UKRAINE: Wild water kayaking | Wildwater Canoe – Crazy Wildwater Kayak Racing #kayaking Crazy Wildwater Kayak Racing in Ukraine – Ukraine Tours & Sport Travel
Wildwater canoeing is exceptionally physically demanding discipline that tests athletes technique and speed to the limits.
We offer wild water kayak tours for beginners and professional all around the globe. – The most craziest kayak pros we met here in the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine.
The objective of the sport is to go from the starting point of the course on a river to the end point as quickly as possible. Typical wildwater venues consist of Class II – IV whitewater, in contrast to extreme racing, which takes place on more difficult streams. Match competitions generally consist of a classic and a sprint race. A classic course is 4 to 6 miles (6–10 km) in length or 10 to 35 minutes in duration, while the Sprint is between 500 and 750 meters and lasts around 2 minutes. Although there is some specialization, the vast majority of racers compete in both classic and sprint.
Competitors are placed in classes based on gender and boat type as follows: K1 – solo kayak, male
K1W – solo kayak, female
C1 – solo canoe, male
C1W – solo canoe, female
C2 – tandem canoe.
The competitors are numbered within their class based on results from previous races and compete in reverse order (best paddler last), usually at one-minute intervals. To race successfully, paddlers must possess refined technical skill, as well as strength, endurance, aerobic capacity, and the ability to “read” whitewater.
Whitewater racing is also practiced by competing teams; each team is made by a group of three competitors belonging to the same class.
Whitewater racing started in Europe with the International Canoe Federation being formed and having the first World Championships in Switzerland in 1949. Since then, there has been a World Championships every two years. Since 2011 there is a sprint only world championships, with sprint and classic being contested every other (even) year.
About Carpathian Mountains (Ukraine & Poland)
The Carpathian Mountains form a 1,500km-long range in Central and Eastern Europe. They stretch west to east in an arc from the Czech Republic to Romania. The Tatra range between Slovakia and Poland is a national park and has several peaks above 2,400 meters. More than half of the Carpathian range lies in Romania, where spruce forests are home to brown bears, wolves and lynxes.
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Die Trans-Sibirische Eisenbahn, auch bekannt unter dem Namen “Der Vodka Train“
Mit der Trans-Sibirischen-Eisenbahn auf der längsten Eisenbahnstrecke der Welt folgen wir den Spuren von Alexander von Humboldt.
Von Moskau nach Peking ca. 20-tägige Reise mit der Transsibirischen Eisenbahn
Start von Moskau (Aufenthalt ca. 1-2 Tage) über Kazan (1 Tag) und Jekaterinenburg (1 bis 1,5 Tage) nach Irkutzk und dem Baikalsee (Olchon Island, ca. 3 Tage) mit Gelegenheit zum Baden im Baikalsee Bootsfahrten und zum Entspannen in einem russischen Banja, Ulaanbaatar/Mongolei (1-2 Tage) und weiter nach Peking (ca. 2 Tage).
Zugfahrt im 1. und 2. Klasse-Abteil, Unterkunft in landestypischen Hotels, romantischen Holzhütten (Olchon Island) und 4-5 Sternehotels, wenn verfügbar. Reisführung/Dolmetscher: Deutsch/Englisch/Russisch Übernachtung inkl. Frühstück, teilweise VP, Stadtbesichtigungen, Tourbusse und Transferkosten sind im Reisepreis enthalten. Eintrittsgelder für Museen sind nicht inbegriffen.
Max. Gruppengröße 8 Personen + Reiseleitung/Dolmetscher.
Preis ab ca. 4.500,- EURO
Eingeschlossene Leistungen:
Zugfahrten in der 1. und 2. Klasse (2- und 4-Bett-Abteil) in Linienzügen der Transsibirischen Eisenbahn Übernachtungen im Doppelzimmer lt. Reiseverlauf
Verpflegung entsprechend Beschreibung im Reiseverlauf
Alle Transfers und genannten Ausflüge exkl. Eintrittsgelder
Reiseführer
Reisepreis-Sicherungsschein
Nicht eingeschlossene Leistungen:
Visabeschaffung (kann von uns übernommen werden)
Konsulargebühren
Flüge
obligatorische Auslandskrankenversicherung
Reiserücktrittskosten-Versicherung
Termine:
Abreise jeweils ca. Mitte Juni, ab Moskau.
