Rafting on the Ai River in the Chelyabinsk region

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We invite you to an exciting seven-day trip along the picturesque Ai River.

You will enjoy active catamaran rafting, excursions to the unique Sikiyaz-Tamak cave complex and the Aysky cliffs, as well as atmospheric evenings around the campfire and overnight stays in tents. The tour combines vibrant natural locations, team spirit and comfortable organization with games, sauna and delicious camping cuisine.

This is a great way to reboot, get a lot of emotions and see some of the most beautiful places in the Urals.

Location

the city of Perm

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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)

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Tour highlights

Camping life

We'll spend the night in tents on the riverbank and cook over a campfire.

Amazing nature

Enjoy the scenic views of the cliffs and explore the caves along the route

Relaxing in the sauna

After a busy day of travel, relax in the hiking sauna on the shore.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Gathering of the group in Perm. The beginning of the rafting from Asylguzhino
07:00 Departure by bus from Perm to Topolevy lane, 10.
On the way, there are games and entertainment on the bus, interesting movies and extraordinary landscapes outside the window.
15:00 We arrive in the village of Asylguzhino.
We prepare lunch, assemble catamarans, and load things onto the catamaran.
The beginning of the rafting.
Excursion to Pugachev Dam.
Optional excursion to the Resurrection Monastery in the village of Alexandrovka.
The rafting continues to the confluence of the Shulemka River with the Ai River.
We're setting up camp.
Supper. Overnight in tents.
Day 2 - Continuation of the rafting. Averkieva Yama Cave Tour
Lift. Breakfast.
Camp gathering, catamaran loading.
Continuation of the rafting.
We pass the Bear's forehead.
An excursion to the Averkiev Pit cave, we will not go down, since it is necessary to have speleological experience for the descent.
Lunch.
Continuation of the rafting.
We're setting up camp.
Supper. Overnight in tents.
Day 3 - Continuation of the rafting. The village of Novaya pier – the village of Mezhevoy
Lifting and charging.
Breakfast.
Camp gathering, catamaran loading.
Continuation of the rafting.
Lunch.
We pass the village of Novaya Marina, where the most beautiful cliffs on the Ai River begin.
We reach the village of Mezhevoy.
An exciting excursion to the Kamenka River (Kurgazak tunnel) and a photo session.
We're setting up camp.
Supper. Overnight in tents.
Day 4 - Kurgazak Cave, Dry Waterfalls. Small and Large Oppressions
Climbing, washing in the river. Optional bathing.
Charging.
Breakfast.
Camp gathering, catamaran loading.
Continuation of the rafting.
Kurgazak Cave tour.
Lunch prepared by joint efforts.
Continuation of the journey. We observe the rock of Small Oppression.
Excursion to the Dry Waterfalls.
A difficult but very interesting excursion to the Bolshye Pritesa cliff.
After descending from a bird's-eye view, we continue rafting.
Dinner, evening bonfire.
Overnight in tents.
Day 5 - The day
Climbing, washing in the river. Optional bathing.
Charging. Breakfast.
Day trip in a picturesque place.
Lunch.
Free time.
Supper. Overnight in tents.
Day 6 - Continuation of the rafting. Sikiyaz-Tamak Cave Complex
Climbing, washing in the river. Charging.
Breakfast.
Camp gathering, catamaran loading.
Continuation of the rafting.
Guided tour of Sikiyaz-Tamak cave complex with many caves.
Lunch.
Continuation of the journey.
We set up camp and cook over a campfire.
Supper.
Hiking sauna and swimming in the river.
Day 7 - Completion of rafting near the village of Lakly. Departure to Perm
Climbing, washing in the river. Optional bathing. Charging.
Breakfast.
We pack our backpacks on catamarans and set off.
We row a little and go rafting to the fantastic Polyakov fountain.
Continuation of the journey along the Ai River to the village of Lakly. A walk to the cliff, a photo shoot.
Cooking over a campfire.
Farewell dinner.
Handing over the equipment to the best instructor in the world.
17:00 Departure to Perm.
On the way, there will be games and watching movies, as well as discussing the impressions of rafting.
23:00 Arrival of the bus in the city of Perm and delivery to Topolevy lane, 10.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

The alloy does not require any special preparation.

Tour length: bus - 880 km, rafting - 73 km.

Accommodation

Tent

6 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour provides accommodation in 3-4-bed tents.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in the national team is 24700 rubles.

Discount for children under 11 years of age – 1,850 rubles.

A discount is given to children in a team group, as well as in an individual group, if the number of children is less than or equal to the number of adults.

Tour conditions

Group

From 12 to 18 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

7 days 6 nights

Group meets at

the city of Perm

Included in price

transfers according to the tour program;
accompanied by an experienced water tourism instructor;
three meals a day on the route from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 7 (including fresh meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, natural coffee);
guided tours to the rocks, caves, natural and historical sites according to the tour program;
hiking baths;
rental of tourist equipment (a place on a catamaran, awnings, a campfire, a place in a 4-seater tent, a sleeping bag, a travel mat, a safety vest).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Perm and back;
meals on the road and personal expenses;
meeting at the airport or train station;
additional services not included in the program.

It's important to know

backpack 55-90 l (or a bag for things);
plastic bags for storing warm and spare items (1 pack, if available – a hermetic bag);
thermal insulation seat (hoba);
sunscreen (30 SPF);
Two pairs of shoes: (rubber boots/slates, sneakers);
the minimum number of cotton socks is 3 pairs and insulated socks are 2 pairs.;
insulated jacket;
fleece sweatshirt (sweatshirt) – 2 pieces, instead of one you can take a warm vest;
trousers – 2 pairs (warm and light);
thermal underwear;
lingerie;
sun hat (weather hat);
cotton work gloves (fleece gloves for the weather);
knife, spoon, plate, mug;
toiletries, toilet paper, towel, soap, toothbrush, paste, sponge;
watches, hermetically sealed matches, a lighter;
a headlamp with a spare set of batteries;
a copy of the passport and the money in a sealed package;
raincoat (plastic cape or rain jacket);
a tick and mosquito repellent (optional reminder below).

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Jun – 31 Aug

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28 Jun – 4 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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19 – 25 Jul 7 days 6 nights

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Irina

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31 Mar, 2026

The tour was organized to a good standard.
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Maria

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1 Dec, 2025

What I appreciated most were the friendliness and the smooth organization.
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Natalia Filchugina

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12 Jul, 2025

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The tour was exceptionally well organized, everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Special thanks to our guide, Artyom, who was always attentive to our questions and shared a wealth of knowledge about the region’s history, nature, and landmarks. I’ll definitely be recommending this tour to friends and family.