Destinations

Vetluga River Canoeing. 9 days

Region: Central Russia
Activity: rafting, canoeing

Season: July - August

Dates 2009: 28 July - 05 August

Cost: EURO 390, USD 540 (min 10 pax).

Vetluga is a beautiful calm river in the N.Novgorod region. You'll discover clear water and sandy beaches, with plenty of fishing and folk singing around the campfire guaranteed!

Itinerary:

Day 01. Depart Nizhny Novgorod by charter bus for about 5 hours drive to put-in near town Vetluga. Rafting 2 hours. Overnight in tents on the sandy beach of the river Vetluga.

Days 2-8. Paddling down the river on double kayaks (baidarka). Swimming, fishing and folk singing around the campfire.

Day 09. Take out near town Varnavino. Depart by charter bus for N.Novgorod.

Cost: EURO 390, USD 540 (min 10 pax). Children under age of 14 have a 50% discount.
Payment: Deposit 50 EURO. Final payment 15 days prior to departure.

What’s Included

  • Team Gorky guides
  • all arrangements in the field, including camp meals, cook staffs,
  • group gear (rafting and camping), 
  • meals on route
  • ground transportation

Not included: 

  • visa fees
  • alcoholic beverages
  • personal expenses