{"id":49,"date":"2018-03-31T15:43:13","date_gmt":"2018-03-31T13:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kayakingtours.md\/?p=49"},"modified":"2022-06-20T13:19:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T11:19:51","slug":"test-self-guided-tours-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/en\/test-self-guided-tours-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Guided Tour 3 days Vadul lui Voda &#8211; Serpeni"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The package is designed for you, your family just to buddy up and go! No instructor is included during the route.\u00a0 you take the kayaks, and we will meet you after 3 days and transport you back to our basement (or your location as extra).\u00a0 This is cheapest, simplest and most fun!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Kayaking distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a057 km (45 km)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Difficulty level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Beginners, Medium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: in case of\u00a0 south-west winds this route becomes challenging and\u00a0 the difficulty increases from medium to medium or high. This type of wind happens very rarely.<br \/>\nPrice calculator for this tour is: the number of full days, counted as one full day price multiplied to number of days.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Duration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3 days<br \/>\n<strong>Start hour: <\/strong>can be agreed with the group.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In the weekend additional transportation is arranged from Chisinau and back for an extra 10 eur\/pers for a group of 15 people and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Route<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-677 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vadul-lui-Voda-sherpeni-1024x717.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vadul-lui-Voda-sherpeni-1024x717.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vadul-lui-Voda-sherpeni-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vadul-lui-Voda-sherpeni-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vadul-lui-Voda-sherpeni-800x560.png 800w, https:\/\/www.kayakingtours.md\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Vadul-lui-Voda-sherpeni.png 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Itinerary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When the group is ready, they are transported from Vadul lui Voda basecamp to Criuleni city, where the route will start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Before the group starts the instructions are done and each participant is trained:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">how to get into the kayak;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">how to get out of the kayak;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">how to pedal correctly;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">how to turn left-right;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">rules on who is sitting in the back and in the front;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">how to stop and park the kayak;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">other<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Each participants carry their kayak from the trailer to the river (20 meters).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">After training is done, each participant signs an agreement for being responsible for himself and the other participants in his(her) boat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There is absolutely no risk for people who can&#8217;t swim. the kayaks we use, are very stable, and during 4 years we have never had a case when the kayaks would overturn. The professional life vests are keeping the participants absolutely safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The average water speed is about 4 to 5 km\/hour.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Groups usually have 2 stops during the route to get sun bathes, swim, or just take their lunches.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When route finishes, each participant gives back the kayak in a clean form and help to carry it to the trailer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is included:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">kayaks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">life-vests;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">instructions on the starting point;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">transportation with kayaks from the finish point back to Vadul lui Voda Basecamp.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Additionally<\/b><strong>\u00a0available for extra cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tents;<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping bags &amp; mattresses;<\/li>\n<li>Germo bags (antiwater);<\/li>\n<li>Fire cooking equipment;<\/li>\n<li>Logistics &amp; Transfers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What to take with you:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Kayaking means exposure to the sun almost the whole day. We recommend that you make sure you have the following things with you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">swimsuit and sun protecting cream &#8211; if you want to catch a beautiful tan! or long-sleeved shirt and long pants if you want to protect yourself from the sun ( recommended);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">hat, sun protection cap (hat is preferred, to cover neck and ears), bandana to cover neck;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">sunglasses;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">comfortable shoes to get into the water;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">anti-mosquito cream\/spray (only if you plan to stay overnight somewhere);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">bottle of water;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">gloves (as desired);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">zip-lock package, or a hermetic closing case &#8211; something for protecting your cell phone\/camera from getting wet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>the powebank (battery to charge your cellphone, camera);<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">some specific medicine (if necessary).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Guide<\/h2>\n<p>We have a list of people who might be available to lead your group for extra cost. Please contact us for options.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Food &amp; drinking water<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By default, no food is arranged for the group by the organizer. Also there are no drinkable water on the river.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Food could be arranged in a form of Catering as an extra, and the price depend on the menus agreed. Kayaking tours have arranged few places on the river with tables\/seats, down the river where the participants could have their lunches. This places are marked and could be easily observed from the water.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alcohol &amp; drugs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any form of alcohol consumption on the river, or getting in the kayak being drunk is<\/span><b> strictly prohibited<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the money paid for the tour are not returned. Any form of drugs is strictly prohibited. Before you start the route we sign the contractual agreement, in case of any alcohol on the water in your group &#8211; the fine is 20000 mdl.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Group size<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Standard group size is 5-25 persons. Please contact us for a larger group options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The package is designed for you, your family just to buddy up and go! No instructor is included during the route.\u00a0 you take the kayaks, and we will meet you after 3 days and transport you back to our basement (or your location as extra).\u00a0 This is cheapest, simplest and most fun! 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