Catamaran rafting on the Tumcha River

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:

Tents: Individual thermal insulation mats. 

Additionally: triple beds, sleeping bag for 2-3 people. 

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 connection on the route: no connection. Communication between MTS and Megafon operators may appear at the 1st parking lot in the middle of the route, it is not guaranteed, since much depends on the receiving qualities of the mobile device signal.

Recommendation: warn your family about the possibility of a temporary lack of communication. 

Important: 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 — meals according to the program.

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 makes decisions about passing, including the removal of dangerous areas and the non-admission of unprepared participants.

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

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

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 Tumcha River is located beyond the Arctic Circle. 

Along the route, you will see the unique nature of the north: powerful rapids, cliffs, pine forests, sandy beaches, and clear water. 

The Ivovskoe reservoir, which you will cross by boat, will amaze with its beauty.

The weather on the Kola Peninsula is harsh, the water temperature in the river usually does not warm up above +15 degrees. 

The warmest time is from mid—July to mid-August. 

During the day, the temperature can be from +10 to +20 degrees, at night — from +5 to +12.

There are a lot of fish in the river, most often pike, perch, trout, grayling, trout. Fishing in the Tumcha River is allowed.

We recommend that you follow our recommendations for collecting things and do not take anything extra, as it will not be possible to leave extra things for storage during the tour.

For foreign citizens, a pass to the border zone is required.

It takes at least 60 days to complete, and therefore it is necessary to submit an application and documents for participation in the tour no later than this period.

If you are a citizen of the Russian Federation, you need to fill out everything that is indicated in the clarifying form that the manager will send you.

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.

In July, the first mushrooms appear, and cloudberries, blueberries, blueberries and lingonberries ripen in early August. Mushrooms have been plentiful since mid-August.