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Rafting
Rafting
CANOERAFTING FROM SPRING TO FALL SEASON
| Shorter rafting (1,5-2 hours) route runs from Kiidjärve to Saesaare along the river Ahja (min group size is 10 persons). Longer rafting (3-5 hours) route runs along the river Võhandu (min group size is 10 persons), or along the river Väike-Emajõgi or Suur-Emajõgi (min group size is 16 persons). Don’t hesitate to ask for an offer! Info: +37256678113, e-mail info@matkajuht.ee |
Prices:
- rafting on river Ahja for an adult 16 €/person
- rafting on river Võhandu for an adult 19.20 €/person
- rafting on river Emajõgi: prices are agreement-based
- rafting for kids 11.50 €/person
What is a canoe raft?
Canoe raft is a craft put together of several canoes. The raft is supported by three canoes and topped with a platform, therefore being extremely stable and safe. The raft can be used for group trips and also for riding kids. You can move on the raft, take pictures of the beautiful nature and all that without any fear of flipping over. Different activities you can do while rafting is limited only by your own imagination. You can grill on the raft, so you wouldn’t have to land for eating.
Rafting is easy, the flow of the river will carry the raft and two to four rowers keep it on its course. The raft fits up to 12 persons.
Why a rafting trip?
- Easy fresh-air activity
- Everyone can steer the raft
- No fear of getting chilly as everyone gets to row
- No fear of flipping over – it is an extremely stable mount
- Therefore you can bring along your children, maybe even grandma and granddad
- The raft fits more than 2 persons – even 12
- You can play Alias on the raft, have a picnic and sing ... all the options are limited only by your own fantasy!
Recommendations on personal rafting equipment
Footwear. Use older, closed or half-closed light shoes. Don’t use shoes with open heel and toe part as you might hurt your feet when stepping down from the raft. Shoes will get wet and muddy during the trip. As gumboots present a higher security risk, they are not recommended – when the canoe flips over, they will fill up with water and prevent you from swimming. It is recommended to wear a thicker sock, which would keep your feet warm while wet.
Headwear. Use headscarf or a hiking hat with a strap. This will protect you from sun, rain and bugs and there is a smaller chance of it getting lost.
Gloves. If you wish, you can use thin gloves. It is recommended to use neoprene gloves on trips in early spring or winter.
Top clothing. Fleece + waterproof jacket or a raincoat.
Spare clothes in case you get wet.
Waterproof bags for documents, car keys, video cameras, cameras, mobile phones and spare clothes.
Drinking water and food. We recommend you to take along regular bottle water, chocolate, muesli bars and nuts. In case of a cold weather a thermos filled with hot tea could be of much help.