Upper Shuya River Rafting in Karelia

The water in the river is dark, if you scoop it up with a cup, it looks like weakly brewed tea, in fact, the water is clean, and the peat bogs surrounding the river give the brown color. We will use this water to prepare our entire trip.

After repacking things in the bag, some things may remain, including a backpack / bag. Everything superfluous can be left to the driver, the items will be delivered to the warehouse, after the rafting, the items will be delivered to the finish line.

If you arrive at the route by car in Petrozavodsk, you can park your car in the free parking lot at 15A Kommunalnaya Street. A minibus will also be waiting for us there, which will take you to the starting point of the route.

Attention! The number of free parking spaces is limited, please arrive in advance!

Meeting at 07:50 (Moscow time) at the Petrozavodsk railway station on platform No. 1 at the main building of the railway station, from the side of the platform, an instructor with a sign will be waiting for you.

The meeting time may change if the train schedule is updated!

The rafting route through south Shuya is great, we will pass through both upper Shuya and lower Shuya, which are separated by 2 large and very beautiful lakes: Shotozero and Vagatozero. We will see and pass the Kumio threshold, which is rightfully considered the most beautiful on the Shuya River.

In Karelia, a wetsuit may be required when rafting on rivers, depending on the time of year, water temperature and weather conditions. 

Here are the main situations where its use is recommended: 

• cold water (spring and early summer). In spring and early summer (May-June), the water in the rivers of Karelia is very cold, often close to the temperature of melting snow. A wetsuit will help keep you warm and avoid hypothermia if you fall into the water.;
• In summer, if the weather is rainy or windy, the wetsuit will protect against hypothermia and discomfort. This is especially true for multi-day rafting trips, when it is not possible to dry clothes quickly.;
• difficult routes with a high risk of getting into the water;
• Rivers with rapids, strong currents, or technically difficult areas are more likely to be in the water. A wetsuit will ensure safety and comfort in such conditions.;
• autumn rafting (September-October).

You must provide height and weight data so that suits can be booked and checked for you.

Tribord 100/500 neoprene suits are used for alloys – basic neoprene models (3.5 mm thick). JOSS Active – universal alloy models (3.5 mm).

Neoprene boots, socks, gloves are not provided.

The route option can be changed while maintaining the main elements that make up the program.

Discounts:

• children under 12 years of age – 20%;
• for children under 5 years of age – 50%.

The tour participants take an active part in cooking and living in the field, under the guidance of instructors, as well as in loading and unloading ships throughout the route.

All areas with calm water on the river, lake and sea are covered by a motor.

Rafting equipment:

Catamarans are a type of inflatable boats consisting of two cylinders connected by rigid arches. They have a number of advantages over a raft, especially when rafting in rough water. 

Advantages of catamarans: good maneuverability and controllability, which is important when passing difficult sections of the river. 

Camp equipment: three-person tents for 2-3 people, individual thermal insulation mats. 

Optional: sleeping bag. 

Important: Please inform us about the need for a 1-bed tent and a sleeping bag when booking. 

Personal equipment: it is important to inform about the availability of your own equipment and the need for a 1-bed tent, sleeping bag when booking a tour. 

Mobile communication on the route: stable signal from Megafon and MTS operators. Other operators: they can "catch" in places. 

Important: warn your family about the possibility of a temporary lack of communication. Study the recommendations for a set of things for a water trip so that your vacation will be perfect. The manager will provide detailed information. 

Meals on the route: type — three meals a day. 

Features: lunch can be replaced with a snack depending on the conditions of the route.

Preparation: the instructor prepares the food, the help of tourists is welcome.

Safety: the instructor has the right to make safety decisions, including the removal of dangerous areas and the non-admission of unprepared participants.

Rescue equipment: life jackets on the water, helmets when passing dangerous rapids.

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

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

Yes. There are not too many fish in the river, mainly pike and perch, caught with a float rod and spinning.

The weather on the Shuya River practically does not differ from the weather in St. Petersburg and Moscow. But it happens differently, in July and August, on average, the weather is dry and hot, with temperatures of +20-30 degrees. 

You need to be prepared for the fact that it may rain in Karelia for several days. In this case, the temperature drops to +10-15 degrees, and the water in the river also becomes cold.

To get by train to rafting on the Shuya River, you need to buy tickets to Petrozavodsk with arrival in the morning at 07:50 (train 018A Karelia). 

Return tickets should be taken from Petrozavodsk in the evening at 20:00-23:00 or overnight (trains 091A, departure: 21:00, 017A, departure: 22:00).