On the crest of a wave. Kostroma – Ples

An active summer weekend tour to Kostroma and Ples. Your adventure will begin with an exciting rafting trip. Relax in a forest clearing and have a tourist lunch prepared for you over a campfire. Romance and drive. A complete reboot and vivid impressions. Charged, you will return to a comfortable hotel. 

The next day, you will go to admire the amazing landscapes of Ples, both from the shore and from aboard the ship. And the tour will end with a sightseeing tour of Kostroma and the purchase of delicious souvenirs!

Location

Kostroma
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$331
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Duration
2 days
1 night
Departures
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
From 1 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Group meet at
Kostroma
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Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Boat trip
You will enjoy the beauty of the great Russian river and the views of the Plain
Refreshing alloy
We can feel the smooth flow of the river, the riot of summer greenery, the light stroke of an oar, the incessant bird chirping

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Mysterious Mesa kayaking

    10:40-11:00 Arrival in Kostroma.

    Gathering of the group at the Kostroma-Novaya railway station.

    Lunch at a cafe in the city .

    The beginning of the program.

    Kayaking “Mysterious Mesa” (be sure to take a change of clothes for rafting!).

    The smooth flow of the river, the riot of summer greenery, the light stroke of an oar, the incessant bird chirping.

    Relax in a forest clearing and have a tourist lunch prepared for you over a campfire.

    Romance and drive.

    A complete reboot and vivid impressions.

    10 km rafting track (2.5-3 hours on the water).

    The program lasts for 6 hours.

    Suitable for beginners and children from 3 years old.

    Departure to Kostroma (~ 30 minutes).

    Check-in at the hotel, free time.

  • Day 2 - Excursion to Ples, a boat trip along the Volga. Kostroma
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Midscale

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation:

HotelCost
AdultChildren (up to 14 years old)
Snow Maiden 3*24 00023 000
Moskovskaya zastava 3*25 00024 000
I am a 4* Hotel / Volga 4*28 00027 000

Surcharge for single occupancy hotels 3* — 3 000 rub . 

Surcharge for single occupancy hotels 4* — 4 000 rub . 

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Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 40 tourists
Minimum age
3 years old
Duration
2 days 1 night
Group meets at
Kostroma

Included in price

  • transportation services according to the program;
  • accommodation in the selected hotel;
  • meals – 1 breakfast + 2 lunches;
  • guided tour service according to the program.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Kostroma and back;
  • meals not specified in the program;
  • personal expenses.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

It is recommended to bring an umbrella or a raincoat, you can change shoes.

Be sure to take a change of clothes for rafting.

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?
Is insurance included in the price of the tour?

Reviews Leave a review

  • M
    Marina
    about provider
    19 Mar, 2026
    Everything was well organized. All the tour information was sent in advance, we were met promptly, and the hotel check-in was quick and smooth.
  • S
    Shorena
    about provider
    9 Nov, 2025
    I’m grateful to the tour provider, overall, I really enjoyed the trip. My only comment is about the meals. For example, I don’t eat meat or dairy products, and when filling out the questionnaire, I clearly listed everything I strictly avoid. When I arrived at the café for lunch, I double-checked about getting a meat-free meal, and they assured me they had my information and would serve a suitable option. I trusted that, but after just a few spoonfuls of borscht, I found pieces of meat which was quite disappointing and irresponsible. As a result, I was left half hungry, since I could only eat a small piece of pollock with some potatoes and salad and the portions were very small. I also wasn’t happy with lunch at the Slavyansky restaurant: the borscht they planned to serve as a "meat-free" dish was clearly cooked in meat broth, so I had to refuse it. The portion of cod there was maybe about 100 grams, served with rice, so at least I didn’t stay completely hungry. In conclusion, I’d really like to see dietary requests taken more seriously. Some travelers may also have allergies, so if someone writes that they don’t eat certain foods, it’s important to pay close attention to that.
    Photo Big Country Travel
    Big Country Travel
    Hello Shorena, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip overall. We’ll definitely share your comments with our colleagues in the region to help improve the catering quality on future tours. We hope that despite this issue, you’ll choose us again to organize your next trip around Russia!