The Trans-Siberian Train also known as “The Vodka Train“.
Enjoy an unforgetable trip with the Trans-Sib-Train along one of the longest railways of the world, following the footprints of Alexander von Humboldt.
approx. 20-day trip from Moscow to Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Starting with 2 days in Moscow visiting Red Square, the Kremlin, GUM and a lot of other scenic and historic places in Moscow. First stop with the Trans-Siberian-Train will be in Kazan, with a beautiful Kremlin of its own, and Yekaterinenburg, which has a few days of relaxation and summer activities on Olikon Island in Lake Baikal.
Enjoying the typical Russian sauna (Banya) hiking or mountain biking, plus a few days in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, and it’s breathtaking surrounding countryside, as well as few days among the temples and markets in Beijing.
Train accommodations in 1st and 2nd class compartments plus accommodations in 4-5 star hotels (several times) breakfast included, in romantic and comfortable wooden cabins on Olikon Island (included breakfast, partly full board)
City tours, tour buses or vans, transfer costs
Trip organization and translations: English/German/Russian
Price starts with EUR 4,500.
Group: Maximum of 8 people + trip organizer and translator.
Included Services:
Transsiberian-Train in first and second class compartments (2- and 4-bed-compartment) in Russian standard wagons of the Trans-siberian Railway
Accomodations in rooms with double-bed according to the tour description hotels, hostels and typical wooden huts.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner acording to the tour description
All transfers and excursions, entrance fees are not included
Tour Guide/Translator, English guided trip with a mother tongue Russian guide
Trip-price-Insurance (Sicherungsschein)
Not included:
Visa Service (additional fees, can be organized by SMS Frankfurt)
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Three weeks, twelve nations – the most exciting active tour of the summer
Largest Vodka Train Tour of SMS Frankfurt through Russia to Mongolia and China completed
Frankfurt, – From June twelve to 30th almost 100 adventure and sports enthusiasts from twelve countries were on their way by train, by foot, bus and ferry – at the Vodka Train Tour. This summer offer included among other things a boat party on the Moscow River, cross country running along the Eurasian border, a bath in icy Lake Baikal and a stay in exclusive Mongolian yurts. It was the largest organized cultural, sports and event tour of SMS Frankfurt. >READ MORE>
Thursday, 07/05/2015
In the afternoon arrival in Wolgograd. After immigration formalities, meet with our English speaking guide. Russian welcome, Transfer to the booked hotel. Check-in, time to refresh and dinenr at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Friday, 08/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Meet in the lobby and start of the sightseeing tour. Visit of the Mamajew hill. After the visit transfer to the Panorama Museum and get to know about the history of the Battle of Stalingrad. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner at hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Saturday, 09/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. -Victory Day- Festivities within the whole city and military parade on the main square of the city.
Enjoy the festivities on your own and experience the unique atmosphere.
In the evening dinner at the hotel. If possible some Russian veterans will join us. Afterwards watching celebration and fireworks at the river bank.
Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Sunday, 10/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day excursion to the suburbs of Stalingrad where the battles took place. Visit of the Russian and German cemetery in Rossoschka. Late afternoon, visit of the german visitors center in Rossoschka and small snacks. In the afternoon return to the city center of Wolgograd. Free time till dinner.
Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Monday, 11/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day excursion to city of Kalatsch on the river Don. Sightseeing and freetime in Kalatsch. Transfer back to Wolgograd.
Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Tuesday, 12/05/2015
Breakfast at the hotel, checkout and departure.
Wolgograd/ Stalingrad 7.-12.5.2014
Price per person including half board and flight (from Germany) In TWN/DBL rooms ONLY EUR 1,790.00
Single room supplement EUR 280,00
Price include: flights from/to Russia/Germany, accommodation in good middle class hotel (4* local standard), Half Board. Programme and all transfers according to the programme. English speaking guide throughout.
