Shuisky rifts. Rafting for 5 days

In June, July and August, the water level in the river gradually drops, thereby changing the complexity of the rapids. Depending on the water level, the danger of the rapids varies. 

The instructor has the right to make a decision on the removal of dangerous areas and not to let unprepared or drunk participants into the threshold. On the water, participants always wear life jackets, and when passing dangerous rapids, they wear helmets.

The group is led by an instructor. Tourists are required to follow the instructions of the instructor.

If you feel unwell, uncomfortable, or have any other possible problem, contact your instructor immediately.

Rafting requires physical training. The tours are designed for ordinary people who are ready for hiking conditions.

Children from 5 years old and accompanied by their parents are allowed to participate in the tour.

Swimming skills are not required for participants in water trips, but they are desirable. 

Each participant will wear a life jacket, and the instructor will tell them in detail how to behave when they get into the water before going on the route. 

If you don't know how to swim, but you really want to go on a water trip, we recommend choosing rafting on the Shuya River, as this is one of the most peaceful routes, ideal for beginners.

Sometimes, based on the conditions of the route, lunch can be replaced with a snack. 

If you are a vegetarian, please indicate this in the booking request.

If you are allergic to any products, please also inform us in advance. If we are unable to offer analogues, then perhaps we will ask you to bring some specific food products yourself.

Failure to comply with safety regulations (personal safety) while on the water causes increased risks to life and health. Therefore, follow these instructions.

Before going out on the water:

• listen to the safety briefing from the instructor, sign in to receive it;
• match the size of the life jacket and helmet, adjust all fasteners;
• take a seat on the ship so that it is comfortable and safe.

General rules on the water:

• do not smoke on the ship;
• do not drink alcoholic beverages on the water;
• Always collect loose ropes;
• keep an eye on the tightness of the packaging of things, and their secure fastening on the ship;
• carefully pack the piercing and cutting objects;
• do not move around the ship without the instructor's warning;
• always moor (tie up) the vessel when going ashore;
• secure oars, helmets, life jackets when going ashore;
• go ashore carefully, avoiding falling into the water, as well as on the shore on wet rocks, if necessary, ask for help from an instructor or other group members;
• it is forbidden to swim and dive from the ship;
• observe the interval and the order of movement of vessels set by the instructor;
• you can unbutton and take off your life jacket and helmet only with the permission of the instructor;
• follow the instructions and instructions of the instructor;
• do not exceed the standard number of people on the ship;
• when on the water in sunny weather, use sunglasses, sunscreen and cover exposed areas of the body and head;
• do not stay on the water during a thunderstorm.

When passing the thresholds:

• everyone can refuse to pass the threshold;
• before the threshold, check the reliability of securing things, the assembly of ropes, the degree of pumping of the vessel, if something is wrong, inform the instructor;
• be sure to fasten your life jacket and helmet;
• check that your clothes comply with the recommendations (neoprene, closed elbows and knees, shoes attached to the leg);
• secure your legs so that you hold on securely, but you can easily free yourself when the ship turns over;
• do not tie yourself to the ship, do not tie an oar to yourself, etc.;
• follow the instructor's commands without committing unauthorized actions.;
• Do not move around the ship;
• do not push off the rocks with an oar without the instructor's command;
• do not jump out on the rocks or into the water without the instructor's command.

In case of contact with water: Before difficult thresholds, ask the instructor again in detail about your actions. If possible, practice getting on the ship from the water yourself in advance, swim in a life jacket, etc.

• assess the situation, do not panic (remember that you are in a life jacket);
• if your or a safety vessel is nearby, swim up to it so that you are upstream, grab the harness (rail);
• if the ship is far away, but you have been thrown a spanker, take the spanker and hold it firmly, without fixing it on yourself or winding it on your hand;
• if you are swimming along the stream, and the threshold does not end, turn on your back, with your feet downstream, bending them slightly at the knees, and swim, controlling the paddle;
• if the "barrel" does not let you go, hold your breath and try to dive down where there is a jet;
• do not let go of the paddle, it will be useful for controlling the jet, for going ashore;
• do not try to get to the bottom on a strong jet, avoid jamming your feet in the rocks;
• if you catch a spascon, avoid wrapping it around your body, neck, etc.

Active recreation tours are associated with physical activity and exposure to adverse climatic factors. Therefore, for safe passage of the route, we recommend:

• evaluate your physical abilities when choosing a tour;
• undergo a medical examination, follow the recommendations of doctors;
• take personal equipment with you in accordance with the recommendations of the travel agency;
• take a personal first aid kit with you;
• to undergo the prevention of tick-borne encephalitis.

The peak activity of ticks is in spring and early summer, the distribution area is Southern and Middle Karelia.

To prevent tick-borne encephalitis, it is necessary to stay on the shore in clothes that tightly wrap around the wrists, lower back, ankles, and wear a hood.

Avoid walking through deciduous areas of the forest, dry grass.

It is necessary to inspect clothes every two hours.

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Additional medical insurance is not included in the price of the tour. If desired, you can apply for insurance on the website of a Large Country without commission directly from insurance companies.

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

The route option can be changed depending on the weather conditions and the group's level of training.