Rafting on the Uksa River. Karelia Extreme Tour

By train.

To get by train for rafting on the Uksa River, you need to buy tickets to Petrozavodsk with arrival in the morning at 7:50 (day of arrival). 

Return tickets should be taken from Petrozavodsk in the evening at 20:00-23:00 or overnight (train 091A — departure at 21:00, 017A — departure at 22:00).

By car.

You need to get to Petrozavodsk (1050 km from Moscow, 450 km from St. Petersburg) or to the village. Uuksu — the end point of the route (990 km from Moscow, 400 km from St. Petersburg).

If you arrive at the route by car in Petrozavodsk, you can leave your car in the free parking lot at 15A Kommunalnaya Street.

Attention! The number of free parking spaces is limited, please arrive in advance!

If you decide to go to the village. Uuksu, the car can be left on the territory of the Three Elements campsite (paid Parking). Next, you need to get to the starting point of rafting on the Uksa River — this is the bridge over the Uksa (45 km), the estimated cost of a taxi is 1500-2000 rubles., you must arrive by 12:00-12:30 (the cost of parking and taxi can be clarified with the administrator of the camp site).

The route option can be changed while maintaining the main elements that make up the program.

Rafting equipment:

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. 

Camp equipment: tents: triple, 2-3 people each. 

Additionally: individual thermal insulation mats and a sleeping bag. 

Important: Please inform us about the need for a 1-bed tent and a sleeping bag when booking. 

Personal equipment: it is important to inform about the availability of your own equipment and the need for a 1-bed tent, sleeping bag when booking a tour. 

Mobile communication on the route: in some places there is a signal from Megafon and MTS operators.

Recommendation: warn your family about the possibility of a temporary lack of communication.

Important: study the recommendations for a set of things for a water trip so that your vacation will be perfect. The manager will provide detailed information.

Meals on the route: Type: three meals a day.

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

Preparation: the instructor prepares the food, the help of tourists is welcome.

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

Personal protective equipment: life jackets on the water, helmets when passing dangerous thresholds.

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 data 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.

There are few fish in the river, or we don't catch them there, because everyone is not going for fish, and all their free time is spent riding in the rapids.

The Uksa River is beautiful in its own way, its main argument is the powerful rapids that you can admire for hours. The trees on the river turn green in late May and early June. During the May holidays, snow is often still lying on the banks.

The weather on the Uksa River is practically the same as the weather in St. Petersburg and Moscow. During the May holidays, the weather can be different: from +15-20 degrees of heat to snow. 

On average, it is +10-12 during the day, +3-5 at night, the water is +5 degrees. During the summer, the temperature of the water and air rises significantly.

The water in the river is dark, if you scoop it up with a cup, it looks like weakly brewed tea. 

In fact, the water is clean, and the peat bogs surrounding the river give the brown color. Food will be cooked on this water during the hike. 

The maximum water level in the Uksa River is the first days of May, when the river is just opening from the ice.

This attracts extreme athletes to the route — the rapids are the most interesting in terms of sports and cause maximum adrenaline and pleasure. 

In dry weather, the water level drops significantly every day and reaches a critical point for rafting by mid-July or earlier.

MegaFon and MTS are the best, there are interruptions, but you can catch a connection every day. 

Recommendation: warn your family about the possibility of temporary lack of communication.

We go to the Uksa River until the middle of July at the most, and mushrooms and berries begin to appear by the end of July.

Personal belongings can be left to the driver. The items will be delivered to the warehouse, after the rafting, the items will be delivered to the finish line.

Meeting at 07:50 at the Petrozavodsk railway station on platform No. 1 at the main building of the railway station, from the platform side, an instructor with a sign will be waiting for you.

The meeting time may change if the train schedule is updated!

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.

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