Two days on the Shuya River. Rafting

We invite you to spend an active weekend on one of the most popular rivers in Karelia. 

For two days you will enjoy the picturesque landscapes, delicious camping cuisine, cozy evenings around the campfire and be charged with vivid emotions from passing the light rapids under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Location

Petrozavodsk
$184
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
Accommodation
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
From 8 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Petrozavodsk
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Tour highlights

Active recreation
Have fun and enjoy the fascinating landscapes of Karelia.
Interesting tastes
You will take part in setting up a camp and cooking dinner, and the instructors will conduct a master class on cooking Karelian trout for you.
A hot bath
Go to the invigorating sauna after completing the rafting

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - The beginning of the rafting. Ignolskaya HPP – port. Kenyakoski is a port. Valoyne – por. Sarikoski – por. Full name

    The journey begins in Petrozavodsk, where you need to get to on your own on the first day of the program. We recommend purchasing tickets for train No. 018A upon arrival from Moscow.

    After meeting at the Petrozavodsk railway station, you will have breakfast in a cafe.

    Transfer to the starting point of the rafting trip – to the Ignoilskaya HPP dam (130 km from Petrozavodsk).

    Preparing the equipment for going out on the river. Before the start, you will receive a safety briefing and pick up equipment: a life jacket, helmet, paddles, and a neoprene suit (for an additional fee). General and personal items will be packed in waterproof bags.

    Rafting on the Shuya River: Ignolskaya HPP – port. Kenyakoski (3-4 K.S.) – por. Valoine (1-2 c.s.) – por. Sarikoski (1-2 c.s.) – por. Kumio (2-3 villages), 15 km.

    Shuya is one of the longest and largest rivers of the Republic of Karelia. The river has a frequently changing mood: sometimes calm, sometimes harsh, which especially attracts tourists. Due to the fact that Shuya is surrounded by peat bogs, the waters of the river are colored in a dark tea color. The river itself is friendly to beginners and children, the rapids here range from simple to complex.

    The most difficult thresholds that you will pass today are the Kenyakoski and Kumio thresholds.

    The instructor decides whether to pass or carry the Kenyakoski and Kumio thresholds, depending on the overall readiness of the group and the water level.

    Kenyakoski threshold (3-4 km.) – from the Karelian language "black threshold", and all because the water appears black because of the rocks coming to the surface.

    A snack will be arranged for you on the way.

    In the evening, you will take part in setting up a camp and cooking dinner, and the instructors will conduct a master class on cooking Karelian trout for you.

    Supper. Free time at the camp: you can gather in a group around the campfire, play traditional hiking games, and share your impressions of the hike.

    Overnight in the field.

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  • Day 2 - Continuation of the rafting. Pores. Kumio — D. Sodder
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic

Overnight stays in three-person tents throughout the tour. 

Each participant is given an individual thermal insulation mat.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 15,000 rubles.

Rent of a single or double tent — 1000 RUB/tour.

Please inform us about the need for a single or double tent when booking a tour.

Tent camp 1 night

The tour provides accommodation in three-person tents. 

Tour conditions

Group
From 8 to 16 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Petrozavodsk

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • meals according to the program (except dinner on the last day);
  • instructors' work;
  • rental of rafting equipment: rafts, paddles, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages, motor + fuel;
  • camp equipment rental: campfire equipment, tents (triple), thermal insulation mats, 1 sleeping bag;
  • the sauna is at the end of the route.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Petrozavodsk and back;
  • dinner on the last day of the program (optional);
  • second sleeping bag (comfort temperature +6°, extreme 0°) – 700 RUB/tour (after May holidays). Paid at the time of booking the tour;
  • insurance of medical and other unforeseen expenses – from 100 rubles/person/day;
  • neoprene suit – 2700 rub/tour (optional);
  • rent of a single or double tent – 1000 rub/tour (optional);
  • souvenirs.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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 on your hands (optional);
  • 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;
  • portable charger;
  • personal utensils (mug, deep bowl, spoon).

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.
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Reviews Leave a review

  • G
    12 Dec, 2025
    A very full, interesting, and well-designed tour. In just under 2 days, my wife and I were able to completely reset. We were also lucky with the team. Special thanks to our instructors, Maxim and Mikhail.
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    Lidia
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    24 Mar, 2026
    Everything was perfectly organized: transfers, equipment, meals, and support whenever we had questions.
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    Maria
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    30 Jul, 2025
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    absolutely satisfied 100%