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Shaman organises tours and other free time activities for
individuals and groups interested in wild-water and other
nature-focused sports. The emphasis of these programmes always
lies on co-operation and organisers consider themselves as
participants of a much larger and longer lasting game. We
try to always keep the size of groups on an optimal (rather
low) level. We invite you on a tour organised with great care,
full of adventure and new internal and external experiences.
Our tours usually offer an opportunity to try out a mixture
of some sports, depending on demand and circumstances, and
are organised under strict quality- and safety standards.
We have regular open tours, usually on the third weekend
of every month throughout the season. But we also organise
individual tours on demand at any times and locations requested,
also on weekdays.
Wild-water tours
We employ shatterproof kayaks, 2-3 seat trekking boats, and
4-6 seat raft boats ("tube boats") with canoe paddles in some
cases. Equipment provided includes 3-6mm neoprene suits and
shoes, waterproof tops, safety vests and helmets.
To ensure enhanced security
and high quality tours, we employ a larger team of safety
kayakers and tour guides.
The usual tour schedule:
Short theoretical training on the river bank, including water
skills and technical- and safety skills. At first launch, groups
start off with some easy paddling to get a chance to get used
to the boats and to acquire basic techniques and water-safety
through games and simple exercises. This is followed by paddling
on a more difficult section of the river.
The balance
between fun and professional sportsmanship in a programme
is determined by the demand and needs of each individual group!
Tour guides:
Organisers are highly qualified trainers and guides, many
of them professional sportsmen. Groups are assisted by 3-4
organisers, depending on group size.
Duration:
Groups spend as much time on water as they find enjoyable
and can handle safely; this may amount to 6-7 hours of paddling
daily (sessions end at 6 PM the latest).
Fringe activities:
- Excursions.
We offer many types of excursions depending on demand.
Half day excursions involve walks of varying length
with a guide for people on the group who only accompany
the paddlers. All day excursions and excursion taking
several days are meant for good walkers prepared to
spend time in mountainous areas. These walks cover
all sorts of terrains with varying levels of difficulty
and the only limit to variety are participant preferences.
Larger excursions can be organised, if requested prior
to the tour. These may include basic training in climbing
and via ferrata.
- Games and fun activities.
Our half day games and other fun activities allow
all participants to experience the joy of playing,
to relax and gain some positive energies from co-operation.
Activities require a mixture of thinking and some
practical skills.
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In the evenings, groups have dinner together and may spend the
time looking at the photos made on the day's tour or watch paddling-
and other outdoor videos.
Still water- and sea tours
Shaman's offer of water activities ends by no means at wild-water
tours. We also organise conventional nomadic white water and
sea-tours together with our partners and friends in- and outside
Hungary.
These tours are also an opportunity to try the kayaks, canoes,
paddles and other items we
distribute and which make all outdoor programmes truly
enjoyable.
We offer:
1. One day trip.
One day trip in Slovakia with paddling at the newly renovated
artificial facilities at Liptószentmiklós. The programme is
mainly aimed at giving participants a good feeling of what
paddling is like by offering an opportunity to try some kayaking,
canoeing, trekking and rafting.
Distance from Budapest - ca. 250km.
2. Programme schedule for a classic wild-water weekend
trip.
- Slovenia, Bovec, River Soca
- Austria, Wildalpen, River Salza
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Schedule:
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Austria
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Slovenia |
| Friday
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Afternoon / night |
Travel
to location, arrive late at night. |
| ca.
450 km, 6 hrs. |
ca.
550 km, 8 hrs. |
| Saturday |
Morning |
Training
and paddling |
| Afternoon |
Paddling
/ visit to forrest sauna and fitness facilities |
Paddling/canyoning |
| Night |
Group
dinner, videos, photos |
| Sunday |
Morning |
Paddling
/ excursion |
Paddling |
| Afternoon |
Depart
for home |
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Prices:
Costs indicated only apply to the above schedules and to small
groups (minimum 11, maximum 18 participants). Prices vary
according to location, group size and activities, but should
be in the range of 22,000.00-29,000.00 HUF. Prices include
the wild-water tour, equipment, training, tour guides and
launching fees. Participants receive a compact disc with the
pictures taken on the trip. In case of demand we can also
assist participants with travel organisation, relying on our
commercial partners. All interested are kindly asked to contact
us to discuss detailed schedules and prices.
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