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Rafting on Shuya 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
  • Easy and accessible itinerary for families with children
  • Immersion in nature away from civilization
  • Discovery of the most popular river in Karelia
Tour Overview

Here is a route that is full of emotions and at the same time easy and safe, on one of the most beautiful Karelian rivers, the Shuya. The program's flexibility allows tourists of all ages and physical conditions to participate. The rapids encountered are sometimes quite serious, but there is always the possibility to switch dangerous places by foot. You will still be able to assess your strengths with our guides and make the adequate decision.

During three days, we will be in complete autonomy and "spared" from the civilization. Nights in tents, meals will be prepared on fire!

Tour programme
  • Day 1
    Preparation and rafting start
    Petrozavodsk — Shuya river
  • Day 2
    Continuation of the rafting
    Shuya
  • Day 3
    Return to Petrozavodsk
    Shuya — Petrozavodsk
  • 07:50
    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-Petersburg arrives at 6:40 and you will have 3 hours fo free time before the tour starts.
  • 08:30
    Breakfast
    Breakfast in a restaurant in the city of Petrozavodsk in buffet style. We get acquainted with the group, discuss the details of the tour.
  • 10:00
    Transfer at Khautavaara (Хаутаваара)
    After reception at the station, transfer to the starting point of the route bu bus.
  • 13:00
    Lunch en route (picnic)
  • 14:00
    Starting of the navigation
    Equipment preparation, security instructions and setting on water of the rafts. Short descent of the Shuya river through the rapids Tsapfovski, Khaut and Sizovski.
  • 17:00
    Setting up of the camp
  • 19:00
    Dinner
    Warm dinner prepared on the fire.
  • Night under tents
Photo of the day
Route
Petrozavodsk — Shuya river
Accommodation
Camping
Note

2 h transfer  (125km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 10:00
    Continuation of the descent of Shuya
    Passage the rapids of Sizovski (class II-III), Ostrovnoï (category II), crossing the Ignolskaïa dam, passing of the rapids of Kenaykoski * (category III), Valoïnié (I-II category), Sarikoski (II category) and Kumio (II-III category). * - Passage of Kenaykoski rapid by raft will depend on the physical and participants conditions.
  • 13:00
    Outdoor lunch
  • 16:00
    setting up of the camp
  • 19:00
    Dinner near the fire
    On this day, the instructor will introduce you to a local delicacy - Karelian red fish with fresh vegetables.
  • Night under tents
Photo of the day
Route
Shuya
Accommodation
Camping
Note

rafting  (32km)

  • 09:00
    Breakfast
  • 10:00
    Rafting
    Descent of Shuya. Ride on calm water to the last point from the bridge to the Sodder's village.
  • 13:00
    Lunch
  • 14:00
    Russian banya
    Worthy completion of an active rafting - a hot banya (wood-fired sauna)!
  • 15:00
    Transfer to Petrozavodsk
  • 19:30
    Arrival to Petrozavodsk
    Transfer to Petrozavodsk to take a train in the evening or night to Moscow or St.Petersburg. End of the programme.
Photo of the day
Route
Shuya — Petrozavodsk
Note

3 h rafting  (18km)

transfer  (110km)

Detailed description
New departures available soon
Price includes
  • Russian-speaking guide services
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Camping outfit rental
  • Dry bag rental
  • Raft and equipment rental
  • Meals according to the program
Price does not include
  • English-speaking guide services
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Railway tickets
  • Sleeping bag rental
For more info, please download the detailed description of the trip.
Note

If you need some extra equipement, please, contact us about the rent. Train tickets are available as an option, please, ask us. If you are traveling with children, please indicate their age when booking - discounts apply. Neoprene wetsuit rental for those who wish - 3 000 roubles / per pers. / for the tour duration.

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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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Audrey
From 22 July 2016 to 24 July 2016
Destination: Karelia
Would you like to travel with BaikalNature again? Yes!
Nous avons été enchanté de notre voyage de par la qualité de l'organisation avant pendant et maintenant après le séjour, le prix, mais surtout la rencontre avec la population russe. Cela restera gravé dans nos mémoires, merci !
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Guo Cong
From 8 July 2016 to 10 July 2016
Destination: Karelia
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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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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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