Through Smolensk To Russia // Canoeing on Smolensk Rivers. Itinerary 2

Printed output
Books
Brochures
Booklets

Both keen beginners and skilled tourists are sure to like this route. Getting back to nature in the National park "Smolenskoe Poozerye", hiking, canoeing, fishing, nights on the shores of Smolensk Lakes, exciting excursions around the National park are waiting for you. A good dose of adrenalin and a lot of excitment are guaranteed!

Duration: 9days/ 8nights
Season: May to September
Group: 8 persons + 1 instructor
Route: Smolensk – the National park “Smolenskoe Poozerye” – the El’sha River
Price: 235$ per person (including transfer, excursions according to the program, instructor services during the entire program, meals, camping outfit, guide-translator)

Itinerary
Day 1
Upon arriving in Smolensk we will meet you at the train station and transfer you to Municipal Youth Trekking Center (СЮТ). After breakfast we will enjoy a general excursion in the city of Smolensk enjoying the sites like the medieval fortress and Assumption Cathedral. After returning to the "СЮТ", we will get acquainted with our guide and receive our camping gear (backpack, rug, sleeping-bag, tent, and life jacket).
Now we are set to depart from Smolensk on a minibus "Gazel" and set up our tents on the shore of Lake Baklanovskoje in National park "Smolenskoe Poozerye").

Day 2
On this first day we will have safety training and practice canoeing on Lake Baklanovskoye. We will also enjoy an excursion on the "Ecological path" including visiting of the ecological center and fire tower. For a special treat in the evening we will relax in the Russian Sauna (Banya)!

Day 3
Today we break camp and head out into the wilds hiking (4 km) to Lake Sinyakovskoye in the national park "Smolenskoe Poozerye". Free time for fishing , swimming, bird watching or whatever strikes your fancy in the outdoors. Camping.

Day 4
Hiking (5 km) from Lake Sinyakovskoye to Lake Ritoye in the national park "Smolenskoe Poozerye". Free time for fishing , swimming, bird watching or whatever strikes your fancy in the outdoors. Camping.

Day 5
Hiking (6 km) from Lake Ritoye to Lake Sapsho (National park "Smolenskoe Poozerye"). Free time for fishing , swimming, bird watching or whatever strikes your fancy in the outdoors. Preparing for canoeing. Camping.

Day 6-9
Canoeing down the El’sha River.

Day 9
From the Podosinki village we depart for Smolensk on a minibus "Gazel"and will return to the Municipal Youth Trekking Center (СЮТ). That evening we will have a dinner and a farewell campfire before returning you to the train station to send you on your way.

Staff: instructor of group participants, driver (transportation of food supplies and canoes during hiking).
Kitchen duties are shared between the members of the group.

Don’t forget to take with you:

practical and comfortable clothes, footwear and hat according to the season;
kitchen utensils for meals at campfire;
mosquito repellent or insecticide;
fishing gear and camera.

Have a nice time while you enjoy the beauty of Russian nature!

Canoeing on Smolensk Rivers. Itinerary 2 |