- 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
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!
- Day 1Preparation and rafting startPetrozavodsk — River Uksa
- Day 2Continuation of the raftingRiver Uksa
- Day 3Return and end of the programmeRiver Uksa — Petrozavodsk
- 09:00Arrival 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.
- 10:00Transfer to the starting point of the route
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 14:00Starting of the naviagtionEquipment 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).
- 17:00Establishment of the camp
- 19:00DinnerHot dinner prepared on the fire.
- Overnight in the tent
rafting (12km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Continuation of the descent of ShuyaPassage 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!
- 13:00Lunch (picnic)
- 17:00Establishment of the camp
- 19:00Dinner near the fire
- Overnight in tent
2 h rafting (14km)
- 09:00Breakfast
- 10:00Last kilometres of raftingContinuation 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,
- 13:00Outdoor lunch
- 16:00Arrival to the Uksa villageAfter a intense tour, sauna or hot shower.
- 17:00Transfer to Petrozavodsk
- 19:00Arrival to the railway station. End of the programme.
transfer (200km)
rafting (10km)
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- Russian-speaking guide services
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Accident insurance
- Letter of invitation
- Camping outfit rental
- Raft and equipment rental
- Nature reserves and parks entrance permissions
- Meals according to the program
- Railway tickets
- Sleeping bag rental
- Meals as per itinerary
- Personal expenses and tips
- Visa fees and travel insurance
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.
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