Rafting on the Sukhona River

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
from
$277
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Duration
4 Days
3 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 17 – 20 July, 2025
    • 24 – 27 July, 2025
    • 7 – 10 August, 2025
    • 14 – 17 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    2 nights
  • Tent
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Upscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 10 people
Minimum age
4 years old
Group meet at
Vologda region, Velikoustyugsky municipal district, Valga settlement
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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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
  • Day 3 - Cape Byk — Veliky Ustyug
  • Day 4 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

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.

"On Valga" 2 nights

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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Tent 1 night

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

Personal equipment you need for the tour

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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Dates and Prices

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  • $277
    17 – 20 Jul, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $277
    24 – 27 Jul, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $277
    7 – 10 Aug, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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  • $277
    14 – 17 Aug, 2025 4 days 3 nights
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