Vishera and the Chuval Ridge

10 more

Catamaran rafting downstream of the magical and mysterious Vishera will allow you to fully enjoy the truly majestic and wild northern nature.

Vishera is an ideal place for fishing: the swift cold waters serve as a habitat for rare species of northern fish — grayling and taimen. And the river flow is quite calm, there are almost no rapids and rapids in it, which makes a water hike safe and suitable for almost everyone.

Location

the city of Perm

from

Early
booking

Contact the tour coordinator

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

Or text us in messengers

Tour highlights

Trekking in the mountains of the Urals

On the way, incredible landscapes, alpine meadows, dense impenetrable thickets, kurumnik and berry fields await us

Grayling fishing

Fishing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to catch Ural trophies

Refreshing rafting on the Vishera

We will go rafting on a calm river suitable for travelers with any level of training

Campfire gatherings

In the evenings, we will share our impressions and eat delicious dishes cooked on fire

Hiking bath

We will build a stove on the shore of Vishera, prepare firewood, put up a special awning and in the evening we will run to steam and swim

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the Vishersky Nature Reserve
08:00 An unforgettable journey through the Urals begins!
Departure of the bus from Perm to the address Topolevy Lane, 10.
Transfer to Krasnovishersk (320 km about 5 hours).
Lunch.
Transfer to cross-country vehicles and the road to the tract 71 block (162 km), the southern border of the Vishersky Nature Reserve.
The connection is already disappearing, soon it will not be at all throughout the entire alloy.
Get ready to take a break from social networks and calls!
Passing a safety briefing.
We cook dinner together, set up a camp.
Overnight in tents.

1 more photo
Day 2 - Rafting to the Chuval tract
Lift. Washing in the river.
Today we will start rafting, which means that we need a hearty breakfast!
Under the guidance of an instructor, catamarans are assembled, equipment is distributed among the crews, and rowing instruction is given.
Rafting is 7 km to the Chuval tract.
Passing by the island of Robyshevsky, on the right bank we will see a curious spring pouring out to the surface with a powerful jet.
Lunch in a clearing near the trail to the Chuval ridge.
Half a day. Rest before climbing the Chuval.
Trekking to the Ural Mountains awaits us tomorrow!
A hearty dinner. Overnight in tents.
Day 3 - Climbing the Chuval ridge
Early rise. Washing in the river.
A jointly prepared breakfast. Packing for a small hike: we take small backpacks with water and a snack.
Passing the trekking instruction.
A walk to the buffer zone of the Vishersky Nature Reserve (15 km round-trip trekking).
Climbing the Chuval ridge.
Rubber boots or trekking boots are necessary for the track, because there are many swampy areas on the trail.
Snack at the top of the ridge or where there is less wind.
On the way, incredible landscapes, alpine meadows, dense impenetrable thickets to the right and left of the trail, kurumnik and fields of berries await us (if the rafting is in late July-August, then have time to eat).
Return to the camp.
The long-awaited dinner. Gatherings around the campfire.
We share our impressions and congratulate each other on the mountain, as is customary for hikers and climbers.
Overnight in tents.
Day 4 - Rafting to Bolshoy Medvezhy Island
Lift. Washing in the river. Breakfast.
Do you miss catamarans? We continue the rafting to the Priiskovoye tract.
There is a beautiful Ural nature around, few tourist groups, but there are fish.
If there are fishermen among the group members, then there are many chances to catch someone.
Stop for lunch.
Rafting to Bolshoy Medvezhy Island.
Supper. Overnight in tents.
Day 5 - The day
A day!
Organization of a tourist bathhouse. We will build a stove on the shore of Vishera, harvest firewood, and then heat, heat, heat for a long time...
We'll put up a special awning and run to steam and swim in the evening!
Grayling fishing in the afternoon. Most likely, the instructor is not a fisherman, so if you wish, you need to organize fishing conditions for yourself on your own.
The day can be postponed to another day at the request of tourists or according to the circumstances of the trip.
Supper. Overnight in the same camp.
Day 6 - Velsovskaya cave
Lift.
Washing in the river.
Breakfast.
Loading of equipment and rafting to the village of Wells.
If you have the desire and opportunity, we will visit the Velsovskaya cave, 220 meters long.
A delicious lunch in a beautiful clearing.
Rafting to the Elmensky stone cliff.
Supper.
Overnight in tents.
Day 7 - Rafting to Ulsovsky stone
Lift.
Washing in the river.
Breakfast.
Rafting to the Ulsovsky stone cliff.
Along the way, there is the same magnificent nature, in places completely untouched, clean water in Vishera, fish and, of course, there is still no cellular connection.
Lunch.
Half a day.
Rest before returning home.
If you have the time and desire, we will organize a hiking bath for the second time!
The final dinner.
Gatherings around the campfire, the opportunity to share impressions of the rafting and exchange contacts, discuss joint plans and trips.
Overnight in tents.
Day 8 - Departure
Lift.
Washing in the river.
Final breakfast.
Rafting to the village of Vaya.
Analysis of catamarans.
Cooking lunch.
Departure of the bus to Perm.
The way home is faster than rafting, and most likely (except in some cases) you will not have to go on shift work.
On the way, we watch movies, enjoy a smooth return to civilization, the advent of cellular communication and views from the window.
22:00 Arrival in Perm.

Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

Tour difficulty: average. The length of the alloy is 76 km.

Accommodation

Tent

7 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 27,650 rubles.

Children under 11 years old receive a discount of 2850 rubles. The 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.

Attention! The price is dynamic. To find out the cost of the alloy on a specific date, check with the manager.

Three- and four-person tents.

Tourists help and participate, under the guidance of an instructor, in collecting catamarans, setting up camp, harvesting firewood, and preparing meals.

Tour conditions

Group

up to 30 tourists

Minimum age

10 years old

Duration

8 days 7 nights

Group meets at

the city of Perm

Included in price

transfers according to the tour program;
accompanied by an experienced water tourism instructor;
excellent three meals a day (including fresh meat, fresh vegetables and fruits, natural coffee);
excursions to the rocks, caves, natural and historical sites according to the tour program;
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);
meditation on good weather;
tourist bath (for combined groups).

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Perm and back;
meals on the road;
additional services not included in the program;
meeting guests at the airport;
tourist bath for individual groups;
entrance to the Permsky Nature Park.

It's important to know

identification documents (when traveling to other regions of Russia);
two sets of things for sports recreation;
"hoba" (special truck, seat);
windproof suit;
flashlight with replaceable batteries;
a camera or video camera;
bathing accessories;
warm clothes (sweater, cap for spring and autumn rafting) + a spare set of things in case of rain or falling into the water;
sun protection (panama hat, sunglasses and cream);
underwear (T-shirt, swimming trunks, socks);
two pairs of hiking shoes (sneakers and slates);
a polyethylene cape or a rain jacket;
a hermetic bag or large plastic bags for things in case of rain;
personal set of dishes (plate, mug, spoon);
toiletries (towel, soap, toothbrush, paste, sponge) and hygiene items;
thread gloves, mosquito ointment, tick repellent;
to visit the cave: rubber boots are desirable.

Dates and Prices

Individual dates available on request

1 Jun – 31 Aug, 2025

Submit request
No need to pay now
$271

12 – 19 Jun, 2025 8 days 7 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now
$271

9 – 16 Aug, 2025 8 days 7 nights

Submit request
No need to pay now