Dubna is a river in Moscow region with clean cool water, quite deserted and quiet.
Our tour with the basics of water tourism, fishing and swimming on the sandy reaches among the picturesque and quiet forests of the Northern Moscow region is excellent for people with an initial level of physical training, corporate groups, families with children and groups of schoolchildren.
The different duration type of this tour allows to choose that is right for you. One-day rafting along the river Dubna is perfect for a sports corporate, celebrating a birthday with friends or just to active rest in nature without spending the night. Tours 2 days or more in order to feel what boating is, to move away from the bustle and fully rest.
By 10: 00-10: 30 arrival by train from Savelovsky railway station to Verbilki station or by private car to Verbilki, parking is available at the Heliopark Country Resort hotel at 500 m from the station. (The train time and instructor’s contacts are notified at least 3 days before the rafting, the cost of the train is not included in the cost of the trip). Meeting with the instructor. Transfer to the start point (20 min); all the necessary equipment is already prepared there.
Preparing boats and repacking things. Snack / light breakfast. Instruction on safety precautions, instruction on rowing technique and behavior during the boating. The beginning of the boating.
Boating 3-4 hours with stops for swimming, games, snacks. Arrival to the place, hot lunch, bathing, campfire, fishing, games and activities: volleyball, football, frisbee, badminton.
Transfer to Verbilki railway station.
P.S. The leader has the right to make any changes to the relevant program, depending on the weather conditions and the level of training of team members.
Day 1 By 10: 00-10: 30 arrival by train from Savelovsky railway station to Verbilki station or by private car to Verbilki, parking is available at the Heliopark Country Resort hotel at 500 m from the station. (The train time and instructor’s contacts are notified at least 3 days before the rafting, the cost of the train is not included in the cost of the trip). Meeting with the instructor. Transfer to the start point (20 min); all the necessary equipment is already prepared there. Preparing boats and repacking things. Snack / light breakfast. Instruction on safety precautions, instruction on rowing technique and behavior during the boating. The beginning of the boating. Boating 3-4 hours with stops for swimming, games, snacks. Arrival to the place, hot lunch, setting up a camp,putting up tents, a mobile sauna (by request), bathing, cooking dinner on campfire, games, songs with guitar, evening fishing and much more. Day 2 Wake up. Breakfast, fishing, games, swimming, sunbathing. We pack our camp, prepare boats, and after lunch we leave. Boating is about 3 hours with stops for taking photos. The finish line is 500 m from the Verbylki station. We dry boats, repack things, have a snack, share impressions and take final photos.
Check in the evening before. Arrival by train from Savelovsky railway station to Verbilki station or by private car to Verbilki, parking is available at the Heliopark Country Resort hotel at 500 m from the station. (The train time and instructor’s contacts are notified at least 3 days before the rafting, the cost of the train is not included in the cost of the trip). Meeting with the instructor. Transfer to the start point (20 min); all the necessary equipment is already prepared there. Dinner, campfire, sleeping in the tents.
Day 1
Wake up, breakfast. Preparing boats and repacking things. Snack / light breakfast. Instruction on safety precautions, instruction on rowing technique and behavior during the boating. The beginning of the boating.
Boating 3-4 hours with stops for swimming, games, snacks. Arrival to the place, hot lunch, setting up a camp, putting up tents, a mobile sauna (by request), bathing, cooking dinner on campfire, games, songs with guitar, evening fishing and much more.
Day 2
Wake up. Breakfast, fishing, games, swimming, sunbathing. We pack our camp, prepare boats, and after lunch we leave.
Boating is about 3 hours with stops for taking photos. The finish line is 500 m from the Verbilki station. We dry boats, repack things, have a snack, share impressions and take final photos.
Within the river there is a boarding house «Verbilki», an eco-hotel «Lepota» and a hotel 4* Heliopark Country resort, where you can stay for the night.
If you want to go for a longer period, we will be happy to organize your trip!
We also offer individual group hikes and individual program hikes.
Distance from Moscow: 90 km. Savelovskaya railway, Dmitrovskoe highway
The length of the route: standard for 2 days — 22 km, for 1 day — 12 or 15 km, maximum — 65 km
Season: May — October
Duration: standard — 2 days / 1 night, on request — 1 day without accommodation, possibly on request 2 days / 2 nights or 3 days / 2 nights
Category rapids: none
Number of tourists in the group: from 8 people
Cost:
1 day without spending the night — 3200 rubles per person.
2 days / 1 night — 5200 rubles per person.
2 days / 2 nights — 5600 rubles per person.
3 days / 2 nights — 6500 rubles per person.
Children under 4 years old, accompanied by at least one parent — free of charge.
Children from 5 to 10 years inclusive, accompanied by at least one adult — 20% discount.
Children from the age of 11 need to pay for an adult fare.
For those who already took part in one of our trips — a permanent customer discount — 10%.
If you have your own personal tourist equipment (if you take your tent, sleeping bag, rug) — discounts up to 300 rubles / 2 days tour.
If you want to join with your own boat and equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mat) — 20% discount (this discount cannot be combined with other discounts and promotions).
Discounts for groups over 25 people. are discussed individually.
The price includes:
- rent of all tourist equipment, both public and private (kayaks / catamarans, paddles, life jackets, hermetic bags, tents, sleeping bags with removable liners, mats, group first-aid kit, camp tent, campfire and kitchen equipment)
- Work of experienced communicative leaders-instructors, with experience in water tourism; for groups of more than 10 people — 2 instructors, for groups over 25 people. — 3 instructors.
- meals on the route -four meals a day (breakfast, snack, hot lunch, dinner), the menu can be viewed here
- the organization of leisure — training in water tourism, setting up camp, campfire (for groups, an additional organization of a leisure program), mobile sauna, games equipment
- All transfers to start and from finish points
Each participant will receive a small gift!
The price does not include:
- backpacks
- the cost of the train before the start and from the finish and other transport costs outside the program
- expenses for activities and meals apart from the program
Requirements for participants:
- good health
- desire to learn new things and overcome difficulties
- good mood
- A backpack for hiking or skiing. For water tours it is better to have a sports bag (you will transfer things to the hermetic waterproof bags).
- Mug, bowl, spoon (in a separate bag).
- Individual first-aid kit (medications for you personally, sunblock, repellent).
- Documents (passport + MHI policy just in case). Be sure to seal it tightly.
- Phone charged
- Flashlight (better headband) + spare batteries
- The camera.
- Toiletries (soap, towel, toothbrush, toilet paper …)
- Footwear. Sneakers or shoes, it is better already worn out. For boating in the warm season it is better also to have slaps / slates, in the cool season — rubber boots.
- Woolen socks (for overnight stays).
- Cotton socks 1-2 pairs.
- Interchangeable underwear.
- Swimsuit or swimming trunks.
- Wind- waterproof suit (pants + jacket) and / or raincoat.
- Hiking pants.
- Shorts.
- Windbreaker (light, windswept jacket).
- T-shirt
- Shirt (with long sleeves for protection from the sun, insects, evening coolness) — if you want.
- Sweater or fleece jacket.
- Set of clothes for sleep, in the cool season + hat.
- Panama, hat, cap or bandana – better of light colour (for sun protection).
- worker, bike or training gloves (can be useful to row and work at the fire).
- Thermos in the cool season (for tea / soup on snacks).
Notes:
- alcohol during the boating is strictly forbidden!
- being in a boat, wear a life jacket!
- keep the nature place clean, all garbage is collected, burned / taken away.
for tourists who get to the starting point on their cars, there is paid parking in the Heliopark Country Resort hotel at 500 m from the Verbylki station.