Rafting on the rivers of Belarus report. Kayaking in Belarus for a beginner: what you need to know and which routes to choose? When traveling on water on a boat, it is prohibited

For the first time: Cruises on the rivers of Belarus: Pina, Pripyat, Mukhavets, Dnieper-Bug Canal.

Cruises around Belarus "Pearls of Polesie".

Polesie... A huge region full of secrets in the very center of Europe. Dense forests and marshy swamps stretch here for hundreds of kilometers. This region has always seemed like a mysterious, lost world, constantly attracting the imagination of foreigners already during the Middle Ages. Countless rivers, rivulets and streams form a complex system of large and small waterways, virgin Polesie forests roar around, and ancient settlements lie among them.

It seems incredible that in densely populated Europe, not a corner, but an entire region could survive - a real treasury of nature and ancient original peasant culture, a civilization relatively untouched by troubles.

Polesie is that pure spring of Slavism, to drink from which means to get to know the culture and life of our distant ancestors, to see them in the simplest manifestations of human life, which help to comprehend its main values, and, perhaps, the meaning itself.

In the swamps of Polesie, as before, the miracle berry, the cranberry, ripens under the autumn sun, dozens of species of edible mushrooms and berries grow in the forests, and ripe heavy nuts fall to the ground in the fall. This region is rich, in which ancient rituals are still alive.

It is known that our ancestors - the ancient Slavs - settled on the banks of majestic rivers and quiet lakes. We tried to find places where the soil would be more fertile. Over time, entire groups of settlements and even the first cities arose in such territories. In the same way, on the border of a huge black earth field stretching for tens of kilometers south of the Pripyat River, one of the oldest cities of Polesie and all of Ancient Rus' - Turov - was founded. This “field” is the most fertile in Belarus to this day. The villages, hamlets, and towns that stand on it have almost a thousand-year history. Like their ancestors, modern Poleshuks are engaged in agriculture and cattle breeding, forestry, fishing in rivers and lakes, and collecting medicinal herbs. Traditional pottery, wicker weaving, weaving, and embroidery, traditional in many villages, have not been forgotten. Local residents collect berries and mushrooms, hunt and fish. Polesie bees and beekeeping have been famous since time immemorial. This special craft, the practice of which was widespread, contributed to a special culture; traces of it are found in every Polesie house.

Due to its significance and inaccessibility of the territory, its integrity, Polesie continues to remain a huge natural open-air museum. Here you can also see ancient costumes in everyday life, hear ancient songs, and even attend the pagan Slavic holiday of Ivan Kupala, which is truly celebrated only here.

The route of this cruise is completely new, laid far from the cruise routes already mastered by tourists.

The route will pass through a vast ancient region, which has long been considered the cradle of the Eastern Slavs. The name of this region is given by the names of two cities - Turov and Pinsk, which were during the times of Kievan Rus and later the centers of the principalities. Turovo-Pinsk land, or otherwise Turovo-Pinsk Polesie, gave refuge to the Slavs for many centuries. Over the centuries, the culture and life of urban and rural residents of this region have evolved.

Farms and villages arose in the forest thickets, cities and towns were founded, temples and castles were erected, and water canals were built. The local land has always been generous with talent: architects and skilled artisans, peasant craftsmen and storytellers, famous writers grew up and worked here. This land is the birthplace of perhaps the most outstanding writer of Ancient Rus', Kirill of Turovsky. It was here that the ancestors of our other great compatriot, F.M., lived for several centuries. Dostoevsky. The name of their family nest - the Dostoevo estate, located near Pinsk - gave the spelling of the surname now so well known in the world.

Having become acquainted with this rich and at the same time little-known region, it is impossible not to fall in love with it, not to “get sick” of it...

River cruises in Belarus- these are several new routes that are interesting for Russian tourists, developed and tested in recent years. You can travel along the rivers of Belarusian Polesie on the comfortable motor ship "Belaya Rus" from Brest to Mozyr or vice versa. During the route you will find stops in interesting tourist places such as Pinsk, Kobrin, Novoselki, Lyakhovichi, Stakhovo, and others. You will be able to see temples and churches, ancient estates and parks, historical and cultural monuments, as well as incredible views from the expanse of the water surface.

