Rafting on the Pista River

A great northern trip along a real fabulous river with crystal clear water. The Pista River is located near the border with Finland and originates there. The river is strongly separated from the main infrastructure, the nature in these places is very wild and pristine, there are a lot of fish in the river.

Throughout the rafting on the Pista River, more than 30 different rapids will have to be passed, which will be interesting for both beginners and experienced tourists. All lakes and river beds are passed under the motor.

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

Location

Louhi village
from
$292
$262
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 1 – 7 June, 2025
    • 8 – 14 June, 2025
    • 15 – 21 June, 2025
    • 22 – 28 June, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Group
Up to 20 people
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Louhi village
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

The beauty of Karelia
Let's enjoy the natural landscapes of the north
Exciting thresholds
We will pass the thresholds of the 2nd and 3rd categories of difficulty
Living in nature
Nights in tents under the open sky will allow you to relax from the bustling city and recharge

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The beginning of the journey is rafting on the Pistajoki River

    04:16 Meeting at the Louhi railway station.

    Transfer to the start of rafting on the Pista River.

    Breakfast.

    Introduction, briefing. Equipment, access to the water.

    Rafting on the Pistajoki river, passing the rapids: Snake (II-III k.s.), Salty (III k.s.), Padun (III k.s.)

    Dinner and overnight in tents.

    Length: by car – 160 km, by water – 15 km.

  • Day 2 - Passage of the Treacherous threshold and Lakes
  • Day 3 - Rafting on the Pista River to the Pista Lake
  • Day 4 - A day at Pistajarvi Lake
  • Day 5 - Passage along the longest rapid on the river
  • Day 6 - Rafting on the Pistajoki River
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

Overnight stays in four-person tourist tents throughout the route.

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

DatesCostThe cost of early
booking before 03/31.25
01.06-07.06.2025 

26000 

24500 

08.06-14.06.2025 

28000 

25500 

15.06-21.06.2025 

28000 

25500 

22.06-28.06.2025 

28000 

25500 

29.06-05.07.2025 

28000 

25500 

06.07-12.07.2025 

28000 

25500 

13.07-19.07.2025 

28000 

25500 

20.07-26.07.2025 

28000 

25500 

27.07-02.08.2025 

28000 

25500 

03.08-09.08.2025 

28000 

25500 

10.08-16.08.2025 

28000 

25500 

17.08-23.08.2025 

26500 

25000 

24.08-30.08.2025 

26500 

25000 

The surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 1,000 rubles/tour.

Discounts:

  • child under 12 years old — 20%;
  • a child under 5 years old participates for free;
  • large group — 10%;
  • school groups — free for teachers;
  • participants with their own watercraft — 30%.
Tent camp 6 nights

Tour conditions

Group
up to 20 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Louhi village

Included in price

  • equipment rental (watercraft, life jackets, oars, helmets, hermetic bags, campfire equipment);
  • rent a motor and fuel for it;
  • transportation services;
  • three meals a day;
  • the work of an instructor;
  • accommodation in a 3-bed tent;
  • thermal insulation mat.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Louhi and back;
  • the surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 1,000 rubles/tour;
  • sleeping bag — 500 rubles/tour;
  • If you wish, you can apply for travel insurance.

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;
  • neoprene wetsuit;
  • raincoat;
  • headdress (cap, bandana, panama hat);
  • sunglasses;
  • gloves.

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;
  • replacement contact lenses/glasses;
  • flashlight (in August);
  • camera and batteries for it;
  • personal equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat). If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it from us.We recommend taking a personal sleeping bag, due to hygiene reasons;
  • documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical insurance policy;
  • personal first aid kit (medications. which you take all the time).

A set of clothes for sleeping:

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

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.
I'm going rafting for the first time, can I handle it?
Will there be a mobile connection on the route?
What is the weather like on the Pista River?
Fishing on the Pista River
Security questions?
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Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
What is the best way to go rafting — on a catamaran or a raft? And what is the difference between them?
Where can I leave my extra things?
Is a pass to the border zone required?

Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 Jun – 31 Aug, 2025
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    $262
    1 – 7 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • from
    $282
    8 – 14 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • from
    $282
    15 – 21 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • from
    $282
    22 – 28 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • from
    $282
    29 Jun – 5 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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