Rafting on the Verkhnyaya Shuya River for 3 days

Active rafting on one of the most popular rivers of South Karelia — the Upper Shuya.

During the tour, we will conquer the thresholds of difficulty categories 1 and 2, which are absolutely safe for life. We will spend 2 nights in tents in nature, steam in the sauna and swim in Shuya.

It is possible to organize corporate rafting for up to 40 people on request.

It is also possible to carry out rafting on any dates for a group of 8 people or more on request.

Location

Petrozavodsk
$396
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
3 days
2 nights
Departures
30 Apr - 2 May, 2027
8 - 10 May, 2027
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 May and 30 Aug are available.
Accommodation
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 8 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Spectacular rapids
We will pass the thresholds of varying difficulty — both beginners and pros will like it.
Romance in nature
Let's take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and stay at the Thousand Stars Hotel
Evening rest
Enjoy a steam bath in the sauna, and then plunge into the refreshing waters.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting. The start of the rafting

    We will meet at the Petrozavodsk railway station at 10:00 (if all the group members arrive earlier, you can arrange the meeting time earlier).

    We take a bus to the village of Hautovaara — 125 km.

    We pack our personal belongings in hermetic bags, pick up equipment, and have lunch outdoors.

    We get a TB briefing, go out on the water, and train.

    On the route we will overcome: Zapfovsky threshold, Haut crossing, Sizovsky threshold.

    After passing through the site, we set up a tent camp, have dinner, spend the night in tents.

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  • Day 2 - Overcoming the thresholds. Bathhouse
  • Day 3 - Completion of the rafting. Departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

The current on the Upper Shuya is more turbulent than on the Lower One, there are significantly more rapids, and you should be prepared to actively paddle. Teamwork is very important when passing the thresholds.

Rafting is suitable for everyone who wants to try this type of recreation. The route is 45 km long, with thresholds of 1-3 difficulty categories.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour provides accommodation in tents (mostly four-person).

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

  • adult — 28700 rubles.;
  • child (up to 11 years old inclusive) – 23,000 rubles.

Please note! In check-in on 05/01/2026 — 05/03/2026, dates can be postponed to 05/09/2026 — 05/11/2026.

Tent 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 8 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
3 days 2 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals according to the program;
  • instructors' work;
  • rental of rafting equipment (rafting gear, life jackets, helmets, paddles, hermetic bags);
  • rental of camp equipment (tents, sleeping bags, thermal insulation mats, awning, tourist bath), campfire equipment.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • insurance.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • travel backpack or sports bag for personal belongings;
  • necessary utensils: mug, bowl, spoon, knife;
  • Clothing items: hooded jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, sweatpants, three pairs of socks (wool and regular), replaceable underwear, swimsuit, cap, T-shirts, wool cap, cotton gloves, raincoat;
  • footwear: rubber boots, running shoes or hiking boots, replacement shoes;
  • personal belongings: mosquito and tick repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen and after-sun cream, flashlight, polyurethane seat, personal hygiene products, first-aid kit;
  • documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical insurance policy, photocopy of passport for possible border control.
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Dates and Prices

  • Individual dates available on request
    1 May – 30 Aug
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  • $396
    30 Apr – 2 May, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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  • $396
    8 – 10 May, 2027 3 days 2 nights
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