Shuisky rifts. Rafting for 5 days

Shuya is the most popular Karelian river. We invite you to take advantage of the unique opportunity to complete the upper and lower parts of it in 5 days. 

The dynamic rapids of the upper Shuya, the most beautiful lakes of the lower one — all this harmoniously combines in one tour.

With a group request of 6 people or more, it is possible to organize a tour in individual terms.

Location

Petrozavodsk
from
$180
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 16 – 20 June, 2025
    • 23 – 27 June, 2025
    • 30 June – 4 July, 2025
    • 7 – 11 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 16 people
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

The amazing nature of Karelia
Let's admire the landscapes around us, sunbathe and listen to the sounds of nature
A break from the hustle and bustle of the city
We will feel unity with nature, happiness from being surrounded by the fascinating landscapes of Karelia
Complete relaxation
After a fun camping day, we will relax in a hot tourist bathhouse
Sarikoski Threshold
At this threshold, you can really break away: ride along the ramparts, go sideways or backwards
Active leisure
We relax, play active games, fish, swim and enjoy the views

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Ignolskaya HPP — port. Kenyakoski — por. Valoyne — por. Sarikoski — por. Kumio

    An escort will meet you under the spire of the Petrozavodsk railway station — you will immediately recognize him, the sign is visible immediately (according to the arrival time of train No. 18 Moscow — Petrozavodsk).

    To get ready for a great adventure right away, we go to a restaurant for breakfast

    Breakfast will be to the taste of any traveler — a buffet is at your service. 

    We get acquainted with the accompanying person and other members of the group, share our first impressions of Karelia.

    Our adventure begins! 

    We take buses to the starting point of the rafting — to the Ignoyl hydroelectric dam (130 km). 

    After a long journey and before an intensive rafting trip, you need to refresh yourself. Have you tried cheese soup with meatballs? 

    During a delicious lunch, the instructors will acquaint you with general information on the upcoming route and answer all your questions. 

    After lunch on the shore, we begin to prepare for going out to the river: we inflate rafts, 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. 

    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.). 

    Its name translates from Karelian 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.

    Dinner, overnight in the field.

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - por. Kumio – D. Sodder Lake. Shotozero
  • Day 3 - The day
  • Day 4 - From Lake Shotozero to the Svyatreka River
  • Day 5 - Big Tolly and departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity
Tour organizer's comments

On our tours, physical training is needed for a long stay in nature and on rafting.

The tours are designed for ordinary urban people who are ready for hiking conditions.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    4 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

Overnight stays in three-person tents throughout the tour. Check-in for 3 people. 

Each participant is provided with an individual thermal insulation mat.

Please inform us about the need for a 2-bed tent when booking a tour.

Rent a tent for one or two, without moving in — 1500 rubles /tour.

Discounts for children:

  • a child under 7 years old inclusive — payment only for food and transfer — 6000 rubles/person.;
  • child from 8 to 12 years old — 15% discount.
Tent 4 nights

The tour includes accommodation in a tent.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 16 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
5 days 4 nights
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • the work of instructors;
  • rental of rafting equipment: rafts, motor, oars, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages;
  • rental of camp equipment: campfire equipment, tents, thermal insulation mats.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • sleeping bag (comfort temperature +6°C, extreme 0°C, payable when booking a tour) — 700 rubles/tour;
  • rent a tent for one or two, without moving in — 1,500 rubles/tour;
  • rent of a neoprene suit — 3,300 rubles/tour;
  • insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

1. A backpack without a machine or a travel bag.

2. Sleeping bag (if you do not have a personal one, you can rent it from the company, payment is made when booking a trip).

3. 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.

4. Clothes 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.

5. 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 for sports.

6. Comfortable shoes without heels, 3 pairs:

  • 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".

7. Personal items:

  • dishes — everyone needs to have personal dishes; boilers, trays and other cooking utensils are provided;
  • 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);
  • individual first aid kit;
  • small polyurethane seat mat;
  • portable charger;
  • personal tableware (mug, deep bowl, spoon).

8. Documents — passport, medical insurance policy (photocopy is possible) in an airtight package.

9. Money.
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.

10. 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.

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Dates and Prices

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  • $180
    16 – 20 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $180
    23 – 27 Jun, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $180
    30 Jun – 4 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $180
    7 – 11 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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  • $180
    14 – 18 Jul, 2025 5 days 4 nights
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