Rafting on the Shuya River. 2-day tour

Rafting on the Shuya River is a great way to get acquainted with water tourism.

In two days you will see the Shuya River in different ways: stormy and unpredictable on the threshold of Kenyakoski, picturesque and swift on the threshold of Kumio, calm and thoughtful on the ples.

A lot of impressions and photos over the weekend in Karelia are provided!

For individual groups, it is possible to conduct a tour on any dates.

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$229
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
18 - 19 Jul
25 - 26 Jul
1 - 2 Aug
8 - 9 Aug
15 - 16 Aug
22 - 23 Aug
29 - 30 Aug
5 - 6 Sep
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Any dates between 1 May and 31 Aug are available.
Accommodation
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 12 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Picturesque nature
You can escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend the night in a tent.
Impressive rapids
Enjoy the beautiful rapids during the active part of the route
Amazing atmosphere
Get a lot of impressions and feel the team spirit.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Preparation for rafting. The alloy. A master class. Overnight in tents

    08:00 Group meeting at Petrozavodsk railway station.

    We have breakfast in a cafe.

    Transfer to the beginning of the water part of the route.

    We pack our personal belongings in hermetic bags, go through a safety briefing on the water.

    An eventful rafting day, first you have to walk 2 km to the port. Kenyakoski (3 c.s.), inspection of the 2nd stage, rafting or skirting the threshold, the decision is made by the instructor.

    After 100 m, the 3rd stage, after 1 km rafting along the port. Valoyne, after 300 m rafting on the port. Ostrovnoy, followed by parking on the island.

    We're setting up a tent camp.

    We're having dinner.

    A master class on cooking hot smoked Karelian trout. We will reveal all the secrets of cooking so that you can easily repeat it at the cottage and surprise your friends.

    We spend the night in tents.

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  • Day 2 - Rafting on Shuya. Completion of the program
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The route is not complicated and is suitable for participants without experience. There is little physical activity on the route.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in three-person tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 17,500 rubles/person.

The surcharge for single accommodation in a tent is 1,200 rubles/tour.

Discounts:

  • children under 12 years of age – 20%;
  • for children under 5 years of age – 50%.
Campground 1 night

Accommodation in a three-person tent.

Tour conditions

Group
From 12 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
6 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • equipment rental (rafts, life jackets, paddles, hard hats, air bags, campfire equipment);
  • transportation service according to the tour program;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • Instructor's job;
  • accommodation in a three-person tent;
  • thermal insulation mat, sleeping bag.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • single accommodation in a tent — 1,200 rubles/tour;
  • wetsuit rental – 2500 people/tour.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  1. A backpack or sports bag that will hold all your personal belongings. It is better to give preference to soft options so that they can be folded into hermetic bags as compactly as possible.
  2. Sleeping bag (if you take your sleeping bag on tour, inform the manager, and we will give it out).
  3. Clothing and shoes for rafting:
    1. Socks (not thin cotton, tighter). 
    2. Shoes that don't mind getting wet (sneakers are perfect). Neoprene socks or neoprene boots are welcome if available. 
    3. Rubber boots are prohibited during rafting, as they pull the participant down when they get into the water. 
    4. Outerwear: comfortable sportswear for the weather or a neoprene suit (if available). You can wear a light Bolognese suit on your clothes (protection from wind and moisture). Raincoats made of dense materials can be used. 
    5. We recommend not to take jeans, any sweatpants will do instead. 
    6. Thin cotton gloves or neoprene gloves (optional) on the hands. 
    7. Bandana under the helmet (optional). 
    8. 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. 
    9. If you wear glasses, try to come up with a chain for them (so as not to lose them) or put on lenses during the alloy.
  4. Clothing and shoes for the camp: 
    1. A set of dry comfortable outerwear.
    2. Dry comfortable shoes and socks. You can take rubber boots if rain is forecast. 
    3. Beanie / bandana / buff.
    4. A set of spare underwear.
  5. Clothing for sleeping in a tent: 
    1. Warm loose clothing (if available, thermal underwear).
    2. Warm socks (woolen ones are possible) and a thin cap (the nights can be cool).
    3. For the evening, a fleece jacket / sweatshirt / jacket.
  6. For a trip to the tourist bath: 
    1. Individual towel.
    2. Swimsuit (boys / girls go to the sauna all together, groups of 8-10 people).
    3. Slates / sandals for sports.
  7. Personal items: 
    1. Repellents (mosquitoes, midges).
    2. A flashlight with a set of spare batteries.
    3. Sunglasses and sunscreen and after-sun cream, if sunny according to the forecast, personal care products (including toilet paper).
    4. An individual first-aid kit.
    5. A small polyurethane seat mat.
    6. Portable charger.
  8. Documents in sealed packaging: 
    1. Medical insurance passport.
    2. The policy (you can have a photocopy).
  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.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 May – 31 Aug
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  • $229
    18 – 19 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $229
    25 – 26 Jul 2 days 1 night
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  • $229
    1 – 2 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $229
    8 – 9 Aug 2 days 1 night
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  • $229
    15 – 16 Aug 2 days 1 night
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