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, where you can take unforgettable photos.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The beginning of rafting on the Keret River: Lake. Varatskoye is a port. Oil

    After meeting at the railway station at 04:16 (train Arctic 016) in Louhi, you will be transferred to the place where the rafting starts – Lake. Varatskoye (59 km, about 1.5 hours on the road).

    Breakfast 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 Keret River: Lake. Varatskoye is a port. Kareshka is a pore. Krasnobystry – por. Oil-based. There is a total of 15 km of the way.

    There will be a hot lunch or snack on the way.

    The name Keret comes from the Sami word "giera", which means "top of the mountain". Keret belongs to the rivers of the mountain taiga type, it is relatively deep and wide. The river is a chain of lakes connected by rapids.

    Setting up a camp, dinner and overnight in the field.

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  • Day 2 - Continuation of the alloy: por. Pavlovsky — O. Deer
  • Day 3 - Day trip on the White Sea
  • Day 4 - National Park "Paanarvi"
  • Day 5 - Paanajarvi Lake, Myantyukoski Waterfall
  • Day 6 - Kivakkakoski Waterfall
  • Day 7 - Climbing Mount Kivakkatunturi
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour provides accommodation in three-person tourist tents, accommodation for 3 people. Each participant is given an individual thermal insulation mat.

The cost of the tour:

Rafting on a 6-seater and/or 2-seater catamaran5 participants + instructor58,100 rubles/person.

The surcharge for accommodation in a double tent is 1,500 rubles/tour. Please inform us about the need for a 2-bed tent when booking the tour.

Tent camp 6 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 8 to 17 tourists
Minimum age
8 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
P. Louhi

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals specified in the tour program;
  • instructors' work;
  • rental of rafting equipment: catamarans, oars, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages, motor and fuel;
  • rental of camp equipment: campfire equipment, tents (3-seater), thermal insulation mats;
  • tour service in the Paanayarvi National Park.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Louhi station and back;
  • sleeping bag: comfort temperature +6°, extreme 0° (to be paid when booking the tour) — 700 RUB/tour;
  • neoprene suit (optional, to be paid upon booking the tour) - 3,300 rubles/tour;
  • accommodation in a double tent — 1,500 rubles/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 for sports.

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:

  • 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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