Shuisky multiactive. ATVs and rafting

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An exciting journey on quad bikes through the forest. You will admire the variety of terrain, overcoming streams, wetlands, fields, forest roads. A serious struggle with off—road driving will not prevent you from admiring the wonderful forest and small forest lakes - lambushki.

Rafting on Shuya is a reliable and proven way to relax in nature. This deep-flowing river is ideal for the first acquaintance with Karelia and passing rapids of 1-2 difficulty categories.

Location

Petrozavodsk

from

US$ 306

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

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Tour highlights

Under the open sky

We will spend the night in tents and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city

Rafting on Shuya

We will overcome thresholds of various difficulty categories on rafts

Lohikato, gates and Karelian balsam

Let's try dishes of national cuisine, and also learn how to cook red fish on a log

Itinerary

Day 1 - ATV Safari Start
We will meet at the Petrozavodsk railway station under the clock on the main building from the platform side.
We are greeted by instructors with a sign (according to the arrival time of train No. 18 Moscow — Petrozavodsk).
We go to a restaurant for breakfast to immediately set ourselves up for a great adventure.
Breakfast will be to the taste of any traveler – a buffet is at your service.
We are going on a sightseeing tour of the Onega embankment.
The Petrozavodsk Embankment is a real open–air sculpture museum.
The sculptures are gifts to the city from the twin cities of Finland, Germany, the USA, France, Norway and Sweden.
Our adventure begins!
We take buses to the starting point of ATV riding, 30 km on the way.
We select the equipment and carefully listen to the instructions on how to control the ATV.
We get into the cars and go to the training ground. We get used to the equipment a little and go along the planned route.
The start of the ATV safari.
You will admire the variety of terrain: overcoming streams, wetlands, fields, forest roads (about 40 km, 3 hours).
During the safari, we arrange a snack: we try Karelian tea, kalitki – Karelian pies made of rye dough with filling and cranberries in sugar.
We return to the base, hand over the equipment and the ATV.
Although we ate a little on the road, it would not hurt to have a solid lunch – we go to a cafe.
We take buses to the starting point of the rafting – to the Ignoyl hydroelectric dam (130 km).
We set up camp, participate in the preparation of dinner and go to rest.
A busy day awaits us tomorrow!

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Day 2 - Rafting on the Shuya river: Ignolskaya HPP – port. Kenyakoski – por. Valoyne – por. Sarikoski – por. Kumio
We wake up and have breakfast.
We begin to prepare for the river: we inflate the rafts, the instructors conduct mandatory instruction on water safety and rowing techniques.
We get helmets, life jackets and paddles, and pack all personal and general items in waterproof bags.
Before intensive rafting, you need to refresh yourself.
During a delicious lunch, the instructors will introduce you to general information about the upcoming route, answer all your questions.
After lunch, we launch our vessels into the water, and already in practice we consolidate the theory – training sessions on the water.
Our route today: Ignolskaya HPP – port. Kenyakoski (3-4 K.S.) – por. Valoyne (1-2 k.s.) – por. Sarikoski (1-2 k.s.) – por. Kumio (2-3 k.s.), 15 km.
The most difficult threshold today is the Kenyakoski threshold (3-4 k.s.).
From the Karelian language, its name translates as "Black Threshold", and all because the water seems black because of the rocks coming to the surface.
Its length is about a kilometer, at the outlet there are 2 meter drains with a large barrel (a large foam shaft with a counterflow).
The decision on the removal of the Kenyakoski threshold and the Kumio threshold is made by the instructor, depending on the readiness of the group and the water level.
We discuss the threshold together with the instructors.
We insure each other from the shore, and do not forget to film the passage of the threshold on video and photos to capture vivid events!
This is followed by the simple rapids of Valoyne (1-2 k.s.) and Sarikoski (1-2 k.s.).
On the latter, by the way, you can really break away: ride along the ramparts, go sideways or backwards, in general, as your imagination allows you. And let all this be accompanied by a ringing laugh.
The second difficult threshold awaits us further today – the Kumio threshold (2 k.s.).
It is also the most beautiful on the route: here the river winds between the banks of huge flat rocks.
We approach the shore, set up camp.
Our dinner is unusual today – the instructors will give us a master class on cooking Karelian red fish on a log.
We will prepare a side dish for it and chop fresh vegetables.
We will definitely taste not only the fish according to the national recipe, but also the Karelian balm.
We go to rest under the sounds of nature.

