The Khoper River and the Khopersky Nature Reserve. Kayaking

In the area from Borisoglebsk to Novokhopersk, the Hopper is a fairly wide river with a fairly fast current. Sandy beaches are often found, along the shores there is rich floodplain vegetation, and in the area of the reserve there is a beautiful deciduous forest. There are a lot of wildlife around, traces of wild animals are visible on the sand of the beaches.

Location

Voronezh
from
$217
+ tickets to the starting point of the tour
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Duration
6 Days
5 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 22 – 27 June, 2025
    • 2 – 7 July, 2025
    • 16 – 21 July, 2025
    • 30 July – 4 August, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic
Difficulty
Moderate
Involves moderate physical activity
Group
Up to 17 people
Group meet at
Voronezh
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Active leisure
Kayaking on the territory of the Khopersky Reserve
Away from the city noise
Let's enjoy life in nature
Hiking bathhouse
Let's relax body and soul in a hiking bath

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Borisoglebsk, the beginning of the rafting

    09:00 Meeting with tourists in Voronezh at the main entrance of Voronezh–1 railway station.

    09:00-13:00 Transfer by minibus to Borisoglebsk.

    13:00-13:30 Equipment delivery.

    13:30-14:00 Briefing.

    14:00-14:30 Lunch, preparation for rafting.

    14:30-18:00 Kayaking.

    18:00-20:00 Setting up the camp. Games. Bathhouse.

    20:00 Dinner, rest, evening bonfire.

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  • Day 2 - Continuation of kayaking
  • Day 3 - Continuation of kayaking
  • Day 4 - The day
  • Day 5 - Continuation of kayaking
  • Day 6 - Novokhopersk, departure
Difficulty
Involves moderate physical activity

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
Comfort
  • Basic

The tour includes accommodation in tents.

Tent 5 nights

The tour provides accommodation in two- and three-person tents.

Tour conditions

Group
up to 17 tourists
Duration
6 days 5 nights
Group meets at
Voronezh

Included in price

  • accommodation in tents;
  • delivery of tourists and equipment to the river and back by special transport;
  • three hot meals a day on the route;
  • rent of kayaks, tents, sleeping bags, mats, hermetic packs and other necessary equipment;
  • instructor service;
  • hiking bathhouse "Mobiba";
  • passes to the reserve.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Voronezh and back;
  • meals not specified in the tour program;
  • additional excursions:
    • a visit to the museum, a walk along the ecotrope "Legends of Hopra".

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

From the rain — an umbrella or a cape.

From the sun — light trousers and a long-sleeved shirt. A hat or a baseball cap. Cream.

In a kayak, you can wear shoes (rubber slippers, slates will do).

Mosquito repellent spray or cream (We recommend "Gardex").

For the evening — a jacket or sweater, jeans or trousers (not breeches or shorts), boots or sneakers. Lantern.

Tableware — Metal or plastic bowls, mugs, spoons.

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Dates and Prices

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  • $217
    22 – 27 Jun, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $217
    2 – 7 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $217
    16 – 21 Jul, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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  • $217
    30 Jul – 4 Aug, 2025 6 days 5 nights
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