Catamaran rafting on the Tumcha River in the Murmansk region

The Tumcha River, like an emerald ribbon, meanders through the vast expanses of taiga forests, where each of its bends hides the unique beauty of nature.

The dynamic rhythm of a seven-day rafting trip through crystal clear waters gives unique impressions and adrenaline, filling each participant with the energy of adventure. 

Location

Murmansk region, Kandalaksha
$682
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
7 days
6 nights
Departures
21 - 27 Jun
28 Jun - 4 Jul
12 - 18 Jul
19 - 25 Jul
26 Jul - 1 Aug
2 - 8 Aug
9 - 15 Aug
16 - 22 Aug
Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Group
From 5 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Murmansk region, Kandalaksha
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Warming bath
During the day, you can relax and recuperate in the tourist bath
Camping romance
Experience the atmosphere of the hike, spend the night in tents and eat food in the field.
An exciting alloy
You will become a participant in an exciting catamaran adventure along a picturesque river

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Meeting, exit to the route

    Meeting at the railway station of Kandalaksha, train No. 016A, 092A (Moscow), train No. 016A/677H (Saint Petersburg).

    Departure to the beginning of the route Alakurtti village (100 km).

    Breakfast.

    Preparation of equipment for rafting.

    Safety briefing. Workout.

    Lunch.

    Alloy: Bridge – port. Waterfall (2 sq.m.).

    Dinner and overnight in the field.

    Alakurtti is an ancient Finnish Sami settlement. The name Alakurtti comes from the area where landowner Heinrich Kurtti settled with his family in the middle of the 17th century. His descendants then settled along the right bank of the Tunsayoki River, and accordingly the areas of their settlement were called Yuli-kurtti (Upper Kurtti) and Alakurtti (Lower Kurtti).

    There are several other versions of the origin of this word. One of them is that Alakurtti (literal translation) is a lowland valley. The village lives up to its name, it is located in a lowland bordered by high hills.

    They protected from the harsh winter winds and created a special microclimate that allowed the first inhabitants of the settlement to conduct economic activities.

  • Day 2 - Crossing to the Horseshoe threshold
  • Day 3 - Crossing to the Boiler threshold
  • Day 4 - The day
  • Day 5 - Crossing to the Cornice threshold
  • Day 6 - Crossing to the Hat threshold
  • Day 7 - Boat trip along the Yovo reservoir. Completion of the tour
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 50,000 rubles.

Children receive a discount if they have a copy of their birth certificate.

Tent 6 nights

Tour conditions

Group
From 5 to 20 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Murmansk region, Kandalaksha

Included in price

  • transfers according to the program;
  • instructors' work;
  • meals specified in the program;
  • rental of rafting equipment: catamarans, oars, helmets, life jackets, sealed packages, outboard motor;
  • rental of camp equipment: campfire equipment, tents, sleeping bags, thermal insulation mats.

Paid extra

  • railway tickets to Kandalaksha and back;
  • insurance of diseases and unforeseen expenses — from 100 rubles/person/day;
  • sleeping bag – 1000 rub/tour (comfort temperature +6°C, extreme 0°C) (to be paid when booking the tour);
  • neoprene suit rental – 3,000 rubles/tour (to be paid when booking the tour);
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour
  • a backpack (not an easel) or a travel bag;
  • neoprene jumpsuit, neoprene socks or special alloy shoes (or raincoat, jacket-pants);
  • a mug, a spoon, a bowl;
  • tick spray (spring alloys);
  • documents: passport + photocopy of the first pages for possible border control (Tumcha, Kitenjoki, Tohmajoki rivers), medical insurance policy.

Comfortable hiking clothes:

  • trousers and a light hooded jacket (anorak);
  • long sleeve shirt;
  • wool socks 2 pairs;
  • simple socks 2-3 pairs;
  • bathing suit;
  • t-shirts;
  • cotton gloves;
  • headdress with a visor;
  • a warm jacket;
  • woolen hat;
  • sweater;
  • rain cape;
  • change of underwear.

Shoes:

  • hiking boots or sneakers;
  • replacement shoes.

Personal items: 

  • sunglasses;
  • knife;
  • flashlight with a set of spare batteries;
  • sunscreen and after sunburn;
  • small polyurethane seat mat;
  • personal hygiene products (toilet paper, wet wipes, etc.);
  • individual first aid kit.
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Dates and Prices

  • $682
    21 – 27 Jun 7 days 6 nights
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  • $682
    28 Jun – 4 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $682
    12 – 18 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $682
    19 – 25 Jul 7 days 6 nights
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  • $682
    26 Jul – 1 Aug 7 days 6 nights
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Reviews Leave a review

  • E
    Ekaterina
    about provider
    28 Nov, 2025
    Many thanks to all the providers and guides for an unforgettable experience and a truly engaging program!
  • N
    Natalia
    about provider
    23 May, 2025
    Everything was perfectly organized. The weather let us down on the last day, but it didn’t stop us from going on the excursion to Mount Sekirnaya. A special thanks for the Nemetski Kuzov island — its beauty is truly breathtaking.