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Day 3 - Continuation of rafting, departure
Good morning! After a busy day and a hearty dinner, I slept great.
We enjoy breakfast, pack our things and continue our journey.
We are already familiar with the threshold of Kumio, but who will refuse to curb it again? There is such beauty around!
It is about 15 km from the threshold to the village of Sodder.
It's a long way, but we have a motor with us, so we'll go part of the way on the motor, part on the oars. There will always be someone who wants to row. On the way to the village we will meet many beautiful peat lakes.
Take our time, enjoy the beauty of nature around us.
The rafting ends in D. Sodder.
Before returning to Petrozavodsk, we have lunch with the national Karelian dish – lohikato. Lohikeito is a fish soup, it is also called "milk ear". We will make soup from red fish, a salad will be a good addition to the soup.
To visit Karelia and not visit the village bathhouse? It's not okay! The bathhouse is flooded and is already waiting for us in its hot embrace.
Well, what? How was our weekend: we rode the waves, enjoyed the Karelian landscapes, tasted delicious food, and were reborn in a hot bathhouse.
On the way to Petrozavodsk (110 km), we remember our little adventure and funny stories, watch photos and videos.
Around 19:30 we are already at the train station.
We take photos, exchange contacts, and go home on evening trains.

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Difficulty

Low physical intensity for amateurs and non-experienced travelers

Accommodation

Tent

2 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes overnight stays in tents.

The tents are triple. Check—in tents - 2 or 3 people each. Each participant is provided with an individual thermal insulation mat.

Please inform us about the availability of your equipment that you plan to take on the tour, as well as the need for a 2-seater tent when booking the tour.

The cost of the tour for 1 person:

There are 8 participants on the raft + an instructor
There are 2 participants on the ATV

26,900 rubles/person.

The surcharge for a single landing on an ATV is 4,100 rubles/person.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 12 tourists

Minimum age

8 years old

Duration

3 days 2 nights

Group meets at

Petrozavodsk

Included in price

transportation services according to the program;
meals specified in the program;
the work of instructors;
rent a CFmoto CF500-A ATV, fuel and lubricants;
ATV riding equipment (water-repellent pants and jacket, rubber boots, helmet, gloves);
rental of rafting equipment: rafts, motor, oars, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages;
rental of camp equipment: personal utensils, seats, campfire equipment, tents, thermal insulation mats, sleeping bag;
visit to the sauna on the last day of the route.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
rent of a neoprene suit — 2,700 rubles/tour;
the surcharge for a single landing on an ATV is 4,100 rubles/person.;
insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles /person / day.

It's important to know

Take with you:

a backpack without a machine or a travel bag.

The form of clothing during the rafting:

socks should be on your feet (not thin cotton, tighter). Shoes that you don't mind getting wet (sneakers are perfect). If you have neoprene socks or neoprene boots, it is welcome;
rubber boots are PROHIBITED, because when they get into the water, they pull the participant down.
as outerwear: comfortable sportswear for the weather or a neoprene suit (if available). It is desirable that the clothes be quick-drying. We recommend NOT to take jeans, any sweatpants will do instead;
Recommended: put on a light Bolognese suit (protection from wind and moisture). Raincoats made of dense materials can be used;
you can take thin cotton gloves or neoprene gloves (optional) on your hands.
there will be a helmet on your head, you can put a bandana under it;
you can take a camera, there will be sealed packages on the rafts, in which it can be hidden at the moment of passing the threshold;
if you wear glasses, try to come up with a chain for them (so as not to lose them) or put on lenses for the duration of the alloy.