Prices prices for the cruises presented are still low for 2019, but as the new shipping season approaches they will increase, so early booking can be very profitable.

The prices indicated on the website are valid only for Russian citizens.
Cost for citizens of other countries - on request. Please check with sales offices before booking.

River cruise in Belarus from Brest along a circular route on the motor ship "Belaya Rus": BREST-Belovezhskaya Pushcha-Lyakhovichi-Duboe-Motol-Dostoevo-Pinsk-Stakhovo-Turov-David Gorodok-Kachanovichi-Pinsk-Vodorasdel-Kobrin-BREST. A unique cruise route along the Dnieper-Bug waterway and the Pripyat River, 485 kilometers long!

Cruises 2019:(8 days) *weekly from 06/22 to 09/07/2019

Motor cruise in Belarus, departing from Mozyr along the route Mozyr - Pinsk - Kobrin - Brest. You will take an interesting journey along a colorful river route and visit many wonderful places, such as the Ded Talash Museum in Novoselki, a safari park in the reserve, a honey apiary and a dairy farm, the Motol Museum of Folk Art and the Dostoevsky Museum and much, much more!

Cruises 2019: (8 days) *04.05, 18.05, 01.06, 15.06, 14.09, 28.09, 12.10.2019

River cruise departing from Brest along the route Brest - Kobrin - Pinsk - Mozyr, during which you will take a unique journey along the Pripyat River of the Dnieper-Bug waterway. 520 kilometers of travel and many interesting sights of Belarus await you!

Tourist trips on canoes and kayaks are a great opportunity to see the beauty of the natural Belarusian nature, actively relax in the fresh air, and meet like-minded people. This holiday is suitable for both groups of tourists and individual holidays. After physical activity, it will be so pleasant to refresh yourself with camp food cooked over a fire, go fishing on the river bank in complete silence, and leisurely enjoy the sunset while sitting on a steep bank.

The Belarusian tourist operator "Automated Tourism Technologies" organizes water trips along various routes on the rivers and lakes of Belarus. We are ready to offer the optimal option in terms of difficulty for each traveler - along the fastest rivers for experienced tourists or with numerous educational and excursion elements for beginners and amateurs, lasting from several hours to several days. Today we have our own capabilities to organize rafting trips for up to 60 people on double kayaks and canoes. Accommodation along the route is at the choice of travelers: from budget tourist stops to 3-4* hotels or sanatoriums. Each group is accompanied by an experienced instructor, each participant will receive the necessary equipment (oars, life jackets, hydrobags), if desired, an entertainment program can be organized - a hanging obstacle course, a mobile climbing wall, a field shooting range, courts for mini-football and volleyball, evening entertainment programs with guest musicians .

River rafting will be interesting:

• for guests of Belarusian rural estates, it is pleasant to combine outdoor recreation with water trips along the nearest river;
• for foreign guests - boat trips will complement the impressions received, spend active leisure time or relax in pleasant company on the river bank;
• for school groups - simple and exciting rafting trips, which are combined with walking tours, picnics, and ethnographic excursions; can be timed to coincide with the day of the last bell, graduation;
• For ecotourists, river rafting is a wonderful opportunity to observe floodplain plants, wild animals and other wildlife;
• for corporate groups - organizing a corporate event or team building that will help unite the work team and get a lot of pleasant impressions from traveling together.

The most interesting rafting routes in Belarus:

Belarusians increasingly began to kayak on their native rivers. Some people come with their family to spend an unusual weekend, others take friends and celebrate birthdays and other holidays on the water. Still others conduct team building and corporate events on kayaks. Where are the most beautiful and interesting water routes and how much does it cost to see the beauty of Belarusian nature from the water?

First, let's talk about the “kayak movement” of Belarus

Today in our country there are a huge number of travel companies that organize water trips. Travelers are offered rafting trips for one, two, three and four days with overnight stays in farmsteads or in the forest.

At the same time, they fully provide for the tourist: they prepare food for him over a fire, set up a tent, provide instructions and insure him. The last point is one of the most important: almost every company in the state has its own experienced instructor who will teach how to swing a paddle correctly (a common expression of a kayaker) even to someone who sees a kayak for the first time in his life.

