Rafting on the Upper Shuya River

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We offer you to plunge into the atmosphere of active recreation in 3 days, go rafting on the largest river in South Karelia — Verkhnyaya Shuya.

This tourist route is the most interesting in terms of dynamism and convenient in terms of drop-off and drop-off.

You will also get acquainted with the pine and spruce taiga of Karelia, feel the charm of wild nature

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

Location

Petrozavodsk

Rafting

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

The beauty of Karelian nature

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and live on the riverbank in a tent

Thresholds 1-3 difficulty categories

Have fun on the rapids during the active part of the route

Fishing

Catch a fish and cook it over a campfire

Itinerary

Day 1 - The beginning of the alloy
07:50 Meeting of the group at the Petrozavodsk railway station.
After meeting at the train station, we take a bus to the starting point of the rafting (140 km), where we pack our personal belongings in hermetic bags, have lunch, and go through an instruction.
Rafting begins on the Shuya River, there will be simple shivers and rapids "Sizovsky", "Doggie", just beyond the threshold there is a parking lot.
Dinner, overnight in tents.

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Day 2 - Hydroelectric power station – Kenyakoski – Ostrovnoy
Breakfast.
A busy rafting day, first you have to walk 12 km through calm water to the hydroelectric power station.
Hydroelectric power station maintenance, lunch.
After 2 km. the port of Kenyakoski (3 k.s.), inspection of the 2nd stage, rafting or skirting the threshold.
After 100 m, the 3rd stage, after 1 km rafting on the port. "Valoyne", after 300 m rafting on the port. Ostrovnoy, there is a parking lot on the island behind it.
Dinner, overnight in tents.

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Day 3 - Kumio, the end of the alloy
Breakfast.
Rafting on Shuya.
After 2 km. we pass the port. Kumio (2 k.s.) is the most beautiful rapid on the river.
Further, no significant obstacles are expected, except for rafting on calm water (12 km.) to the bridge over the Shuya in the village of Sodder, where rafting on the Shuya River in Karelia ends.
We take the bus to the railway station of Petrozavodsk for the evening train.

Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in 3-bed tents.

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

Tour date	Cost
May 24-26	15 500
May 31 – June 2	15 500
June 7-9	15 500
June 10-12	15 500
June 14-16	15 500
June 21-23	15 500
June 28-30	15 500
July 5-7	15 500
July 12-14	15 500
July 19-21	15 500
July 26-28	15 500
August 2-4	15 500
August 9-11	15 500
August 16-18	15 500
August 23-25	15 500
August 30 – September 1	15 000

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%.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 20 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

equipment rental (rafts, life jackets, paddles, helmets, hermetic bags, campfire equipment);
transportation services;
3 meals a day;
accommodation in a 3-bed tent;
thermal insulation mat.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
single accommodation in a tent — 1,000 rubles/tour;
sleeping bag — 500 rubles/tour;
rent a wetsuit (2.5 mm; check with the manager for availability and book at least 10 days before the start of the rafting) — 500 rubles/day/person.

It's important to know

A set of clothes for the alloy:

Sneakers or neoprene boots
Shorts
Thermal underwear
Water-repellent pants and jacket (neoprene wetsuit);
Raincoat
Headdress (cap, bandana, panama hat)
Sunglasses
Gloves

A replacement set of clothes after the alloy:

Sneakers
Rubber boots
Socks
Lingerie
T-shirt
Long Sleeve Shirt
Sweater
Canvas trousers (jeans)
The jacket is warm
A set of clothes for sleeping:
Thermal underwear
Socks made of natural materials
Wool Socks
Sports pants
Sweater
Sports hat
Lingerie

Additionally, take on the alloy:

Toiletries and bath accessories
Swimsuit, swimming trunks
Fishing gear (if necessary)
Ointment or insect spray
Sun cream
KLMN - Mug, spoon, bowl, knife
Personal hygiene items
Needle, thread
Matches and a lighter in a bag
Spare contact lenses/glasses
Flashlight (in May and August)
Camera and batteries for it
Personal equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat). If not, we will provide it.
Documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical insurance policy.
Personal first aid kit (medications that you take all the time)

The instructor will have a first-aid kit with basic medicines.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 May – 31 Aug

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2 – 4 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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9 – 11 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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16 – 18 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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23 – 25 May, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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30 May – 1 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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6 – 8 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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9 – 11 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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13 – 15 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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20 – 22 Jun, 2025 3 days 2 nights

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