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Rafting on Uksa river

Destination: Karelia
Easy - nothing more than normal walking while sight-seeing
Moderately Easy - 1-3 hours of physical activity daily
Moderate - 3-5 hours of physical activity daily
Challenging - 5-7 hours of challenging physical activity daily
Extreme - 7+ hours of challenging/extreme physical activity daily
Difficulty
Basic — most of nights in tents or rooms with shared WC, some nights in comfortable rooms.
Standard — most of nights in comfortable rooms, some nights in tents or rooms with shared WC.
Upgraded — all nights in comfortable rooms.
Comfort
Minimum age of the participant of this trip
3 Days
Highlights
  • Sports route with passage of challenging rapids
  • For those who are ready to test themselves
  • Immersion in nature away from civilization
  • Route designed to take advantage of the spring high water
Tour Overview

The river Ouksa (full name: Ouksounioki) is one of the most "sporting" Karelian rivers. Located in southern Karelia it is powered by lakes and swamps and its level depends on climatic conditions. The passage is practicable in spring - early summer during the period of high water when Ouksa is amazing! Over a length of 40 km it cuts rocks by several rapids renowned among rafting fans.

The nature is wild and landscapes are beautiful. The whirling water and powerful rapids will offer you strong emotions and the energy that the Russian nature can offer! the nights will be spent in tents (2 in tents designed for 3). Meals will be prepared on the fire.

An opportunity to really reboot at the very begginning of summer!

Tour programme
  • Day 1
    Preparation and rafting start
    Petrozavodsk — River Uksa
  • Day 2
    Continuation of the rafting
    River Uksa
  • Day 3
    Return and end of the programme
    River Uksa — Petrozavodsk
  • 09:00
    Arrival to Petrozavodsk Railway Station
    *The indicated time is only for the train N18 from Moscow. If you are going to take the train N 658, please, notice that the train from Saint-Petersurg arrives at 6:40 and you will have 3 hours fo free time before the tour starts.
  • 10:00
    Transfer to the starting point of the route
  • 13:00
    Lunch (picnic)
  • 14:00
    Starting of the naviagtion
    Equipment preparation, explanations and setting with water of boats. Descent of Uksa through the rapids Mostovoy (of bridge, category I), Lestnitsa (Stairs, category II), Kolokoski, Bludtse (plate).
  • 17:00
    Establishment of the camp
  • 19:00
    Dinner
    Hot dinner prepared on the fire.
  • Overnight in the tent
Photo of the day
Route
Petrozavodsk — River Uksa
Note

rafting  (12km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 10:00
    Continuation of the descent of Shuya
    Passage of the rapid of Lossoseviy (of salmon, category I-II), Rozoviy slon (Pink elephant, category III)* and Melnitsa (Mill, category III-IV ), 14 km. Free time to do again some interesting rapids if wanted. *The rapid of Pink Elephant is the most popular spot of the river. The latter is divided in two by a rocky islet. The arms of water are falling from a height of two meters. The right one is easier and is suitable for the training of first acquired, while the left one will give a good dose of adrenaline to experienced rafters!
  • 13:00
    Lunch (picnic)
  • 17:00
    Establishment of the camp
  • 19:00
    Dinner near the fire
  • Overnight in tent
Photo of the day
Route
River Uksa
Note

2 h rafting  (14km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 10:00
    Last kilometres of rafting
    Continuation of the descent of Uksa. Passage of the rapids of Canyon (class III-IV), Khramina* (class III-IV) and Likhaya. End of the descent. * The rapid of Khramina is the most difficult of the river. The main mass of water falls from a single rock in a swirling basin. The passage is possible close to the rock either left either right. The decision to go by water or by land will be taken by the guide depending on the water level in the river and the condition of participants,
  • 13:00
    Outdoor lunch
  • 16:00
    Arrival to the Uksa village
    After a intense tour, sauna or hot shower.
  • 17:00
    Transfer to Petrozavodsk
  • 19:00
    Arrival to the railway station. End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
River Uksa — Petrozavodsk
Note

transfer  (200km)

rafting  (10km)

Detailed description
New departures available soon
Price includes
  • Russian-speaking guide services
  • Transport as per itinerary
  • Banya
  • Letter of invitation
  • Camping outfit rental
  • Raft and equipment rental
  • Reserves and national parks entrance permissions
  • Meals according to the program
Price does not include
  • Railway tickets
  • Sleeping bag rental
  • Medical insurance
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note

Rafting is carried out on a 6-seater catamaran. For a group of 2-3 people, it is possible to conduct a tour on a 2-4 seater catamaran (2 people on their own, 2 people + 1 instructor, 3 people + 1 instructor). Neoprene wetsuit rental for those who wish - 3 000 roubles / per pers. / for the tour duration. Sleeping bag rental - 1 200 rubles / per pers. / for the tour duration. Train tickets are available as an option, please, ask us.

Reviews
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Christian
From 13 June 2021 to 18 June 2021
Destination: Karelia
Custom tourKiji, Valaam et Solovki
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Bravo pour la réactivité et l'adaptation aux changements d'organisation (lié à la météo). On a pas trop apprécié l'hôtel de Sortavala. Et ... ce serait plus rassurant que le guide soit vacciné contre le Covid !
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Alban
From 8 August 2020 to 10 August 2020
Destination: Karelia
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Très belle découverte de la nature russe, et immersion totale au contact des russes, très convivial et accueil plutôt sympa
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Jack
From 9 January 2020 to 11 January 2020
Destination: Karelia
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Polina was absolutely incredible. She went out of her way to translate everything for me and ensure I was having a good time. Many thanks!
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Michel
From 6 July 2019 to 10 July 2019
Destination: Karelia
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Organisation globalement satisfaisante; les guides sont trop spécialisés sur leur site et ne donnent pas un aperçu général sur la Carélie, ce qui manque.
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Jean
From 28 December 2018 to 1 January 2019
Destination: Karelia
Custom tourNouvel An en Carélie + Cours de la langue russe
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