Packrafting the Võhandu River – Adventure on One of Estonia's Most Exciting Waterways

Packrafting the Võhandu River – Adventure on One of Estonia's Most Exciting Waterways The Võhandu is one of Estonia's most beloved rivers – home to the world's largest paddling marathon and a place where the water tumbles through the remains of ancient mill dams, forming thrilling rapids. Now you can experience this iconic river in a completely new way: by packraft. A packraft is a small, lightweight and surprisingly stable inflatable boat that lets you tackle rapids even if you've always given kayaks and canoes a wide berth. Its stability is comparable to a traditional raft, yet you paddle solo and are fully in control of your own journey. The mill-dam rapids and forested sections of the Võhandu are especially rewarding to explore by packraft. The Trip at a Glance We paddle through the most rapid-rich stretch of the Võhandu – the section that features all the best-known rapids, including Viira and Süvahavva. If you find yourself loving the Viira rapid, it's easy to pull your boat ashore, walk back up to the dam and run it again – a packraft weighs just around 4 kg, so carrying it is no trouble at all. In total, we cover approximately 13 km of the Võhandu, from Leevi to the Reo bridge. This is a moderate-level adventure – not the easiest day out, but well within reach of anyone willing to put in a little effort. Your arms may feel it by the end of the day, but your spirits will be high and the experience will be well worth it. Great For Beginners – the boats are stable and easy to manoeuvre, with a lower risk of capsizing than a kayak or canoe Groups and friends Corporate team-building events Families with sporty children aged 13 and above Practical Information Total distance: 13 km Duration: 3–4 hours Equipment: packraft, paddle, buoyancy aid and helmet – all included in the price Group size: up to 10 people