A set of clothes for changing clothes after rafting:

a set of dry comfortable outerwear;
dry comfortable shoes and socks;
beanie/bandana/buff;
a set of spare underwear.

Clothing for sleeping in a tent:

warm loose clothing (if available, thermal underwear);
warm socks (woolen ones are possible) and a thin hat (nights can be cool);
for the evening, a fleece jacket / sweatshirt / jacket.

For a trip to the tourist bath:

individual towel;
swimsuit (boys / girls go to the bathhouse all together, groups of 8-10 people);
slates/sandals are sporty.

Shoes (comfortable, without heels):

one for rafting on the river;
the second one is for the camp (you can take rubber boots if it rains according to the forecast);
The third one is "urban".

Personal items:

knee pads (when rafting on a catamaran) – not necessary;
repellents (mosquitoes, midges);
flashlight with a set of spare batteries;
sunglasses and sunscreen and after sunburn, if it is sunny according to the forecast;
personal hygiene products (including toilet paper);
an individual first aid kit;
small polyurethane seat mat;
a portable charger.

Documents and money in an airtight package:

passport;
medical insurance policy (photocopy is available);
We recommend that you always have a small amount of cash with you so that, if desired, you can quickly buy the necessary things at stops along the route.

1. Persons over the age of 18 are allowed to drive an ATV.

2. Riding an ATV while intoxicated is prohibited.

3. When riding an ATV, it is necessary to use protective equipment: helmet; gloves; boots or boots; long sleeve jacket; trousers (it is not recommended to ride ATVs in shorts and/or shirts, T-shirts with short sleeves).

4. Proper landing on the ATV:
– the driver is sitting (not standing and lying or otherwise ...) on the ATV, holding tightly to the steering wheel with both hands, feet on the running boards.
– the passenger is sitting on the ATV, holding tightly to the handles specially designed for this, and not the driver, with his feet on the running boards.

5. Before starting off, make sure that the path is free of obstacles (people, other ATVs, etc.).

6. If the ATV tilts to the side during movement, it is necessary to transfer the weight of the body to the opposite side from the roll in order to balance the moving ATV. It is strictly forbidden to restore the balance of the ATV with the help of the legs, because this can lead to injury.

7. When driving with a passenger, the maneuverability of the ATV decreases, therefore, plan turns and stops in advance.

8. If the ATV is stuck, you must wait for the instructor.

9. If the ATV is defective, stop and wait for the instructor.

10. Memorize the basic hand signals. The signals are given by the driver of the first ATV, then transmitted along the chain:
– left turn: left arm extended to the side,
– right turn: left arm extended to the side, bent at the elbow at an angle of 90 degrees,
– stop, danger: raised straight left arm up. When you see this signal, be sure to slow down and increase your attention.
Always duplicate the signals of the head quad bike.

11. When crossing roads, stop the ATV completely and make sure that the road is clear of vehicles. Then cross the road at right angles to the direction of travel on the intersected road.

10. The driving distance is 40-50 m.

11. When driving, keep a rolling track. You should only move along the prepared track behind the head ATV

12. Keep the speed at which you feel comfortable and safe (no more than 40 km/h). There is no need to catch up with the ATV going fast ahead. Take your time, they'll be waiting for you.

13. If you need to stop (helmet glass is frozen/ fogged up, hands, signs of fatigue, insecurity, etc.), do not wait for the group to stop. Raise your left hand up (the stop signal for the ATVs following you) and stop smoothly. After stopping, call (wait) for the instructor in order to conduct additional instruction, continue traveling as a passenger with an instructor or a more experienced tourist, or find another way out of the situation.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

20 Apr – 15 Sep

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5 – 7 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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12 – 14 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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19 – 21 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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26 – 28 Jul 3 days 2 nights

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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 Aug 3 days 2 nights

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30 Aug – 1 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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6 – 8 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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13 – 15 Sep 3 days 2 nights

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