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 conduct a tour in an individual format.

Location

Petrozavodsk
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$266
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Duration
3 Days
2 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 8 – 10 June
    • 13 – 15 June
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 8 to 30 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 tour is suitable for both novice water tourists (thresholds of 1-2 difficulty categories) and professionals.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    2 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

Tents 2 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 8 to 30 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;
  • outboard motor;
  • 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
    8 May – 31 Aug
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  • $266
    8 – 10 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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  • $266
    13 – 15 Jun 3 days 2 nights
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