Rafting on Mane (Krasnoyarsk)

The Mana River is the right tributary of the Yenisei. This taiga beauty originates from Manskoe Lake, in the northwestern part of the mountain massif of the Eastern Sayan. The river flows in the northern spurs of the Mansky white mountain range and flows into the Yenisei River 30 km above the city of Krasnodar. Rafting along the Mane River is a favorite entertainment for Krasnoyarsk residents.

Your best choice

Rafting on the mountain rivers, which abound with rapids and turns, is an adventure for desperate extremals. But there is a more tranquil option - it's an alloy for Man. It is distinguished by an even flow, absence of large rapids and shallows, so it is well suited for family vacations and people who do not have special physical training. For many of us, this entertainment is regarded as a taiga exotic. And listening to the stories of those who have already rafted repeatedly, we only sigh with envy. But among the inhabitants of Krasnoyarsk there are many fans who annually make rafting in Mane.

Those who are going to the adventure for the first time, our story about the main routes and the most beautiful places is very useful. In addition, we will pay attention to the features of gathering in the trek, namely, what you need to have with you.

If you are going on a trip for the first time

Prepare yourself for the fact that rafting on Manet will become your obsession - this happens to many. The first time rafting with a group of tourists under the guidance of a guide, and then they collect their company, buy (make their own or rent) a raft and go on a trip.

Weekends, as well as busy people are well suited weekend tours. These routes are 65 and 85 km long. On Friday, there is a race in the area of the village Take and harvesting a raft. The Sabbath is on the water (approximately 10-12 hours). By the evening the company landed on the shore: they are waiting for an overnight stay in the open air, songs by the fire and real camp food. And by Sunday evening they moor to the village of Ust-Mana, where rafts are dismantled and they return to the city. For the whole year you will remember this unforgettable rafting on Man. Photos of magnificent surroundings you will long show to family and friends. It is a journey along the lower reaches of 85 km. The second route lies from Lukashevich station to the village of Narva. It passes along the middle course and is somewhat shorter - only 65 km, besides it passes close to the populated places, which is convenient in terms of getting on the route and getting back into the city.

The route for experienced travelers

This is a great week program for lovers of this taiga exotic - rafting on Mana from Narva. The length of the route is as much as 150 km, there are three unequipped parking spaces on it. It is carried out in completely wild places, so there are plenty of clean air and amazing impressions. By the way, the current for Mana is quite serious, about 7 km per hour. Therefore, landing to the shore can be a challenge, especially if there is no experience. Usually beginners begin to brake when they see the parking lot, but while the raft hears, it remains far behind. The beauty of the wild nature pleases the eye, and if you have the luck to raft in the sunny weather, you can swim and sunbathe almost without limits. Rafting on the river Mana is very popular, so you will never be alone. Within sight, there is usually a couple of rafts with friendly tourists.

What should I bring with me?

It depends on whether you are on your own or with a tour, as well as on the duration of the trip. First of all, you need to decide on what you swim on. Many travel agencies offer a full range of services (raft, equipment, sleeping bags and tents, guide and cook) for a modest amount - about 2000 rubles per person, plus from 500 rubles per meal. Total raft takes from 18 to 25 people. Comfortable VIP-ships offer an additional package of services, three meals a day, discos, a bathhouse and everything necessary for overnight stays, barbecue and barbecue. But it will cost about 6000 rubles. Per person.

There are options are much cheaper when you rent your company only with a raft and take the rest yourself . Depending on the tour operator and the duration of the route, this can cost from 500 to 1500 thousand per person. Then you need to work hard on the issue of equipment. So, what do you need to take with you? This primus, a tent for protection from rain and sun, polyethylene, to close things.

For the overnight stay you will need a tent, a tourist rug and a sleeping bag. In case of rain, the raincoat and umbrella will not hurt. Do not forget that in bad weather it will be damp and cool, so appropriate clothing and shoes are needed. And, of course, if we go to rest and dream of sunbathing, we need a swimsuit, sunglasses and a cream, a headdress and a towel.

You will have to spend the night in the forest, and if there is almost never an insect on the river, in the evening they will definitely make themselves felt. Do not forget the repellents. In addition, you need personal hygiene items and cooking utensils. Take with you and the necessary drugs, as well as funds for first aid.

Fun in the hike

Alloys for Man (Krasnoyarsk) - this in itself is a wonderful adventure. A huge raft carries you through the waves, and you have to admire the beauty of the taiga, swim and enjoy life. In the parking lot you can walk a bit in the picturesque surroundings and capture the fabulous scenery. Depending on the cost of the tour, the organizers add to the program a variety of entertainment:

• Sports team games in the parking lot.
• Bath with a broom.
• Incendiary Disco.

There are special rafts - with a floating disco. If you meet such a person in a hike - you can join and dance properly. But if you decide to travel independently, the entertainment program will have to be implemented on its own. Believe me, this is not difficult at all. Sunbaths loved by all can be taken even though the whole day. Passionate anglers can catch the grayling to the evening fire. Take with you a table game - believe me, they will go to cheer, as they do not take up much space and always cheer up. In the evening, at a halt, arrange a competition for the speed of lighting fires and setting up a tent, and the winner together sing to the guitar.

Bathing on Mane

Since this is a mountain river with a fairly strong current, it is logical to assume that it is not very deep, and sometimes even small (for reference: from half a meter to two). Therefore, you need to bathe with caution. If you jump off the raft into the water, you can injure your feet on the rocks, and then not catch up with the floating facility. Therefore, there must be cylinders or lifebuoys attached to the raft. In addition, be sure to stock up on shoes for swimming. Take a shoe, take a circle - and gently overboard. Only in no case in front of the raft - will tighten under him and drag along the bottom, if the disaster will be shallow.

Romantic Parking

A day on a raft flies by unnoticed, and now it's time to go ashore. At this time, it is worth putting on warm clothes and preparing a repellent. With respect to the halt, there are two types of memories. The first option is common: it's drunken merriment, jumping over the fire, "hunting" for the girls in the night. The second is cultural: slow conversations, admiring the stars and the fire, songs. As it will be for you - depends on the company, so recommend to invite your friends and fully buy a raft, then you will not have to wait for surprises from unfamiliar people.

For corporate parties, family celebrations, graduation parties

In such cases, it is better to use the services of travel companies. This will allow you not to worry about trivialities, but just to rest. The agency organizes your delivery to the place of loading on the raft, takes care of inventory and food. In order to order such a vacation, it is better to contact the trusted firms that organize the rafting of Mane. Reviews of tourists are especially noted by the companies "Siberia-tour", "Four Seasons", "Tourist", "Olympus".