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We invite you to an unforgettable catamaran rafting along a beautiful natural route through the Indel, Pan, and Varzuga rivers.

The unique combination of majestic rivers, breathtaking rapids and unspoilt landscapes will give you a piece of real northern magic.

Amazing landscapes, salmon fishing and overnight stays under the stars – all this will make your adventure bright and unforgettable!

Location

Murmansk

Rafting

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Tour highlights

Northern fishing

Fish for salmon and cook the catch over a campfire

Camping romance

Feel the real atmosphere of the hike, you will spend the night in tents and cook over a campfire

The peaceful nature of the north

Enjoy the scenery of pine forests and winding rivers

Itinerary

Day 1 - Indel River
08:00 Departure for the tour. Meeting at the former Atlantic Cinema (131a Kolsky Ave.).
If the group arrives in Murmansk by train at 08:40, the departure time is adjusted to 09:00 (tourists leaving Kandalaksha will be notified in advance).
There is a possibility of starting a tour from Kandalaksha. Meeting at the railway station at 10:00.
Transfer Murmansk – Umba, then transfer to the starting point of the route – Indel river (85 km, travel time 5 hours).
Preparing equipment, collecting catamarans, loading things.
Lunch.
Safety briefing.
Short rafting on the Indel River (10 km).
Dinner and overnight in the field.
Day 2 - Pan River
Breakfast.
On this day, we are walking 15 km along the Pana River, these rivers are small and shallow with ripples and quiet patches.
We will stop at the river Pan for the night.
In this place, rest awaits us, untouched nature and great salmon fishing.

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Day 3 - Pan River
Breakfast.
We will continue rafting on the Pana River. After 3-4 km, it flows into the Varzuga River.
The rafting lasts for 10 km, we will set up camp in the area of the Kochkama River and stop for the night.
Exciting fishing awaits us at the confluence of these rivers. There are a lot of salmon in the river, and it won't take us long to wait.
Day 4 - Perekat Krivets
Breakfast.
We pack up and drive about 18 km among steep rocky shores covered with pine forest, we will pass the Krivets crossing and reach the next camp of the Nitongi River.
In this place, you have a high chance of catching salmon.
Day 5 - The day
We can have a day out on this day.
Day 6 - Rafting to the Arenga River and Arengovsky waterfall
Breakfast.
Next, there is a rafting trip 15 km to the Arenga River.
We're setting up camp.
Those who wish will visit the 10-meter Arengovsky waterfall, which is located 1.9 km from the Varzuga River.
Day 7 - Varzuga rafting
Breakfast.
Short Varzuga rafting trip to the Pomeranian village of Varzuga (10 km). The forest ends, and ahead, on the high right bank, a wooden church, a monument of Russian northern architecture of the XVI century, is visible. Varzuga is located on the left and right banks, one of the oldest Russian settlements on the Kola Peninsula.
The final ridge of the Varzuga rapids, about 4 km long, lies below the village, starting almost immediately after the last houses. The sea rapids encountered on the way are four difficult sections (Dog, Cage, Koitugov, Marine) and an easy threshold Skovorodka — the last obstacle on the Varzug.
The dog is a stormy threshold consisting of several steep drops, and navigating it is difficult. Beyond the last threshold, the Varzuga flows along an almost 2-kilometer channel between low banks. There are many islands in the mouth. The river flows through sand dunes for the last kilometers. It's a very peculiar landscape. The yellow dunes rise in dull ridges to the horizon.
Lunch, gathering of equipment.
22:00 Approximate time of arrival in Murmansk.
The program ends at the former Atlantic Cinema (131a Kolsky Ave.).

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

This is a technically simple tour and is suitable for those who have not previously rafted on water, but it is worth considering that the tour is multi-day and in autonomous conditions.

You must understand that there will be no communication, Internet and shops. It is possible to evacuate only in case of emergency with the help of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Overnight stays and meals in field conditions.

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a tent.

The cost of the tour is 47,300 rubles/person.

Discounts:

for residents of the Murmansk region and persons who have benefits in paying for visits to protected areas — 2,100 rubles/person.;
for those who have their own tent, sleeping bag, mat — 1000 rubles / person.;
for groups of 2 people or more — 3500 rubles each.

Accommodation in three-person tents.

Tour conditions

Group

From 5 to 12 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

Murmansk

Included in price

transfers: Murmansk — Indel, Varzuga — Murmansk;
meals specified in the tour program (6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners);
campfire and group equipment (bowls, spoons, forks, mugs, pots, etc.), tents, mats;
rafting equipment: catamarans, life jackets, helmets;
the work of two attendants (cooking, camping, etc., etc.).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Murmansk and back.
insurance;
personal expenses.

It's important to know

For the bivouac:

comfortable shoes (you need to take something like sneakers and preferably not very wet ones);
forest trousers and jacket, thermal underwear, socks, gloves.

For the alloy:

comfortable shoes, ideally neoprene socks and sneakers on them, or rubber boots, you can put sneakers on a wool sock;
thermal underwear or a jacket and trousers;
middle layer: fleece or woolen jacket;
Top layer: maximum waterproof clothing with a hood;
be sure to bring a set (preferably even two) of replacement clothes and shoes, as well as a change of underwear;
headdress;
repellents;
gear;
your personal medicines according to the doctor's instructions;
package for passport and passport to pack;
cash for Varzuga (dinner and sauna).

Dates and Prices

$560

9 – 15 Jun 7 days 6 nights

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Reviews

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Albina Rastorgueva

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23 Jan, 2025

Everything was organized perfectly!

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Andrey

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22 Jan, 2025

The tour managers, Ekaterina and Olga, are true professionals! The trip was an absolute success!!!
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Elena

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1 Nov, 2024

Everything is well organized: meetings, transfers, accommodation, meals—everything has been thought of.

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Rafting on the Indel – Pan – Varzuga rivers