Rafting

Takes place during the spring high-water period

Participants:: 4 – 150 people
Location:: Pirita River and Jägala River
Price:: 35 EUR / adult; 25 EUR / child

Rafting is an inflatable-raft ride on a fast river, which usually calls for mountainous terrain with strong flow and drop. At the height of spring high water, Estonia's Pirita and Jägala rivers provide conditions that work for rafting. We offer a modified rafting adventure on both rivers for groups of all sizes — from 4 up to 150 people. If necessary, we can put about 150 people on the water at the same time. We have two sizes of rafts: smaller ones suitable for 4–6 people and larger ones for 6–11 people.

The adventure begins with a gathering on Lasnamäe, near the Iru care home, where the group receives life jackets and completes the required safety training. The descent of the Pirita River is approximately 7 kilometres long and takes an average of 1–1.5 hours. The route is divided into two parts: a calmer stretch meandering around the Iru hillfort, followed by rapids running from Iru Bridge to Lakati Bridge. Each raft carries a GPS tracker and a radio transmitter, so the organising team can guide you from the shore throughout the trip. Rafting on the Pirita is not extreme — it is a sporty and lively river outing suitable for families with children.

Rafting on the Jägala River begins by gathering at the car park near the Jägala waterfall bus stop. After the group has arrived, everyone is taken by 4x4 minibus to the camp area. Heated military tents are set up there so participants can change into adventure clothing. Once the group is ready, helmets and life jackets are handed out and a thorough safety briefing is completed. The rafts and teams are then transported by 4x4 vehicle to the starting point.

The rapids of the Jägala River begin immediately after Jägala waterfall. Because the descent is only about 500 metres long, the trip includes a total of five descents. Each team is accompanied by a raft captain who keeps the run safe while also making the adventure varied and exciting.

The first descent is calmer and meant for training. On each following run, the experienced raft captain adds a little more intensity. Thanks to the width of the river, different routes can be tried and new waves can be found. Participants should choose clothing with the expectation that plenty of water will splash into the raft, and a cold spring swim can occasionally happen. For that reason, the briefing also covers how to behave in the water and how rescue operations work.

Rescue is quick and controlled, and the camp is prepared with a warm car sauna, heated tents, hot hiking soup, and tea. Because of Jägala's specific conditions, rafting can only be organised in especially water-rich springs and within a very short seasonal window. The Jägala rafting participation fee is approximately 60 EUR per person, including equipment, transport, an experienced guide, training, post-adventure sauna, and a camp meal. Group size is 20–30 people.

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Rafting is not life-threatening. The river is checked and cleared of dangerous obstacles, the team is trained, and risks are minimized. With more than 25 years of experience, we keep the balance between excitement and safety.