Not included: Visa, insurances, extras not mentioned in program.
Minimum group size: 5 pax
You can also extend your stay in Russia, for example in St. Petersburg or Moscow. All necessary things for your visa we can prepare for your trip and visa registration
Thursday, 07/05/2015
In the afternoon arrival in Wolgograd. After immigration formalities, meet with our English speaking guide. Russian welcome, Transfer to the booked hotel. Check-in, time to refresh and dinenr at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Friday, 08/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Meet in the lobby and start of the sightseeing tour. Visit of the Mamajew hill. After the visit transfer to the Panorama Museum and get to know about the history of the Battle of Stalingrad. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner at hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Saturday, 09/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel.
-Victory Day- Festivities within the whole city and military parade on the main square of the city.
Enjoy the festivities on your own and experience the unique atmosphere.
In the evening dinner at the hotel. Afterwards watching celebration and fireworks at the river bank.
Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Sunday, 10/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day excursion to the suburbs of Stalingrad where the battles took place. Visit of the Russian and German cemetery in Rossoschka. Late afternoon, visit of the german visitors center in Rossoschka and small snacks. In the afternoon return to the city center of Wolgograd. Free time till dinner.
Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Monday, 11/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day excursion to city of Kalatsch on the river Don. Sightseeing and freetime in Kalatsch. Transfer back to Wolgograd.
Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Tuesday, 12/05/2015
Breakfast at the hotel, checkout and departure.
Wolgograd/ Stalingrad 7.-12.5.2015
Price per person including half board and flight (from Germany) In TWN/DBL rooms EUR 1,790.00
Single room supplement EUR 280,00
Rates include:flights from/to Russia/Germany, accommodation in good middle class hotel (4* local standard), Half Board. Programme and all transfers according to the programme. English speaking guide throughout.
Not included: Visa, insurances etc…
NEW TOURS TO RUSSIA – OUR STALINGRAD BATTLEFIELD TOUR 2015
— Special Tour „ Stalingrad“ – Victory Day
07-12.05.2015
Thursday, 07/05/2015
In the afternoon arrival in Wolgograd. After immigration formalities, meet with our English speaking guide. Russian welcome, Transfer to the booked hotel. Check-in, time to refresh and dinenr at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Friday, 08/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Meet in the lobby and start of the sightseeing tour. Visit of the Mamajew hill. After the visit transfer to the Panorama Museum and get to know about the history of the Battle of Stalingrad. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner at hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Saturday, 09/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel.
-Victory Day- Festivities within the whole city and military parade on the main square of the city.
Enjoy the festivities on your own and experience the unique atmosphere.
In the evening dinner at the hotel. Afterwards watching celebration and fireworks at the river bank.
Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Sunday, 10/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day excursion to the suburbs of Stalingrad where the battles took place. Visit of the Russian and German cemetery in Rossoschka. Late afternoon, visit of the german visitors center in Rossoschka and small snacks. In the afternoon return to the city center of Wolgograd. Free time till dinner.
Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Monday, 11/05/2015
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day excursion to city of Kalatsch on the river Don. Sightseeing and freetime in Kalatsch. Transfer back to Wolgograd.
Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation at the booked hotel.
Tuesday, 12/05/2015
Breakfast at the hotel, checkout and departure.
Wolgograd/ Stalingrad 7.-12.5.2015
Price per person including half board and flight (from Germany)
In TWN/DBL rooms EUR 1,790.00
Single room supplement EUR 280,00
Rates include: flights from/to Russia/Germany, accommodation in good middle class hotel (4* local standard), Half Board. Programme and all transfers according to the programme. English speaking guide throughout.
