Rafting on the Sukhona River

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It is ideal to completely change the situation for 4 days, go to a quiet place, plunge into the atmosphere of tranquility and get acquainted with the city of Veliky Ustyug.

The tour can start on any day of the week, when it is convenient for the traveler.

Location

Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement

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Tour highlights

Relaxation from the hustle and bustle of the city

Take a break from everyday work on the Sukhona River

Cathedrals of Veliky Ustyug

Visit the beautiful cathedrals of Procopius the Righteous and the Cathedral Courtyard

Dinner at Cape Bull

Cape Bull is an amazing creation of nature, one of the decorations of the Sukhonsky landscape

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival. Sightseeing tour of the city of Veliky Ustyug
Check-in at the Hotel "On Valga".
Lunch.
Sightseeing tour of the city of Veliky Ustyug.
Visit to the Cathedral of Procopius the Righteous. The second cathedral of the Cathedral Courtyard is dedicated to Saint righteous Procopius, the patron saint of Veliky Ustyug. A German by birth, he converted to Orthodoxy and remained forever in Russia, choosing one of the most difficult and great feats of Christian piety – foolishness for Christ's sake. The first fool for Christ's sake in Russia, famous for numerous miracles, the most important of which was the salvation of Ustyug from destruction by a stone cloud, was canonized at the Council of 1547.
Sightseeing of the Veliky Ustyug Embankment accompanied by a tour guide.
Free time in the city.
Self-guided tour of the central part of the city.
Supper.
Day 2 - The beginning of the alloy
6:30 Early breakfast in the cafe-restaurant of the hotel "On Valga".
7:00 Departure from the Hotel to the place of rafting : village. Poldars of Velikoustyugsky district.
9:00 Start of the rafting in the village. Half a dollar.
Stage 1: der. Poldarsa – Opoki – Fountain (stop at the fountain).
About 70 kilometers from the city of Veliky Ustyug on the right bank of the Sukhona river there is the village of Opoki — which means "rocks" in Old Russian. It is these coastal cliffs, up to 70 m high, that represent an amazing place, a real Northern Wonder — OPOKI. Here, under the onslaught of the river, the Sukhonsky rocks were formed.
On the opposite left bank of the Sukhona, near the uninhabited village of Bratskoye, there is another attractive place — a gushing spring.
Lunch outdoors by the Fountain.
Stage 2: Opoki – Cape Bull.
Cape Bull is an amazing creation of nature, one of the decorations of the Sukhonsky landscape. It is located on the left bank of the Sukhona River at the confluence of the Verkhnyaya Yerga River. It is believed that this cape resembles a huge bull drinking water.
Themed dinner: fish soup, kebabs, baked potatoes, etc.
Sauna on a raft. Fishing.
Supper.
Overnight in tents on the banks of the Sukhona River.

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Day 3 - Cape Byk — Veliky Ustyug
6:00 Departure from Cape Bull.
Rafting to the mountains. Veliky Ustyug.
Breakfast, lunch on the way.
Approximate arrival in the mountains. Veliky Ustyug until 20:00.
Dinner at the cafe-restaurant of the Na Valga hotel.
Day 4 - Departure
Breakfast.
Free time
Check out of the hotel.
We reserve the right to make changes to the sequence of sightseeing and cultural and entertainment programs. The program can be changed according to your wishes.

Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

2 nights
Tent

1 night

Comfort

Basic
Upscale

The tour provides accommodation in the hotel "On Valga" in Standard rooms and one night in a tent.

The cost of the tour: 27,500 rubles per person.

Featuring a bar and a shared lounge, Na Valga Hotel is located in Veliky Ustyug. It offers a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. Room service is available upon request. Free private parking is available on site. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Towels and bed linen are provided in the rooms of the Na Valga Hotel.

A continental breakfast is served every morning.

Veliky Ustyug Airport is 4.1 km from Hotel On Valga.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 10 tourists

Minimum age

4 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement

Included in price

accommodation in Standard rooms;
meals according to the program: at the hotel and during the route;
guided tour service according to the program;
transfer on excursions to the rafting place in the village. Half a dollar;
the cost of entrance tickets for excursions;
services of a tour guide;
organization of rafting accompanied by an instructor – guide.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Veliky Ustyug and back;
personal expenses;
transfer Kotlas (Yadrikha) — Veliky Ustyug — Kotlas (Yadrikha).

It's important to know

A set of clothes for the alloy:

shorts;
thermal underwear;
raincoat;
headdress (cap, bandana, panama hat);
sunglasses;
gloves.

A replacement set of clothes after the alloy:

sneakers/boots;
rubber boots (optional);
socks;
lingerie;
T-shirt;
long sleeve shirt;
sweater;
tight pants (jeans);
the jacket is warm.

A set of clothes for sleeping:

thermal underwear;
socks made of natural materials;
wool socks;
sports pants;
sweater;
sports hat (optional);
lingerie.

Additionally, take on the alloy:

toiletries and bath accessories;
swimsuit, swimming trunks;
ointment or insect spray;
sun cream;
KLMN - Mug, spoon, bowl, knife;
personal hygiene items;
camera and batteries for it;
personal equipment (tent, pillows, blankets). If you don't have your own equipment, you can rent it from us for free;
everyone takes a personal sleeping bag, for reasons of hygiene;
documents in sealed packaging: passport, medical insurance policy;
personal first aid kit (medications that you take all the time).

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