Speaking of kayaks. Today in Belarus they offer rides on inflatable, plastic and frame-collapsible kayaks. Plus, there is the opportunity to go kayaking. The only thing Belarus is not rich in is transparent kayaks. This type has long been popular all over the world, of course: you row and see what is under the water.

We really hope that a miracle of engineering will appear here soon.

Prices:

The starting price for an organized kayak trip in Belarus is 1,000,000 ($50). We're talking about a three-day trek, the price of which includes food, travel and equipment. Of course, for the same set you can pay 1,600,000 ($80) and 2,000,000 ($100) - it all depends on the organization.

If you don’t want to see a stranger near you, plus you have experience in operating a kayak, you can always just rent a kayak and the necessary equipment. On average, the cost of renting for two days is 400,000-600,000 ($20-$30).

So, let's start our top. As experienced tourists say, kayaking on large rivers is not interesting: large turns, currents and a long distance to the shore. That's why we decided to tell you about hiking on small rivers.

First on the list of routes is a boat trip around Minsk

Yes, you didn’t think so: now everyone has the opportunity to ride a kayak along the capital’s Svisloch River. Similar entertainment appeared last season. The guys from veslo.by organized a 10-kilometer water route: starting from the Drozdy reservoir, arriving at Victory Park. All summer we rode and surprised Minsk residents and city guests:

“We took quite a lot of people around Svisloch. Among them were foreigners who were always very surprised by the possibility of kayaking around the city. And all because there is nothing like this in any European capital,” says one of the organizers and instructors, Egor.

During all the time of water rides around the city, we plunged into Svisloch only once: experienced guys decided to have fun on the river and threw each other off the kayak. Is it scary to fall into a city river? Yegor says it’s not scary: “At the end of the city, of course, it’s not worth swimming, but in the upper reaches, where we skate, the water is clean.”

This summer the guys will launch another route: starting in the Chizhovka microdistrict and rafting to Loshitsky Park. Entertainment costs 200,000 per person.

The second is a hike around Isloch

Rafting on this river has already become a “pop” - in the summer, an incredible number of Belarusian tourists raft along Isloch. So traffic on this river in June and July is like on the main highway: there are people both on the river and on the shore.

What attracts travelers to Isloch? Firstly, it is located near Minsk (30-40 kilometers), which eliminates the problem of transfer. Secondly, the river has very clean water (transparent kayaks would be nice here). Thirdly: a large number of sunken snags, fallen trees and remains of bridges, which make the hike more dynamic and fun.

In general, rafting in Isloch is suitable for extroverts who like to actively swing a paddle.

The third - rafting with a focus on history along Sula

The most interesting thing about this route is the immersion in history. Previously, a huge number of mills operated on the banks of the Sula. Many of which have survived to this day. So you can make a stop near the red brick house that catches your eye and wander around and inside this godforsaken place.

By the way, even in the last century this river was navigable, but during the Second World War, the forests around were cut down for the needs of the army and the water disappeared. Every year the situation is getting worse: already in April of this year, the water level in the river was minimal for spring. However, rafting on the Sula still delivers and delights with marvelous scenery and tranquility.

Fourth: rafting on the Narochanka River, turning into a trip along Viliya

A classic water route passing through some of the most picturesque places in Belarus: the landscapes change, from hills to plains and high banks.

This route also has an interesting historical component. On the banks of the Narochanka there is the village-museum of Zabrodye. While your kayaks are drying on the shore, you can stroll through nature untouched by man and see: USSR slot machines, a chapel, museums of everyday life and retro equipment. If desired, even ride a tank.

Then return to the kayaks again and swim to the calm Viliya, on the shore of which there is also an interesting museum - the estate of the composer Mikhail Oginsky.

And the fifth path: the rivers Servech - Viliya

On this path you will find a lot of rubble, which will create an effect a la a mountain river. There will also be flooded banks overgrown with nettles, where you can see birds of prey - kites and eagles. In general, the places there are remote, but calm.

Another plus of going along this route: an excursion to the Ilovsky fruit canning plant. Naturally, with tasting of fruit wines. A sort of immersive trash talk.

Kayakers who have walked along the route say that the path is very atmospheric, and the wine is not bad.

Holiday.by thanks an experienced kayaker and water travel organizer for their help in preparing the material