Not included: Visa, insurances etc…
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime! www.Incentives-Worldwide.com & www.VodkaTrain.biz | #Wolgograd #Volgograd #Stalingrad #BattlefieldTour #Russlandreisen #TravelRussia #LetsGoRussia #HistoryTours
The Trans-Siberian Train you know for sure… Vodka Train Adventure Germany is your support network – providing accommodation, transport, transfers en-route and local Honchos to help you get the most out of the fascinating destinations you visit. Vodka train is all about freedom and flexibility so you can decide what you want to see, eat and experience on your journey, paying local prices along the way.Vodka train is your support network – providing accommodation, transport, transfers en-route and local Honchos to help you get the most out of the fascinating destinations you visit. Vodka train is all about freedom and flexibility so you can decide what you want to see, eat and experience on your journey, paying local prices along the way…
Most established and famous the Vodka Train became in the year 2010 when SMS Frankfurt organized the largest group on the Trans-Siberian Express.
Three weeks, twelve nations – the most exciting active tour of the summer the “Largest Vodka Train Tour“ – From Russia to Mongolia and China completed
Moscow, August 20th 2010 – From June twelve to 30th almost 100 adventure and sports enthusiasts from twelve countries were on their way by train, by foot, bus and ferry – at the Vodka Train Tour 2010. This summer offer included among other things a boat party on the Moscow River, cross country running along the Eurasian border, a bath in icy Lake Baikal and a stay in exclusive Mongolian yurts. It was the largest organized cultural, sports and event tour of Vodkatrain-Travel.
Start for all participants, coming from Australia, Barbados, China, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, the USA and more countries, was Moscow – on 20th anniversary of Russia’s independence. With a boat party on the Moskva River the organizers rang a unique, challenging and inspiring journey for the international participants. At the first stage they took the Trans-Siberian railway via Kazan to Yekaterinburg and the “border of Eurasia”. Sightseeing and cross-country races were program at each station. Fun and sport mated the euphoric participants from all over the world, also at a picnic in the Eurasian border, when half of the group at the European, the other half on Asian terrain drank on each ones health. Irkutsk was the next exciting stop on the Vodka Train Tour. From here the international travelers took a two-day break after the journey along the historic Trans-Sib route on Lake Baikal. Hardly any of the participants went swimming in seven degrees cold lake, which is known as a rejuvenating spa. A ferry brought the group to the island of Olkhon for another cross-country run and accommodation in traditional wooden huts and with folklore in the evening. Back to Irkutsk they continued with the train to Mongolia which was a pure cultural experience: unspoiled nature, adventurous cinematic scenes in public trains, cross-country races in a remote monastery and shaman fire dance in the exclusive hotel Mongolia with rooms as Mongolian yurts. „The journey was emotionally and physically was the best ever” wrote a participant from Australia to the organizers after her return „You helped make it a trip of a lifetime for me” said another participant and “The Vodka Train was an exciting, enjoyable and memorable holiday/adventure. It was everything and more than what we were expecting…”.
The final stage was Mongolia to China. The cosmopolitan group was not only in the Gobi desert, they also took fascinating pictures of the Hanging Monastery in Datong and the surrounding caves.
The farewell, after a walk on the Great Wall, was not easy after three weeks. Some enthusiasts of the Vodka Train Tour 2010, already planned a revival meeting after their return home where they will surely talk a lot about this tour.
“The journey was emotionally and physically the best ever” wrote a participant from Australia to the organizer Jürgen Schreiter from SMS Frankfurt Incentives (Vodka Train Tours) after her return „You helped make it a trip of a lifetime for me” said another participant and “the Vodka Train was an exciting, enjoyable and memorable holiday/adventure. It was everything and more than what we were expecting…”.
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Background: Vodkatrain.biz by SMS Frankfurt organizes unusual tours and adventures for groups, individuals and corporate incentives with a personal touch and spezial care.
Find out more about our Adventure Trips, cultural events and incentives such as the Vodka Train tour with swimming at Lake Baikal and trekking in the Gobi Desert or Heli-Skiing in Kamtchatka and Safari Rally events in Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East at www.incentives-worldwide.com.
Company contact:
Jürgen Schreiter, SMS Frankfurt, Burgfriedenstrasse 17, 60489 Frankfurt, Germany, Phone +49 69 95 90 97 00, Mail J.Schreiter (et) SMS-Frankfurt.de
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