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Discover the greatness of Karelia's nature and enjoy an incredible adventure on our seven-day rafting trip along the picturesque Shuya River!

This route covers the entire most interesting part of the river, two beautiful lakes of Shotozero and Vagatozero.

It is possible to conduct a tour in an individual format.

Location

Petrozavodsk

Rafting

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

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Tour highlights

Away from the hustle and bustle

Experience the real atmosphere of the hike, spend the night in tents and cook food in the field.

Rafting on the river

Pass the thresholds from 1 to 3 difficulty categories

Wild nature of Karelia

Untouched forests, crystal clear waters and incredible landscapes await you along the entire route.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting. The start of the rafting
Meeting at the railway station of Petrozavodsk.
Departure by bus to the beginning of the route – Ignoila dam.
Lunch.
Preparing to enter the route.
Safety briefing, equipment delivery.
Rafting with overcoming the Kenyakoski rapids (3-4 kilometers), Maly Valoyne (2 kilometers), Sarikoski (2-3 kilometers), Kumio (3 kilometers).
Supper.
An evening of dating.
Overnight in the field.
Day 2 - Rafting to Lake Shotozero
Breakfast.
Rafting to Lake Shotozero.
Lunch or a snack.
Passage of the lake.
Overnight stop at the exit of Shuya lake.
Tourist bathhouse.
Supper.
Overnight in the field.
Day 3 - Rafting with access to Lake Vagatozero
Breakfast.
Rafting with access to Lake Vagatozero.
Lunch or a snack on the way.
Exit to Shuya and set up camp 300 meters downstream from the lake.
Supper.
Overnight in the field.
Day 4 - The day
The diary.
Breakfast.
Fishing.
Picking mushrooms and berries.
Lunch.
Free time.
Tourist bathhouse.
Supper.
Overnight in the field.
Day 5 - Rafting to Kindasovo village
Breakfast.
Rafting to the village of Kindasovo with the overcoming of an 8-kilometer series of rifts.
Lunch or a snack.
Rafting on calm water.
Supper.
Overnight in the field.
Day 6 - Rafting to the threshold of the Big Tolly
Breakfast.
Rafting to the Kutizhemsky threshold (1 km).
The lunch stop is below the threshold.
Rafting to the threshold of the Big Tolly (3 k.s.).
Rides on the doorstep.
Supper.
Overnight in the field.
Day 7 - Completion of the rafting
Breakfast.
Rafting on the river to the campground.
Tourist bathhouse.
Lunch.
Collecting things and equipment.
Departure to Petrozavodsk.
The tour ends at 16:30-17:00.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The tour is suitable for both novice water tourists (thresholds of 1-3 difficulty categories) and professionals.

No special physical training is required.

Rafting is similar to modern and safe watercraft.

The complexity of the thresholds varies depending on the water level.

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in 3- and 4-bed tents.

The cost of the rafting tour: 32,900 rubles/person (8 people + inst.).

Three- and four-person tents.

Tour conditions

Group

From 7 to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

meals three times a day;
accommodation tents (3-, 4-bed);
transportation service;
insurance;
instructor's work: safety instruction, group training on the water, group escort, cooking, assistance in setting up the camp;
equipment rental: raft, kayak, catamaran, protective helmets, life jackets, paddles, airtight bags, safety net, thermal insulation mats, sleeping bags, awning;
tourist bathhouse;
campfire equipment (chainsaws, axes, pots, pans, a fire grate, cutting boards, basins, graters, knives, detergent with sponges).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

headdress;
windbreaker;
a warm jacket;
set of clothes for rafting (shorts, leggings, sweatpants, T-shirt, sweatshirt, windbreaker, swimsuit);
a set of clothes for staying on the shore;
alloy gloves (cotton or sports);
alloy foot-locking shoes (sneakers);
shoes for staying on the shore;
swimsuit;
warm set of clothes for sleeping (jacket, pants, socks);
replaceable underwear;
raincoat;
personal hygiene products;
spoon, bowl, mug;
mosquito repellent;
medicines/medications for individual use;
poverbank;
sun protection cream;
fishing equipment is optional.

Important:

the number of sets of clothes depends on the number of days;
several sets of clothes for staying on the water and several sets for staying by the campfire;
You must have a backpack or a sports bag (do not take suitcases!).

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Jun – 31 Aug

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2 – 8 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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9 – 15 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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16 – 22 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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23 – 29 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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30 Jun – 6 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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7 – 13 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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14 – 20 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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21 – 27 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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28 Jul – 3 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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4 – 10 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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11 – 17 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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18 – 24 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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25 – 31 Aug 7 days 6 nights

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Seven days on the Shuya River