Rafting on the Pista river in Karelia

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Depending on the water level in the river, the tour program may change and start from the lake. Shuvanda. Next, the route will take place while preserving all the basic elements that make up the program. Also, depending on the occupancy of the parking lots, the route option may be changed by the rafting instructor.

Long ice crossings take place under the motor.

Camp equipment.

Tents: Individual thermal insulation mats.

Additionally: sleeping bag, triple beds, 2-3 people each.

Important! Please inform us about the need for a single tent and a sleeping bag when booking.

Personal equipment.

Important! Please inform us about the availability of your equipment when booking the tour. 

Meals on the route.

Type: According to the program.

Features: Lunch can be replaced with a snack depending on the conditions of the route.

Preparation: The instructor prepares the food, the help of the tour participants is welcome.

Long ice crossings take place under the motor.

In Karelia, a wetsuit may be required when rafting on rivers, depending on the time of year, water temperature and weather conditions. 

Here are the main situations where its use is recommended: 

• cold water (spring and early summer). In spring and early summer (May – June), the water in the rivers of Karelia is very cold, often close to the temperature of melting snow. A wetsuit will help keep you warm and avoid hypothermia if you fall into the water.;
• In summer, if the weather is rainy or windy, the wetsuit will protect against hypothermia and discomfort. This is especially true for multi-day rafting trips, when it is not possible to dry clothes quickly.;
• difficult routes with a high risk of getting into the water;
• Rivers with rapids, strong currents, or technically difficult areas are more likely to be in the water. A wetsuit will ensure safety and comfort in such conditions.;
• autumn rafting (September – October).

You must provide height and weight information so that suits can be booked and checked for you.

Tribord 100/500 neoprene suits are used for alloys – basic neoprene models (3.5 mm thick). JOSS Active – universal alloy models (3.5 mm).

Neoprene boots, socks, gloves are not provided.

Yes, a border zone pass is required for foreign citizens!
It takes at least 60 days to complete, so you must submit an application and documents for participation in the tour no later than this period.

If you are a citizen of the Russian Federation, you will need to fill out everything that is indicated in the clarifying form that the manager will send you.

We recommend that you follow our recommendations for collecting things and not taking anything extra, as it will not be possible to leave extra things in storage during the tour.

Advantages: increased passive protection, durability, focused on commercial applications.

Catamarans are a type of inflatable boats consisting of two cylinders connected by rigid arches. They have a number of advantages over a raft, especially when rafting in rough water. 

Advantages of catamarans: good maneuverability and controllability, which is important when passing difficult sections of the river.

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for it on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

The instructor has the right to make safety decisions, including the removal of dangerous areas and the non-admission of unprepared participants.

Rescue equipment: life jackets on the water, helmets when passing dangerous rapids.

To fish on the river, you need to purchase a license.

Fishing on the Pista River without a license is allowed only with a fishing rod on sections of the river and lakes that are not included in fishing grounds.

Fishing is prohibited between June 1 and July 15.

Fishing in fishing areas on the river is allowed for fishing rods and spinning rods only if licensed.

Having a license does not give the right to catch valuable fish species (salmon, trout).

Stable signal: from MegaFon and MTS operators. Other operators: they can "catch" in places. Recommendation: warn your family about the possibility of a temporary lack of communication.